I think Jason Henzel should be named Man of the year 2010 for Treasure Beach. Within 3 months he has brought the Prime Minister to TB twice. First to officially open the Sports Park in September and the Airdrone in December. Plus the Calabash, the Triatholon, and the Fishing Tournament and other sporting events.
Let us lift our hats to this guy. He has placed TB on the map globally.

Bowl says Jason Henzel has placed TB on the map globally.

I ask what has this done for the residents. What has this done for establishments other than Jack Sprat and Jakes.

I agree Jason Henzel has done alot for Treasure Beach but I have a hard time believing what he does is completely for unselfish reasons. Better yet we should give awards to some people who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes and seek no publicity but their accomplishments have helped lift others up.

I beg to second that Mr Bowl. Mr Henzell is such a wonderful person and is doing so must for the community of treasure beach. He is so much into helping the young people from the community. He really deserve man of the year.

I think Jason is a great contribution to the community. If there is such a 'title' he has my vote, and is worthy of the praise.

and thats good news???

[edited by TB.net] the airdrome is causing dust all over the place, goats r missing,spoiling crops, that boat he has with that downgrading writing about treasure gyal. we have no political representative. u don't sound like someone from tb, we have been on the map a long time, u people r behaving as if this man has made tb.

What about Woman of the Year? Teacher of the Year? Student of the Year? How about an award for the person who has achieved the most in spite of whatever adversity they had to overcome? Since people will never agree on anything such as Man of the Year, I suggest Bowl have his own celebration and select anyone he chooses for any award he chooses. If 10 people attend, fine. If 1,000 attend, fine. If the PM attends, fine. If I choose not to attend, fine.

I do not know much about Jason, met him once, but as a Treasure Beach girl who have read all about the "happenings" in and around T/B area and
from what I have read so far, I would agree with Bowl for this guy to be the "Man Of The Year". Go, Bowl good thinking.

There MAY be some people who need a break from all the hoopla over Mr. Henzell. I for one am getting kind of tired of reading about Jason this and Jason that. There are many other people I would like to see get written up here, most the type I would call unsung heroes because they seek no publicity and get none. THOSE people need to be applauded for all the good they do even if hardly anyone knows their name.

I nominate Bowl for coming up with an idea guaranteed to spark some healthy debate.

I nominate Miss Sheila Hamilton for all she has done for her family and for the community after having come from such a humble background--and for having the courage to say and do what she knows is right no matter how unpopular her views may be. I long to be even half the person she is.

jason i big you up for doing such a great job in treasure beach if it werent for you we wouldnt be known i love you jason keep up the good work we need more people like you in treasure beach.i have your back .

Notice Jason never responds to all the uncalled for critisizms made of him? I guess he is laughing and saying "The harder they come, the harder they fall".

people if you have personal problems with mr henzell why not go to him personally i bet none of you can do that some people just have mouth to speak over the net but just cant speak face up. i dont agree with what "DISAPPOINTED" say about the dust and and the crops why i say that is how many trucks pass through treasure beach bird speed and stir up the dust i see the sand and marl truck pass yet no complain the police from tranquility bay speed and make dust why not complain about that huh, why now that Mr Henzell build the airdrome dust is now the main problem? the people of short hill all agree to the airdrome and its not in the heart of treasure beach. as you all can see people what most people on here saying is a personal matter. Mr. HENZELL BIG YOU YU SELF YU DONT KNOW YU LARGE YU GET THE TREND IN TREASURE BEACH AND WE APPRECIATE THAT. KEEP ON DOING WHAT YU DOING.

So, since there is no such award up for grabs, why are we even having a debate?

Jason and family, many people in these small community do not like them, but they are good people, more than half of the community are employed by them, and after a bad storm, they help the ones on need, keep the young ones off the street, what else do you want people, for sure not everyone will be happy, that could never be, humans are like that, yes there are others that do plenty of good, but what else would they do, there is not much to do there. That is a community of retirees, and many from abroad, living there beacuse it is pleasent must of the time, living out the uproars, JUST BE HAPPY...AND BE GOOD TO EACH OTHER...have a good 2011 you all

Big Up to Jason and family, true community people, you have been working tirelessly since you came to the community. THANK YOU!!!

