TOUR OF SAVANNA-LA-MAR TOWN WESTMORELAND JAMAICA

Savanna-la-Mar was originally established as a settlement in Spanish Jamaica.
In 1780, the town was completely destroyed by a powerful hurricane known as Savanna-la-Mar hurricane. It was rebuilt, as the port was an important part of the Atlantic trade in sugar, slaves and other goods.[citation needed]
After Great Britain abolished slavery in 1833 and before the abolition of slavery in the United States in 1865, its officials in the Caribbean colonies at times ordered the examination of slaves on American ships that happened to come to its Caribbean ports, to see if they wanted to stay in the colony and gain freedom, or return with the ship to the United States and slavery. In the cases of the Enterprise at Bermuda in 1835 and the Creole at Nassau in 1841-1842, a total of more than 200 slaves gained freedom.
In at least one case, residents intervened to help others gain freedom. On 20 July 1855, Jamaicans boarded the United States brig Young America, which had put into Savann-la-Mar. They had learned that the cook, a man named Anderson (alias Nettles), was a fugitive slave, and took him to shore, where he gained freedom. (He had boarded the ship with free papers in the name of Nettles.) The Jamaican magistrates did not interfere. The United States consul, R. Monroe Harrison (1768-1858), complained to the British colonial government about the incident. He also published a letter in The New York Times a few days later warning shipmasters against having blacks as part of their crew on ships putting into Jamaica, at the risk of losing them.
I am Fire Reid. Welcome to my KZbin Channel. Here you will see True Jamaican Country life. Real Jamaican Vibes. Life on the Farm with the plants and animals. Exploring intersting Jamaican places. COME ALONG ON THIS JOURNEY WITH ME. FIRE REID - True Jamaican Vibes

[@marcusdean007]

Fire, thanks again. You are doing an excellent job in providing Jamaicans home and abroad with all these familiar sights and sounds. These videos make me homesick and leave me filled will nostalgia. Bless up , brother.

[@FireReid]

your welcome

[@soniapaddyfoote5262]

Hi Mr Reid, Thank you for big up my parish Capital. I can’t recognize anything it’s been a long time since I left Jamaica. I don’t know what’s what or where.But it’s great to see the view of Sav-la-Mar. I use to go to SAV every week when I was home now I recognize the town.Anyway,I appreciate all you doing to highlight our country.God blessings ,and take care of yourself, and stay safe.

[@FireReid]

your welcome Sonia

[@alexyoung7371]

It’s obvious that the town needs to be expanded. More attention and investment in the West is needed immediately.

[@marjoriestevens1721]

You are so true .sav town need a up lift really run down

[@Armed-Forever]

0 leadership, they lack brain cells

[@cassetgelin7780]

Thank you Sir for showing my beloved home town. Kudos to you

[@FireReid]

one love

[@lynda7992]

Very nice Town it's very cold here today in Canada we got som6 snow today but its all gone now have a great weekend Fire Reid Thanks for sharing 💓💓

[@FireReid]

I will love to see that

[@lynda7992]

@@FireReid yes it is nice to see everything all white but this time of the year it done last it's not cold enough yet

[@FireReid]

ok

[@pearlcampbell9438]

Good morning Mr Reid thanks once again for highlighting my parish.Blessings everytime.Be safe11👍👍👍

[@FireReid]

your welcome

[@elaine7461]

GOOD VIDEO. MANY THANKS 👍

[@FireReid]

Thank you too

[@cherylliburd2790]

First time hearing about this town. I just got back from a vacation in Mobay. I love JA and I always like to tour ,where I see what local life is like . Thanks for this

[@FireReid]

your welcome

[@SBDEKING]

Blessed morning Fire Reid...b safe ...have a bless day

[@FireReid]

good day how you doing

[@SBDEKING]

Am good...hope u doing good

[@FireReid]

yes I am ok so far

[@donlaw3109]

17:10 that was the old sugar wharf where they load the sugar on the barge then the barge go out to tha ships because the water was too shallow for the big sugar ships. Yea mon my place dat, welcome to Sav. big up yu self boss

[@FireReid]

very informative thanks

[@selecta12gauge1]

spend some years in sav.....love the video

[@FireReid]

thanks alot

[@leginkinson8690]

Fire friday deh yah

[@FireReid]

blessings me know u always support the channel one love

[@boynton20]

Savlamar is a unique town its built differently than most other towns in Jamaica. It seems very scattered .

[@marierose7401]

Thanks for the wonderful memories of Sav.

[@FireReid]

your welcome Marie

[@Jabou1]

Can't wait to go back to JA, this video make me miss it like crazy.. Thanks 4 sharing!!

[@FireReid]

your welcome

[@Jabou1]

@@FireReid Thanks fam 🇬🇲🇯🇲!!

[@FireReid]

bless up

[@unclegrandpah8400]

Love ur videos!👍🏾 But can you plz do more talking telling us the street names, landmark areas. Thanks

[@FireReid]

I don't know that town well because I am not from that side plus the street dont have any sign

[@pinpin7149]

I am ok God bless 🙏 ❤ love the video my home town ❤

[@FireReid]

thanks share video please so many people want to see this thanks

[@junegardner5102]

Thanks for another great tour fire

[@FireReid]

your welcome

[@originalfoxylady4520]

Blessed good morning

[@ayahuascayage]

Nice tour. I was in Savanna-La-Mar and Negril in the 60s, and from my memory, it was much, much less populated, and had almost a village atmosphere, the tranquility and the easy-going atmosphere and friendliness were something I didn't forget. The Lamb's Bread and King's Bread were my favorites; Gretel Hilton's corn pies were incredible. Has the population of Sav-La-Mar changed that drastically, or are my memories incorrect?

