NEGRIL JAMAICA: Driving Tour One Day After Hurricane Beryl

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Jamaica was very fortunate to have been spared the brunt of Hurricane Beryl's fury. While we were lucky to avoid a direct hit, the storm still brought significant challenges to our beautiful island. Join us on a drive-through tour of Negril as we survey the aftermath and highlight the resilience of our communities.
🌧️ Impact on Negril:
Even though Jamaica was not hit directly, there are still families and communities that have been deeply affected by the storm. As of July 6th, Negril remains without power, and the West End has suffered far more severe damage compared to the beach road. This video captures the current state of our town, showcasing both the destruction and the spirit of recovery.
🏡 Community and Resilience:
Despite the challenges, the people of Negril are coming together to support each other and rebuild. From fallen trees and damaged roads to the ongoing efforts to restore normalcy, this video provides a comprehensive look at how Negril is coping in the wake of the storm.
🙏 Count Our Blessings:
It's important to remember that while we were spared the worst of Hurricane Beryl, many are facing hardships. Let's take a moment to count our blessings and extend our thoughts and prayers to those who are struggling to rebuild their lives.
🔔 Stay Updated:
We'll continue to bring you updates on the recovery efforts and the progress being made in Negril. Make sure to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay informed.
📅 Date: July 4th, 2024
📍 Location: Negril, Jamaica
Thank you for watching and supporting our community during this challenging time. Together, we can rebuild and come back stronger than ever.
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[@rachaeldouglas8413]

Jamaica is such a beautiful place even after the hurricane it's still a wonder to behold😊😊😊😊😊

[@mikeg3810]

Jamaica will be fine. Houses built strong with concrete in Jamaica unlike here in America. 💪

[@iamwinningrightnow]

Remember, not everyone lives in concrete structures. And, most homes are not insured.

[@lynfoster7870]

Still a lot of poor people with wooden houses

[@waitaminute2015]

@@mikeg3810 it depends on the quality of the constitution. There are homes in New England that have gone through 200 years of blizzards on the seafront that are still standing. When you see "board" homes in Jamaica, they are not built to code .

[@donnabrice3770]

Throp...thank you so very much for your livestreams and video uploads before, during and after Hurricane Beryl that keeps us so accurately informed, even though you have your hands full with the cleanup and repairs at Travellers Beach Resort. We appreciate you and hope that your electricity will be restored ASAP 🙏🏽

[@maxineanderson1708]

@@lynfoster7870board house don’t got nothing to do with poor,in America is board house

[@elizabethhall1527]

Thanks, Throp,for giving us a peek at what Beryl has done. It's hard for folks who are affected, but thanks be to God. It could have been 100 times worse. Jamaicans are good at bouncing back. Thanks.

[@checkanr138]

everytime i see these hurricane videos, i hope that people will build and rebuild houses and structures to withstand these hurricanes better. architects and building laws need to do their best to prevent as much damage as possible. i think it is possible to have much more safety without even having to spend much more money, it is just about being smart from the foundation up or reenforcing the houses and checking how to adress the weak points of the buildings. good luck jamaica ❤

[@starfishcove5989]

Thanks a bunch, Throp! 💐 Checking in from the Carolinas...family and I really appreciate your (and others') video updates -- especially around Beryl's 'visit'. It is heartening the way the event rallied folks together checking on neighbours, begin clearing the roads, limbing-up fallen tree branches, gathering up fallen fruits, etc. Really appreciate your part in sharing with us through your lens, how your community fared. Continued safety and wellness to you and all at Travellers! 🙏🏾🌞🌴🥑🥭

[@alethiadavis1208]

Thank you for making this video. It really drives home that there is damage from the hurricane that many folks won’t recover from. What is even more concerning is that I don’t see any crews out repairing the wires or trucks clearing the roads of debris. Thank you for keeping us updated.❤

[@TravelsoFun]

Thanks Throp. My thoughts are with you all in Jamaica. Coming to you from America 🇺🇸.

[@marie63sun]

Thanks for the update...I've stayed at your resort several times... love it... can't wait to return 🙏

[@najadavers-wilmot1631]

Thank you for sharing the update with me, I truly appreciate it. It was heartbreaking to see the video footage of St. Elizabeth yesterday - it seems that 90% of the area was somehow damaged. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. The people of Jamaica are incredibly resilient, and I have no doubt that they will rebuild and recover quickly. Let's hope there are no major systems between now and the end of the hurricane season in November.

