Negril Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual International Wine and Food Event @ The Boardwalk Village

Photo Video of the Negril Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Wine and Food Event @ The Boardwalk Village, July 8th, 2017, Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I. The proceeds from the Event aid Negril Chamber of Commerce projects. Event sponsors include: Sandals, Hedonism II, Rockhouse Hotel, AZUL Sensatori Jamaica, Royalton Negril. Couples Resort Jamaica, CPJ, Select Brands, Negril Service Center, The Boardwalk Village, JAMZ.

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Negril Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meetings

There is a Negril Chamber of Commerce meeting usually every Month. You can check with the Chamber office at 957-4067, or info@negrilchamberofcommerce.com for information when the next Chamber meeting is to be held.

The Negril Chamber of Commerce endeavors to bring all business and residents together to work at making Negril, the best and safest place for its citizens to live, work and raise a family. You are encouraged to join the Chamber, attend meetings and let your voice be heard.

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Negril Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting - June 13, 2017 @ Swept Away

The Honourable Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP, Minister of Tourism @ Negril Chamber of Commerce Community Meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Swept Away, Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I.

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Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism @ NCC Community Meeting

Community Questions at NCC Community Meeting with Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism

Dr. Richard Meggo Regional Water Supply and Distribution Manager, NWC @ NCC Community Meeting with Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism

2016 International Coastal Cleanup - Ocean Conservancy at Negril Community Center and Long Bay Beach. Participants included: Negril Chamber Of Commerce, Negril Rotary Club, Negril Treehouse Resort, Rockhouse Hotel, Couples Negril & Couples Swept Away, Azul Sensatori Jamaica, Hedonism II, The Spa Retreat, The Boardwalk Village, Negril Police, & Negril Police Youth Club, the UDC, and Negril Travel Guide.com. Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I. Saturaday, September 17, 2016

Building With Nature - environmentally sound solutions to beach erosion sponsored by the Negril Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Swept Away, Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I.

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- Welcome - Lee Issa - President of the Negril Chamber of Commerce
- Introduction - Diana McCauly - CEO Jamaica Environment Trust
- Introduction of Presenters - Sophie Grizzle Roumel - NCC Directory & JHTA Councilor
- Dr. Thomas Goreau - BioRock Technology
- Arjen Luijendijk - Deltares
- Dr. Alexander van Oudenhoven - Leiden University
- Summation - Winthrope Wellington - NCC Director & JHTA Councilor
- Question & Answer Period
- Thank You - Kevin Levee - NCC Directory & Negril JHTA Chapter Chair

Dr. Thomas Goreau – BioRock Technology @ Building with Nature…! YouTube.com Video

Arjen Luijendijk – Deltares @ Building with Nature …! YouTube.com Video

Dr. Alexander van Oudenhoven – Leiden University @ Building with Nature…! YouTube.com Video

Summation – Question & Answer Period @ Building with Nature…! YouTube.com Video

ODPEM Negril stakeholder public consultation on Disaster Risk Atlas for Negril

The ODPEM hosted a Negril stakeholder public consultation on the Disaster Risk Atlas for Negril at a meeting with the JHTA and NCOC on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Swept Away in Negril. Negril Stakeholder’s believe the Disaster Risk Atlas for Negril paints the worst picture possible to justify why the breakwaters are necessary in Negril, which Negril Stakeholders are adamantly against. You will see the installation of the breakwaters mentioned in the Recommendations photo.

Once the video of the Disaster Risk Atlas for Negril meeting is processed and uploaded to YouTube.com it will be embedded below.

Negril Stakeholder Sophie Grizzle Roumel says “ODPEM Disaster Risk Atlas for Negril was done as Scare Tactic”…! YouTube.com Video

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Sand Mining - Shifting Sands In Negril?

Sand Mining - Shifting Sands? - At Negril Resort Construction Site on Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril. Below you will find a Photo Gallery, and a collection of links to media articles, and videos.

When Money Talks, Jamaica’s Environment Walks...! Is Jamaica For Sale...?

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Media Links about Sand Mining - Shifting Sands in Negril

Negril Chamber outraged over sand-mining operations – The Gleaner - Published: Thursday | January 14, 2016 | 12:00 AM

SEE DOCUMENT: Quarry license granted to major hotel development in Negril – The Gleaner - Published: Thursday | January 14, 2016 | 1:34 PM - Gary Spaulding, Senior Gleaner Writer

Hotel accused of illegal sand mining defends itself – The Gleaner - Published: Thursday | January 14, 2016 | 1:09 PM - Jerome Reynolds, Staff Reporter

Jamaican Observer – News - JET backs Negril Chamber’s position on removal of beach sand - Friday, January 15, 2016

Hotel project threat - Developers consider pulling out over illegal sand mining allegations – The Gleaner - Published: Friday | January 15, 2016 | 12:00 AM - Gary Spaulding

Negril Chamber still dissatisfied with removal of sand from Westmoreland property – The Gleaner - Published: Friday | January 15, 2016 | 1:39 PM

Cabinet confusion – The Gleaner - Published: Saturday | January 16, 2016 | 12:00 AM - Gary Spaulding

Shifting Sands: An Update on Sand Mining in Negril - Petchary Blog – January 16, 2016

Our Threatened Beaches and New Mega-Hotels: Negril Chamber of Commerce, JET Very Concerned at Sand Mining - Petchary Blog – January 14, 2016

Government’s bungling of Negril Sand Mining Issue troubling says Robinson – First Look - | 2016-01-17

