I lived at the top of Funds Amunds when I went to St. Andrews school in Port o spain, I remember that Mrs. Drummond lived just down the road, she was the School Master while I was attending St. Andrews. Just at the top of Funds Amunds the last sharp turn, the home overlooked Bay of Port O Spain. It was beautiful, with a cashew tree at the driveway. Magical.
Walking around making this video is great. It lets me see everything. It’s many years since I’ve seen Chaguanas. It’s changed so much I don’t recognize a lot of it. Great to see.
I think the last time I was actually in Chaguanas was in 1998. I did come to tdad last time was 2008 but was just for a week getaway and spent it on the beach so didn’t go anywhere at all except to the hotels.
Great job with Chaguanas, never been there just pass through in the earlier years, which Im sure was not built up at that time. Its a pity though that people can't clean up after themselves. The market area extremely dirty. Nice big unkept buildings. Enjoy ypur Vlogging. Did you happen to hear about the football stand that was built in Skinner Park, TTD 135 million. Same building in Virginia built for 12 million USD and was built stronger too with good material. It's a crying shame on Trinis. 🙏🙏🙏 for T&T
Excellent video. I especially like the quality of your walk through videos. Thank you for taking the time to acquire excellent quality cameras and your narration is top notch. You are a great ambassador for your country.
Curtis, thank you kindly. Not sure all would agree with me being a great ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago because I don't only show the beauty but the raw. However, I am glad you enjoyed it. Where are you hailing from?
Hi. from Japan. I am so excited to know recent Trinidad. Accually I've lived there 40years ago when I was a kid． also not easy to travel now. Thank you so much for updating a lot! If you could do me a favor. please drive and show me Lynch Drive St. I used to live there. Thank you. Lisa
Really enjoyed this walk through. Once again another city I don’t have memories of going through too much so this was really nice to see. I’m sad to hear about the mental health crisis. We have a mental health crisis here as well. You’re right people just sometimes need to talk to somebody and just express what is going on. I have a special needs child as well and it’s so important to get the help you need. I also agree that in many places Trinidad needs beautifying and upkeep. Especially the side walks and older buildings. When people see more effort placed in their community more people will value it more. Not always but sometimes.
Camille, thanks for sharing your thoughts on Chaguanas, Trinidad. I very much agree with what you said about the beautification and upkeep and mention that in many of my videos.. Interesting that you also have a special needs child. I talk about this subject in my videos about autism.
@@JBsManCave thank you. yes my son has autism as well. The interesting thing about autism is that it’s such a vast spectrum. Some autistic people may be much more “obvious” while some people go through their lives having it without being properly diagnosed. I watched some videos where a youtuber is an engineer and didn’t realize he was autistic until he was in his thirties. He brings awareness to people who are high functioning but have struggles and may not understand why. My son is on more of the “obvious” side. He is mostly nonverbal. He says only a handful of words. Is there a specific video that you speak more of autism?
Camile, thanks for sharing more about your situation. The specific videos I have on autism: th-cam.com/video/G9UnMxw9MCw/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/70-bXeoWTD0/w-d-xo.html please feel free to share your thoughts on each in those respective videos. However, you will be surprised to know that my wife and I have a whole other Channel on Autism and they cover some of the issues you mentioned with tips: th-cam.com/channels/ObO4y6asGTMj_uws6WRaNw.html
You're the man! Thanks to this video I was able to show my wife what my hometown looks like (We live in Sao Paulo, Brazil) before we visit next Trinidad year. She was amazed at how even and level the pavements are. Can't wait to be back home, if only for a short while.
As an Englishman married to a Trinidadian, I love Trinidad, the people, the food. I agree with you regarding the traffic system of Chaguanas. Music wise, forget the modern day Soca and the boom boom boom etc but OLD TIME calypsos of the 50's are really good.The talent in those days was creative. Keep up the good work
@@JBsManCave Oh man this was too long ago. I don't recognise the place. I can only remember Joe's Pizza in downtown P.o.S, The Caconia Inn in Maraval and Maracas Beach. It was a good. time.
It's very nice to see Chaguanas again. I visited there in 2015. The place looks rather calm, because it was always a very hectic sort of place. So many of the old buildings are gone, but still a lovely shopping town especially when looking for bargains.
Fantastic.There is a building called THE LION HOUSE immortalised in VIDYA NAIPAULS NOVEL ...A HOUSE FOR MR BISWAS .Iam not sure if it still exist but please look it up next time .Its historical .. nice educational video . Thank you JB
I was born & grew up in the area , but l moved out deep south yrs ago , l visited 2yrs ago its nice to see Ramsaran St & its enviroment , nice job in the area !
Yes JB, I feel your pain. I am also from T&T and I enjoyed your play by play video .I feel so sad for us as there is so much potential. I still love T&T.
Very good video. I used to live there long time ago literally on Main Road. Family business. I would like to see you chronicle my old family business next time as in pan and focus on the property if possible. Keep up the great work!
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Chaugnaus has changed over the years,beautiful place to shop the malls,market but still has a lot of work to be done, hope your video will make a change in upgrading lots of rundown areas like buildings, roads and many more other places, keep making more videos like this very interesting to see what T&T.produce and looks like. 🇹🇹
The reason for the electrical wire being high up rather than being on underground it's because that particular area or most area in Trinidad is waterlog electrical and water don't mix However modern technology could allow the government to use lesser wires If there is a budget for it.
