They Won't Show This Side Of Ocho Rios, Jamaica! 🇯🇲
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- I’m back in Jamaica with Tiffany Silver, one of the island’s top creators, to uncover who really owns the beaches in Ocho Rios. Together, we explore the local fight to preserve public beach access amidst the rise of big resorts. But this trip isn’t just about beaches-we’re also indulging in the island’s most delicious Jamaican flavors, from ackee and saltfish to fresh seafood straight off the boat. As we roam vibrant markets and meet the friendliest locals, you’ll feel the laid-back energy that makes Ocho Rios a food lover’s paradise. Expect bold spices, hidden gems, and non-stop tropical vibes in this DavidsBeenHere adventure. Don’t miss a single bite of Jamaica’s legendary culinary scene!
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Thanks for the invite! It was such a vibe and a memorable experience. I really enjoyed it! Next time let’s go Crayfishing at the river 😁😁😁
Thank you so much for showing me around and for joining me for such a lovely time. Definitely lets go crayfishing next time for sure. It was an honor to work with you!
Shoulda MEK David know seh Jamaica don't need no sympathy.I am so sick of everybody's narrative of a set of oppressed Jamaicans . The government no want criminals to take over the water falls like what clans man did to Hellshire beach
We love you Tiff Tiff!!!! ❤
@@BEGoodBwoyAlways that one negative yardman. The tourist and the locals can co-exist in a peaceful environment. Thanks for showing the world this David. Peace n Blessings mi G
i thought u and David would amke fine bambinos!
This is how many people support the Jamaican people! One love! 🇯🇲 ⬇
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Nuff Respect Mon.
I see you met my girl Tiffany ❤❤❤❤❤❤
David' why these sufferer videos now?.They are many many free beaches in Jamaica, .I don't know why these new videos out of Jamaica painting oppression
@KirkBruce-p8m I definitely don't think I painted it as "oppression" or negative. The video was quite nuanced and I think I presented it fairly. There are many free beaches but still only 1-2% of the coastline is public. This is different from many of the other Caribbean islands where beach access are a public right such as Antigua, Barbados, etc. I think the issue of tourism dollars being spent in resorts is a Caribbean problem in general and its not "suffering" but its a genuine issue. As somebody who makes videos, I want people to think about how they are spending their tourist dollars and consider spending local and trying to experience the real culture of a place, respectfully. The majority of the video is very positive but when I visit a place and find a story I have a responsibility to explore it further so people's voices can be heard too.
Big up David for taking the time to highlight the issues that our locals are having... and qm happy you collaborate with our local RUclipsrs ... Tiffany and Raj are 2 of my favorites .. the struggle is real for our people, the challenges are great .... thank you again for doing what you do !
what you did for those dogs is so sweet! Thank you David!!❤🐕🐶
David thank u for being a voice for the voiceless. Great story, Ocho Rios needed this voice!! loud!!!! From ochi native i grew up there and experienced these this firsthand the good and the bad
Oooh. Tiffany (the water baby!!!!!) Absolutely love this collab👏🏽👏🏽
Feeding the dogs and cats 💜 so sweet!! You never fail to amaze me with your kindness!!
Thank you so so much Tiffany. You are so kind and my number 1 fan. I am so grateful for all your support these years and its always so great to see your comment!
You got my girl Tiffany on here!!!! My 2 fav youtubers together 🔥 🔥 🔥
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Tiffany has a beautiful future behind her 🙏🏾.
I'll always support someone showing the island
The crossover of my dreams! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Tiff on the raft was everything!!! so glad you two collaborated. Homage from the Cayman Islands. Big up every Jamaican world wide !!!
David, Mi Love it Mon. Thank you for supporting my Country Jamaica. Stay Bless
always! blessings and peace to you Jamaica833! Great to see you as well.
Thank you David for feeding the dogs and cats❤❤❤
I love this link up by these two legends in the RUclips space.💯♥️♥️♥️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Real talk the youth. A make. I wish we did have more guys like him worlds go out. And it be herd. Real words. Love it
I love how you showed the craft market.. i love places like this. And you dont see this side of Jamaica too often.