I doubt more than half the community is employed by Jason and his family. But let's say that is true. That would make Treasure Beach what we call a "company town" here in the US. I live in such a place. People have been employed at the same factory, some of them for more than one generation. Everyone in town knows there is bad environmental stuff that happens at the factory but the inspectors don't come or when they show up they don't notice some very obvious things. People don't get paid what would be considered a fair wage and their benefits aren't so good either but no one can complain because they might lose their job or their brother or mother might lose their job. So they smile and pretend they have great jobs.

We also have one large store which came in and offered lower prices and a lot of the small shopkeepers ended up closing their doors because they could not compete.

I don't know that much about the jobs with Jason and his family, and they might be the most generous and fair employers in the world so I am not saying anything bad about them. What I am trying to say is there is the potential for employees not to be treated well if they feel they have no choices.

At least that is what happens where I live.

I was reading the Canadian paper and there was an article about Jamaica and Treasue Beach Was mention along with Jakes. I just smile and said small world

So if the trucks make a mess and the police cars speed, that makes it okay for the airplanes to polute, make noise and scare the goats? One bad turn does not deserve another.

I cannot understand why some people are so ungrateful for all Jason has and still is doing for the community of Treasure Beach.
Let's be honest! if it was not for Jason TB would not be financially in the position it is at present.

I am not taking away the good of others with their contributions in way of employment etc,etc but Jason go beyond to do more to keep the visitors coming so there will always be employment for the people and that is a good thing. Do not forget every establishment prosper from these visitors not just him.

I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Jason in 2003 when he paid a visit to my home to offer his personal condolence for the passing of my mother. I found him to be a very caring,visionary business man with only good for the area.

While he is planning for the good of Tb why would he not plan for himself and his family. That is what it is all about. Like Trump and other very successful businessmen I think he on the right track.

Please give thanks we have someone like him in our community and cast your vote from your heart.We know it is not everyone that will vote for him but those who think he deserves it go ahead and do the right thing.
God Bless Tb.

Well, where is the PR person, you are needed here, here is an opportunity to do some work. Jason has done loads and loads of work.

Murnel, please tell me EXACTLY how the other hotels and guest houses and villas not owned by the Henzel family prosper from the guests who stay at Jakes. My feeling is Jakes gets money from guests who stay other places but the other places do not get money from guests who stay at Jakes. Tell me if suggestions are made to the guests from Jakes to eat at places other than Jakes and Jack Sprat. Tell me if the Jakes guests are encouraged to buy souvenirs at the shops not located on Jakes property. Tell me if any van driver is called for pickups from the airport or only those on the special Jakes list. The same for boat drivers. By the way, I think Jason is a lot nicer than Donald Trump, and I think comparing the two men is unfair to Jason. Oh I would like to add that Axel and Andrea from Marblue make suggestions for people to go to Jack Sprat but I have never seen one word from anyone associated with Jakes to go to Marblue. Fair is fair.

Sorry to disapoint Disapointed but I am very much from here. Born here, grew up here and live here all my life. I am one of TB dinasaurs. I realise I have stur up roadside wasp. So if we want more Hero or Shero I will recomend a few here and you all can chip in. Miss Shelah, not just for 2010 but for decades. Award Shero. Miss Rebbeca, reporting to the world what is happening in and around TB. Award best Reporter.
TB Women's Group, Breds, GT/CABS, all three groups have done wonders to TB.
Kerry Ann Moxam, Korian South, Beauty and personality. I have to go, give you some more later. Remember we are on about the year 2010. We will talk about the unsong Heros And Sheros another time.

Company Town, you must go to Jamaica to understand, living there is nothing like in the USA..you can NOT compare...life there YOU COULD SAY is good, food is healthy, is not a fast life like in your world...come down, it very much depends on tourist...TB that is....

