Saw a facebook post this morning... collapse of the new construction at the old Grand Lido. Sounded like up to 6 people dead!
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Saw a facebook post this morning... collapse of the new construction at the old Grand Lido. Sounded like up to 6 people dead!
At 6 AM this morning a major section of the former Grand Lido (soon to be a Royalton) collapsed. Some workers are currently trapped, dozens injured and have been dispatched to area hospitals. I amended this post because the article that said there were deaths involved showed up on my news feed but I cannot now find it and no other sources are reporting in fatalities as yet.
I have a gentleman here doing some work for me who told me yesterday that he was waiting on a call to go to work construction at one of the big hotels. They called and he was supposed to go this morning but told them he could not because he had not finished my job yet. He just told me he is glad he came here instead.
My thoughts and prayers are going out to all those involved.
Just read that this morning on the Gleaner. Did'nt see anything about 6 dead though. (sad)
Sorry I attached the wrong image by mistake
Here are two links to the story in the Gleaner and Observer, no deaths have been reported:
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/n...n-construction
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...05-10T07-07-27
Thank you Rob! I'm glad to hear about no deaths reported!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob
On Facebook? Well, I guess that has to be true then.Quote:
Originally Posted by txraider
Mi do not do "facegossip"Quote:
Originally Posted by Accompong
The link that stated that was on my news feed, Sorry if the information was wrong. I am hoping is was wrong.. Who wants any fatalities.
Rob I sent you a link on FB to the source where that report came from
Mi do irony.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vince
I dont think getting news from an Entertainment Promotional FB page is the best and most accurate source. They dont even mention they are a "news service". Here is their own description of their company:Quote:
Originally Posted by Misti1
"Mediavybzz Entertainment seeks to provide its viewers and patrons with the greatest quality in videography, photography and all other form of media production, But, in doing so we go the extra mile we provide the ultimate experience. We are blessed with a range of extensively talented people and our work reflects just that. Mediavybzz doesn't just provide the service, We are the life of the party because, We Live For Your Entertainment!
We are based in Lucea, Hanover but operate across the Island
We provide a host of services including:
>Ads Solution
>Promotion
>Website Design
>Motion Graphics
>Graphics(Flyer, Programs, Invitations, ETC.)
>Photography (Parties, Weddings, Functions, Graduations, etc)
>Photo Touch Up's
>Venue bookings
>Permit request
>Programing"
Personally, I think I will stick with the nationally recognized news agencies and not entertainment promotional companies for my news. I have already received a couple calls from friends who have family members working at the Royalton to find out who died after seeing the original posting. I have told them what I know, that no one as of yet has died. But this does illustrate the darker side of FB and why we have to monitor the "Negril Rumor Mill" so closely.
Update from the Observer:
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...beneath-rubble
My friend cannot reach her friend who was working there.
They are reporting that the rescue squad is hearing cell phones ringing under neath the rubble. Very sad time for Negril
This is what the Observer update above stated. Link to the article is above. We pray for everyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by likkle red
It is for sure a bad/sad day in Negril. Prayers for everyone....
Praying for everybody on the building site that they are all OK. I wonder sometimes seeing construction sites in JA. There are some really beautiful buildings on the island and in the past 30 years some of the resorts are beyond belief. I have often wondered though about building codes, etc... and if they are followed. Again I hope everybody is OK.
From Update #2 from the Observer:
"The Ministry of Health is reporting that two of the construction workers on the building at the Royalton construction site in Negril, Westmoreland, that collapsed this morning, are unaccounted for.
Minister of Health Dr Chris Tufton told OBSERVER ONLINE a short while ago that three of the workers on the site are now at hospital receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the collapse of the building."
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lates...naccounted-for
Wow so sad. I was marveling at the size of that project when driving by in April. Collapse does not look good at all. It's possible the whole site will have to be leveled. Thoughts with the missing.
My thoughts go out to any of the workers who were injured or may still be trapped and also to the families of those affected. Hopefully a thorough investigation will be launched into the cause so that this type of thing will not happen in the future, or at least the instances of such tragic events will be greatly reduced.
The Negril Chamber of Commerce has asked for an prompt investigation:
"President of the Negril Chamber of Commerce, Lee Issa, has called for a speedy investigation and full disclosure of the circumstances under which the scaffolding at a section of the Royalton hotel construction site in Negril, Hanover, collapsed this morning, injuring five men."
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/n...-royalton-site
And for some better news from the Gleaner:
"Minister without Portfolio in The Office of the Prime Minister Daryl Vaz is reporting that only five people were injured this morning when a section of a building at the Royalton hotel site collapsed.
All five were taken to hospital where two were treated and released and three admitted.
According to Vaz, the most seriously injured worker received head injuries including a wound above one of his eyes."
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/n...collapse-hotel
But teams are still removing debris searching for anyone who is beneath the rubble. I am so glad that this is turning out to be nothing remotely like the original stories. All over Negril, you could hear everyone talking and speculating on the causes and outcome. The investigation wanted by the Chamber should help prevent any further incidents like this. So far so good... as of now, no one died, two hurt and released and three admitted to the hospital. It could have been so much worse. A sad day has seemed to turn out to be a miracle day in Negril!
Glad to hear Rob! Prayers to the workers and there family!
The Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has ordered the immediate halting of construction at the Royalton hotel site in Negril, Hanover saying there have been numerous breaches.
According to McKenzie, the order halting the construction will initially be for 30 days, but will be extended if necessary.
He says a preliminary report into the incident indicates that substandard material was being used, work was being undertaken outside of permitted hours and construction was being undertaken in areas for which there had been no approval.
READ: Negril Chamber calls for speedy probe into building collapse at Royalton site
McKenzie, speaking on Beyond the Headlines on RJR 94FM said he has also established a three-man team to investigate the incident.
READ: Two released from hospital, three admitted following building collapse at hotel site
"We are going to do everything within the law to ensure that we get to the bottom of what is taking place and we are going to be taking the necessary action," he said.
McKenzie has also acknowledged that the Hanover Parish Council has long been receiving reports about breaches at the construction site, however, it failed intervene.
"I'm not offering any defence, but we need also to strengthen the capacity of the local authority to respond in a more meaningful way," he said.
And the plot thickens....
http://m.jamaicaobserver.com/mobile/...es---JET_60600
NKY,
Thanks for sharing the JET link. This sort of accident happens all over the world when "Contractors" and political parties, investors, etc. come together on a build such as this. As fate would have it the 4 story building was as I understand it one story too high for the regulations that were in place to begin with???
I lost a very good friend in a 1987 building accident in Bridgeport, CT which is a well known city of corrupt mayors, politicians and construction project "You rub my back, I'll rub yours" mentality.
Not saying that is what happened in Negril but this type of construction mishap does occur all over the world. God Bless all those involved in the Negril accident!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_P._Ganim
http://www.nytimes.com/1987/04/24/ny...pagewanted=all
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L'Ambiance_Plaza_collapse
There should be some informational findings coming out soon....
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...ollapse-_61167