Thank you for this David
thank you so much for watching!
Blessed up David’s Hearta love 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hi David. I'm enjoying this series. It's a shame what these people are going through: private beaches and vendors can't even sell their crafts to the visitors/tourists on the island. At least, you have exposed what's happening there and hopefully people watching will be aware; go out and support the locals. The food looks delicious: authentic. David, another good one. You said I would enjoy this series and you were right. Learning new things every time. Keep it up. Great job 👏🏻❤. BTW, Tiffany is a beautiful young lady.
Thank you so so much Judy. So grateful for your ongoing and long term support and love. Wishing you a blessed week.
@davidsbeenhere; Thank you. I'm here. Too bad you don't do any more 'live' streams. Be well and take care 🙏🏻💓
Tourists visit most of these islands to relax and get away from all the stresses of their country. They don’t want to be harassed when they’re trying to relax.
Having said that, all beaches are free in all the 14 parishes of Jamaica, but those complaining just want to enter private properties from the beaches which, for security reasons they can’t, so they get angry and complain that they’re victims, which isn’t the case.
Thank you David for bringing this to light!! Love my country 🇯🇲
David you are hanging out with all my favorite RUclipsrs 😅♥️💛💚Amazing video from start to finish! Food looks amazing and the waterfalls just wow! Hey Tiffany! Mermaid came to land! 😅
Thank you so much Sandra! I really appreciate it and so glad you enjoyed it!
That's my place I go every day or Sundays...Jamaica is a music country..ochi ❤❤❤❤
Bless up Tiffany nice colad with David🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🙏❤️🥂🌹
Peace n love mi fren
David you really love Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲your always back, welcome back
Tuning in for the beautiful Tiffany Silver.
You got Tiff love it ❤
She's awesome!! So glad we could link up. Thank you Danieei!
Big up David, there are tons of free beaches all over. Runaway Bay, Priory, Duncans Bay, Flavas. I could go on.
JAMAICA IS NOT FOR SALE! I love it. How they are selling the country away is wicked.
Whats going on is really sad and I hope they find a solution. The locals need support and they need to benefit more from tourism!
All countries need foreign investment to progress, and Jamaica is no exception! There are free beaches all over the 14 parishes in Jamaica. Some places make a small charge for the upkeep and cleaning of the beaches because otherwise the beaches would be a mess. The people complaining aren’t willing to clean the beaches but aren’t happy to pay a nominal fee for the upkeep!
Wow!!! Don’t get jealousy of poor people legacy. Goes to show you can be just as rich with culture and legacy than a rich man with money and no culture. Respect to this RUclipsr he’s great!!!
David take me to places I’ve been to and places I want to visit!! I’m a 75 yrs young retired NEW YORK CITY Police officer I keep a book next to my bed so I can write the country’s,restaurants and attractions David and his crew visit, I also log the places he criticize and the do’s and don’t! The AirB&B’s, the cleanest of the places. I’m just starting to follow Tiffany bc I love her frankness! I also follow ChristMustList, this man go into places I DO’NT even want to make a mistake to visit!!!! Love David!!!!!
I’ve been to Ocho Rios I however we had to take a taxi to get their, the Cruise Lines did NOT have it amongst there agenda’s!
Wow thank you so much for this thoughtful and kind comment. I love all the creators you mentioned and of course in case you didn't see my Top 50 RUclipsrs list of 2024 there is a massive list of incredible creators I highly recommend that you might enjoy. I am so grateful for your support and to have you along for the journey. Have a beautiful weekend.
The guy that spoke in the beginning, I absolutely love it!!!
That's my HOMETOWN. So much I want to say. Thanks for the highlights, but not enough time..lol - Ocho Rios/EIGHT RIVERS. The craft market story is VERY 😔 . I remembered days, it was SO busy. How do they survive now? Thanks David, come again 😊
My man the best in the business ❤❤❤❤❤ big up an bless up DAVID ❤❤❤
my other man, cat, and the queen anon, wishing you all the best, thank you bro! Might be coming your way soon by the way.