[@jameskramer6901]

I traveled to Kingston from New York about 2 decades ago …. When working with Airlines . I had stayed for 4 days . I enjoyed the trip …. But never made it out of the resort because the resort was surrounded by sellers and would not let us pass …. It was crazy . I was supposed to stay for 7 days …. But was discouraged from not being able to pass . I cut it short and took the shuttle bus back to the airport …… Anyway , I never got a chance to see other parts of Jamaica ….. besides the destruction from the storm there …. It looked beautiful there on your trip . Very different from what I imagined …… Thanks for the road trip and thank god you are ok there . Perhaps in another year or 2 …… when things are back to normal in Jamaica ….. I may attempt another trip there . Hopefully one day I will hook up with someone from there to show me around and hangout with . It’s always nice to have a friend in the country that you are visiting . Although I have a lot of KZbin friends …. I don’t have any from there yet . But am now tempted to visit there again one day . I prefer to get away from the tourist areas though ….. So I don’t get mobbed again . Great video ….. I have been following the Jamaican News there and a few of the nearby islands that also got hit . Stay safe and appreciate the videos from the KZbinr channels there …. Giving the personal insight …. Instead of media news that is often scripted to their advantages . Thanks again ……

[@jasone3143]

Thanks Throp, will be back in Negril in December for our 11th time, looks bad on the roads, but way better than I feared! Jamaica will bounce back quickly

[@kelleo9213]

❤❤thank you for sharing❤❤ I tried to reschedule my trip on the 11th but Priceline said its non refundable. My 3 friends rescheduled, they were smart to buy a better ticket. I wouldn't mind coming to bring dollars to the economy, I love Jamaica and try an stay in Jamaican owened places. So happy it wasn't serious damage in every Parish ❤ watching from California.

[@JacquieGB23]

Thanks for the this tour, Throp. I pray that the electric poles will be repaired soon, and all the down trees and debris removed. Stay safe!! ❤️🙏🏽💪🏾🌞🇯🇲🇺🇸

[@michealafair2440]

Watching from Winston Salem, North Carolina. Negril will be my 1st stop when I visit Jamaica in a couple of weeks. Thanks for sharing 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@orianafisher3960]

Wow, my heart sank to see some of our stomping grounds not fair well. Thank you Throp, your efforts to keeping us past visitors and local people informed has been so much appreciated. Hugs from canada❤❤ we are regular patrons of Mr. Grissle at his Charlea Inn and his other little pardise on the cliffs. Dave and Oriana

[@rajnigagnon8432]

Thank for this update, I love Jamaica and Travellers Beach Resort. Im happy there is no serious damage. I am concerned for the South Coast though. Take good care Throp, I appreciate all that you do! 🙏🏼

[@lindalamarco2960]

Thoughts and prayers for all in Jamaica that endured the wrath of Beryl. I do have a soft spot for Negril as I have vacationed there many times and beautiful place and people. Sending love and prayers from USA. ❤ ❤

[@Sassygagirl]

Hello@Thrope, I am friends with the James Family on redground mountain. I am praying for their safety. I'm also hoping Sweet Spice survived 😋 The food is so good. Irie

[@goldrunner4459]

Looks beautiful there maybe put some solar panels in then you will have lights and air conditioning.😊 X

[@josephdennehey4126]

Winthrop, thank you for doing a drive assessment of Negril. Very helpful in a lot of ways. I look forward to meeting you next time in Negril. Peace from Costa Rica. Pura Vida!

[@frankparoots2980]

Thanks for the update. I was at Sunset at the palms until last Tuesday. They have alot of trees on the property. I hope they have minimal damage. Can't wait to have power restored there. I have dear friends that I want news from. Thank you again. Jamaica in my thoughts everyday! 💛💚❤️🖤

[@HummingbirdJa]

Thank you Throp, Beryl did a bad job on Jamaica, although in no way as bad as on other Caribbean islands! UK.

[@SherryCase-lp9df]

Thanks Throp. I look forward to your productions. Be safe.

[@briancleanwaters3743]

Waiting on the next update or stream Throp. Many thanks for the real real coverage.

[@hedonisticrunner6741]

Thanks for update! Hope the cleanup is going well. Stay safe. Keep running!!