Trinidad is beautiful country, looks like a place out of war zone in Africa, however, the government has a duty to bring this country up , modernized it for tourism and overall making the country better.
Stell, thank you kindly. I release videos everyday and the one on Montrose came out yesterday. Please do Subscribe and check the home page of my channel, JB's Man Cave, for more.
Hey, i was born & grew up in Chaguanas & i just wanted to say you did an excellent job with this unedited walk through. It made me feel as though when i am walking or driving around here . Your video & camera work is very clean & those high wide angle views are awesome, i like ur fair commentary too ... you actually were standing in front my workplace at 37.04 ... great job, i am going to share this on fb & a local forum
Good morning everyone or evening God bless you all. 🙏 for this excellent video. Very beautiful and good job Thank you for your time taking to put this video together and sharing about beautiful Trinidad 🇹🇹 You are doing good job 🙏🎶❤️💃🎵
I am appreciating this video very much, because I live in Chaguanas and when I'm going to San Fernando, this is where I usually wait for the bus. I also grocery shop at Price Club, so it's one of my favorite areas in Chaguanas
@ JB thx for d walkabout n yep u were right for me Sat lime was Chag Mall change of scenery / price / girls 😋 The Side st by the Gas Station there used to b a sports store I used to frequent NOT sure if they are still in existence ( Bhajnaths ) I think was the name .
I live in Chaguanas I left Trinidad last year May and I miss home real bad.I used to shop in the marjet all the time. Love to see how you did this video. Thank you.
Good day, I really love this format and this video, because this was my old stomping grounds 35 years ago since I migrated the states. This was definitely up close and personal. I remember Ramsaran street as having Ramsaran Plaza and a couple buildings across the street, 2001 carpet house and a chinese restaurant, further down a bakery and a super market, not the one attached to RP. Seeing that area was definitely nostalgic. Mid center mall was a liming spot as well as Mario's pizza in RP. Come to think about I've been travelling to chaguanas with my cousins from the age of 13 to go cinema, Jubilee, Aircolite and Big B/central. I remember chicken unlimited (CD) and a couple other stores. My parents had friends that live on the back side of Yeves street and as kids we used to spend the night and then walk through the back way cutting through our way to go to the market which at that time was an open ground with little or no shelter when the rain came. I could go on and on, but thanks again for this format and narration.
Dave, thanks for sharing. Feel free to share more about what you remember about Chaguans. Also, please do let your family and friends subscribe, it is FREE and that way you can get the latest updates when I have new videos.
Thanks so much for making this video! I left chaguanas in 1998 as a primary school student . I don’t remember those tall buildings! I agree that there seem to be no building codes and regulations. I am surprised and saddened by the sidewalks and chaotic buildings. Chaguanas has changed sine 1998.
My Brother Greetings... your work is completely exceptional. Your narrative including the points which you highlight is very informative...I also like your creative opinions. I believe that you should make specific clips of all those overburdened Lamposts which is leaning in a very treacherous way and appears to be an accident waiting to happen and present it to the Mayor. Continue doing your good work my brother..your film adds to the healing of lonely and nostalgic souls in the Diasporas. In love and light Franchoti
Franchot, thank you kindly for your words of appreciation. I have mentioned the lamp posts in some of my videos but have not made a specific video about it... something to do for the future.
I personally find that the sidewalks/pavements should be tiled like they are in Latin America. I know that it is a bit expensive but will make the place look attractive
Very clean town developed . I wish all the towns in jamaica was this well kept . I was born in Kingston Jamaica. But living in the u.s. never been to trinidad
O please! This has nothing over Jamaica. Montego Bay (alone) looks MUCH better than this! The only places that look dirty and chaotic are probably Down Town, Kingston and Down Town, Montego Bay where the markets are! Other than that- and this is my opinion- most of the Caribbean islands look the same! I am from New York but travel to about 12 Caribbean countries, including T&T and Jamaica. Jamaicans do not appreciate what they have. Foreigners appreciate Jamaica more than Jamaicans!
Chaguanas looks the same! Busy yet calm at the same time!! You're right about the streets though, very confusing. I also remembered that MidCenter Mall was the place to be in the 90s but the last time I visited the mall, it was very dead. I guess it's because there are newer malls in the area. I'm surprised to see Black Hebrew Israelites in Chaguanas!! I tend to avoid them at all costs!! Now I'm homesick and great job by the way!!
Licia, thanks for your input. I think malls in general are dying. People like to order online and do other things besides 'liming' in the malls. In fact, because of the pandemic malls are taking a hit as you can't even sit and eat or enter a store if there are too many people.
Wow I love this video. If you never been to Trinidad its a good feeling. The most interesting is the flow of the traffiic!! Having lived temporarily in Trinidad I always say, I don't think I would ever drive in Trinidad its madness lol.
Went to primary school in Chaguanas from 79 - 85 Montrose Vedic School on Eleanor Street near the park...migrated with my folks to USA in summer of 85..Nice one brother..excellent content i quite enjoyed this..youtube recommended. 🤘⚡..Legend!. New subby in da house baby..✌
Monsieur, the eighties were the best. The youth of today don't know what they missed. We have so much to relate to from the dances, mall visits, limes and generally being outdoors that the millennials have no idea about.
