The eminent decay of Winnifreds Beach

Winnifred Public Beach

The neglect by the leadership of Free Winnifred Beach Benevolent Society to push for the swift implementation of the court order issued in September of 2014 now put the (UDC) Urban Development Corporation in breach of  Resident Magistrate Marjorie Moyston order, that order said,

"UDC has 90 days to create on a new title an easement for the right of the public to access the beach for bathing and recreation purposes." 

With this ruling in hand since September of 2014 very little has been done by the Free Winnifred Beach Benevolent Society to effort the implementation of the Judges orders. The UDC is now in breach of Resident Magistrate Marjorie Moyston orders. Winnifred Beach fought for over 15 years is now in the hands of a few who valiantly fought with the support of the Fairy Hill and surrounding communities.

The struggle of the people of winnifred beach was supported by people all over the world including Sweden, Italy, Germany who have visited Jamaica over and over again to enjoy winnifred beach. It would be an outrage and disappointment to find that top members of Free winnifred Beach Benevolent Society with an hard fought for Legal ruling has bended to Political pressure and pressure from the UDC shelving Justice Marjorie Moyston ruling.

Jamaica Palace Hotel, Port Antonio

Jamaica Palace Hotel

The Jamaica Palace Hotel sits on a ridge just pass Drapers and 4 miles from Port Antonio, the 80 suite and rooms hotel is another of Portland's quiet vacation for kids resort. Its location gives guests access to some of the other exotic coves and beach getaways including Frenchman's Cove beach, San San Beach and the magnificent Blue Lagoon all within 1 1/2 miles if your are willing to take a long walk.

While this Jamaican resort is not a beach front is setting and location offer a clear view of the Caribbean sea Bryan's Bay cove with a clear view of sunrise and sunset later over the Blue Mountains.

The palace hotel one of Port Antonio's bed and breakfast offer a wide range of Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine with continental dishes is great stop on your trip to Jamaica.

Your trip from the Jamaica palace to Port Antonio is four miles with public transportation available 24 hours per day assisted by the front desk on your holiday to Jamaica.

Places to visit Jamaica vacations includes Reach Falls near Manchioneal, Boston beach and Boston Jerk Pork Center in Boston Bay, winnifred beach a public beach at Fairy hill, the Blue Lagoon near San San, Bikini Beach a beach and entertainment center in Port Antonio. Go Rafting on the Rio Grande and visit Somerset Falls just outside hope Bay west of Port Antonio those are just a few of the places to visit in Jamaica.

If your vacation is one for relaxation Portland and Port Antonio in Jamaica should be your first choice, Errol Flynn visited Port Antonio in the 1950s and deemed it heaven on earth lots have changed since then the natural beauty of Portland remain visit Errol Flynn Jamaica.  

The Blue Lagoon Jamaica in Decay

Visitors who now go to the Blue Lagoon wonder in dismay why such a beautiful part of Jamaica is left to rot while its surrounding is gushing with construction of some of the finest waterfront properties in the world. 

In Decay Blue Lagoon Bar and Restaurant

Once the hub of  Portland's Tourist attraction and pride of the community "The Blue Lagoon Jamaica" is now in disrepair and a state of decay.  The Blue Lagoon was purchased by Portland Holdings in 2009 with a promise that it would be restored to its former glory after it suffered damage in an Hurricane and was never restored. Since its purchase six years ago the new owners have for reasons not of the interest of the Portland community have kept the property closed. The vendors that were located there and the people who worked at the Blue Lagoon the once #8 wonder of the world continues its downward spiral and now in decay.

Once a 4 Star Bar and Restaurant

The Blue Lagoon property is owned by Michael Lee-Chin founder and Chairman of Portland Holdings Inc., a privately held investment company which owns a collection of diversified operating companies in sectors that include media, tourism, health care telecommunications and financial services. Mr Lee -Chin also own the Trident Villas and Hotel and one of the palacious beach front properties on the Blue Lagoon yet the public facilities that for more than 50 years serve and attract visitors is left in ruins.

