Jamaican LIVING abroad share their views... 

This lady is brilliant. All what she saying makes a lot of sense.

Please don't say one day just do it. I did. Has it been easy? No Do I have any regrets? No My only regret I waited till I'm in my forties to do it. I love my Island, love my people and will no longer neglect my gift that god gave to me by virtue of my birth, my gift from God called JAMAICA. Jamaicans rise up and lets claim our gift.

I wish more people would take initiative to better their homeland, instead of waiting on handouts...people ah seh dem cyaan do nuh better, but ah nuh di truth. It just tek a likkle more work than usual, but it is to benefit you, and your kids and your kids kids.

@susuemikado , I share your sentiments. I too feel as though I should have stayed and contributed. Many Jamaican professionals migrate for better pay, safer environs etc....a sad situation. Sometimes I am consumed with guilt when I visit and see the devastation all around. However, I am trying to put in place a small foundation to aid some locals. I may not be able to reach all, but if I'm able to help some, that will appease my current heart ache regarding the condition.

we need more people like her .but one day my country will be the best place to live we can do it more work less crime.

@susuemikado, you've highlighted some important facts about island life. i.e. LASTING FRIENDSHIPS, RELAXATION etc, as you say "they're always rushing off to visit friends & packing for weekend at the beach"...It seems no matter what kind of work a person does on the island, they don't feel the level of stress that is felt in America, England, Canada etc. All my school mates that never left are also happy & thriving. We can still try to return with careful planning. If I could turn back time :)

I have wondered as a Jamaican myself that all the hard work and creativity that I have put into living abroad may have robbed Jamaica of the contributions that I had to offer. Jamaicans are such gifted people and so many of us have enriched other countries with our talents. Perhaps if we had all stayed as a creative collective Jamaica would have been way better off.

I would love to go back other than just to visit. But it all starts with the parents and education...... I grew up in jamaica till 15 years and most of the time my mother was not around, i lived with very abusive father, different family member and my sisters & brothers. we took care of each most of the time and if it was not for my mother wanting something for us other than us pushing carts she would not make it to america making a new life for all of us. but look at the kids now!!!

@2300lisa, your concern resound in my heart, like an echo! I can feel where you're coming from regarding the youngsters in the ghettos of Kingston "it's now spreading to the rural areas too"....We need more campaign, presented in a manner that will reach the inner city kids. Persons other that political affiliates need to start shouldering some of that responsibility. The children feel hopeless and are forced to grow up VERY FAST.

My mother left Jamaica in the 1960's for education in England and toAmerica to Raise her childrenaway from violence..She Loved her homeand always sent moneynd supplies back toher family and visited BUt in the End,when she passedfrom thisworld she wishes wecould of left this Babylonian type of influences we have inthe West..I Now wish to Returnhome to Jamaica andsee whatRole I could play in the Healing of OurNation..an Nations Beyond.Preach abou Love andRespect,End theViolence andCorruption..

So true sweetie good job keep up the good work more love from the heart enjoy amen

@Caribbeanprincess1 The thing is my older siblings never migrated and are very happy, have nice homes, thriving children, and are doing well in their chosen careers. I call them and they are always rushing off to visit friends and packing to weekend at the beach....way better off than me :) God bless your efforts to help those Jamaicans less fortunate.

I agree with some of what she's saying, judging by her comment, she's very patriotic' I believe most of the problems we faced can be solved, if the Government enact Laws for better change, such as the state Confiscating the proceeds of crime from Convicted defendants with a forfeiture order, which would strip them of all assets gain unlawfully through their crime; take away their houses, their Cars, money in their bank accounts and all assets stash away in friends and relatives name; Leave them with only the shirts on their backs, then they finish serving their sentence, this must be done also for those in Authority who are found guilty of Corruption, take away all their ill-gotten gains, and if any are politicians, ban them from holding political office for life; Secondly the parliament must restore the death penalty for murder, and stop playing with these killers; if this was implemented, and carried out strenuously; Jamaica would be Cleansed from top to bottom in less than five years; Hit them where it really hurts, in their pockets, and deprive all premeditated killers of their own lives, deprive them of money and life, and see how Quick things change for the better; who would second that motion??

visit for a year and see how you fit in before moving lock, stock and barrel.

I can't believe how our beautiful little Island is over run by crime!

LMAOOO OMG! the woman singing at the start made me laugh so HARD!! XD

@Caribbeanprincess1 I tell them the same things. Life has it's own set of hardships over here without the support of friends and family. Keep hope alive :)

So true my sister

Doing great things and really loved the video Jamaican Chiny lol. i love jamaica cause the only place people don't have to worry about not being proud of being a Jamaican no matter your race.

I too love Jamaica. In America, I do not know the neighbors, I do not want to know them. When I was there as a child, the neighbors know each other last names. I still remember the names to this day. Generally they care about each other. I pray for Jamaica and I believe it can come back again.

@susuemikado,That's why when I talk to persons in Jamaica who want to give up their livelihood to run to America, thinking they are heading to paradise;I tell them the truth, then tell them it's all up to them. We can never turn back time & regret is not a good feeling. After awhile it's like you're caught between two worlds. Body in America, Mind in Jamaica...it's hard to uproot & just go back to Jamaica and fit in. It's doable, but challenging after too many years in America etc.I'm Hopeful:)

cool

After 50 years still. Change has. Not come.

@Caribbeanprincess1 I live in Ochi . I'm currently renting in Turtle Towers very secure, ho[ping to buy shortly. Rentals are very reasonable in Ochi (below rates found in Miami) but do not use the internet, go to the post office in town you can find some good listings with rates that are well below those posted on the internet.

You know, I also have property in the East end of the island,but I'm not sure that's where I'd want to settle. It's too close to Kingston and the people there are adopting the brazen principles. I had contracted someone to start building back in 2005,then I stopped project :(

@kwacou ,so amazing and ironic...:) I spent a week in the Turtle Towers when I was a teenager. I loved it! everything was on-site. Then we drove out to Dunns River and all that. I have a cousin living in Ochi now, she worked at Jamaica Grand for quite some time, now she's branched off. I haven't spoken to her in awhile. I think I will follow your lead. I am going to send a message to your youtube inbox. I may need U to help me with a local search.

@Caribbeanprincess1 ay mi chile...if we could really turn back time :)

@GimmeKitty I don't believe your Jamaican nor that you've been there. If your referring to downtown Kingston and certain areas on the periphery of Mobay, then I agree. If your speaking of all of Jamaica you have not a clue.

I would like to spend my time in both places ja and usa the grandchildren are in the usa I like to be close to them.

i will go back one day...

@kwacou , how long since you've returned? I'm contemplating.

miss moo young if i could do anything for you please let me know.

@Caribbeanprincess1 3 yrs. The secret, for me, is to have more than one source of income as well marketing products with a Jamaica brand for the overseas market thereby allowing me to earn foreign exchange. I'm my own boss and loving it.

@GimmeKitty I never said you were Jamaican, I said "I don't believe your Jamaican" and I was correct.

@kwacou , thanks for sharing your strategy. It absolutely makes sense. Part of my plan is to us the internet as my portal to the world for services that I can provide to generate added income,while I work a few local contracts as well. I have a cross-functional background,which will be an asset. I don't trust the JA police for proper protection etc. Are you in the city or the country? U can send me a PM message if you don't want to post on the public forum

Is there duel citizenship in Jamaica !!!!!!!!!.

I am only seeing a Chinese woman; where is the other Chinese person?