@@JBsManCave ..preach on brother...those were the days baby...Arcade..bmx bike, ten speed bike...looking foward to going to the malls to check out the babes...new wave music blasting on the FM..the styles...MTV when it use to be good...it was a time when fun use to be fun...🤘⚡🔥
Monsieur, yes bikes were a really big deal back then and everyone got their daily dose of exercise because of it. Did you see my Felicity video... near the end I caught a young man still keeping up with the days. Felicity: th-cam.com/video/-xh2l21IDN8/w-d-xo.html
As a Trini who has never been home I can tell you that yes we are leery of people around with camerasits like that in small groups of trini's in the U.S.when I lived there. I don't know what it is but it's been that way for a long time. All sorts of superstition that still lives in the minds about it. Also love the vids you are showing me places that are pretty amazing to see for the first time.I hope I get to visit with all of the restrictions still being in place what is the population makeup like now with a heavy amount of immigration from what I remember from everywhere
Kang, thanks for the input. There are camera operators that do not consider others but for me I try to be discreet focusing on the place and not the people while keeping children and odd moments blurred.
@@JBsManCave yeah JB man people are shady and some are just full of superstition(which in a way is a gift & curse) in a world where the kids nowadays are super camera/phone centric and don't focus on conversation dinner table etc.,this can create I noticed a habit for children to leave the phone plugged up but not at family meetings or dinner time. I'm just now watching videos from your catalog,JB. But now questions I have a large group of guys looking for wives/gf's (*as you can probably imagine my next question as I understand you're a married man but how are the women there? Be honest,brethren. I say this not to sound creepy or like a s3x tourist but there are guys genuinely wanting something different from what is in the states,bruv 😞☺️ Please if you can I would love your input on the matter.
Patricia, lucky to be close to great shopping in Central. I think I picked up some Cunupia in this video: th-cam.com/video/dS_4aaHWTQQ/w-d-xo.html but can't remember, I have so many.
Nice vid a guyanese in nyc always heard about this place name went to tnt when I was like 5 yrs old thanks for the street view and not cutting out parts 👍 😀
@@JBsManCave thanks keep up the good work maby u can give me tour guides for visitors of trinidad ..... I had no idea trinidad looked like this... looks like Italy or Europe
@@JBsManCave facts I hear u.... there's a guy name Danny from guyana ard it's our life is his channel he started vloging and 100s of guyanese does everything he does and goes everywhere he goes rn there's is like 25 guyanese utubers showing the same places things and even acting and behaving like him it's so sad and sickening and boring I don't watch my own country vlogs anymore it's sad!
Thanks so much for making this video fabulous . I have not been there for a very long time. Take no notice if people are trying to heckle you, they do not mean anything bad they are just curious people are the same where ever you go even here in Glasgow so it is not just Trinidadians. Keep up the good work.♥️♥️
Kevin, usually if the camera focuses too much on the faces of children or some awkward moment then I blur it to protect the integrity of the people around me.
Hi JB love your videos, very clear and concise. I do agree with you about all those tangled wires in the poles/sidewalks. Terrible. Imagine 50 yrs of oil, asphalt and natural gas monies plus taxes the country is still a third world country. Wish I could subscribe to your channel but I am retired, Thanks a lot, will try to do something for you. 🙏🙏✌
I have other videos of the area be sure to check them out: Chaguanas proper from the perspective of the Chaguanas Main Road th-cam.com/video/FCfqD_9ftR8/w-d-xo.html Is THIS what THE LION HOUSE in Chaguanas, Trinidad has come to? th-cam.com/video/qh0NMsTkfuI/w-d-xo.html Just standing right outside Chaguanas Market in 5.3K: th-cam.com/video/-ralfV8csyY/w-d-xo.html Driving around Chaguanas and environs at night: th-cam.com/video/Isx5681VxCQ/w-d-xo.html Walking through Montrose, Chaguanas, let's have a look and talk a bit about the area: th-cam.com/video/-menJMos5xc/w-d-xo.html
Noyle, that corner has been cordoned off for a long time so you could not even see what was being done there. The gas station itself was refurbished and newly opened some months back I believe.
@@JBsManCave ok cool. cause i grew up seeing a gas station at that location. But anyway, this was only for my knowledge, as i have been out of Trinidad for over two decades. so thanks for the info.🙂
When last have you been to Chaguanas, Trinidad in the Caribbean? Do you or did you live there? Shop in Chaguanas? Lime in Chaguanas?
2 years .. im dwn in july..
Dessy, you are visiting in July?
@@JBsManCave yes I'm about mid July or august time.. see you soon..
23 years!
Xavier Street I use to live there..Dr burger still in business 😋
I enjoy all your videos and your comments
Nothing about TnT is boring in any way. Keep doing what you're doing... ✌🏿👍🏿✌🏿✌🏿😃
Thanks you kindly. Thanks for your input into Chaguanas, Trinidad. See more here: jbsmancave.com/trinidad-and-tobago-road-trip-map/
I lived at the top of Funds Amunds when I went to St. Andrews school in Port o spain, I remember that Mrs. Drummond lived just down the road, she was the School Master while I was attending St. Andrews. Just at the top of Funds Amunds the last sharp turn, the home overlooked Bay of Port O Spain. It was beautiful, with a cashew tree at the driveway. Magical.
Andree, thanks for sharing your experience but perhaps you meant to share under another video? This one is about Chaguanas.