 The Blue Lagoon property is owned by Michael Lee-Chin founder and Chairman of Portland Holdings Inc., a privately held investment company which owns a collection of diversified operating companies in sectors that include media, tourism, health care telecommunications and financial services. Mr Lee -Chin also own the Trident Villas and Hotel and one of the palacious beach front properties on the Blue Lagoon yet the public facilities that for more than 50 years serve and attract visitors is left in ruins.

Visitors who now go to the Blue Lagoon wonder in dismay why such a beautiful part of Jamaica is left to rot while its surrounding is gushing with construction of some of the finest waterfront properties in the world. 

Homes and Villas along the Blue Lagoon

The buildings that once house the Blue Lagoon public facilities a Bar, Restaurant, gift shops, scuba diving training facility a floating barge where you enjoy "Blue Lagoon the cocktail", ingredients - 1 part Blue Curacao, 1 part Vodka, 4 parts Lemon juice with some of the best Jamaican cuisine that is all gone, taken by those with power and means, the buildings left to rot in front of our eyes. The Blue Lagoon is one of many attractive beach getaways like San San beach, winnifred Beach and water falls. Reach falls Jamaica one of Portland's premier falls with it natural pools with slithering rocks and Somerset Falls west of Port Antonio with its caves and thunderous falls. With all its difficulties Portland remain one of the great vacation spots in the world with many places to stay in Jamaica.   The decaying Blue Lagoon  Public Facilities is an enormous loss to tourist and tourism in Jamaica however the natural beauty of Portland especially San San area where the Blue Lagoon is Located continues to attract local and foreign guests.  The loss of jobs and potential jobs as a result of  the continued closure of the Blue Lagoon in Jamaica is devastating the Portland community that has adapted and transformed itself over and over again to make ends meet.

 The buildings that once house the Blue Lagoon public facilities a Bar, Restaurant, gift shops, scuba diving training facility a floating barge where you enjoy "Blue Lagoon the cocktail", ingredients - 1 part Blue Curacao, 1 part Vodka, 4 parts Lemon juice with some of the best Jamaican cuisine that is all gone, taken by those with power and means, the buildings left to rot in front of our eyes.

The Blue Lagoon is one of many attractive beach getaways like San San beach, winnifred Beach and water falls. Reach falls Jamaica one of Portland's premier falls with it natural pools with slithering rocks and Somerset Falls west of Port Antonio with its caves and thunderous falls. With all its difficulties Portland remain one of the great vacation spots in the world with many places to stay in Jamaica.  

The decaying Blue Lagoon  Public Facilities is an enormous loss to tourist and tourism in Jamaica however the natural beauty of Portland especially San San area where the Blue Lagoon is Located continues to attract local and foreign guests. 

The loss of jobs and potential jobs as a result of  the continued closure of the Blue Lagoon in Jamaica is devastating the Portland community that has adapted and transformed itself over and over again to make ends meet.  

Luxury Hotels in Jamaica

Trident Hotel and Villas

Quietly on the Cliffs just outside of Port Antonio is the Trident Villas and Hotel one of the most Luxurious Hotel in Jamaica. The Main building at Trident house 19 luxurious rooms a restaurant bar and lounge with almost 24 hr room service with several of Jamaica villas with outstanding 5 star reviews. A full Spa and fitness center all at the edge of the Caribbean sea are two of the many opportunities toward health and fitness. This is one of the premier places to stay in Jamaica with in house childcare affording a family the vacation of a lifetime this is not a cheap holiday in Jamaica its a luxurious one.

Places around the community to visit includes the blue lagoon and while there the San San and Winnifred beaches. There is also Rafting on the Rio Grande a 2 1/2 hour ride along the Rio Grande river on a Bamboo raft if done at the right time of day take you into the sunset at Rafters rest. 

Christmas in Jamaica

This Christmas Eve will be Wednesday December 24th, Jamaica will begin one of the longest holiday weekend with Christmas on Thursday and Boxing Day on Friday, the return to work on Monday will be 2 more festive days away a vacation awarded by the calendar.

Traditional Jamaica Christmas Cake

Cheap Accommodation near winnifred Beach?