Be happy as to what Jason is doing in treasure beach can you do what Jason is doing leave him alone.

I have been to Jamaica. I have been to Treasure Beach several times and plan to return. I am not trying to get mixed up in what is happening in Treasure Beach because I don't know enough about the employment situation to speak with authority. All I meant to say is it can be unhealthy for one person or company to be employing a disproportionate number of people in a town because people often feel like they cannot say anything wrong about that employer for fear of losing their jobs. It is healthy to have many different employers in a town because that gives people choices and it makes them feel less like they are trapped. I believe everything should be done to have as many different employers in Treasure Beach as possible. I believe it is important to support the employers who do not have those many people working for them but who are decent and fair. I think we should spread our business as wide as possible and buy things from little shops and stay at places that might have only two or three people working there instead of a hundred.

To "To Murnel Ebanks", I see Jakes guests out and about in the community all the time buying souvenirs, dining at restaurants and cook shops, patronizing local bars. etc.

I also know for a fact that the Jakes drivers and Treasure Tours drivers work very closely together to help and support each other.

Rebecca is right! After just spending 10 great days in Treasure Beach, I can say we ventured out to many businesses and food establishments, within walking distance of Jakes. Our visits included Smurfs, Olivers, Marblue, Eggy's, several grocery stores, Caliloo, and a boat tour with Joseph. There were others, however I cannot remember their names. And of course, the great Jerk pork just up the street.

The person that put their heading as "To Murnel Ebanks" should really read her posting again. She said nothing to cause a stir. She simply was agreeing with the comment from Bowl in his first posting on December 6th.
I see others agreeing with Bowl also... so what has Jason done to deserve being disliked. Sounds to me he is a good citizen of Treasure Beach.
This is all I have to say on this matter.I am not from there but has visited many times.
See you all next Christmas.

to murnel ebanks-sorry,but we as Marblue can say,that nearly daily(in high Season)guests from Jakes dine at Marblue,even Jakes front-desk is doing the reservations with us!!!We carry guests to Jack,s Sprat and shuttle the Ladies to Jakes Driftwood Spa-you know,we are here in a very small community-everybody is taking care about each other-Jason is a very good business man-very well educated and he knows what he is doing-and Jason has a vision for TB-community tourism,Villas and small Hotels only-I call it anchor business-a drycleaner never works,if there is not a bigger business at the same area!all the best Jason,Laura and family!!!

Thank you to Rebecca for your kind answer. I am pleased to know Treasure Tours and other places DO get money from Jakes guests. I am still wondering about the FIRST part of my question: Murnel, please tell me EXACTLY how the other hotels and guest houses and villas not owned by the Henzel family prosper from the guests who stay at Jakes. My feeling is Jakes gets money from guests who stay other places but the other places do not get money from guests who stay at Jakes.

This is in reply to the person that address me as..... To Murnel Ebanks.

If you would kindly go back and read my second paragraph you might get a more understanding of what I was trying to get across.

One man cannot build an Island.

I 'm going to guess you know me and vise-verse and if that is the case you should know me or my parents to know the up- bringing I had and in no way would I have disregard/disrespect anyone from my home town in any manner.

Sorry if I ruffled yours or anyone's feathers.

I know for sure there are many other people there that fits into that category but let's face it Jason has done a lot for our community also and I think that was the reason his name was mentioned in the first place by those that were born right there and see the everyday happening going on.
They live,eat and breath Treasure Beach why would they not know the one that suits this purpose.

I do not live there any longer but it is still my birth place and I love it and all the people there and afar.

All the best for TB and hope there are more progress on the way.

I could have not used my real name, but I have said how I feel and everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion.

No harm intended.
God Bless TB.