Walking around making this video is great. It lets me see everything. It’s many years since I’ve seen Chaguanas. It’s changed so much I don’t recognize a lot of it. Great to see.
Judy, that's great. When last were you in Chaguanas, Trinidad?
I think the last time I was actually in Chaguanas was in 1998. I did come to tdad last time was 2008 but was just for a week getaway and spent it on the beach so didn’t go anywhere at all except to the hotels.
Judy, ah OK, well on my channel you can see how the whole of Trinidad looks today.
Great job with Chaguanas, never been there just pass through in the earlier years, which Im sure was not built up at that time.
Its a pity though that people can't clean up after themselves. The market area extremely dirty. Nice big unkept buildings.
Enjoy ypur Vlogging.
Did you happen to hear about the football stand that was built in Skinner Park, TTD 135 million. Same building in Virginia built for 12 million USD and was built stronger too with good material.
It's a crying shame on Trinis.
🙏🙏🙏 for T&T
I love this recording it’s a perfect video. I love Chaguanas
Jenny, thank you kindly. I'm surprised you only saw it now as it has been released quite awhile.
@@JBsManCave I was busy but I love all of your videos 👍
Excellent video. I especially like the quality of your walk through videos. Thank you for taking the time to acquire excellent quality cameras and your narration is top notch. You are a great ambassador for your country.
Curtis, thank you kindly. Not sure all would agree with me being a great ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago because I don't only show the beauty but the raw. However, I am glad you enjoyed it. Where are you hailing from?
One of your best videos JB
Thank you kindly. 🙏
Incredible walk ❤
Thank you kindly, please let others know about this Chaguanas, Trinidad so they can Subscribe for FREE. 🙏
Really nice vlog great to see my home town again 😊
Brandon, thank you kindly. Please do SUBSCRIBE for free and let others know.
I Love chaguanas 🥰🥰🥰
Janderson, what do you love about Chaguanas?
Thank you i am Learning my Country
Jada, great, what have you learned from this video?
I havent seen chaguanas in over 20 years. Thank you. I live in Nevis since 1998. Grew up in Enterprise. I am teary eyed now.
Geoffery, glad to bring back memories for you. Has Chaguanas changed a lot for you?
Thank you for showing me chaguanas I live in United States, and when I lived in Trinidad, I worked in Chaguanas 30 years ago
Farzan, thanks for watching. How much has Chaguanas changed for you?
@@JBsManCave change quite a bit
Progressively?
Hi JB I love your videos please do one in last part of December. ❤
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beautiful view and explanation
Thank you kindly.
Thank you for sharing and have a blessed day Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Same to you!
Hi. from Japan.
I am so excited to know recent Trinidad.
Accually I've lived there 40years ago when I was a kid．
also not easy to travel now.
Thank you so much for updating a lot!
If you could do me a favor.
please drive and show me
Lynch Drive St.
I used to live there.
Thank you. Lisa
Yoko, thanks for the input. I will see what I can do.
Really enjoyed this walk through. Once again another city I don’t have memories of going through too much so this was really nice to see. I’m sad to hear about the mental health crisis. We have a mental health crisis here as well. You’re right people just sometimes need to talk to somebody and just express what is going on. I have a special needs child as well and it’s so important to get the help you need. I also agree that in many places Trinidad needs beautifying and upkeep. Especially the side walks and older buildings. When people see more effort placed in their community more people will value it more. Not always but sometimes.
Camille, thanks for sharing your thoughts on Chaguanas, Trinidad. I very much agree with what you said about the beautification and upkeep and mention that in many of my videos.. Interesting that you also have a special needs child. I talk about this subject in my videos about autism.
@@JBsManCave thank you. yes my son has autism as well. The interesting thing about autism is that it’s such a vast spectrum. Some autistic people may be much more “obvious” while some people go through their lives having it without being properly diagnosed. I watched some videos where a youtuber is an engineer and didn’t realize he was autistic until he was in his thirties. He brings awareness to people who are high functioning but have struggles and may not understand why. My son is on more of the “obvious” side. He is mostly nonverbal. He says only a handful of words. Is there a specific video that you speak more of autism?
Camile, thanks for sharing more about your situation. The specific videos I have on autism: th-cam.com/video/G9UnMxw9MCw/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/70-bXeoWTD0/w-d-xo.html please feel free to share your thoughts on each in those respective videos. However, you will be surprised to know that my wife and I have a whole other Channel on Autism and they cover some of the issues you mentioned with tips: th-cam.com/channels/ObO4y6asGTMj_uws6WRaNw.html
@@JBsManCave wonderful! I will check it out. Thanks!
You're the man! Thanks to this video I was able to show my wife what my hometown looks like (We live in Sao Paulo, Brazil) before we visit next Trinidad year. She was amazed at how even and level the pavements are. Can't wait to be back home, if only for a short while.
Timothy, thank you kindly. Glad I could help your wife see Chaguanas.
Hi 🙋 to you Mr JB thank you so much that was awesome you did a lot of working it is my first time great job🙋🇹🇹
Denise, thank you kindly. Please make sure to Subscribe for FREE and invite your friends.
Years ago we will go to Chaguanas to buy cloth, to take to our seamstress.
It was common to have your clothes Taylored.
Lisa, thanks for your input.