Rain Forest along Winnifred Beach

Planning your vacation in is always interesting when you choose Portland Jamaica you may find your vacation maybe cheaper than you think. Portland has some of the cheapest accommodations for the Backpacker trying to stretch those accommodation dollars.

Find cheap hotels from Long Bay to the villas near Port Antonio including Fairy Hill  near Winnifred Beach new cheap hotel rates are available especially from private properties offering studios and self contained one and two bedroom accommodation

View of the Caribbean Sea 

While you find cheap hotel reservations near Port Antonio that may be the most insignificant part of your Portland Jamaica Vacation. Portland Parish by the main road has the most beautiful view of the caribbean sea for its entire length. She is mountainous rising to its highest level the blue mountain Peak.

Winnifred Beach Jamaica's Public Beach

After a Long Protracted bitter fight for the people of Jamaica by the  Free Winnifred Beach Benevolent Society and the residents of Fairy Hill and the surrounding communities the court decided Winnifred Beach belong to the people of Jamaica and declared Winnifreds beach Jamaica's Public beach.

Restaurant at winnifred Beach

The ruling, which was handed down in the Port Antonio Resident Magistrate's Court in the parish last month by Resident Magistrate Marjorie Moyston, said UDC has 90 days to create on a new title an easement for the right of the public to access the beach for bathing and recreation purposes.

Four members of the Free Winnifred Beach Benevolent Society took the matter to court five years ago, seeking a declaration of the public's absolute and indefeasible right to access the beach.

The Court order include, "The beach park would feature, at minimum, the following amenities: a ticket office, guard post, business offices and family-oriented recreational facilities, as well as sanitary conveniences," noted the EIA report done by consultants Technological and Environmental Management Network.

Is Portland out of Step?

Port Antonio Square

Port Antonio the is the most North Easterly Town in Jamaica, Capital City of the Parish of Portland most recent census give Portland a Population of 82,685 of jamaicas 2,706,763 residents in 2011 census results. Portland, braggs its Natural beauty makes it different and should attract development toward tourism and articulture however there ample evidence Portland has lost its tourist appeal and now linger behind Parishes like St Elizabeth and Kingston.

While tourism exploded from Oracabessa to Negril and now White house in Westmoreland with some growth in St Elizabeth, Portland continue to regress with its crumbling tourism infrastructure. Facilities like the Trident Villa Hotel now rebuilt, Titchfield Hotel, Bonnie View Hotel, Frenchman's Cove Hotel, The Blue Lagoon and the Dragon Bay Hotel all remain in ruins or under poor or no management.

Trident Villas and Hotel, Jamaica

Trident Villas and Hotel has been there for years but was recently given a complete make over by the owners and now include the luxurious Trident Castle the result is an airy, relaxed, completely private environment over rocks on the caribbean sea. The villas are well appointed, complete with apple tv, ipod docks, a huge 2 person rain shower, outdoor bath, walk in wardrobe elegantly decorated. The bedrooms are beautiful and spacious with all white decor and minimalist design. 

The mini cinema at Trident Villas is a wonderful idea is well staffed and are happy to reserve it for a private movie showing. Mike's Supper Club provides a great evening's jazz in a cool space with lovely jamaican dishes international cuisines including french american and japanese food options. 

Trident Hotel Port Antonio

They have created an atmosphere to cater to your every needs at "the trident" total perfection and top notch service,extremely friendly and helpful staff.The hotels are both impeccable...and perfectly maintained  perfect place for a Jamaica vacation or just a weekend getaway for you and your special someone  service at the Trident is divine.

Robin Moore Jamaican Holidays

Robin Moore 

Robert Lowell "Robin" Moore, Jr. (October 31, 1925 - February 21, 2008) was an American writer who is most known for his books The Green Berets, The French Connection: A True Account of Cops, Narcotics, and International Conspiracy and, with Xaviera Hollander and Yvonne Dunleavy, The Happy Hooker: My Own Story.

Moore also co-authored the lyrics for the "Ballad of the Green Berets", which was one of the major hit songs of 1966. The song was also featured in the film based on Moore's book which starred John Wayne. A new edition of The Green Berets was published in April 2007 and his last book, Wars of the Green Berets, co-authored with Col. Mike 'Doc' Lennon, was released in June 2007.