The real fabric of TB? Our elders! Some of which are deceased and never get the recognition. They are our unsung heroes and sheroes. So the next time you pass the house of, or that elderly person on the road, or in their yard and if you are too busy to stop by blow your horn in respect, wave your hand or stop and give a ride. They are the ones that have made Treasure Beach happened. Be real and stop all these nonsense. Treasure Beach today could not be without the Treasure Beach of yesterday. "No man is an island and no man stands alone!!!"

PR., trust me, Jason doesn't need a PR. person, Treasure Beach people knows the people who are working in the community, and the people who are contributing to the development of the community.

In My opinion advertising is what has put Treasure Beach on the map and this is what Jason has done. Tourism has to be promoted like any other product and he has invested in advertising. He is at the high end of the market, so when people read about Jakes and they cannot afford it they start to look for more affordable places to stay. So there is a spin off from his action.

Based on the overwhelming comments and my observation when I am home Mr. Henzell has sparked a number of projects that are contributing positively to the economy of Treasure Beach.It is not easy to think of development without realizing that there is the potential for negative impact.Proper monitoring by local citizens can be a key factor in maintaining check and balance.Every voice on this subject is important in that respect.

I agree with bowl that Mr.Hanzell is deserving of some recognition for his contribution to the development of tourism and the generation of employment in TB.

Everyone from the roadside vendors to hoteliers who try to provide a decent tourism product should take a bow.

Let's be frank, Mr. Hanzell came and saw tourism in TB and he has given the product a decent lift.


Treasure Beach was built on love and unity. Talk to the few elders still alive and they tell you how the old folks shared the little they had with family, neighbours, friends and strangers that came in their midst.

As we Say, "beat the man but give him im stick." Many others are doing very well for Treasure Beach but Mr. Hanzell's contribution is comparatively large. Big up Mr. Hanzell !

OK what is the final decision?

It happened to be Mr. Jason Henzell's mother, Mrs. Sally Henzell, who had the original vision for Jakes and who was there day after day and month after month getting the place designed and built and started.

THE POSTING BY "TO MURNEL EBANKS"
WAS NOT WRITTEN BY MURNEL.
IT WAS WRITTEN IN RESPONCE TO A PREVIOUS POSTING WRITTEN BY THE REAL MURNEL EBANKS ON JANUARY 08,2011 AT 11:18 am.

SO PLEASE WHEN YOU ALL READ WHAT OTHERS WRITE AND START OUT BY SAYING....TO MURNEL EBANKS HOPE YOU WILL GET THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY ARE NOT ATTACKING MURNEL.

THE ONLY PERSON THAT DO NOT AGREE WITH THE REAL MURNEL IS THE THE PERSON THAT PUT THEIR HEADING AS "TO MURNEL EBANKS" ON JANUARY 09,2011-07:23pm.

HOPEFULLY WE CAN PUT THIS TO REST.

NOW YOU SEE WHY MYSELF PERSONALLY DO NOT WRITE ON THIS FORUM BECAUSE OF ALL THE MISUNDERSTANDING WHEN OTHERS DO NOT READ AND GET THE REAL UNDERSTANDING.

MURNEL I KNOW YOUR HEART WAS IN THE RIGHT PLACE AND I READ NOTHING NEGATIVE IN YOUR POSTING.

i am really disappointed in treasure beach.net editing my say. {edited by TBNet}. where is all this employment GA is talking about, when his juta tour guys might have no job because of this disgusting aerodrome. the young people have chosen fishing {edited by TBNet}

It would be a lot easier if people would take the time to read what is written and not jump to conclusions and get angry. The person who was writing TO Murnel Ebanks was only asking some questions. No need for readers to get upset. It would be helpful to understand some people are saying facts and other people are saying their opinions.

I vote for myself because no one else will and this is not any real election and I am a woman so that makes it even harder to try to be Man of the Year. I may put up campaign signs that say Vote for Me. Maybe give out bumper stickers too. This is so silly isn't it.

This whole think about for Jason or against Jason is ridiculous because there is not going to be a vote. Treasure Beach has no man of the year unless Bowl wants to start a new think.