As an Englishman married to a Trinidadian, I love Trinidad, the people, the food. I agree with you regarding the traffic system of Chaguanas. Music wise, forget the modern day Soca and the boom boom boom etc but OLD TIME calypsos of the 50's are really good.The talent in those days was creative. Keep up the good work
Paul, thanks for your input. Do your views reflect your wife's as well?
@@JBsManCave In a way but as she grew up in TT she has seen MANY changes and therefore has a different view.
Paul, sounds like she give some very informative input into some of my travel and social videos about T&T.
Very Nice Informative Video ✌
Sid, thank you kindly. Ever been to Chaguanas?
I'm here just to support my culture big up my brother
John, my brother, thank you kindly.
I was in Chaguanas in 1977 with a team of German Engineers to built an Automatic Bakery.
I cannot believe I found this video.
Darwin, thanks for sharing your experience of Chaguanas. How does everything look to you now?
@@JBsManCave Oh man this was too long ago. I don't recognise the place. I can only remember Joe's Pizza in downtown P.o.S, The Caconia Inn in Maraval and Maracas Beach. It was a good. time.
Darwin, I have videos for those places too, feel free to check them out on my channel and let others know. By the way, which country are you from?
@@JBsManCave German born, then spent half my life in Australia. Now in Thailand.
Darwin, you're all over the place, and that's good as it gives you a better perspective on life.
It's very nice to see Chaguanas again. I visited there in 2015. The place looks rather calm, because it was always a very hectic sort of place. So many of the old buildings are gone, but still a lovely shopping town especially when looking for bargains.
Bess, thanks for your input.
I lived in 500 before moving to Florida in 1991 and much has not change however the side walk are clear compare to back in the days
Vaugh, you may also want to check the Montrose walk: th-cam.com/video/-menJMos5xc/w-d-xo.html
Fantastic.There is a building called THE LION HOUSE immortalised in VIDYA NAIPAULS NOVEL ...A HOUSE FOR MR BISWAS .Iam not sure if it still exist but please look it up next time .Its historical .. nice educational video . Thank you JB
Shirley, thanks for your input.
He has one about the Lion House
I was born & grew up in the area , but l moved out deep south yrs ago , l visited 2yrs ago its nice to see Ramsaran St & its enviroment , nice job in the area !
Olive, thanks for your input.
Yes JB, I feel your pain. I am also from T&T and I enjoyed your play by play video .I feel so sad for us as there is so much potential. I still love T&T.
Leonora, thanks for your input. When you say "feel your pain" was there something in particular you were referring to?
I love this
Cheryl, thanks, what do you love about it?
Very good video. I used to live there long time ago literally on Main Road. Family business. I would like to see you chronicle my old family business next time as in pan and focus on the property if possible. Keep up the great work!
Deven, thank you kindly. Is it still your family's business?
@@JBsManCave no sir. Sold almost 25 years ago. Address was (is) 1 main road chaguanas. Think it is an establishment that goes by name of Bally.
I really enjoyed this video.
Jo, that is great, are you from Chaguanas?
@@JBsManCave No, but I'm from Trinidad. I have to visit Chaguanas & San Fernando when I come.
Jo, ah cool. I have a San Fernando walk thorugh too: th-cam.com/video/BAkpMVwEQuo/w-d-xo.html
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Chaugnaus has changed over the years,beautiful place to shop the malls,market but still has a lot of work to be done, hope your video will make a change in upgrading lots of rundown areas like buildings, roads and many more other places, keep making more videos like this very interesting to see what T&T.produce and looks like. 🇹🇹
Joyce, thanks for your input. I do not know if my video can be used as a 'voice for progress' but it will be good if it does.
The reason for the electrical wire being high up rather than being on underground it's because that particular area or most area in Trinidad is waterlog electrical and water don't mix However modern technology could allow the government to use lesser wires If there is a budget for it.
Albert, if the wires are in waterproof pipes or tunnels made for servicing then it should be okay.
You are in my area were i was born thank you
Yvonne, thank you kindly.
Trinidad is beautiful country, looks like a place out of war zone in Africa, however, the government has a duty to bring this country up , modernized it for tourism and overall making the country better.
HLuvv, thanks for your input.
Great video, haven't been there for awhile. Shows me how to get around again . Appreciated ! I look fwd to more of other places👍
Stell, thank you kindly. I release videos everyday and the one on Montrose came out yesterday. Please do Subscribe and check the home page of my channel, JB's Man Cave, for more.
Hey, i was born & grew up in Chaguanas & i just wanted to say you did an excellent job with this unedited walk through. It made me feel as though when i am walking or driving around here . Your video & camera work is very clean & those high wide angle views are awesome, i like ur fair commentary too ... you actually were standing in front my workplace at 37.04 ... great job, i am going to share this on fb & a local forum
Rovin, thanks for input and thanks for letting others know. Hopefully, you and they will Subscribe for free.
Good morning everyone or evening God bless you all. 🙏 for this excellent video. Very beautiful and good job Thank you for your time taking to put this video together and sharing about beautiful Trinidad 🇹🇹 You are doing good job 🙏🎶❤️💃🎵
Solo, thank you for all well wishes and feedback, much appreciated.
Excellent and interesting video👍🏿......i appreciate the dedication to giving an authentic and thorough walkthrough.
Joshua, thank you kindly. Please let all know about JB's Man Cave.
