Please find the contents for this interview below to make it easier to navigate: 00:00 Introduction ---- 03:35 CHAPTER: Moving to Jamaica from New York 03:40 Challenges adapting to life in Jamaica 07:20 Being at work, when everyone else is on vacation 09:00 Why did you stay in Jamaica despite challenges ---- 10:14 CHAPTER: Why Jamaica? Why Negril? 10:42 How it feels to live the dream? 12:15 Why Negril and not other parts of Jamaica? Why not Fiji? 15:37 Why others should choose Negril ---- 22:48 CHAPTER: Being a RU-vidr 23:40 Why and how did you start a youtube channel? 25:50 Challenges of working with RU-vid 27:30 Bonuses from being a RU-vidr ---- 30:13 CHAPTER: Throp's Studio and Tips for RU-vidrs 34:36 Equipment, Tips and Future plans for Throp's channel 42:43 Dealing with HATE comments on RU-vid ---- 46:55 CHAPTER: Running and Marathons 48:09 Reasons to do running as hobby/sport 55:15 Reasons to run marathons ---- 56:14 CHAPTER: The Wellingtons and Throp's Father 57:45 The origin of "Throp" name/brand 58:10 Throp's Father is a serial entrepreneur 01:02:01 CHAPTER: Travellers Beach Resort 01:03:08 The origins of Travellers Beach Resort 01:06:55 Taking over the business from the father 01:10:01 Foreign-owned Hotels vs Locally owned hotels ---- 01:13:15 CHAPTER: Family and Personal Life 01:13:26 Living with the brothers 01:17:05 About the mother 01:20:00 Dating show and relationships ---- 01:23:05 CHAPTER: NEET and other Important Projects 01:23:19 Hospital project for Negril 01:25:46 Negril Education Environment Trust ---- 01:33:24 CHAPTER: Another Side of Success ("Psychoanalysis") 01:38:50 CHAPTER: Secret ending that hardly anyone would see :) ---- 🔴 Support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/jamaicawithirie 🔴 Subscribe to THROP ru-vid.com 🔴 Watch interview with me @Throp channel ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ixBzFN4lewo.html 🔴 BOOK TOURS WITH US: irielab.com/ 🔴 BOOK TRAVELLERS BEACH RESORT tbr.travel/
Muhammad Qasim, the man with blessed dreams for Islam and Pakistan. His followers present him as Imam Mahdi. What is the message in his dreams ? In Islam true dreams have influenced the course of history.
Thanks for serving jamaica well sir. Williams this was very informative and gives me more hope to do some of the things i dream of from i was very young but because i had it so hard living in jamaica i struggle however I've now migrated and now see a better chance to do some of the things... so thanks once again
This was SO awesome. Amazing amazing job! Thank you for this wonderful interview. No one has ever gone this deep on my life before. I was nervous before it aired. Thank you again. This was wonderful
Great interview…. I am a born Jamaican living in the United States 52 years… retired now and will be moving back home soon….I love Jamaica 🇯🇲 and I’m gonna enjoy being home…
Irie you are an amazing ambassador to a country you weren't even born in and I admire and respect you beyond words. The dept of gratitude to you, Throp and his family cannot be overstated for what you have been doing for Jamaica. All we need to see in Jamaica now is a Prime Minister like the Barbados Prime Minister.🙏
That freedom he spoke about is the black man being able to walk around in public without fear in Jamaica. 😢 He didn’t say it but I know that it went that deep.
This interview was so informative. Didn't realize Trope's connection to Winthrop car service. My kids and I always used their services in Brooklyn. We had special drivers we would ask for. A few years ago, prior to Rideshare's popularity, my daughter called Winthrop for me. It was amazing that the owner, through hard work and vision, was able to accomplish so much, passing that legacy onto his 3 sons. I salute you, Mr. Wellington. I am a Jamaican, retired, and have been thinking of relocating back home. Very difficult. I was home a few weeks ago and, of course, had to visit Negril. I find the space calm and soothing, and the vibe of the people, visitors, and residents chill, for lack of a better word. I grew up in MoBay... It's too chaotic for me now. Need peace and quiet
I stayed at this hotel the week after Easter Sunday 2023 I came in Easter Sunday and spend the whole week with my family. I have a great appreciation for this business I was glad and very honored to support this business. Travelers is a wonderful hotel and the father of the owner is a great inspiration to all people not just black people but to all people in the world. I will be back with my family next April for my son spring break. I am a Black Father-of-one and I am a hard worker I punched the clock from 4 a.m. and don't punch out until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. My Dream is to save my money and perhaps do the same thing that mister Wellington did. Create a business legacy and pass the business on to my son.