It is snowing here. It has been snowing off and on for three weeks. That is far less than amusing. This string is wonderfully amusing. Thank you Mr. Bowl. You have no idea how much I needed this. I will vote for almost anyone as long as this dialogue keeps going.

Trust me I do not think Jason will care for the RECOGNITION...does not need it..he knows about business and that is taking him places. We need to remember TB is a fishing and tourist community, some one staying at Jakes, or MarBlue, brings MONEY to the community one way or the other....just need to stay together, you need to spend more than a week there to see how it works

To the person who named themselves 'his mother'. I understand your support of Sally but when I read what you had written I knew by the numerous typing errors that you were not Sally Henzell. I called her to find out if she had in fact written it and of course, she hadn't. When I read it back to her her words were, "I don't write like that. I don't type like that and I don't feel like that".

It would have been better for you to express your feelings using either your real name or an alias instead of pretending to be Jason's mother as your heading implies.

I vote for Susie the "toll booth collector". It wouldn't be Treasure Beach without Susie asking for spare change or a cigarette. That's my vote and I'm going to stick with it. :-)

I would cast my vote but it just started snowing here in Florida and I have to go get a bag of salt to throw in my driveway and.....

Hi Todd if you go back and read the post that said His Mother, the person didnot say that they were his mother but that if anyone should get the award should be Mrs. Sally Henzell.

Sorry for any confusion. I am not Sally Henzell and I never meant to imply that. I only meant Mrs. Henzell appeared to be the creative person behind Jakes.

I agree whole-heartedly with "company town"..that is exactly the way it is...unfair pay, no benefits, but now one can say, well I can, because my family and I do not need "company Town" lol...

I am snowed in and going nuts. This is a wonderful string. I vote for some of the unsung heroes of Treasure Beach such as Celeste from the Women's Group, Kory from Sunset Resort, the young men I saw bushing when I drive by and who never put their hands out for money, Miss Sheila and for Rebecca who must have the patience of a saint to put up with what I am guessing are the many rude comments she must have to read every week.

Jason is a good man as is his mother. He does a lot for the less fortunate people but for helping to promote other properties or areas in Treasure Beach that may create some competition, not so good.

He is a marketing machine and has both the funds and the backing of Island Out Post (Chris Blackwell) to do all kinds of promotion for Jakes and Jack Sprat. The sports complex and the aerodrome, good work.

Ask the question, can any other hotel in the area bring guests by plane from wherever to the Lionel Densham aerodrome? I do not think so.

He is the only person that can bring the Ministers of the present administration to Treasure Beach as often as he wants. The problem is that they only go in the confines of Calabash Bay, Jakes, Calabash House, Jack Sprat, the aerodrome and the sports complex.

Why not share the wealth and the experience. We all have to live.

Agree wholeheartedly with Concerned. Jason is a marketing machine and a very good one. What is he doing to help out any of the villas or guesthouses because he competes with them for lodging. I bet lots of their guests go to Jakes or Jack Sprat to eat or even get pizza delivered. So that's a one way street. The sooner he applies to make the airstrip a commercial one the better off everyone will be. He also might give the PM and other dignitaries a tour of all of Treasure Beach as opposed only to his ventures. Fair is fair.

Hello everyone,
Please but this to rest.I think what is going on here is people using other peoples surname to make bad for others.When some people write they use their real name because they have nothing bad to say and is not afraid to express their feelings.
I am sorry to see for instance how Mary can hide behind Jean and say things that poor Jean would not have said or for that matter never ever write at all on a subject posted here.
It may come down to where I.P. TRACE may have to take place just to verify unjust use of names maliciously. That I will leave up to the Moderator of this site.

TB.Net I know you may edit me and if you do I hope you will write in your own words the message I am trying to get across.I will certainly understand.I am an intelligent woman and will not hold any grudges.
In saying that please edit above paragraph.
Thank you.I will not be using my real name for this one and of course you can I.P. me if you want.
Now I see where it's best not to use your real name but, as long as you are not {name calling /making threats or just being rude} then "Use Your Name" If you feel comfortable with the subject matter.

