Winnifred Beach . Portland, Jamaica.

Winnifred Beach in Fairy Hill is my favorite beach in Portland, Jamaica. The white sand beach sits in a lush tropical cove with crystal clear water. Most importantly it's a public beach and is open to everyone at no cost. It has a vibe unlike the costly private beaches and gated resorts that tend to be too expensive for local Jamaicans. Locals have been operating small food shacks and selling crafts on the beach for over 30 years. Now the Jamaican Government's UDC ( Urban Development Council ) are trying to take over the beach, expel the local merchants, fence the property and begin charging for entry. On June 11, 2012 the matter is due to be resolved in court. Please watch this video and support the Winnifred Beach Benevolent Society's efforts to " Keep Winnifred Free". DMc

[@ericjungleboy]

Actually, it's good for the foreigners to keep it public too. Because foreigners like to have the experience of mingling with real local people in a real public setting, as long as it is safe and hassle-free. Winnifred is a place where the locals are mostly respectful and friendly, so it's a good experience for foreigners, an experience they cannot get if it becomes private or exlusive.

[@ReggaeintheRuff]

+ericjungleboy we agree 100%

[@leststoner]

i grew up 15mins drive from here. Paradise is for everyone. Please keep Winnifred Beach free for everyone, forever. Thank you.

[@PennyCon]

The people of Jamaica must find a way to take back what is rightfully yours. If you don't there won't be anything left for your children and their children and so fourth. Don't let them take away what is yours.

[@liveontheverandah]

Thank goodness it was still a bublic beach when I visit an month ago! The crazy thing is Tourists are the main income for a lot of people in that area and we tourists LOVE the natural vibe and all the wonderful local people we dont want to see resorts and concrete hotels and the forest cut down. Such ignorance on belalf if the UDC is mind-blowing! ALL visitors to Portland need to write to the UDC and let them know to keep thier hands off, too much of Jamica has been ruined already!

[@joethom534]

keep wiinifred beach free

[@wildflowernetwork366]

You girls are correct. If the beach is gifted to the community the government cannot sell it.

[@iChocolateberry]

Oh wow! Is this still going on?this has been our family beach for many many years.. Even our uncle use to have his horses down there... I miss home..

[@verakasi3870]

"Nati is here too" - said my son. :-)
Whatever happened here? What's the latest update....?

[@kimreid5230]

The beach is free..

[@ravauno]

Please stand up and defend this beach, it all about money for the UDC. People first. fight if you got to fight. They did the same to the people of Ocho Rios. Say NO to the UDC.

[@sharnetcarr6595]

I lovvvvveeee this beach and the man them with the reef was so kind I have a good time there

[@juanjoseperotti5388]

I ❤️ Jamaica

[@andrinebrown-cover8615]

i miss winnifred beach... its been three years ... time to come back.

[@lydiamoore7329]

Keep winifred beach free to the poor people

[@reggaefilms]

Nice video, i hope they save the beach, wonder where the administrator is now? hope locals turn out on 11th June to help save the beach.....

[@kadis131]

Foreigners. As you say, most of them save up our money for 6 to 12 months to come and take a vacation…so they really don’t have it. They plan and save to do it. We would like it to remain free as well.

[@-g6186]

Free Winnifred

[@TheJackMac909]

Free Winnifred!

[@SolRASupreme]

I'm in jamaica now... sad to see a slow genocide of my people happening...
Most are not even aware of whats really happening and how fast its being progressed....

[@mysciencenow]

...pirate bay is what they want to make

[@banksbanks2173]

Can one actually own a beach

[@keishap7927]

THEY SHOULD NEVER TAKE THE BEACH FROM THE LOCAL PEOPLE. THAT IS NOT RIGHT. IF YOU WALK INTO ANY COUNTRY; THE NATURAL RESOURCES, OF A COUNTRY IS ALWAYS THEIR FOR ITS NATIVE PEOPLE TO ENJOY FIRST, THEN TOURIST. I BELIVED THAT THE TOURIST SHOULD BE THE ONES THAT SHOULD HAVE TO PAY MORE TO ENJOY THE BEACH.

[@talktruthtv9472]

Is it okay for me to repost this video on my channel? Love to People of Fairy Hill.

[@jurgenvoogt1638]

Nice to see 'Gipsy' from Italy still there. I met her in 1993. Rasta grey beard as well. ❤ To dem

[@reggaefilms]

you should get in touch with Jamaican's for Justice, see if they might help.

[@Junjo11]

Please keep Winnifred Beach in Portland free for all Jamaicans and visitors.

[@Bass-guitarist]

Anyone know what the background tune is called? Thanks

[@christinejohnson2681]

So beautiful 😍 💖 enjoyed it on new years day January 1

[@jilly4413]

Very nice beach beautiful place

[@kjin01]

anywhere money is making gov get jealous

[@theasso1964]

We are fighting with you......One Love

[@peterphoenix1963]

My favourite beach

[@mitsoukoguerlain849]

What has happened so far?

[@janetthompson6116]

Free Winnifred.

[@tromby74]

Free Winnifred!

[@rayonburton3766]

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