Refreshing to see this interview. Learnt so much. Jamaica is a mix bag of people. Unfortunately few are upward mobile and in recent years most are covetous, grudgefull and greedy. Many have no ideas or plans but envy foreigners who are willing to invest in our country. While we have other illiterate sending guns to destroy our country in contrast with Mr. Winthrop who grew up poor and by sacrifice he made good for himself and create generational wealth in a honest way. He and his sons are unselfish which we lack in Jamaica by giving back with their MEET program. These young people need this example to see that hardwork,, perseverance and ability to execute legal plans pays off. We need to learn that good fathers are important for a child development. This man raised 3 great human beings. I hope this will turn on a light bulb in most of these new age kid to show that EDUCATION is the key to power not guns. All those idiots posing with illegal guns and money need to see that knowledge is power
I have watched both interviews and my God you guys managed to be unique in your interview styles. It excites me much🎉🎉🎉. I am a patriot by nature so naturally I gravitated to both of y'all contents as soon as I founded them. Keep up the great work and continue the nation-building efforts❤❤❤❤
Trip and Irie is a an example who Jamaica will always treasure The vast majority of us know that so don't worry about the imperfect support in our society Unuh bring others like unuh a yaad !!! We love unuh😂❤
Wow! As a Brooklynite and daughter of a Jamaican father this was so great to watch. I used Winthrop for years!!! They are a staple in the community God bless this man and his family
When you get “hate speech” you know you are doing something right. “They see me smile but they don’t know what I feel inside”. They see the medal but not the losses and training.
I have learned so much watching you both & I am Jamaican born & bred & living in the U.S. for over five decades..I am retired & have thought of moving back to Jamaica!
Nowhere is perfect but Jamaica is awesome. This interview was factual. As long as you prepare and especially if you earn in foreign currency. Jamaica is a beautiful place to settle. You can literally lead a quiet, peaceful and friendly life. 😊
I will have to disagree Port Antonio, Portland is the best place in Jamaica ❤🎉. Thanks for this interview it was enlightening. I am transitioning back to Jamaica also and i have found it very challenging as well, but I will concur this it will not concur me😂 I do agree as a black woman who the US sees as a black American woman once I started transitioning back to Jamaica and being here months at a time that there was a weight lifted.
If you are fortunate enough to have your own home in Jamaica and do farming with knowledge and skills, CCTV cameras around your estate, trust no flesh, seek and serve GOD Almighty YAWEH ❤ what more could one ask for ❤ 😊 Jamaica Jamaica Let us UNITE and LOVE PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN TO SEEK GOD ❤
What an excellent interview. I so enjoyed learning more about Winthrope, but also his father and his family. His father definitely is an innovator. I wish them all continued success. As a first generation American, I am also proud of my Jamaican heritage. Blessings 😊
This was an awesome interview. For those who harbored this notion that Jamacian men are NOT good fathers, I hope this interview has helped to dispel that notion. For the men who have been irresponsible, use this as an example of what you should aim for. Work hard and be smart about spending whatever little you have. Jamaica has always been a nice place to live. A lot of foreigners did live, work and owned businesses there. A lot of American and English teachers worked in Jamaica at one point. The Americans were making more money working there because the Jacan $ was worth more than the US$. The change came about because of the Manley government,which the US hated. Since then, the US has been punishing Ja. Lots of negative stories have been fed to the American community . With folks like Throp and you Irena, who are on the grounds showing the true Jamaica, I am hopeful that Jamaica will return to and surpass the glory days. Jamaica just needs more investors to stimulate its economy so that more of its people can find good jobs. Once jobs are available for those who need them, no one would have or want to leave. Jamaica is the best place on planet earth.