Diana McCaulay: Why moving sand from Negril matters – The Gleaner - Published: Tuesday | January 19, 2016 | 12:00 AM - Diana McCaulay, Contributor

CVM Television #WatchCVM Shifting sands from NEGRIL.........all about @liveat7ja

Beach sand policy needed – Vaz - The Gleaner - Published:Sunday | January 24, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Gov't Lifts Order Barring Sand Removal From Negril Property - The Gleaner - Published:Monday | January 25, 2016 | 9:05 PM

Minister lifts controversial order to bar sand removal from Negril - RJR News - 7:46 am, Tue January 26, 2016

Cessation Order Lifted On Developer Relocating Sand To St Ann Hotel - The Gleaner - Published: Tuesday | January 26, 2016 | 12:00 AM

News Watch Follow up on Cessation Order Lifted On Developer by Minister [7.33 minutes into video] - News Watch Videos - CMV TV - January 25, 2016

Karisma Satisfied With Outcome Of Sand Debacle - The Gleaner - Published: Tuesday | January 26, 2016 | 12:51 PM

Jamaican For Sale - CVM TV Live @ 7 with host Simon Crosskill, January 26, 2016

Silent NEPA's Poor Due Diligence Triggered Sand Saga, Suggests NRCA - The Gleaner - Published: Wednesday | January 27, 2016 | 9:40 AM

Negril Chamber To Lobby For Halt On International Funding For Environmental Projects - The Gleaner - Published: Wednesday | January 27, 2016 | 1:30 PM

Negril Chamber of Commerce Is “Appalled”; NRCA Chairman Concedes “Bungling”; and Is Jamaica For Sale? - PETCHARY'S Blog - January 28, 2016

Peter Espeut: Of Bungling And Poll Results - The Gleaner - Published: Friday | January 29, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Letter Of The Day: Environment Minister Must Care For Environment - The Gleaner by CHRISTINE O'SULLIVAN - Published: Wednesday | February 3, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Letter Of The Day: Stop The Hypocrisy! by JAMAICA CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM (Diana McCaulay, Horace Levy et al) - The Gleaner - Published: Wednesday | February 10, 2016 | 12:00 AM

The leader of the opposition Jamaica Labour Party Mr. Andrew Holness meets with Negril Chamber of Commerce Members at Negril Escape Resort & Spa on Thursday, January 14, 2016.

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NEPA's presentation and discussion of selected aspects of the Confirmed Development Order at the Negril Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.

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The Honourable Desmond McKenzie, CD, MP, JP, Minister of Local Government and Community Development meets with Negril Chamber of Commerce and Community Members on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Swept Away, Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I.

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The Honourable Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP, Minister of Tourism meets with Negril Chamber of Commerce and Community Members on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Swept Away, Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I.

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The Honourable Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP, Minister of Tourism meets for the second time with Negril Chamber of Commerce and Community Members on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Swept Away, Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I.

Negril Chamber of Commerce Spearheads Roundabout / Bridge painting and clean up…! Chamber Members and Volunteer’s worked very hard and demonstrated their civic pride endeavoring to freshen / clean up Negril for residents and visitors alike. NUH Dirty Up Jamaica…!

The Negril Chamber Of Commerce President, Lee Issa, donates six recycled plastic bottle garbage bins to UDC. Donated recycled plastic bottle garbage bins to be place at Long Bay Beach Park #1 and #2, Norman Manley Boulevard,Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I. These garbage bins are made by Nicky Gordon and created from recycled plastic bottles. NEPA will be emoting and maintaining the donated garbage bins.

The Negril Chamber Of Commerce President, Lee Issa, donates six garbage bins to NEPA. NEPA is placing the garbage bins around the Negril Community Centre and Beach Park. These garbage bins are made by Nicky Gordon and created from recycled plastic bottles. NEPA will be emptying and maintaining the donated garbage bins.

The Negril Chamber Of Commerce International Food and Wine Event on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at The Boardwalk Village, Negril. Featured Cuisine: Jamaican - by Rockhouse Hotel's Pushcart Restaurant, Greek Mediterranean - by Couple Negril, Mexican - by AZUL Senatori Jamaica, Indian - by Hedonism II, and Italian - by Sandals / Beaches Resort. Featured Wine - by SelectBrands with a selections of Hardy's Merlot, Moscato and Chardonnay Wines from Australia.

Sponsors: The Boardwalk Village, Hedonism II, Couples Swept Away, Sandals / Beaches Resort, AZUL Senatori Jamaica, The Spa Retreat, CPJ Caribbean Producers, IRIE Jamz Entertainment, Maxi Press, Rockhouse, Tropical Wedding Solutions, Wedding Entertainment, J. Wray & Nephew, Pepsi, SelectBrands, Stewart's Auto, and DJ Gemini and Gavin.

The Negril Chamber Of Commerce inaugural International Food and Wine Event was a huge success and will become a yearly event. In addition to the Negril Chamber of Commerce, Negril Chefs, and all Sponsors, a special thanks and appreciation goes to Chamber Director Richard Wallace of the Boardwalk Village and his staff for their quality service enabling this year's successful International Food and Wine Event. Best sure to attend next year and feast upon a mouth watering variety of International cuisine, sip wines, and enjoy the Caribbean night breezes while eating and dancing on Negril's famous beach.

Negril Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner 2015 at the Aura Lounge, Swept Away, Negril on December 12, 2015. The guest speaker was Ambassador Paola Amadei – Head of the Delegation of the European Union in Jamaica. The European Union has assisted Negril with ground-breaking projects in the past and the Ambassador is very outspoken on many issues.

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