Also great Tiffany point out difference between festival and dumpling. Sometimes folks will make tourists believe anything
Blessings Blessings David 🙌🏾 🙏🏾 ✨️ ❤❤❤
Nice video David continue doing it that's what I want to get in
Totally agree with this young Jamaican 👏
Festival is actually a sugar dumpling. That’s the difference vs regular fried dumplings. Love that your enjoying the tour of our beautiful Island
Hey David just enjoy, your brilliant ❤😊
Beautiful Beautiful VIDEO David ❤❤❤
The more RUclipsrs explore Jamaica and make videos about Jamaica it will be more develop for tourist and more people will come. And we need the price of things need to come down and then more and more people will come to Jamaica. Thanks #davidbeenhere #taffaneysilver 🇯🇲💯🇩🇪
O my goodness you are an angel thank you for feeding the animals 😢❤👍👌🙌💯👏
I ❤️ LOVE THE collaboration TWO OF MY FAVOURITE RUclipsRS🎉👍🏻WATCHING From the UK
Oh damn David and Nate😭😭😭many thanks for your video..much love..one love..respect..💙🙏🐾💖💔travel well as always
Thanks, David and Tiffany, for highlighting the beauty of such a beautiful island. And exposing what they the government doing in the privatization of many of the beaches. Thanks again!
The beaches aren’t been privatised! People just like to complain but aren’t willing to help to keep the beaches clean! No one can prevent you from using the beach, but you can’t enter private property from the beach, which is what they complain about.
@Cyb-t8u OK, make sense
David you met my Water baby😊 yeahhhhhhhh
Everything the brother saying about the Jamaica beach crisis is true,the goverment really needs to be a government for its people,jamaican people deserve better!
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FOOLISHNESS,!These north Americans coming with their sympathy when Jamaican has a crime issue and has to be striking a balance
@@DavidsbeenhereDid you know that 3 persons were murdered at that same water falls ?Maybe you should give a better solution then .Gangs have taken over our Beaches in Kingston.Am glad you have the perfect solution
@@Davidsbeenhere David there are over 74 or more public beaches in Jamaica however people for the most part will have to pay a small fee at some of these beaches to maintain the bathrooms and facilities. Jamaicans are notorious for littering and keeping these spaces dirty. The government isn’t restricting access to beaches and bare this also in mind some Jamaicans just want to see a camera in your hand for them to tell half truths and lies, reach out to the minister of tourism if you want more info he’s accessible on Social Media.
Hay Dave @simplyshaylene I am glad you are doing something on this information or story...I feel strongly that it needs to be told. It is sad that they are treating the local that way... I also noticed that when you are a foriner they charge you more money, at least that was my experience when I visited Jamaica in 2023
It was such a pleasure to y'all down in Jamaica. You have such a beautiful soul..and yes the water rafting was definitely a vibe#gurlinpink.
great to see you! Thank you so much and yes!! it was great times!
Wow...loving this one so far. I feel so bad about the beach situation, and just the tourist situation in general/resorts. what can be done to fix it?
I think its a really complicated issue to be honest. I wish I had more answers but I wanted to show the problem, but also juxtapose it with the beautiful and positive things about Jamaica as well. Really glad you enjoyed it tastasigora4875, thank you.
What is he saying though,these people live in Jamaica but don't know anything about there ,there so much free beach in Jamaica smh
@@chercher2832 A simple google search would show you that beach access for the public is a big issue in Jamaica. Respectfully you are sort of missing the point. I clarified its about 1-2% of Jamaican coastline is accessible to the public. Thats not a lot especially when in comparison to other Caribbean Islands. Most of this is often caused by big resorts buying up the land to use for tourists. I highly recommend just a simple search about "how much of Jamaican beaches are public?". Here in Florida 90% of the coast is accessible to the public, and on other islands such as Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados etc they have a right to coastline access. Its a unique issue in Jamaica and that is what I am saying.