Oh My Goodness!! This was the video I needed to watch. I stayed at Travellers years ago. Looks like it has been totally renovated for the better! I am thinking of moving to Lucea, but just don't know how. I am 55 years old and am now trying to figure out where I will work from home. I have a boyfriend who is a mason and is building us a small house. I also have two grandchildren 11 and 13 that I adopted and would need to go to school there when I move. I hope to meet you in the future, stay at Travellers again and get some motivation from THROP....Thanks again. This video was just a start to my new future of fulfillment.
👏👏👏 So great to see this interview of my two favorite Jamaica-based vloggers! Fantastic to hear Throp's life story and of his fascinating family. Thanks for coming together for the fans - inspirational.
Irina, again another in depth interview with Thorp and his journey and family. I learnt a few thing today, I didn't know his background include the Fiji. I am glad he return home and help his Dad, he and his brothers. His Dad sound like a remarkable person, who has eye for not only seeing a need in Jamaica but also trying to make a difference. Thank you Mr Thorp ( Senior ) and his sons for their daily work, into my home land. Irina you are so gifted, when i used to watch OPRAH ( a black woman that made millions interviewing people in the states, ) I notice the interviews is really about having the courage to asking the hard questions. You prove this in every interview, whether you are interviewing someone or telling a story about something, you address - all why's!
In depth conversation, analysis of behaviour and motivations,covering a wide range of subjects which i wasn't expecting. I learnt so much more about Throp, his family background and so was pleasantly surprise by this interview.
This was an in depth, very informative with many layers. The interviewer and interviewee were amazing. Thank you for asking some tough questions but important questions and thank Throp for answering them. What some people are failing to understand is Throp took his dad's success and is building on it. He is disciplined and deliberate. Hi naah nyam out di profit. With that said I do understand why Jamaican are feeling the way they do about foreign investment because very little stay in community. Thank you both!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Great interview, Throp. I'm so glad to hear that Negril has a hospital. It was only a pity your dad's dream didn't come to a reality. Thanks for the lessons of life in Negril, Jamaica. Jamaica 🇯🇲
I follow you and Throp and both of your interviews were amazing. Throp has never shared this much of himself and his family. Thank you for showing how much work, expense , and preparation goes into these youtube podcasts.
Very well done. Like the different settings. Always thought there was no mother in the picture. Nice to know she has been a part of their life. Good job Irene and Throp.
What an awesome interview Great job to you both Lots of detailed info - diaspora family take heed, Jamaica is calling Well done on putting out positive narrative on Jamaica
What a wonderful interview Irina😊 I loved every moment of it❤ I"m so proud of his story, his family & the business I will be visiting the travellers resort just to get some pampering even though I do have my own house in Jamaica....the land of my birth😊 With love & blessings to you again Irina for another successful video❤
Family & I watched both your interviews of each other, and props 🙌🏾💯🏆to both of you! Almost through this brilliant interview now, & really enjoying and being inspired by Throp & family, as well as Irina & Hubby. Irina, your skills in research and interviewing are absolutely top-ranking! 💯🏆 In short, big thanks to both sides for such a candid, sometimes funny, yet in-depth set of perspectives on business and personal aspects of experiences in this context of relocation to, and running a business/es in JA. Such an impressive story -- getting to hear about, and see pics of Throp's family, and appreciating the tenacity and discipline and joy that went into their journey and current iteration of the business and all. As Diasporans (decades in US), it's greatly inspiring to us & children. True appreciation for the educational insights, great videography, sound, etc. My children are considering starting a vlog as well, so we watched keenly and gained much. Throp's insights about running/fitness and how it supports the mind too -- pure gold! 🪙 Nuff Love! 💚-- 🇯🇲
Lovely interview, Irina. I am a Throp sub, though a silent follower. Stayed at his hotel once and loved it there. It was a really enjoyable interview that took me almost two days to finish watching, due to constant interruption. Glad I persisted.
Great interview; thanks. I am intrigued by Throp's father's accomplishments as an entrepreneurial immigrant to NY back in the day. His story would make for a very interesting and informative interview! Perhaps Throp or Irina should consider doing that interview.
