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Join me on a journey to Codrington College in St. John, Barbados— the oldest Anglican theological college in the Western Hemisphere. Established in 1745, this historic institution boasts stunning Georgian architecture and a serene atmosphere. Discover the rich history and timeless charm of Codrington College! #barbadoshistory #barbadosisland #barbadosheritage #Codringtoncollege Thanks for watching

This House Takes you Back in Time--The Sunbury Plantation House and Museum. St Phillip, Barbados Step back in time with a visit to the Sundbury Plantation Great House and Museum in St. Philip, Barbados. This historic gem is impeccably preserved, complete with its original furnishings and a treasure trove of antiques that transport you to a bygone era. The museum offers fascinating insights into the island's colonial past, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone curious about Barbados' rich cultural heritage. #barbadosisland ##barbadosheritage #barbadoshistory #sunburygreathouse #Barbados #jamaicatobarbados #elite jamaica

Did You Know Pres. George Washington lived in Barbados? George Washington's House and Museum Tour. Today, I visited the George Washington House in Barbados—and honestly, I didn’t expect to be so captivated by the experience. This isn’t just some old colonial building; it’s a place packed with deep history, powerful stories, and emotional moments. I explored the grounds, took pictures beside the old cannons and with the life-sized models of enslaved Africans, and listened closely to the audio presentations that really bring the past to life. I even tried out the old sugar funnel demonstration. At one point, I thought I lost all my footage—my devices were overloaded—but thankfully, I recovered everything. And now, I’m excited to share it with you. This vlog is more than just a tour… it’s a journey into a part of history many people don’t even know happened right here in the Caribbean. Did you know that George Washington, the first president of the United States, actually lived in Barbados for a short time? In seventeen fifty-one, when he was just nineteen years old, he traveled to the island with his older half-brother, Lawrence Washington, who was suffering from tuberculosis. Back then, the Caribbean climate was believed to be helpful for respiratory illnesses, so Barbados was seen as a sort of healing destination. They stayed on the island for about two months, and it ended up being the only trip George Washington ever made outside mainland North America. During that time, he was exposed to British colonial life, military practices, and—perhaps most significantly—he contracted smallpox, which later gave him immunity during the American Revolution. The very house where they stayed still stands today, and walking through it feels like stepping into a chapter of hidden world history. #barbadoshistory #barbadosisland #barbadosheritage #barbados Tbank you for watching

The H.A.R.P. Gun, THE largest gun in the Western Hemisphere but what was it really used for? Thanks for your support: Https://PayPal.me/elitejamm In this video, I visit the remains of the HARP gun site in Barbados — one of the most fascinating and mysterious relics of Cold War-era science and engineering. Built in the early 1960s, this site was part of the High Altitude Research Project (HARP), a Canadian-led initiative aimed at launching projectiles into the upper atmosphere using massive artillery. While it may look like an old cannon site, this was actually a scientific experiment meant to explore space and conduct weather research long before satellites became common. Barbados was chosen for its ideal location near the equator, but it wasn’t the only site. Other HARP installations were set up in places like Yuma, Arizona and even Saudi Arabia, where similar experiments were conducted. The Barbados gun, however, was one of the largest and most important parts of the project. In this vlog, I walk you through what’s left of the site, share some history, and talk about the mystery surrounding the project’s sudden end. Why was it really shut down? What were they truly trying to achieve? If you’re into history, military experiments, or hidden science stories, this is one you don’t want to miss. Like, share, and subscribe for more explorations like this! #barbadoshistory #barbadosisland #militaryhistory #history Thanks for watching

Charles Fort and Tunnels. One of the Oldest Forts in The Caribbean. In today’s video, I visited the historic Charles Fort in Barbados, a place steeped in history and intrigue. As we wandered through its ancient tunnels, we could feel the echoes of the past and imagine the soldiers who once stood guard here. We also explored the impressive collection of cannons, some of the oldest in the Western Hemisphere, which were crucial for defending the island. The fort’s strategic location and its robust architecture made it a key player in the island’s defense over the centuries. So, join me as we dive deeper into the history of this fascinating fort and uncover the stories behind its walls. #charlesfort #barbadoshistory #barbadoshistory #barbadosisland #barbados Thank you for watching

