BLACK RIVER TOWN 2020 | ST. ELIZABETH
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- Black River is the capital of St. Elizabeth Parish, in southwestern Jamaica.[ It developed as a port around the mouth of the river of the same name. Today the city is a centre of environmental tourism and a gateway to the Treasure Beach resort area. Treasure Beach and Crane Beach are to the south-east, with Luana Beach to the west. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, it was a thriving sugar port with a market for African slaves.
Growing prosperity in the sugar and lumber trade led to the construction of several warehouses. Some have been adapted as restaurants or as bases for eco-tours of the river.
History
Jamaican telegraph stamp used at Black River in 1900.
Black River is one of the oldest European towns in the island of Jamaica, being shown on John Sellers' 1685 map. It was designed by the Leyden brothers of England, three wealthy men who were substantial land proprietors in the area.
In 1773 Black River replaced Lacovia, 19 miles to the north-east, as the capital of St. Elizabeth. Soon after it became the main commercial, economic and transshipment centre of the parish. By the early 1900s, it was second only to Kingston in economic importance on the island.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Black River was a busy seaport for the lucrative logwood trade and for exports of rum, pimento and cattle skins from the nearby Holland, Vineyard, and Fullerswood plantations.] The Logwood tree trunks were floated down the Black River to the port to be shipped to England for making of dyes.[citation needed]
Into the early 19th century, slaves from Africa and other Caribbean islands were landed here and sold at auction at Farquharson Wharf (originally Town Wharf). This wharf still stands.[2] In 2007, the United Kingdom celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Slave Trade Act 1807, which ended the African slave trade in its colonies.
A monument was installed at Black River in 2007 to memorialize the slaves killed in the Zong massacre of 1781. More than 132 slaves were thrown overboard at sea from the Zong. They were sacrificed by the crew purportedly to save the remainder and the crew because of a shortage of water on board.[3] The Zong finally landed at Black River. Its owners later sued for insurance claims for the slaves who had been killed, and the case was litigated in 1783 in Britain. The court rejected the owners' claim, as it was shown that the crew had made navigation errors that kept the ship at sea and threatened its supplies. Abolitionists publicized it, and the case became a catalyst for continuing efforts to abolish slavery. Britain abolished slavery in its empire (except for India, where it was endemic as part of the culture) in 1833.
As a major sea port, Black River became a commercial center on the south coast of Jamaica. Due to its wealth, in 1893 this was the first town in Jamaica to be lit by electricity. Ten years later, in 1903 it was the first city on the island to have automobiles. A telephone system was installed 10 years after the instrument was invented.
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i love this video sweet sweet black river town
Fire wi can't do without you wi love your channel l miss Jamaica black River nice we can't do without you Mr Reid
thanks for the support Marcia
I graduated from Black River High 34 years ago.It’s a disgrace that no changes have been made to a beautiful place,with so much history.Why the Government don’t fix up the road,put in new side walk and build new buildings.I see you went into the market.Big up Ms.Marshall that was still running her little bar back there😊.
the government can do much better believe me
Whey yu a seh peaches it looks good nice boats in the harbour remember it's a small town.with hardly any revenue to upkeep the city.
town of lot of history too
@@FireReid yeah l know it's history.but you know every generation keep going north so little much happen over time
Even tho it can take some improvement their is a history in black river that their probably trying to keep it has alot of history
I enjoy each of your journeys and treks. I like how you keep your perspectives, as seen through the lenses of your camera, natural and unpretentious. Keep up the good work mi bredda!
thanks one love
Black River Town was a beautiful Town the hospital used to be a beautiful one of the best then use to have some really good Doctor also use to be so clean back then don't know about now Black River on a whole was a great and beautiful Town. Love by Place will come visit soon. Much love 🇯🇲🇺🇸
the hospital still clean but the doctor them slow now
Very good.l remember when Dada took me to black river maybe l was 5 yrs old I'm now 70 same bridge he took me on the bridge seem so huge then and the main Street seem like miles I'm from avillage called spring vale near by.. amazing.. same old black river..
5 year old u really remember that
@@FireReid could be 8 l was a terrible little boy.but they gave us their best..
Black River has a rich history people named Ebanks,Elliot and Parchment from St Elizabeth originally came from Louisiana in the US.When they were unable to repay their debts they fled to St Elizabeth assured that they would not be followed.Thats how persons with these surnames first arrived in St Elizabeth.
Wow very informative.
Nice little town. Big up the man selling the jelly coconut. The Government need to fix the sidewalks. Thanks for sharing this video 👏👏👍🏿
I love that little town it so nice
My mother home town have been to Black River twice @@FireReid
Don't forget to visit Orange hill
God blesses ever Fire Reid and keep keeping on. Thanks and please let us see more of Black River especially of the houses 0n the road leading of the town of Black River in the direction leading to Middle Quarters. Thanks again.
I miss Black River fi real!!!
nice town
Evening fire Reid i miss home so much send a patty and a coco bread for me please god bless you ❤️
sure I will Marcia
Beautiful view
I could live in black River
yes u can
Be bless
Big up Fire Reid another job well executed. Blessings bros🥰🥰
one love share video please let the channel
It actually look better than when I was living down there but still need Improvement road infrastructure and more.