At the time of his death, Moore was residing in Hopkinsville, Kentucky (home to Fort Campbell and the 5th Special Forces Group) where he was working on his memoirs as well as three other books.

Born in Boston, Moore was raised in Concord, Massachusetts, where he attended Middlesex School. He also attended Belmont Hill School.

During World War II he served as a nose gunner in the U.S. Army Air Corps, flying combat missions in the European Theater. For his outstanding service, he was awarded the Air Medal. Moore graduated from Harvard College in 1949, and one of his first jobs was working in television production and then at the Sheraton Hotel Company co-founded by his father. While working in the hotel business in the Caribbean, he recorded the early days of Castro in the non-fiction book The Devil To Pay.

Port Antonio is on the the island's north coast of Jamaica and is a charming blend of old and new. Port Antonio was Jamaica's first tourist resort, and is a favorite resort for writers and artists. like Errol Flynn, Johnny Cash, Robin Moore is said to have written the 'French Connection' while on one of his Jamaican Holidays sitting under a mango tree in his yard in Port Antonio. 

Stupid Hackers! Common Criminals, Fight Back!

Do not let Hackers stop your internet engagement.

My family and friends were subjected to the letter below after one of my e-mail addresses  was hacked, the good thing is most of my friends and family are smart people and wouldn't fall for such a cheap scam. Am sure some thought of all the probabilities and possibilities and were scared for the moment. 

The good thing am always 8-10 hours from communication with most of my friends acquaintances and others with whom I am in contact on a regular basis. The thing to be aware of is, most of us us operate on the internet daily as I do weather at home or at work and today by our cell phone and other devices. 

Do not allow Hackers to scare from getting on your computer or any of these devices that make us more accessible to our friends, our family and cause us to make that extra trip to the Bank or to a department store to pay a Bill because of these common thieves who call themselves Hackers.

The letter below does not represent how I operate as well as its fraught with  erroneous assumptions so my close friends and family took the necessary steps and were assured I was fine.

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copy of letter circulated to contacts by hackers.

Hello,

I'm sorry I didn't inform you about my traveling,am writing this with tears in my eyes, my family and i came down here to Manila, Philippines for a short vacation and got mugged at gun point last night at the park of the hotel where we lodged...All cash,credit cards and cell were stolen off me...I've been to the embassy and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all.

But the good thing is that we still have our passport,our flight leaves today and I'm having problems settling the hotel bills...The hotel manager won't let us leave until i settle the hotel bills , all we need is {$2,500} but anything you could assist with now be helpful now... Am freaked out right now Please reply and let me if can you have the money wire to me through western union I'll surely get the money back to you in couple of days.

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• If you're on the internet have as many friend you want, do not allow the fear of hacking to limit your use of the internet.
• You are already on the internet, having an e-mail address only allow you to see what everyone else knows about you.
• The more friends and family you are connected on the internet is the quicker some one will be alerted in an emergency, the more likely you will have a birthday wish and you will never feel alone.
• Do not let Hackers stop your internet engagement fight back, be smart do not fill out solicitations from companies you cannot verify,
• Do not share your password and personal information with anyone.
• If you have to enter  your social Security Number  on line only do so if its encrypted. 
• get a reliable Anti Virus protection to protect your computer these we know are not 100% fool proof but will reduce the damage if your system is attacked.

Boating at the Jamaica Yacht Club Kingston

Clipper 2014 in Port Antonio

The Jamaica Yacht Club was formed in 1884 by a group of enthusiastic sailors. On the 29th of November 1889, the Club was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria following a visit by Prince Edward, then the Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VII. Until 1962, when Jamaica became an independent nation within the Commonwealth, the Commodores were all Governors of Jamaica, whether or not they were yachtsmen. In 1963 the Commodore was chosen for the first time from the membership of the Club.

To establish, maintain, and conduct a yacht club and marina for the accommodation of the members of the Club and their friends, and generally to afford to them all the usual privileges, advantages, and accommodation of a Club.