Animal Flower Cave, Saint Lucy, Barbados – Brief Synopsis The Animal Flower Cave is located at the northern tip of Barbados in Saint Lucy. Named after the sea anemones found in its tidal pools, this natural sea cave offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Formed by thousands of years of erosion, the cave features stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and naturally-formed pools. Visitors can explore the cave, swim in the natural rock pools, and enjoy the panoramic coastal views. It’s a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, blending natural beauty with a touch of adventure. #barbadosisland #barbadoshistory #historyofbarbados #barbadosheritage #caribbeandestination Thanks for watching

Roman Heritage in Barbados. A tour of the historic Clifton Hall Great House Hey everyone, welcome back! Today, I’m taking you on an unexpected journey through the historical treasures of Barbados. After visiting the tomb of Ferdinand Paleologus at St. John's Parish Church, I stumbled upon a remarkable piece of history that I never expected. Just down the road from the church, I found the Clifton Hall Great House. Now, here’s where it gets fascinating—this grand estate was actually built by Ferdinand Paleologus himself in 1658, and it’s tied directly to his Byzantine heritage. Imagine that—a piece of the Byzantine Empire right here in the Caribbean! As I explored the area, I couldn’t help but feel the connection between this magnificent home and the rich history of its original owner. What’s even more incredible is that the house has been preserved so well that it still holds stories and artifacts from the past. It’s not just a house; it’s a living piece of history. Join me as we step inside and uncover the secrets of Clifton Hall, from its majestic columns to the fascinating tales of its past. This is a journey into the heart of Barbados's history like you’ve never seen before. #barbadosheritage #Barbados #barbadoshistory #historyofbarbados Thanks for watching

What is a Signal Station? The Historic Gun Hill Signal Station in St George, Barbados. While exploring Barbados, I stumbled upon two historic gems—Grenade Hall Signal Station and the more well-known Gun Hill Signal Station. These were part of an old network of lookout points used during colonial times to spot enemy ships and signal across the island. Gun Hill, with its iconic white lion statue, sits high in the hills and offers a stunning panoramic view of Barbados. Grenade Hall, on the other hand, is tucked deeper into nature and has a quiet, haunting charm. I didn’t plan this visit, but I’m glad I followed my curiosity. History is everywhere if you take the time to look around. #barbadosisland #gunhill #barbadoshistory #barbadosheritage Thanks for your support: Https://PayPal.me/elitejamm Https://patreon.com/elitejamaica Thanks for watching

A walk by video of Nightlife in Oistins Barbados #barbados #Nightlife #Oistins #dji #barbadosisland Thanks for watching

Walking in Bridgetown, Barbados and meeting some very nice people. #barbadoswalkby #barbadosisland #bridgetown #barbadoshistory Thanks for watching

Oldest Church in Barbados and The 347 year old Tomb of Ferdinando Paleologus of the Byzantine Empire Ferdinando Paleologus is one of the most fascinating historical figures buried in Barbados — and he carries a name tied to imperial legacy. According to tradition and family records, he was a descendant of the Paleologus dynasty, the last ruling family of the Byzantine Empire. That dynasty ended in 1453 when Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks, but somehow, the name and bloodline found their way to the Caribbean. In the mid-seventeenth century, Ferdinando Paleologus fled to Barbados, likely escaping the chaos and persecution brought on by the English Civil War. He settled in the rugged, windswept parish of St. John, where he lived as a respected gentleman and served as a church warden at the historic St. John’s Parish Church. Locals knew him simply as “a gentleman of noble family,” but his lineage told a much deeper story. Paleologus died in the year 1678, and today, his tomb still stands in the churchyard overlooking Barbados’ dramatic eastern coastline. The gravestone is plain, but the inscription is powerful — it identifies him as a man descended from the imperial line of Constantinople. That makes his final resting place one of the most remarkable and unexpected connections between European royal history and the Caribbean landscape. #barbadosisland #barbadoshistory #barbadosheritage #stjohnschurch Thanks for watching

The Morgan Lewis Windmill, located in the parish of St. Andrew, Barbados, was built in the early 19th century, around 1727, and was used to grind sugar cane into sugar. It is one of the few remaining sugar windmills in Barbados and is an important historical landmark. In the 1960s, the windmill was given to the Barbados National Trust by Mr. Bannister to preserve it as a historical site. Today, it stands as a testament to the island's sugar industry history and offers visitors a glimpse into Barbados's past. #barbadosisland #barbadosheritage #Windmill #elitejamaica #historyfacts #morganlewis Thanks for watching