I am appreciating this video very much, because I live in Chaguanas and when I'm going to San Fernando, this is where I usually wait for the bus. I also grocery shop at Price Club, so it's one of my favorite areas in Chaguanas
Bernadette, thanks for your input. Price Club is one of my favorite places in Chaguanas.
@ JB thx for d walkabout n yep u were right for me Sat lime was Chag Mall change of scenery / price / girls 😋
The Side st by the Gas Station there used to b a sports store I used to frequent NOT sure if they are still in existence ( Bhajnaths ) I think was the name .
Ricky, thanks man, glad to bring back memories for you.
I live in Chaguanas I left Trinidad last year May and I miss home real bad.I used to shop in the marjet all the time. Love to see how you did this video. Thank you.
Janese, thank you kindly. Please do Subscribe to get notified of more, it is free.
Good day, I really love this format and this video, because this was my old stomping grounds 35 years ago since I migrated the states. This was definitely up close and personal. I remember Ramsaran street as having Ramsaran Plaza and a couple buildings across the street, 2001 carpet house and a chinese restaurant, further down a bakery and a super market, not the one attached to RP. Seeing that area was definitely nostalgic. Mid center mall was a liming spot as well as Mario's pizza in RP. Come to think about I've been travelling to chaguanas with my cousins from the age of 13 to go cinema, Jubilee, Aircolite and Big B/central. I remember chicken unlimited (CD) and a couple other stores. My parents had friends that live on the back side of Yeves street and as kids we used to spend the night and then walk through the back way cutting through our way to go to the market which at that time was an open ground with little or no shelter when the rain came. I could go on and on, but thanks again for this format and narration.
Dave, thanks for sharing. Feel free to share more about what you remember about Chaguans. Also, please do let your family and friends subscribe, it is FREE and that way you can get the latest updates when I have new videos.
@@JBsManCave are you on Facebook?
Dave, yes just look for "JB's Man Cave".
@@JBsManCave I sent you a message earlier
Yes im from 500 18th Street.. good place to say.. keep up the good work .
Dessy, thank you kindly. I have some other videos on the area you may want to check them out.
I am from the Chaguanas Area and I am see a better community and development thank you for input
Diana, that is great. Please Subscribe and let your friends / family that are also abroad know.
Continue to vlog brother. Your channel will grow fast. God bless.
Brandon, thank you kindly.
Use to be 1 of my favorite place to Shop n still is growing up going there wen I was small
Jessica, thanks for your input.
Enjoy the videos of chaguanas des from uk
Desmond, that's good, are you originally from Chaguanas?
My home town always loves 💘it
Ruby, thanks for your input.
We like to hear about your recommendations! Are you into plane spotting? Can we see a airport video?
Squishy, I will have to organize that although they do not come in often.
Thanks so much for making this video! I left chaguanas in 1998 as a primary school student . I don’t remember those tall buildings! I agree that there seem to be no building codes and regulations. I am surprised and saddened by the sidewalks and chaotic buildings. Chaguanas has changed sine 1998.
Charlee, thank you kindly for your input.
Yes I ruby leave Trinidad 🇹🇹in the year 1981 but I visit my kids every 3years thanks I love my country but that what it is
My Brother Greetings... your work is completely exceptional. Your narrative including the points which you highlight is very informative...I also like your creative opinions. I believe that you should make specific clips of all those overburdened Lamposts which is leaning in a very treacherous way and appears to be an accident waiting to happen and present it to the Mayor. Continue doing your good work my brother..your film adds to the healing of lonely and nostalgic
souls in the Diasporas. In love and light Franchoti
Franchot, thank you kindly for your words of appreciation. I have mentioned the lamp posts in some of my videos but have not made a specific video about it... something to do for the future.
Just what I would say, exceptional!
I personally find that the sidewalks/pavements should be tiled like they are in Latin America. I know that it is a bit expensive but will make the place look attractive
I also find that they should ban the use of galvanize for urban development unless it is a stall. The galvanize roofs make the place look ghettoish
Merchant, definitely all good suggestions that should have already been implemented.
Very clean town developed . I wish all the towns in jamaica was this well kept . I was born in Kingston Jamaica. But living in the u.s. never been to trinidad
Pete, thanks for your input. You make Jamaica sound as though it is grossly unkempt. Are you referring to Kingston?
Jamica is really a mess
O please! This has nothing over Jamaica. Montego Bay (alone) looks MUCH better than this! The only places that look dirty and chaotic are probably Down Town, Kingston and Down Town, Montego Bay where the markets are! Other than that- and this is my opinion- most of the Caribbean islands look the same! I am from New York but travel to about 12 Caribbean countries, including T&T and Jamaica. Jamaicans do not appreciate what they have. Foreigners appreciate Jamaica more than Jamaicans!
Chaguanas looks the same! Busy yet calm at the same time!! You're right about the streets though, very confusing. I also remembered that MidCenter Mall was the place to be in the 90s but the last time I visited the mall, it was very dead. I guess it's because there are newer malls in the area. I'm surprised to see Black Hebrew Israelites in Chaguanas!! I tend to avoid them at all costs!! Now I'm homesick and great job by the way!!
Licia, thanks for your input. I think malls in general are dying. People like to order online and do other things besides 'liming' in the malls. In fact, because of the pandemic malls are taking a hit as you can't even sit and eat or enter a store if there are too many people.
Very nice video ur right not much development, but I appreciate the panning view
Alvin, thanks for your input.