Another great interview ! Irie , you interviewed one of my favorite person , he’s a very good friend of mind lol 😂 IN MY HEAD ! I just love his personality and demeanor , he’s such an articulate guy he doesn’t stutter , he just know what he’s talking about , it seems like it comes naturally because that is how he lives his life ! Jamaicans are not upset about the foreign investors , they are upset because they can not compete because the playing field is not even and they are at a disadvantage, through no fault of their own because the government are subsidizing those foreign investors through tax abatements ! I personally don’t think the government is creating enough opportunities for the have nots to build on ! In every country in the world governments are who create opportunities for their people to build on ! Let’s used America as an example the American government in the 40s all the way up into the 80s created the middle class system , through government funded programs especially in infrastructures by subsidizing developers, to create affordable housing to have more home owners , even though there were racist laws that the United States federal government , had in places that blacks could not be apart of that boom and if developers sold to black people , they would lose their subsidies ! Jamaican black people are aware of what happen in the United States so when they see all the foreign investors , it’s a flash back of the same ideology coming to Jamaica , how ever that same American concept was a very good one except for the discrimination part of it because that was how the middle class came about in America! The Jamaican government will have to adopt that concept to help narrow the gab from getting so wide between the have and the have nots and I honestly think that would also bring down the crime rate ! Jamaicans are not looking for a hand out , they looking for a hand up ! There is a boom going on in Jamaica but the question is for whom and if the playing field is not even , then of course you will have resentment! The foreign investors are welcome but the government need to even the playing field some what ! There will always be a wide gab between the have and the have nots , that is just how the world is but it is just too wide in Jamaica and every day it just seems to be getting wider ! People like to say pull your self up by you boot strap but if you had no boot to beginning with how do you pull yourself up ! Hmm 🤔
So true!! I am a Jamaican living abroad since the 1980’s and the recent re-emergence of extreme hateful white supremacy aka racism has me thinking of moving back home. I’m thinking of moving to Negril at least part time in the beginning, because I can work remotely. Much to think about and plan.
This interview was really nice! 😊 watched every minute of it (multi tasking, but I still watched it all!😁). Throp shares so much information and resources, it's not surprising his back story is so interesting. This has kicked my motivation up another notch! I'm determined to move back home and I will 🙇🏽♀️🙏🏽
Most Jamaican people walk go everywhere, so running in the morning is not commonplace. It is summer all year round. In America you just have 3 or so months of summer. The rest is winter, so you eat and not much activity.
I have to say this is an interview that is really triggering me to come home. I am making plans and would love to visit with Thorp as I know them and I have so much respect for their dad and this family of hard workers. I wish you all the best and hope to see you soon. God bless.
Hey Throp, great interview. I am a Jamaican living in Conyers Georgia and want to start a medical supply business in Jamaica. Do you see any need for Wheele Chairs, crutches, walkers etc. Let me know. Big..up!
This was a great interview. I remember the Winthrope car service in Brooklyn. Good story. I love your father he is a pioneer. I left Jamaica at 17 years and returning in about two years after 48 years in the USA. Great job both of you.
Great interview as usual, Irina. I've learned so much about Winthrop Wellington. I live in NYC and know of the family entraprenualship through my family. It was such a pleasure when I stumbled upon his channel and have been following him and hope to visit his property in the very near future.
Don’t pay bad mind any attention just stay focus i am a jamaican and I am very please and very proud of you your parents really do a great job keep up the good work I will be retiring in Jamaica I think and think west Moreland is the place your father work very hard god bless him bless big up your self bro
Thank you for another great video. I watched the one with Throp and you before, and I have been looking for yours ever since I watched his. I must say I was not disappointed. The two of you together was a wonderful delight. You are both my favorite Utuber in Jamaica. You both always have very good topics that you informed people with. I learned so much about Jamaica from you that I did not know before. Of course, I have been away for a very long time. I am looking forward to the next video from both of you. By the way, it would be nice to see you in one of those live stream show. I know you are busy and it may be hard to do, but this is just a suggestion. “One love”
Thank you both, that was an incredible piece of work l, well done. We hear so many negative things about Jamaica. All the good news goes unreported, thank you.