[@hillarynewman8220]

It could have been 1 million times worse at least had she made landfall! Omg! She stayed off shore for the most part with the eye walk just skimming the southern coast line on her way out into the Gulf! Smh. She came she saw but never conquered! I think Ja would have been flattened.in much the same way she barreled over Grenada and the Grenadines.! Prayers up for all the Caribbean and all her ppl decimated by this crazy crazy hurricane.

[@monicahunt3873]

THANK YOU for posting this. God is with JA.

[@gawaksm]

Thanks for sharing

[@marjoriemcintosh6609]

Thank you , my brother is in Darleston and I’m unable to get in touch with him.

[@jasonoldentoker4101]

Watching from Kelowna Canada. Thankyou for the tour!

[@destiny2092]

Throp, thank you so much for this update! My prayers continue to be with you and the people of Jamaica 🇯🇲 from the 🇺🇸🙏🙏💪 This video was very helpful!

[@ListedInTheSouth]

Thanks for showing us around Throp. You be careful out on the roads.

[@courtneyvegan9448]

Wind shears and mountains kept Beryl off Jamaica. Cat 4 is still no joke when it's near.

[@robertograzioso5045]

Thank you for the video🙏……respect

[@Panguinguy]

Thanks for doing this. We were at Royalton Negril last year. Happy that it wasn’t a direct hit. Hope you get power back soon!

[@winsomecurrey1095]

Throp, thanks for the update. Be safe.🙏

[@melaninmya5313]

Thank you lord for sparing Jamaica. It could have been worse. Now let’s get back to planting more trees to restore those we have lost. I would like to see the country plant more mangroves along our shorelines because they are very good in protecting the country from flooding .

[@darlingnikki3572]

Hi Winthrope, Negril looks good considering that it was a major hurricane!

[@sheabutterMama]

Thanks for the updates, so glad you're all doing well, all things considered. 🙏🏾 ❤

[@whatzuptv]

thanks for the coverage

[@noelducran6730]

Thank you for keeping us informed 🙏👍

[@Max86421]

Cleaning up is a good start 💯🇯🇲💪

[@carmenblackwood3396]

Thanks so much for doing this I have been wanting to see the aftermath of Beryl.

[@kingfisherfd2]

Sunset at the palms is looking like it got worked over pretty good. I was there in May and this makes me want to get back and support the area again.

[@mimidee5910]

Thanks Throp. I need to go to Jamaica for research purposes. I am writing a book about growing up there.❤

[@ShareeDeeJA]

Oh wow! 😢 that's waaay worse than I thought. I'm so sorry to see this. Again, glad you all are safe but I know this is a lot of stress to put back together. Wish I could be there to help with all this...its so sad to see.

[@elainejenkins590]

Thanks for the update will be there in couple months

[@RanksProductionsGe]

Thanks for the update great job my Bro

[@kaylouie9597]

Thanks for the update! I have a trip coming up in a couple weeks and have been staying up to date. Unfortunately I wont be staying at your hotel but will be in the future😊.

[@dietervmorgan]

Thanks Throp!

[@user-so6mm3dg6b]

The same hurricane hit Mexico really bad on its way to Texas U.S.A The news is telling us there will be 20 more hurricanes the will hit the world this summer 🌎 We had one about a week ago in Ottawa Ontario Canada about 5 hour drive from my home Toronto. I lived through a hurricane in Denver Colorado in the early 1970s at time I came home to Vancouver Britain Columbia. Canada 🇨🇦 and lived through an earthquake. So yes I love Negril Jamaica 🇯🇲 things are changing Canada is now forest fires in almost very Province. Our heat here is in the 30ty and days over 40... I waited for this video..My driver in Negril. JAZZBO is ok 👍 Scary stuff ❤❤❤ JAZZBO knows me as Rasta Barbie..Our family driver for over 20 years...Bless love,love, love. Good to see alot of smiling and laughing uplifting beautiful Jamaicas blessed people 🙏 ❤️ love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@elainemaineculf2412]

Keep the prayers going its still early in the hurricane season. Gilbert was in September.

[@Amidat]

Thank God for sparing Jamaica a direct hit. On top of it the Jamaican government has learned a lot since Hurricane Gilbert days. Credit where credit is due. Love and miss Jamaica.