Any marketing of any part of Treasure Beach benefits all of Treasure Beach. If Jakes is talked about in any magazine article or on any TV show, they mention Treasure Beach and folks will Google Treasure Beach and . . . Some who hear or read about Jakes may not choose Jakes for whatever the reason but like the area and seek out alternative accommodations.

We've had clients who have come and stayed at Jakes their first time to TB. They walk around, check out the area, and rent somewhere else the next time they come.

We are a small community. Publicity for any part of the community translates to publicity for the whole community. If it wasn't for Jason's marketing many many places would not enjoy the level of occupancy they do.

Sure folks staying at other accommodations will patronize Jakes or Jack Sprat but the idea that it is a one-way street and that other accommodations or businesses are not benefitting from all the marketing and exposure Jake's receives is just not accurate, certainly not in my experience.

What's this about Jason giving "the PM and others dignitaries" a tour of the community?
The PM certainly does not need an invitation from Jason or anyone else to tour Treasure Beach.

Mr. Golding knows Treasure Beach very well. He has visited many times to campaign and for other purposes, including bird shooting. Incidentally, some of his roots are firmly planted nearby; with his mother being from Queensbury.

Furthermore, if any other tourism operator feels he/ she has something worth showing off to the Prime Minister why not just go ahead and send him an invitation? Only if he refuses to come by and see your place can you say that he favours Jason or Jason's operations.

There is a place for constructive criticism but some of what has been coming up on this thread and others in relation to Jason/ Jakes is just plain crazy!

Teamwork-Family...Community Building...Modest Pride

There are a scant few times that Jason's actual words have been represented in the the TB.Net Forum.
One of those occasions was back in March 2009 when he addressed the Citizens Alert Group advocating for the desirability of a float plane service operating on Pedro Pond.
In a very brief time period, he took the considered objections to that precise project, and with focus, energy, expertise and alliances the transformation to the Densham Aerodrome at Short Hill sprang into reality.

But at that moment before the Citizen's Alert Group, as a premise to his argument, he tersely laid down these selective bona fides about himself.

"Those of you who truly know me, know that I am committed to the Community of Treasure Beach.
I have always been committed to community tourism, a niche started by Desmond Henry many years ago, and before me or Jakes. At Desmond’s funeral, I vowed to continue this unique program.

I have been committed to community development with my commitment to Breds and the several projects this organization has accomplished and will continue to pursue.

I am committed to the environment having received Green Globe Certification and being named Environmental Ambassador by the Jamaica Hotel & Tourism Association. One of the ways that this is evident is Jakes having the only sewerage treatment system in the area.

You will also know that I am committed to buying local and that I employ 150 persons, who proudly call ourselves the Jakes Family.

I understand and appreciate how important it is to continually improve your product offering and to do sales and marketing.
When we invite and host a journalist, that person writes not only about Jakes, but the Destination of Treasure Beach. Two weeks ago a story was published in the New York Times, the most popular newspaper in the world, mentioning Oliver’s Dutch Pot, Shallow Bar, Taino Cove and Andy’s mountain biking.

We started annual events to promote the area including: The Triathlon, the Fishing Tournament and the International Calabash Literary Festival where every single room in this community is booked, some a year in advance and most at a premium rate."

Reading this again, from another context, so many of the anecdotal recipes for leadership, marketing, community building and cohesion come to mind. This accepts that personal and communal ambitions find co-existence & balance.

“If I seem to see more (or appear taller) than other men, it is because I stand on the shoulders of others.” (attributed either to Sir Isaac Newton or Albert Einstein)

It has also been paraphrased by all stripes of people who credit their success to the struggles and sacrifices of those generations who came before them.

Teamplayer: One who unites others toward a shared destiny through sharing information and ideas, empowering others and developing trust." Dennis Kinlaw

What has been said about a "teamplayer" might also be said about about committed family members. To witness the Henzell-Densham extended family clicking in unison, in their endeavours (the Jakes Phenomenon) is to become aware of an elevated sense of purpose and a willingness to get deep in the weeds, paint and dirt.

