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Negril Jamaica would not be what it is today without the commitment and foresight of Mr Daniel Grizzle. He is one of the patriarchs of the development of modern day Negril. Mr Grizzle is an environmentalist, a farmer, a returning resident, a restauranteur, a hotelier, someone who has an unrelenting passion for the forward movement and success of Negril and ultimately Jamaica. Our conversation in this podcast episode is rich in value learning about Mr Grizzle’s agricultural background and how it led him to become a beachfront hotelier in addition to his fight for the Negril ecosystem. He also lends advice to those considering moving to or moving back to Jamaica. Lastly, Mr Grizzle tells the story of how he was one of the founding members of The Negril Chamber of Commerce, the main leadership body of Negril.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:58 Mr Grizzle intro
5:45 How to start a hotel
10:06 Charela Inn Now
10:38 Farming in Jamaica
13:11 Fighting for the environment of Negril
16:27 The biggest battle facing Negril
19:55 How the Negril Chamber of Commerce started
23:44 Starting the bus park
26:22 Trying to mine the peat
28:19 Rapid growth in Negril
29:50 Sewage system upgrade needed
31:36 Bypass road from Montego Bay to Negril
33:29 Affordable accommodations in Negril
37:38 The need for multilingual hospitality workers
38:49 The Power of Affordable Housing
42:41 Advice for expats to Jamaica
48:54 The safety of expats in Jamaica
55:21 Where Negril will be in a few years
1:02:21 The need for a high school in Negril
1:07:10 Contact Info
Mr Grizzle's Contact Info
www.charelainn.com
chareca@cwjamaica.com
1-876-957-4648
FB: @charela.inn
IG: @charelainn
My Socials
IG: @throp
FB: @throplife
Twitter: @throplife