                     Royal Jamaica Yacht Club  

 The Clubhouse has a bar and restaurant, with a beautiful view of Kingston and the Blue Mountains; is open for lunches and snacks seven days a week and depending on the occasion, breakfast and dinner are also available.

We accept credit cards, cheques and cash. The Club has its own private label credit card for use by members. Value added tax obtains to all purchases from the restaurant or bar. Our Quarterdeck accommodates 250 persons, and we cater for member's private parties. Casual apparel and beachwear are offered for sale by the Club.

There is a large swimming pool in close proximity to the restaurant and bar. Meals can be taken in the dining room, on the veranda, at the bar or poolside... or on board! 



The RJYC Club is 2 mins of the Norman Manley Intl. Airport.

Chris Blackwell Jamaica

The view  Blue Mountain Peaks from Strawberry Hill.

Blackwell currently runs Island Outpost, which he set up to operate and market a group of elite resorts in Jamaica and the Bahamas, including Strawberry Hill in the Blue Mountains (where Marley recovered after being shot in 1976), Jake's in

Treasure Beach, The Caves in Negril, and the recording studio and private hotel Gee-jam near Port Antonio, where artists such as Gwen Stefanie and No Doubt, Drake and Gorillaz have recorded. Island Outpost also owns The Tides and The Marlin in Miami Beach, Florida.

Blackwell has long owned Goldeneye in Oracabessa, the previous home of Ian Fleming, where the author wrote all the James Bond books. Until his death, Fleming was the longtime lover of Blackwell's mother, Blanche.Blackwell developed the property into a community of villas and beach cottages, each with its own private access to the sea, and Golden eye is considered the most exclusive of the Island Outpost resorts.

Blackwell is involved in a number of philanthropic organizations. Among these are Island ACTS, the Oracabessa Foundation, the Mary Vinson Blackwell Foundation, and the Jamaican Conservation Trust.
In 2003, Blackwell launched the Golden eye Film Festival, which continues to be held annually at the resort.

In September that year, Blackwell received the coveted Jamaican Musgrave Medal, awarded to Jamaicans who excel in the arts, music and public service. In 2004, the Order of Jamaica was bestowed upon Blackwell for philanthropy and outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry.

In April 2009, the UK magazine Music Week named Blackwell the most influential figure in the last 50 years of the British music industry.

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Lovers Leap St. Elizabeth Jamaica

Peaks of the Blue Mountains Jamaica 

The legend of Lovers Leap is based around the romance of two slaves who to prevent separation from each other jumped from a 1700′ cliff to escape their English Masters.

The cliff, the spot and the view are all part of the story told daily from their balcony their tour guides. This view is one of the most spectacular on the island, offer visitors a panoramic view of the coastline from Rocky Point, Clarendon in the east, to Pedro Bluff, Treasure Beach in the west and the mountains with Alumina Partners Jamaica. With a unique view of Santa Cruz and the Main Town Black River Below acts as a backdrop to complete the view of the Parish of St Elizabeth.

The view from the balcony is clear and the tranquility that one feels become tangible as birds slowly float by on warm air currents.By night a breath taking splendor of the lit Al-Part mining facilities at Nain seem like a Ship surrounded by darkness.

Feeling thirsty at this point? Step into our Toby Bar where the famous “lovers punch” will stimulate the senses.With a variety of other natural Jamaican flavors including various Appleton Jamaican Rum distilled at the Appleton Estates Holland Bamboo Grove not far from Lovers Leap.

Order your meal at the Chardley Restaurant while you take a tour of the property visiting our collection of local Cacti in our Cactus Garden; The mini farm where our guide will demonstrate “The Dry Farming Technique” which is unique to this area; or browse in our museum as you smell wafts of southern cooking coming from our kitchen.

Bringing the children along? Don’t worry the play area and gardens will keep them occupied for hours.

Lovers Leap is 90 minutes from Kingston on the south Coast through St Catherine, Clarendon,Manchester then to Spur tree. From Montego Bay or Negril through Savannah-la-mar the north western main road then south East through Blue fields by passing Boarder into St Elizabeth.

Carr/Allen Family Re-Union