Other linkages seem natural.
Conde Nast Traveler praised Island Outpost "as like a close-knit family of wildly attractive, intelligent and anarchic kids, they are utterly independent and quite impossible to separate from one another.
But something they have all inherited is Blackwell's easy charm, his amused and iconoclastic view of the world, his sense of fun and style, his instinct for beauty."

In Jason's hearty participation & support of a diverse range of Sports and facilities for youth & families, one senses a driving force for building comaraderie, confidence, commitment, responsibility, unselfishness, sacrifice, goals, passion, compromise, endurance, stamina, encouraging potential, conflict resolution, sucking-it-up.

It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." Napoleon Hill

If the PM would not come make a special trip to my place of business because I invited him I would think he is very intelligent. Why would he take time away from running an entire country to see one establishment? If he DID, I would seriously question his priorities and would wonder if HE was plain crazy. That is why I like the idea of a tour to see the various things that Treasure Beach has to offer all during one trip.

Breds...World Class Sports Facilities Coming to Treasure Beach

"The initial feedback ... is that Treasure Beach is the ideal spot in Jamaica for sports tourism (?) due to the community spirit and friendliness of the people."

Observer Link:
www.jamaicaobserver.com/westernnews/World-class-sports-facilities-coming-to-Trea sure-Beach_8288187#ixzz1AxMrUU5e

I totally agree that Sally Henzell opened up Treasure Beach and Jason kept it going. However, we must not forget that Treasure Beach Hotel has been here for well over 50 years.

The problem I have is that, up until very recenetly, Fort Charles was not considered to be in Treasure Beach and this sets me off. Jason very kindly called me and told me that he had put Fort Charles on the boat at the entrance to TB. This I again, thank Jason and Sally for doing that.

If we really want to promote the area, we need to get onto the Jamaica Tourist Board. If you look at the JTB web site www.visitjamaica.com you will not even see Treasure Beach on the map and the information they have written is all wrong.

I have invited several members of the Goverment Ministers to come to Treasure Beach and do a thorough fam trip and none will go past Treasure Beach Hotel. Actually I do not blame them, because in their fancy cars and the roads, the bush will scratch them up and the bad roads will break the shock absorbers.ALthough some use helicopters and we could drive them.

We in Treasure Beach are blessed to have Jamaica's main tourist attractions within a 30 mile radius of us even though the roads are bad. Yet visitors come from all over the island to those attractions. What is wrong with that picture?

My other big concern is that to my surprise I was at Jakes and Treasure Beach Hotelvery recently and the staff at the reception desk and, when asked if they knew where Button Bay Beach Getaway was, they said they did not know. In fact many visitors that have come to Button Bay told me that they went into Jakes to ask directions to Button Bay and they said they ddi not know where that was. Button Bay has been the name of this property for 45 years. No one property in Treasure Beach can accommodate all the visitors that come this way. I send and actually take people to other properties and show them around.

My husband should be given an award for TANISTY. I have never seen anyone persevere as long as he has to stay in this area withour roads, light or water. He put in the new road and the electricity from Billy's Bay to Fort Charles Bay several years ago. The reason why the road cannot be fixed is because it is "not on the map". The NWA or the Parish Council cannot take responsibility for it. The old road actually ran through my office and kitchen. That was the old road of 55 years. It was never registered by the government. Now the new road of 9 years has also never been registered. We are in the process of registering the old road first then the new one at a cost to us even though it was not our responsibility. We jsust need the road fixed for the drivers that bring our visitors to Treasure Beach, not just Button Bay.

Teamplayer: One who unites others toward a shared destiny through sharing information and ideas, empowering others and developing trust." Dennis Kinlaw

Throughout our time in Treasure Beach, we have always known it as the Mandeville beach. It is a beautiful place and for our visitors that do not wish to stay in an all inclusive property, let us off Treasure Beach as an alternative destination rather than losing them to Mexico, etc.