Today’s vlog takes you behind the scenes as I journey to Plowden, Manchester to film the iconic Wigton Wind Farm using my drone. Everything started off smooth—beautiful shots, wide open skies—but things quickly took a turn. Strong winds, weak signal, and before I knew it… the drone went down. The rest of the vlog follows my real-time search to recover it. If you've ever lost a drone or flown in extreme conditions, you'll definitely relate to this one. #Plowden #Manchester #Jamaica, #WigtonWindFarm, #Jamaicandronefootage, #dronevlogJamaica, #lostdroneadventure, #Wigtonwindmilldrone, #Jamaicancountryside, #EliteJamaica, #dronecrashvlog, #exploringJamaica #dji #djimini3 Thank you for watching

The Lost History of the Fontabelle Plantation and Great House Ruins (Episode 2 Series 2) The Fontabelle Great House, sits in the center of a former banana plantation. Until the late 1800s, the crown colony of Jamaica was wholly depended on sugar exports. The economic terrain was dramatically altered in 1870 when Captain Lorenzo Dow Baker, an American sailor, exported 160 bunches of bananas from Jamaica to New Jersey during an 11-day voyage. Baker’s enterprise, the first commercial transport of tropical bananas to temperate zones, became the Boston Fruit Company in 1885, the United Fruit Company in 1899, and Chiquita Brands International in 1990. By the close of the 19th century, the Boston Fruit Company owned 35 Jamaican plantations covering more than 40,000 acres. Perhaps the banana plantation surrounding the Fontabelle Great House is part of the Boston Fruit Company story. #elitejamaica #slaveryhistory ##stmary #jamaica #dji Thanks for watching

Today, we set out on a journey into the heart of St. Elizabeth — a quest to uncover the forgotten ruins of the historic Ipswich Sugar Plantation. A place steeped in mystery, draped in silence, and nearly erased by time itself. The road ahead was familiar, but the atmosphere was anything but. As I drove through the countryside, the trees grew taller and denser, forming a thick canopy that cast long shadows over the winding asphalt. The deeper I went, the more the daylight seemed to vanish, swallowed by green. I decided to launch the drone — hoping to capture the vastness of the land from above. But just as I was preparing to land it safely… something went wrong. The signal faltered, the rotors twitched, and in an instant — it plunged. The drone crashed into a fence hidden among the leaves, as if the forest itself was warning me to turn back. But I didn’t. With the crash behind me, I turned onto the same dirt trail I had followed in a previous vlog — a trail that once led me deep into the unknown. This time, the path felt different. More closed-in. More alive. As I navigated slowly through the bush-lined road, the sky darkened suddenly. Heavy clouds rolled in, and the rain began to fall — not gently, but in sheets, drenching the landscape and turning the trail to slippery red clay. It was as if the elements themselves were testing my resolve. Still, I drove on. I was chasing more than ruins. I was chasing the stories whispered about — tales of an elusive tunnel said to be hidden somewhere deep in the forest. A tunnel that once echoed with the footsteps of enslaved workers, now silent, forgotten, and buried beneath vines and moss. Each twist and turn brought me closer. Each splash of mud against the windshield, each bend in the trail, fueled the anticipation. Somewhere beyond the rain and the bush, history was waiting. So join me — as we drive headfirst into the past, in search of the Ipswich Sugar Plantation and the secrets it still guards in the shadows." #stelizabeth #history #Jamaica #elitejamaica Thanks for watching

Footage of Mt Lebanus st thomas jamaica from drone view. #jamaica #Stthomas #dronevideo #elitejamaica

Landmarks of south St elizabeth Jamaica from the air. #stelizabeth #jamaica #dronefootage

This is a drone video of Morant and the Port Morant main road project. https://patreon.com/Elitejamaica https://paypal.me/motivated86 Thanks for watching