Nice view
Nice video fire
It’s clean
It would be wonderful if this town could be develpoed.It is very historic a and an integral part of our island.I know that finance is tight but the Government should pritorise area like these ond not just the tourist areas.Thre is so much scope especially with an asset such as the safari.
I believe in what u said the government can do better
The town is very lovely, I had to watch to the end, scenery tun up!
Thanks
Beautiful video🥰 First time watching....what a beauty of our Jamaica🇯🇲
Hope you do a video also of "New Forest"🥰
Big up yuhself, stay safe & keep doing what you do💪🏿❤🎶
that is on my list
Mackell and season rice and fruit and coconut water
on my way for dinner
@@FireReid injoy your meal you work very hard.
thanks sure I will
The MP should be ashamed as this is the capital of St. Bess and the place has not changed. There are a lot of history in Black River. Place like Junction, St.Bess has developed so much and Black River has gone to the waste side. 😠
real talk
How do you keep the camera so still? Is it on a Tripod?
no tripod in my hand
@@FireReid oh...very nice and stable... many ppl loathe shakiness in videos... an issue i will hav to fix myself
The town needs side walk and better roads,That`s the capital of ST Elizabeth fix it up please.
yes they need all of that
I have never been to Black River, man it looks old and run down. Most of the cars are new though.
history town
Nice video bro👍
Thanks for watching bro
👍
From Britain left the Island nothing has been done to improve Black River, shame on the local government.
Let the chinese loose in it
alot more can do
Also I must remind people that Black River was one of the first Port in Jamaica.
first place to have electricity and car too
The only big town in Jamaica I've never been to. How the government of the day built a bridge without any concern for pedestrians is astonishing. I'm glad I have never been there, the towns layout is ridiculous.
need to visit after the virus
Oh I forget to mention black river bakery back in the day they were known for their tasty Coco bread l wonder if they still exist..
is the best coco bread I buy 5 bags yesterday
@@FireReid man you're lighting my candle.. I'd eat some right now but how to get it to ft Lauderdale is the next question
cant get to u so easy under this virus condition
@@FireReid nutten like whey yu grow up with. Stay with you foreve. U're doing great.. bringing back memories..
@@royexcellentalexander8308 will keep on putting the good work
Me to lock inside go out when necessary
The town need a little fixing in front the police station that road been that way for years. And some better drains.
plus a government building
@@FireReid true. Need a side walk for the school kids and pedestrian going towards Santa Cruz bus Park
because the kids need to be safe
@@FireReid Right brother,
get the story behind that boat fire Reid
I will get so info
Love the video,the countryside, but the MP as well as the Mayor should be ashamed right now as the place is in a deplorable state.smh
That is a town of history it can look much more better
A neglected town🤔 the MP needs to be removed
Could you please show us star Apple tree in at Elizabeth
ok I will
Thank you I miss my home 🏡 io wish 🙏the people would change and live like when I was a child,
Rum
I have mine hide. My bottle when it's given to me I hide it for years, good 👍 a teaspoon in a glass of water in 🎿nin uk 🇬🇧USA no one will tell you they haver
The town is very run down. What is the Member of Parliament doing to uplift it? It seriously need a facelift.
run down bad but what the government doing
The tax payers should demand more.These people own homes here for donkey years.
please share video miss barrett that is a town of history they just start doing a little work on the side walk near the park
Don't lit that water fool you,right at the dock they are Crocodile... WATCH OUT.
I know
Would appreciate a video of Luana scheme 👍🏾
I have video for that side
@@FireReid sorry I looked and didn't see it 👀
What title is it under?
black river town area
@@FireReid couldn't find the Luana scheme video. Inly a piece where you drive past
The business people need to refurbish their buildings. The buildings are in such sad state. A good paint job would make a hell of a difference! My God, I can imagine these people are not Jamaicans, but damn Jamaica is where they make their living. Our Jamaican people don't invest, and we are not patriotic. Also the government must get those so called vendors off of the sidewalks. What the hell is going on! They must do their vending inside of a market, man! This place looks worse off than when I lived in St. Elizabeth year ago, no improvement! And all that unnecessary noise, what the hell!
Yes real talk they need to do more of that
Years of neglect, nothing much for tourist to see. How long has the MP been reigning in this constituent, you need to make up some noise and demand him do his job or don't vote for him.
well a election time now
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Road need to repair where is the M P
Mp just sit in the office
Fire Reid that’s a PNP Town I am from Fyffes Pen
Fire Reid thank you to bring back memories
Somewhere a rob up some money dam crooks.
lol same way
Black River has stood its time , it is now a very rusty old town that needs 98% demolition and start building a new modern town its 2020 Jamaica prosperity time Andrew Holness allot of the old towns in Jamaica must now go and make way for new modern towns if Jamaica is to be a first world nation , even Kingston need to be gutted out and redesign period
that is right Barnes
Do a video on luna
ok will do my best
The bridge is too narrow
narrow back