I hope this will let us all work together. One man cannot do it alone.

Gladys Finlason
Manager/Owner
Button Bay Beach Getaway

Mrs. Finlason I thank you for your honest words. What you have said is a strong indication the entire commuity must work together. Right now this is not happening. I don't think the residents who are not in the hotel or guest house or villa business realize how difficult running such a business is. Most accommodations owners I know are actually losing money while working very hard. That is not a good situation.

This is getting very deep now. If the man owns TB then what is a mere of "man of the year" to him. I say let's bestow such an honor on a lesser mortal.

Please,Please let us find another topic of interest and put this one to rest.
Enough has been said so moooooooooove on.

Let us use our voices in prayers for all the people that are presently suffering all over the world from flooding,fire and earthquakes.

It was just a good gesture made by Bowl and some people agreed with him and some did not so end the you say, I say, They say and get on with doing good to each other.
AMEN.

well said meex amen lets give god thanks.

(edited by TBNet) Our last morning in Treasure Beach was essentially ruined by the obnoxious airplane noises. This was not the last memory we wanted to have of your glorious area.

Calabash came and Calabash went, though the leaving cannot be Mr. Henzel's responsibility. It is a shame that what is remaining of his legacy appears to be far less literate than that wonderful festival. I would trade it for the airstrip and the sports park.

wouldn't it be wonderful to trade calabash festival for both sports park and airstrip?
any room for negotiation on this?

[edited by TB.net] be happy for our little treasurebeach don't blow this out of contents please leave Jason alone he is only doing good for our community find a different topic.

Recently came across an article referring to a third International Airport in Ja: Errol Flynn International in Oracabessa. It is owned and operated by Island Outpost. Could there be a connection with the Aerodrome in TB?

The two are connected through Island Outposts. They make it convenient for guests to fly from one Island Outpost location to another and for guests to fly from Kingston or MoBay to an Island Outpost property. Nice for Island Outpost guests. I am holding my breath to see a positive impact on the communities near Island Outposts properties, especially our dear Treasure Beach. It would be wonderful if what is good for island Outposts is also good for Treasure Beach but I have my doubts.

So 'Community Tourism' may be just a slogan?

Does not sound like the Mr Blackwell we knew one time. Come and walk and talk with us man. We not gwine bite.

With this revelation in mind, is there any knowledge on how the Errol Flynn Airport has impacted the Oracabessa area in terms of employment and noise level?

We spent 10 days in TB, and never heard a single plane! If we had, I expect it would have made less noise than the loud car radios traveling the streets!

re..WHAT NOISE?...YOU GOT IT, locals even people that are not living there complain about a noise that is not there, but are so calm about bigger problems, speeding cars with their RADIOS....that is worse than the PLANE....isn´t that something,
it will sorprise you the things they complain about....JA nature, that is all

I'm sorry if I offended anyone but my question was not a complaint about noise in Treasure Beach per se. I was merely interested in what impact there was in ORACABESSA relevant to EMPLOYMENT and noise level. If there is none, then there is none. Selah.

"speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others. Even the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story"...Max Ehrman.

I don't most feel people were offended by what Wondering asked. It was a legitimate question. He or she wanted to know if there was any knowledge on how the Errol Flynn Airport has impacted the Oracabessa area in terms of employment and noise level? The same question has been asked about the airstrip in Treasure Beach. People have provide their opinions on noise. It annoys some people and doesn't bother others at all. Not one person has said anything about EMPLOYMENT except they THINK it will create more jobs.

No one gets paid for imagining work.

Where are the new jobs? I am still waiting to hear. A thought of new jobs is one thing. The facts are often different.

Of course there will be new responsibilities created for the local police monitoring those security cameras placed on the airstrip. Think of that as new jobs paid for by taxpayers to provide security for a private aerodrome.

Government police being paid with our tax dollars to monitor private property? If this is true, it is an outrage.

still waiting to hear about the new jobs created