[@dianablake3645]

Thanks for the share Throp😎

[@tishainnis]

My cousin’s school in Ballard’s Valley, St. Elizabeth was almost completely destroyed. 💔 We will rise again!!! #SouthStarzAcademy

[@Throp]

Oh goodness. I’m so sorry Tisha. We will definitely rise again

[@tishainnis]

@@Throp OH YES, WE WILL!!! Jamaicans were built different!🙏🏽🙌🏽💪🏽🇯🇲

[@dp_carib]

thanks for driving by Can Jam Retreat and the Wake-n-Bake Café .

[@sharonashley2470]

Thanks so much for taking us on a tour of Negril . I am one of ur subscribers thats Jamaican but lives in the US, Atlanta area. I haven't been home in 18 plus years . Negril has been always my favorite part of the island . Hopefully in the best future I will visit. Your videos had been very informative and inspiring to visit and more frequently. Will visit ur hotel aswell. Keep the videos coming . Can't wait for the Pinnacle project. I have to purchase a Loto ticket to enjoy the amenities that it will have to over.Again thanks🙏🇯🇲

[@waitaminute2015]

Everyone is not in the same boat, just in the same storm.

[@Mostlikely2b]

Perfectly said!

[@rca6576]

I had one of the best meals of my life at Catcha and that includes some of the ones I had in New York City. I absolutely love that place though I usually stay on the beach side. Next time I will split between beach and cliff side. Love you all, hope the power is back up soon for everyone in Negril. Thanks for doing this drive so we can all check in on the condition and welfare of the area. I hope some help will come soon to get the electrical poles cleaned up, set up new ones where needed and electricity back.

[@donnabrice3770]

Thanks for doing this and keeping us in the loop Throp, even though you have your hands full with the cleanup and repairs at Travellers Beach Resort. Hopefully JPS will make the Negril area one of their high priorities, and restore your electricity asap. That stoplight by Couples Swept Away looks like it's hanging by a thread

[@Lovejoypeace266]

Thanks Throp. This is exactly what I needed to see since next week I’m planning to stay on the far west end just past the Cliff Hotel and before tingalayas.

[@brukfut]

I know it would be a great cost, but JPS need to run the wires underground. It would reduce the risk and require less maintenance over the years, therefore it will eventually be more cost effective

[@anitarahiman3092]

Hi Throp. Please lets set a go fund project to help our people rebuild our communities. You would be a great ambassador for this project

[@jinxhalibut3134]

Thank you for the West End tour! We were worried about they might have been severely impacted. We stay at Le Mirage twice a year and visit many of the restaurants mentioned in your travelogue. Plus, I could see Ollie's Little Sunset Mushroom kiosk was still standing.

[@susantonos8573]

Im going to try and help my fam there in Jamaica to get solar...I'm in the US...but definitely need to get solar or some type of generator...thank you for your reporting of the area.

[@jahfari203]

Thank you so much for filming this. I was wondering how badly my home away from home was hurt. I've stayed at traveler's a few times. I haven't been able to reach a few ppl I know over there

[@kerrypalmer2311]

Can’t believe that they haven’t cleared the roads as yet😢

[@arleenbrown9039]

They have to access, they have started in some areas

[@kerrypalmer2311]

@@arleenbrown9039 I am talking about the people in the community.

[@malcolmlinton3015]

Love your video brother.

[@yvonnemiller1284]

Thanks for the update. Jamaica strong and God bless 🇯🇲

[@Valerie-jl6kh]

Thank you Thorp. Very helpful as I've not heard from John Movements, Moves Rasta Cottage, Summerset Road. Presumably no electricity. No WhatsApp activity.

[@paulasmith2684]

Ahhhh I just saw grey boy Travellers cat ❤

[@ea9334]

It's no wonder the nightly Jamaica news channel was speaking about de-bushing Jamaica. I migrated as a child since 1967 and things still look the same.

[@SuzyQ4U2B]

Many of the guests at Hedo helped with the cleanup damage from the hurricane. No place has the clientele quite like Hedo. It is considered our 2nd home and we treat it as such. How many other hotels do you think guests actually pitched in to work during their vacation?