[@lizbeth7189]

It would be more informative if you said what street you were on and hilight notable places.I heard the hospital only.

[@glencampbell6217]

hey there... blessings.. this is great.. you guys have no idea how bless you are.. life there is great.. your country is perfect.. if the people stop the nonsense.. like sir p said.. change the narrative/mindset/culture.. WOW..i can't wait to move there.. just wanna say you and your fellow youtubers like spearing fishing/wild lie jamaica/ras are doing a fantastic job show the beauty of your country.. keep up the good work stay safe.. more life..

Lool forget to say the pedestrian are just as bad dem just tep inna Di road without even looking

[@rosainjaDiamond]

Gmorning. Be safe

[@FireReid]

I will thanks

[@gloriabrown732]

You are a good driver stay safe

[@FireReid]

thanks alot

[@cheflyn000]

You should one on New Green road to Mile Gully Via the Mandeville Dump of even a tour of the dump that should be intresting

[@FireReid]

sure I will

[@terrell112]

1 day I pray to God I can buy a house inna West & to find out more about ny grandfather's bloodline!

[@henryarthurconstructionvlo8653]

Always busy in Sav my home town

[@mizzmention8555]

Okayyyy... my dad's parish ♥️

[@FireReid]

for real

[@mizzmention8555]

@@FireReid Sav is where my dad was born, I've never been because he moved to Kingston at some point. He's passed away now, thank you so much for showing this 🙏🏾 I can't believe the size of the town! Lol Blessings!

[@FireReid]

I am so happy I reach to you area

[@mizzmention8555]

@@FireReid You will never know, my dad means so much to me... I'm going to share this with his grandchildren 🤗♥️🇯🇲💯

[@FireReid]

thanks alot

[@fifiluxesparkles5093]

New sub 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@FireReid]

bless up all the time

[@veronwatkis2501]

Fire the building are colorful and Bright...be careful 🔥😀🙏🙏🙏

[@pinpin7149]

Good morning 🙏

[@FireReid]

Gm how u doing

[@oceangrey8796]

I am utterly embarrass to think Sav was a Parish.Left JA much, much too long. Thank you.

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

Good morning be bless as iam out again for a quick appoint men t

[@FireReid]

Gm be safe keep me posted ok

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

Be safe God be with you always be bless

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

Me a come it mess up my spelling at time with home girls.

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

I live next door to the hospital dont recognize it

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

. that changes in SAV. Bye at my appoint. ment. .. ..

[@islandqueen746]

Growing up I would have to go to several different markets with my grandmother's side of family to sell ground provision WHITE HOUSE ,SAV- LA - MAR AND NEW MARKET THIS BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES NOT GREAT ONES BUT MEMORIES OF THE P-A-S-S .

[@FireReid]

you can tell the story

[@islandqueen746]

@@FireReid MY life reflects My story ,Fire GOD gave me 2 children and made me live to see them grow up a I've have worked very hard that the don't have to struggle as I had to. To God be the Glory !

[@FireReid]

may god keep on blessing you

[@islandqueen746]

@celine mclean Thank you very much .Actually my work ethic comes from the struggles I've had to endure .I've learned not to wait for a hand out but to work with God's for help for everything I have .YES my I did learn .

[@boynton20]

Pretty clean town. It's not compact like most other towns it seems

[@FireReid]

real talk

[@MT-us2ln]

A lot of people litter in Jamaica.

[@kamarleyewen7719]

Sav✊❣️

[@JJ-jr9yi]

My place😍

[@dawnblackwood9889]

Good morning Fire Reid

[@FireReid]

Good morning how u doing

[@JeanGowans]

Hi Dawn are you Kenesha's aunty, Carol sister?

[@dawnblackwood9889]

Jean Gowans yes I’m

[@JeanGowans]

@@dawnblackwood9889 not sure if I have met you, will ask Carol 😍

[@dawnblackwood9889]

Jean Gowans don’t think so are you on Facebook

[@aliwolf2915]

Can u film the local place where heartland reggae was released on 1978...

[@FireReid]

where is that location

[@floridagal4life]

Wow I see my friend stall. They sell goods in the market. Just were you turned around at. That's where the old tax office use to be?

[@FireReid]

thanks alot

[@volneyporter6907]

Savanna la mar town Westmoreland. Needs to have more mordern buildings in town. Needs to have buses shelter and more sidewalks for pedestrians. Needs to build parking garage for vehicles. Vendors needs to stay in the market to sell their goods. The road in the capital should be a four lane roads. Town is close to the ocean. The government needs to put a sea wall just in case we should have a tusani to prevent it from wash away the town.government needs to build housing schemes in town. Different form of electrical post or underground electricity. This is the capital of the town and this is where every body do their shopping. It has to looks good.

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

Went to school in SAv but do not recognize d this place

[@FireReid]

what is the name of the school

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

Savanna lama govt school the n I skip to 6 and then to a private college st St evens college to uk .

[@FireReid]

ok

[@donlaw3109]

The name Savanna-la-Mar is Spanish for Plain by the sea.. Cheers

[@kennedyrichards5444]

Plain by the sea...

[@donlaw3109]

@@kennedyrichards5444 thanks for the correction, Respect

[@donlaw3109]

this is what i found in the translate 'savanna the sea'

[@FireReid]

very interesting

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

Iam going to make ginger oil later

[@ChavelleMurray]

I didn't see Bascho Wholesale🤨

[@FireReid]

never think I take that side

[@guhane1568]

Missing patty😭

[@bluemountainpeak]

Adjust your camera

[@gloriabrown732]

This town is endless

[@trevorbrown3884]

If most of this is on George street it looks so different to me 🤷‍♂️