T’was so nice to see my old stomping ground thanks for sharing.
Nattikki, welcome, please subscribe and let others know.
Most definitely
I like your video 🇨🇦🇹🇹👍👍
Gary, thank you kindly. Are you originally from Chaguanas?
Lovely coverage!
Deryck, thank you kindly.
For those of you interested in seeing Montrose Chaguanas, i recently released a walk through of there: th-cam.com/video/-menJMos5xc/w-d-xo.html
Love your vlogs, contents &i'm glad i found your channel.
Alayna, thank you kindly. What do you love about it?
@@JBsManCave Sharing ,giving some open veiw to others,world wide on alot of things they may not know etc..Knowledge & moreeee.
Alayna, thanks for the feedback, appreciated.
First time looking at your videos very interesting keep it up good job you are doing for TRINIDAD..
Nick, thank you kindly.
I'm enjoying the video can you identify or discribe some of the buildings
Alvin, if you put the video time, in the same way you see it in the description, then I or someone will try to identify a particular building.
Mid Centre Mall needs more food options and you will see people there give them a food experience!
Squishy, thanks for your input.
keep making your videos how ever you please ..they're beautifully done..
Mac, thank you kindly.
good job & wish u could do every town
Anthony, thank you kindly. That is the aim but I also have many... th-cam.com/play/PLehpyDJDvEdgKWXTh9BxREp7ZIsx1r5qD.html
The traffic system took decades to get right.Before the one way streets, those streets were chaotic.More so, with the numerous taxi stands.
Shane, thanks for your input. Were you in some way directly involved in the traffic management system for Chaguanas?
Enjoyed the literal walkthrough and commentary. But I was curious, why do you blur out only some of the bystanders?
Mika, thank you kindly. This was asked a couple of times, please see the video's description for the reason.
There’s barely anyone in Chaguanas, I have never seen that before
Nellser, since the pandemic people do not traverse public spaces as much anymore.
Wow I love this video. If you never been to Trinidad its a good feeling. The most interesting is the flow of the traffiic!! Having lived temporarily in Trinidad I always say, I don't think I would ever drive in Trinidad its madness lol.
Jay, thanks for your input. Have you seen my Crazy Driving videos? See: th-cam.com/video/RJX3uXlrCww/w-d-xo.html
The traffic is horrendous lol
Matthias, for sure... I talk about that in each of my videos about Chaguanas.
The road has no lines separating the lanes….ty for sharing
Drew, thanks for your input, good observation.
Went to primary school in Chaguanas from 79 - 85 Montrose Vedic School on Eleanor Street near the park...migrated with my folks to USA in summer of 85..Nice one brother..excellent content i quite enjoyed this..youtube recommended. 🤘⚡..Legend!. New subby in da house baby..✌
Monsieur, great to bring back some memories for you. Thanks for subscribing.
@@JBsManCave ...Absolutely...fond memories when i was a kid exploring chaguanas in the gr8 80's...what a decade..⚡🤘...
Monsieur, the eighties were the best. The youth of today don't know what they missed. We have so much to relate to from the dances, mall visits, limes and generally being outdoors that the millennials have no idea about.
@@JBsManCave ..preach on brother...those were the days baby...Arcade..bmx bike, ten speed bike...looking foward to going to the malls to check out the babes...new wave music blasting on the FM..the styles...MTV when it use to be good...it was a time when fun use to be fun...🤘⚡🔥
Monsieur, yes bikes were a really big deal back then and everyone got their daily dose of exercise because of it. Did you see my Felicity video... near the end I caught a young man still keeping up with the days. Felicity: th-cam.com/video/-xh2l21IDN8/w-d-xo.html
As a Trini who has never been home I can tell you that yes we are leery of people around with camerasits like that in small groups of trini's in the U.S.when I lived there. I don't know what it is but it's been that way for a long time. All sorts of superstition that still lives in the minds about it. Also love the vids you are showing me places that are pretty amazing to see for the first time.I hope I get to visit with all of the restrictions still being in place what is the population makeup like now with a heavy amount of immigration from what I remember from everywhere
Kang, thanks for the input. There are camera operators that do not consider others but for me I try to be discreet focusing on the place and not the people while keeping children and odd moments blurred.
@@JBsManCave yeah JB man people are shady and some are just full of superstition(which in a way is a gift & curse) in a world where the kids nowadays are super camera/phone centric and don't focus on conversation dinner table etc.,this can create I noticed a habit for children to leave the phone plugged up but not at family meetings or dinner time. I'm just now watching videos from your catalog,JB. But now questions I have a large group of guys looking for wives/gf's (*as you can probably imagine my next question as I understand you're a married man but how are the women there? Be honest,brethren. I say this not to sound creepy or like a s3x tourist but there are guys genuinely wanting something different from what is in the states,bruv 😞☺️ Please if you can I would love your input on the matter.
Kang, I understand. I think I will answer this with a video as now you have given me an idea for my next creation.
I am currently living in preysal and I haven't been to chaguanas in about 4 years although it's so close I rather stay home
Wiz, thanks for your input, why are you avoiding Chaguanas?
@@JBsManCave I am not I just really don't find myself going out plus work is 6 days off the week and the last day I does just be home chilling
Wiz, that's understandable.
I like this video good details
Dana, thank you kindly.
Awesome vid as always ! ☀️😊ty!
EagleWings, thank you for watching.