@@chercher2832soooo many free beach there! They are beaches before u get to the popular beaches, and those in the tourist spot. Stop this narrative it is not accurate and Google has proven time and time again it is not accurate. Everyone jumps on the “Jamaicans losing their beaches” if they want the beaches to be welcoming and clean yes you must pay who is going to maintain it? Them same locals dutty it up! The man speaking abt little dunns river is not being 100% truthful as it fits his narrative. They caused that beautiful little spot to go to the dogs! The amount of garbage and litter and harassing of not just tourists, and other locals was sickening! They weren’t cleaning it up and they were warned, and no one listened all they wanted to do was dirty up the environment! Regarding Winnifred beach the gov was going to also take it over and have patron pay so ppl can maintain it…that’s when the locals jumped in and now they are keeping it clean come on now. Hellshire is free but you give a donation at the gate bec the business owners and squatters there keep it up or try to. If anyone believes we pay for all our beaches which surrounds our little island is crazy hotels are not on every coastline of our country. Look at portosseco beach.. the Jamaican man came back fix it up and when they ask for money to come in and maintain they want to cry but yet they want to go there and enjoy all the other things he has included. Let’s be real!! Re: Craft market the vendors act like hog and goat! The way they harass and ready to cuss you out when you don’t want anything is crazy!! Locals are the ones who mess it up! Look at the rafting they out there fighting ready to stab each other so the gov come in and regulate and take over they complain. They don’t want to do the work to get their license but have big chat!
@Davidsbeenhere exactly! And there IS a group devoted to this specific cause. Yt will not let me post the name of it or the initials, so please research online to find it
This was beautiful love this😊❤❤
As a Jamaican watching this Its a vibe to see all what unfolds. St. Catherine is where my Mom is from. So its nice to see how you expose the politics of the country. The genrification is real . I did not know how much they took from the locals.
No one takes anything from the locals! All beaches in the entire 14 parishes are free. Some local beaches make a nominal charge to go towards upkeep and cleaning of the beach. The locals don’t want to get together to clean it, but equally don’t want to pay a small fee for someone else to take care of it. Also, no one can prevent them from going on any beach, but can prevent them from entering private property from the beaches which is what they want to do! They want to harass people and when they’re not able to do so, they complain.
Also, building up a country requires foreign investment and Jamaica is no exception. These people need to stop complaining and always claiming to be victims all the time.
@@Cyb-t8u Are you even Jamaican?
Like your t shirt David...looks really cool on yoj....and that beach is real?y awesome!!!..the waterfalls too.....very friendly peoples too......would love to visit someday.....nice as always. looking forward to the rest.....thanks as always David. safe travels Peace.
thank you so much Shabana and Hailey both!
Always always welcome@@Davidsbeenhere
Yes David welcome to my born parish 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Enjoyment for days omg🎉😂😢😮😊
Two of my favorite host Raj and Tiffany. You should try Fowl Wild Life he is a skilled hunter!
Tiff bad 🔥🔥
Hi David 👋🏽
Great video 😊
this video is amazing!! Go Jamaica ;)
I love the 💧 falls. Keep this beach public
My Jamaican people believe in freedom
yes!!
I'd rather the real people. Hanging at tourist spots, u don't see the culture, struggle , or the people. Bless u, Dave.
I have shopped at that very same market trying to help as well for I do so love them all..all 14 parishes are all special not just the tourist sectors..😭💖🙏🐾💙
That's really nice what you did for those dogs 😊
Sweet Sweet Jamaica
Thank you so much AG! Great to see you!
Nooni and bird pepper 🌶️,wow,bird pepper is cayenne pepper, this will make your dead heart comes alive
Oh God that beach use to be a free beach my home town
Sad for real . I’m from Ochi too
Fortunately, Jamaica have many musical legends... Kartel and are not the only teachers or musical legends 🎉
Love watching your show ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Iluv it
Welcome to Jamaica
He needs eat to other authentic jamaican food like run down, stew peas, roasted yam with salt fish, curry gizzard, liver , steam doctor fish with boiled banana, the list goes on.
Dawg deh obsessed wid bob marley yf 😂😂
Did bro just say ackee wid curry AND rice n peas??!! Loooool
I grew up in and around the ochi area,i went to ocho rios secondary school back in the 1970s, everything about this place is now about the US Dollar,on may 5th 1494, Columbus was sailing into Jamaica,as they came past they saw this place and started counting,as they sail past, looking for a natural harbour, Uno,dos,tres, cuatro,cinco,seis,siete,ocho,Ocho Rios, so the name came from Columbus, eight rivers, Ocho Rios.