Please support my work by donating to the PayPal link below : https://paypal.me/motivated86 or Contact 1876 450 9733 #barbados #bridgetown #Caribbean Title: Barbados: Exploring the Island’s Rich History and Forgotten Stories Welcome to Elite Jamaica! In this episode, we take a captivating journey through Barbados, one of the Caribbean's most historically vibrant islands. Known for its white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, Barbados is also home to a powerful legacy of colonization, slavery, resistance, and independence. From the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bridgetown to the haunting beauty of St. Nicholas Abbey and the heroic symbolism of the Emancipation Statue, this video explores 9 of the most iconic and culturally significant sites in Barbados. We dive deep into the stories of Bussa, British colonial rule, sugar plantations, and the island’s transformation from colony to republic in 2021. Whether you're a history lover, a Caribbean culture enthusiast, or planning a trip to Barbados, this video is your guide to understanding the deeper roots of this remarkable island. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Elite Jamaica. Let us know if you’ve visited Barbados or which historic site you'd most love to see! Walk good. Tags: #EliteJamaica #BarbadosHistory #BarbadosHeritage #Bridgetown #CaribbeanHistory #Bussa #BarbadosRepublic #HistoricBarbados #StNicholasAbbey #EmancipationStatue #GarrisonBarbados #StJohnParishChurch #ScrewDock #BlackmansGully #BarbadosMuseum #UNESCOWorldHeritage #CaribbeanCulture #SlaveryInBarbados #BarbadosIndependence #BarbadosSites #BarbadosTravel #HistoryDocumentary #WalkGood #CaribbeanStories #JamaicanYoutuber #BarbadosTourism

Title: Dennis Brown – The Crown Prince of Reggae [Intro – soft instrumental reggae beat in background] Today, we journey through the life of a legend. A man whose voice echoed through the streets of Kingston and resonated in the hearts of reggae lovers around the world. This is the full story of Dennis Emmanuel Brown—the Crown Prince of Reggae. #dennisbrown #reggaemusic #Jamaica #elitejamaica If you wist to support my work you can use the link to make a donation. Thank you Https://PayPal.me/elitejamm

From Forgotten to Future-Ready: St. Thomas Rises Again! For decades, St. Thomas was called “the forgotten parish”—but no more. The opening of the Morant Bay Urban Centre is rewriting history and breathing new life into this culturally rich but long-neglected part of Jamaica. From the days of the Goodyear factory to the legendary East Fest, and now to a 436,000 sq ft symbol of justice, commerce, and opportunity—this is a story you need to hear. Are you ready to see St. Thomas take its rightful place in Jamaica’s future? Let me know in the comments if you remember the Goodyear factory or ever went to East Fest! #EliteJamaica #MorantBayUrbanCentre #StThomasRising #JamaicanHistory #JamaicanDevelopment Click here to support my work.... Https://PayPal.me/elitejamm Thanks for watching

The Black River Port Tragedy: Jamaica’s Forgotten Maritime Disaster of 1962 #blackriver #jamaica #stelizabeth On March 1, 1962, the quiet town of Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, was shaken by one of the most tragic maritime disasters in the island’s history. Seventy-two dock workers set out to sea to load sugar onto the Royal Mail ship Escalante—but only some would return. What began as a routine morning quickly turned into a nightmare when an overcrowded wooden boat capsized beneath the towering hull of the ship, claiming the lives of nine men and scarring the town forever. This gripping true crime story explores the events leading up to the tragedy, the heroism shown in the face of death, and the heartbreaking aftermath that left families and a community in mourning. With no one ever held accountable, the Black River Port Tragedy has faded from national memory—but today, we tell the story of the men who never came home. Support independent Jamaican storytelling: PayPal: Https://PayPal.me/elitejamm Patreon: Https://patreon.com/elitejamaica Subscribe to Elite Jamaica for more untold stories.

How FINSAC, The IMF, and the PNP DESTROYED The Jamaican Economy. #FINSAC #PNP #Jamaica Thanks for your support: Https://PayPal.me/elitejamm Https://patreon.com/elitejamaica For merch, Click links below: Https://bonfire.com/elite-jamaica-merch https://elitejamaicaofficialchannel.myspreadshop.com

St Thomas Road Improvement, Then VS Now (A Drive thru Time) "🚧✨ Witness the transformation of the St. Thomas Road over the past three years! In this split-screen video, we compare the road conditions from three years ago to today, showcasing the incredible improvements made. Watch how far we've come in enhancing our infrastructure! #StThomasRoad #Development #BeforeAndAfter" Thanks for your support: Https://PayPal.me/elitejamm Https://patreon.com/elitejamaica For merch, Click links below: Https://bonfire.com/elite-jamaica-merch https://elitejamaicaofficialchannel.myspreadshop.com