@@JBsManCave Yvw ! Great channel JB 👍☀️
I will like to be come a patron that is my maiden name
Patricia, thank you kindly. To donate at anytime feel free to visit my main site: jbmancave.com/become-a-patron/
I live just on the out skirt in cunupia
Patricia, lucky to be close to great shopping in Central. I think I picked up some Cunupia in this video: th-cam.com/video/dS_4aaHWTQQ/w-d-xo.html but can't remember, I have so many.
I haven’t been to Chaguanas since 2014
Diana, then this must bring back many memories.
good job.
C., thank you kindly.
Nice vid a guyanese in nyc always heard about this place name went to tnt when I was like 5 yrs old thanks for the street view and not cutting out parts 👍 😀
FLNY, thank you kindly, glad you appreciate the raw view.
@@JBsManCave thanks keep up the good work maby u can give me tour guides for visitors of trinidad ..... I had no idea trinidad looked like this... looks like Italy or Europe
FLNY, the tour guides would not go where I go, they keep to the tourist areas and I haven't filmed those yet because everyone else does.
@@JBsManCave facts I hear u.... there's a guy name Danny from guyana ard it's our life is his channel he started vloging and 100s of guyanese does everything he does and goes everywhere he goes rn there's is like 25 guyanese utubers showing the same places things and even acting and behaving like him it's so sad and sickening and boring I don't watch my own country vlogs anymore it's sad!
FLNY, maybe I need to head to Guyana and start video recording. I'm sure there is a lot of beauty there to take in.
Bklyn NY I lov ur walking videos
Lawery, thank you kindly.
Nice, I hope you get to do Tobago some day
Renelle, make sure to Subscribe and keep watching for Tobago!
Thanks so much for making this video fabulous . I have not been there for a very long time. Take no notice if people are trying to heckle you, they do not mean anything bad they are just curious people are the same where ever you go even here in Glasgow so it is not just Trinidadians. Keep up the good work.♥️♥️
Annette, thank you kindly.
Love the view and walk through. Y did u blur some areas?
Kevin, usually if the camera focuses too much on the faces of children or some awkward moment then I blur it to protect the integrity of the people around me.
@@JBsManCave oh ok thanks for d clarity. I use to work in chag although I know the streets but thanks for d walk through
Kevin, are you abroad now?
@@JBsManCave no still here. Work in d east now
❤️👍🏾😎
Jennifer, thanks for watching.
Hi JB love your videos, very clear and concise. I do agree with you about all those tangled wires in the poles/sidewalks. Terrible. Imagine 50 yrs of oil, asphalt and natural gas monies plus taxes the country is still a third world country.
Wish I could subscribe to your channel but I am retired, Thanks a lot, will try to do something for you. 🙏🙏✌
Rhona, thank you kindly. Not sure I understand what subscribing has to do with your retirement?
@@JBsManCave Do we have to pay for subscribing? I'm unsure of this.
Rhona, to subscribe is totally FREE just click the SUBSCRIBE button and that's it.
I believe I did that with other videos. Thanks though. 🙏🙏💌
Many years ago
I have other videos of the area be sure to check them out:
Chaguanas proper from the perspective of the Chaguanas Main Road th-cam.com/video/FCfqD_9ftR8/w-d-xo.html
Is THIS what THE LION HOUSE in Chaguanas, Trinidad has come to? th-cam.com/video/qh0NMsTkfuI/w-d-xo.html
Just standing right outside Chaguanas Market in 5.3K: th-cam.com/video/-ralfV8csyY/w-d-xo.html
Driving around Chaguanas and environs at night: th-cam.com/video/Isx5681VxCQ/w-d-xo.html
Walking through Montrose, Chaguanas, let's have a look and talk a bit about the area: th-cam.com/video/-menJMos5xc/w-d-xo.html
I like it good video
Jay, thank you kindly.
hey JB the gas station, is the name that's new or is it a new business that opened up?
Noyle, that corner has been cordoned off for a long time so you could not even see what was being done there. The gas station itself was refurbished and newly opened some months back I believe.
@@JBsManCave ok cool. cause i grew up seeing a gas station at that location. But anyway, this was only for my knowledge, as i have been out of Trinidad for over two decades. so thanks for the info.🙂
Central Trinidad ❤
Thanks for watching Chaguanas, Trinidad.
The beautification of Trinidad was created by the previous government.
Richard, your comments are nonsensical if you do not explain what you are commenting about or add a timeline.
You should do Arima
Reuel, for sure. For now, I have this: th-cam.com/video/gANEsoFCAi0/w-d-xo.html
Please explain what are Chaguanas. Thank You.
Patti, that is already explained in the description of the video, please check it.
@@JBsManCave Thank you. I am from the 🇬🇧 and that's the reason I was asking. However having watched the video I got the answer.
It’s a Town/ city in Trinidad.
it's the Borough of Chaguanas. it's a large town
Please cover Endeavour chaguanas 🙏
Nicky, you may get clips here and there of the area from my other Central road trip videos, however I will schedule a full drive through.
I haven’t been there in almost 3 years. My mother is from Chaguanas
Randy, you are abroad now?
Yes I live in Toronto
Randy, all that cold weather... I bet you miss the Caribbean sunshine.
Make T&T great. 🍓🍓🍓🍓
Kennedy, thanks for your input.
Israelites
Ronnell, care to expand?