Nice video David 😊😊😊
I’ve been to the craft market in Ocho Rios. Tried to support the locals. I’m ashamed to say that I had to run out of there. The vendors were very harassing. They started arguing with other vendors over the few customers that did come in. I didn’t feel comfortable shopping. I had to hightail it out of there. But I must say there are a lot of talented vendors there. Had very good and unique items.
Thanks for exposing what the powers that should not be /wannabe world rulers are doing and getting away with, David. It would be a valuable addition to your channel if you did this everywhere you went . We could help other countries by avoiding "all inclusive" programs. But most travelers need to be educated about their downsides. I'm sure they never think of themselves as prisoners, for example, but they truly are.
Actually I lived in Newport Rhode Island as a young and middle aged adult and businesses back in the 1980s had the same complaints about cruise lines directing their passengers to just a few businesses and tourist spots while ALL the other 98% businesses were taxed at the same excruciating high rates and were never visited by passengers from the cruise ships.
Stand up for your rights!! Keep the river public!
Portland, Jamaica has the best rafting in the entire country 🎉
Lord expensive help the people them Lord God bless U David Enjoy yourself Bro❤❤❤😅😅😅
To all my Jamaicans, Craft people. Please do a T-shirt with crabs and Davidbeenhere on it.
One love man 🇯🇲
Blessings...🩵🙏😎
There’s a island off Blue Lagoon you should try
I cannot fathom that the beaches are not public. #Dominica ensured that this would never happen on our island. We made it law that the beach cannot be owned, opened to all!
Tastee patties all the way.
This is an issue that needs urgent attention. Tourist should not be limited to just cruise ships and Fancy hotels. The local craft market is suffering unduly as well; they need the support too. Tourists should have the freedom to support the local craft market and other local industries. There needs to be a public compaign and push back against these beaches being privatized. The local people need beaches to enjoy that is for free . I agree with these gentlemen plight about these beaches.
I feel this needs to be addressed. The government or hoteliers with the exception of the cruise tour guests don’t tell tourists where they should not go for the most part. They go where they want. I’m a tourist why would I go yo the craft market where you are harassed and everyone sells the same things. Try adding some value and they will come. On the beach thing there is a difference between a private beech and a free beech. A beech can be public and charge a fee. I wish they were more free public beeches.
Real talk bro
This is education to me I never know the tourist doesn’t walk around anymore and the beach’s what’s going in Jamaica
Actually Winnifred Beach in Portland is a public facility operated by the locals. The government tried to take it away, but they got a lot of push back, so they backed down. Such a shame, that so many are being privatized out of the reach of the average Jamaican. Beach apartheid.
David my boy that bull cat in the craft market original from ochi Rios
so great to see you staminadon. bull cat is a true gentleman, really enjoyed having some time to speak with him and learn about the real Jamaica.
Nice vlog
Thats is true a bout the cruis ship
I have been there
Good to see Ocho Rios shame that turists not going there to see all handcraft of locals
This is my town I grow up in
😳Ayee!!!!! U Got My Homegirl Tiff On Here 💯💯💯💯💯 Super Cool Vid Bro..... Keep Up The Good Content🫡🇯🇲💯💯💯 #ISUBSCRIBED
Tiffany is right! Mothers was once the patty giant, but now, they're the absolute worst!
That is not the only free beach that is not true there are many free beaches
Another great vid. Big up ⬆️ 🇯🇲
Thank u David!!! Only real people who born and raised in Ocho Rios understand this struggle with the beaches... no free beaches for Ocho Rios locals... its so sad it brings tears to my eyes for my people. When i was little fisherman's beach/ sailors hole was free free even turtle towers/bay beach was free now every single beach we have to pay to enter. Margaritaville invade one of the best beaches in Ocho Rios and thats y God is destroying that beach right now. I think 10 years from now there won't even be a beach there. Free little Dunns river u wicked greedy power hungry animals 😭