I have always enjoyed Throp's interviews on his podcast; loved the topics he covered, the stimuli they created. However, this was one of my favorite, he being the interviewee. I appreciate the insight in his and his family's background. Except for tidbits I never knew "his" story. It was great hearing about his mother, and his dad's philanthropic endeavors. An hour and a half well spent.
Also my parents retired back to Jamaica for 28 years now. Both left as children & raised in🗽🇯🇲US & 🇯🇲🇬🇧Britain. So return as older adults has been a culture shock & successful decision at the same time. So the love for 🇯🇲 culture my dad has always had, inspires his artwork.
Throp you are awesome! Thank you Irie for this interview with this cool gentleman. I always watched his show but I needed to hear about Throp the man! So yeah! Thank you! this was very informative
Amazing interview. Once again, Irini you always deliver quality content. Throp is wonderful. I will be heading to Negril. My parents are from St Thomas and Portland and I am British born and have been to Jamaica many time but after watching this video, I will definitely visit Negril o my next trip to Jamaica. Keep up the exceptional work!
Hi Irie, I've always watched your programs and think this is the best one. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed this interview(never watched past 30 mins)and learnt so much about Negril and the Thorp family. Love Negril and hope to retire there.
Excellent and interesting interview, As a regular guest at Travellers since the 80s and a runner in the Reggae race, the topics were very relevant to me. Both interview videos were good
Good morning I am delighted to see this interview I saw her interview by you and your Channel Jamaica is my home I will never give it up don’t know if I will retire there but that is my intention I learn more about you Throp in this interview I am proud of you and your brother to continue your father business keep up the good work. You can live comfortably in Jamaica after retiring depends on your income
Mr Throp, I watched your RU-vid interviews of people moving back to Jamaica and really got a lot of answers from you and the guest. Great show by the way…I like how you keep it real.. well am sure there are a few situation like mine. I was born in Jamaica and grew up in mammee bay near Dunn’s river falls and went to primary school in st Ann’s bay. My family left in 1974 when I was 11 and went to live in Miami. So now im 60 and about to retire in 2 yrs and have been looking for land in runaway Bay Area to build a little house. I’ve heard of the crime but this one RU-vidr name country white Jamaican had a content “why I left Jamaica and keeping it real. Basically she lived a nice life up in the hills of st Ann’s bay and 4 guys went to their house with guns to rob them and her husband fired his shotgun and they fled. Somehow they got locked up for 2 years for something else. 2 years later they’ came back again. It gets scary. Now I’m almost sure I’m not red returning to buy n build a house. These things discourage people and hurt the economy.
I'm only about 30 minutes into the video and I have subbed. OMG!!! Divine placement...it will be a divine connection when we link. Negril wasn't exactly on the radar, however, Jamaica is. Thank you! Looking forward to meeting you!
Wow! This interview was like a movie to me. I had to run an errand but ran right back home so I could finish it. Irie--so tough but fair with Winthrope. I loved that Winthrope did not shy away from your questions. He faced them head on and responded kindly. It was entertaining hearing Winthrop's history--Mom, Dad, brothers, Travelers, Podcast, RU-vid channel and growing up in NY. Whew, so glad to hear that Winthrope didn't settle with Tara. I so love Tara. Beautiful woman. She is my favorite on that toxic but entertaining show--which I just discovered. But it's so not Winthrope's speed. I am glad to hear him say it. Winthrope will find a nice woman in Kingston. Thank you both very much. This interview made my day.
🗽🏙🇺🇸🇯🇲🇮🇪As a Brooklynite born & raised who's lived in Jamaica as a child with my grandmother, I understand. My 🗽🇺🇸🇯🇲🇮🇪🇹🇹🇮🇳daughter, Manhattan born & private school educated for 8 years in Montego Bay has also experienced living in both worlds. My son🗽🇺🇸🇯🇲🇮🇪🇵🇦 has yet to experience this privilege yet. Thanks for this great content. Brooklyn Love 💙❤🖤💛💚