[@barbarabrown6315]

Beach road looks very good except for the trees and electrical wires and poles❤

[@kobiehospedales2129]

Jamaica u have three weeks to straighten things out before I reach for Dream Weekend…..mad love from Trini 🇹🇹

[@Throp]

🙏🏾 I can speak for Negril, particularly the beach road, we’re almost at full operation now. Electricity came back to the beach road last night. We’re looking forward to having you and all the other dreamers in a few weeks

[@Alfredhyman19]

Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@paulasmith2684]

You would make a great governor Winthrop

[@FastFoodd-uz7ef]

Jah Jah

[@karlenelynch4550]

Many thanks for sharing my beautiful Negril, do you know about any damages , up in the hills , Good Hope, Mount AIREY and Orange Hill. 😮❤❤

[@cassondraadams2590]

I wish you had responded when I first and several times after reached out to you. I renovated a resort and of course the Landlord did everything in his power to sabotage me after the renovation so he could get the property back. It was a nightmare and I'm now writing a book warning other investors to stay AWAY from investments in Jamaica. SMH

[@hinata9097]

I’m really devastated I have family in Rocky point and they still don’t have power and water my cousins OK and Saint Elizabeth he just doesn’t have power and my stepsister she has power and water in Montego Bay. I am all just thankful and really grateful that everyone’s OK now I’m just trying to decide if I should still go or not I bought plane tickets and everything‘s already booked and the Airbnb‘s make it seem like they don’t want to give me a refund o leave In like 6 day and I also bought I theirbought their gifts. Your videos very helpful for me. Thank you.

[@tonytony3491]

Hope you have a standby generator bro

[@eileenwatt8283]

Throp, You Tube will not monetize your video if you have music to it due to copyright laws.

[@mbrooks1334]

Thank you for your continued presentations Throp, even now, circumstances notwithstanding ... I am hopeful yours, and other businesses, will shortly rebound, better off as a result to this experience 🙏🏽 A suggestion for perhaps one of your presentations with builders, engineers; structural, etc., for Moving Forward ... The lessons learned as it pertains to, for example, flooding/standing water and how to mitigate or over-all prevent same, including destroyed roofs, electricity, wifi ... Discussing the importance of hurricane ties or straps,for roofs etc., generators, solar or otherwise, acknowledging the adage which states. Rome was Not built in a day. Someone may also discuss how to learn of, and from Best Practices of other places that experience hurricanes, floidings, even tornados, including earthquakes and the impcact on floodings, electricity, wifi etc. Jamaica, despite her challenges have come a long way since I was a child over-all. Currently faring better than other places experiencing similar issues. We sympathize and pray for ALL Affected Islands and their peoples and that the over-all recovery of each place will be "swift" 🙏🏽

[@KarenBerg-ku8us]

Thank God that Jamaica looks much better than Florida after Ian!

[@nadinejames4345]

Thanks for the updates, my mom resides in green island, does anyone have any updates on that side of town?

[@MaureenCTurbe]

🙏🏿

[@brendonshaw5881]

Travellers my spot, hope that grape tree is not totally gone. had many breakfast under that thing.

[@user-rj1vj5wk9f]

I keep thinking the fallen trees should be turned into sculptures and ornaments to sell to tourists as products of Hurricane Beryl. I'm sure that would be a unique selling point. Set up a website so it won't just be visitors buying it. Remember I said this.

[@LetsTalkAboutitLaTrece]

🙏🏾

[@harrisbrownnurses]

ABSOLUTELY Negril Needs A Complete Overhaul... Drains, stop building on the BEACHES...Proper, Drains, Garbage, And much better Better Cleaner Roads...You Business People need to put A Plan together...because The Government dont have One.

[@texasshia]

I need an update on Dream Weekend.

[@bobbieisaacs5121]

I didn't know they drive on opposite sides of the road

[@tamtam-nr5sp]

❤

[@suesandeeeckertharris9550]

couldn't watch the whole reel. Did you get to Treasure Beach?

[@mateuszzenek4461]

My God lot of weed grow dead . Price weed automatic going up. Bless up jamaica

[@daniawania]

Lack of preparation wreak havoc and devastation. Ppl dem stop pop limb before storm it seems. Thankfully not so much zinc like Gilbert days.

[@susantonos8573]

Oh and possibly to rethink on the phone situation...if cell towers go..old school analog might be better as backup to loss of cell...that really goes for any of us anywhere..

[@sharlenejames5696]

Your Patios sounds find to me

[@ricardopalmer9836]

Time to invest in solar power ❤❤❤

[@natalieholmes5313]

That new road looks great! I don't know if you're familiar with Sunset Walk. We just learned about it last year. Cool spot to just hideaway and chill on the cliffs. The owner posted pictures, and they took a pretty good licking. Hopefully they will rebuild. 🙏

[@tonytony3491]

Couples have been swept away by Beryl 😂😅😢