This Trini lady married the love of her life a Jamaican and went to live with him in his homeland for many years and still there today. They are a cultural couple with similarities and differences. Maybe you should interview her husband. Remember Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Eric Williams wanted Caribbean unity and Jamaica opted out, he said one from ten is zero meaning that without Jamaica it would not work, since then Jamaica glorify the world with their Tourism, Reggae Music, Food and Athletics. Their patriotism is full hundred nobody could compare but as time goes by a lot of foreign investors start taking over the country not a good look for Jamaica. Debe Ann came to Jamaica with her education and culinary skills to add a more diverse flavor to the island and she loving it. She is a strong woman and you could see maybe her husband walking by in the interview not worrying. Since social media Jamaicans are now aware how supportive Trinidad is to their country. Their relationships between the two countries is better now so please leave the hatred out and let Debe Ann do her thing. Her parents are gone and her husband is the only comfort to her life now. Very good interview, my Respect
Since social media Trinidad have shown a lot of hate towards Jamaicans not support. They literally ride on Jamaica back and copy everything Jamaica does while colonizing Jamaica culture. It's like promoting their culture by comparing themselves with Jamaica. In the past Jamaica opted out of that suggestion because there were no benefits for Jamaica, only disadvantages. At that time most other Caribbean countries were underdeveloped and the one who wanted to be in charge was Trinidad despite wanting Jamaica to contribute the most.
@NativeNomads10 You are so delusional 🤣 🙄 😂 The jamaican government and white prime ministers were all for Caribbean unity but it was the uneducated and boosty jamaican public that voted it down, you all thought you would be on top forever, now the tables have turned now jamaica needs Trinidad more than we need unno.
@@NativeNomad10As far as copying your degenerate culture, it's only our most uneducated lowest common denominator that 2% of illiterate Trinidadians that can relate to you.....the rest of us are better educated more well spoken more accepted in polite society......even the foreign government don't require visa from Trinidadians and most Caribbean countries but jamaican are the only ones who didn't make the list. Social media as shown us it's the jamaicans who have disdain for the rest of the Caribbean even tho our nation's are flooded with jamaicans seeking sanctuary.....but we understand, according to many experts jamaica soon turn Haiti.
10:15 Really ??? But you couldn't name ONE Jamaican dish, YOU particular like ( not talking about the jerk chicken, and ackee you prepared for your restaurant) . She seems a bit ethnocentric to me . Suh far , ah di wuss one mi si yuh interviewed Xavier. I would say something, but I'm going to hold my tongue ( my fingers in this case ) . 😩
I don’t see why y,all here having a fit because the lady spoke her truth some of us Jamaicans love when things are pretty up rather than face the reality
True even a famous jamaican souflo tv talk about the non- stop begging in jamaica. He did a 2 hour video on it. Also many visitors say it's a problem 😅
@@stillirise7813 So what? Every country has their problems. It’s so funny video I came across your @$$ there was a black Trini girl that walked up to camera guy to beg him for money. So humble yourself!
Enjoyed the Interview, love Trini food and Trini people, I think they are our cousins there are lots of similarities between the two countries, I think Trini food is more diverse than Jamaican, but a lot of the things are exactly the same, just with different name. It was interesting to hear her talk about the Bushmeat and Turtle, I don't think Turtle meat is unheard of in Jamaica although it may not be as popular today as it once was. My parents grew up in the Jamaica of the 1930s and 1940s, and I remember them talking about the delicious Turtle soup that was made, in their time, usually by a particular vendor who specialized in selling Turtle meat, but it may have lost popularity in more recent times. Good interview.
@@deanhamilton9280 Jamaicans chat bad fi real..Sometimes am trying to show my fellow Jamaicans that it's the way we speak that influences the way we behave. DEM HEAD SO TOUGH THAT DEM WOULDNT EVEN UNDERSTAND THE CORRELATION.😂😂
The worst interview Xavier ever did. But typical Trinidadian they feel they better than everyone. I wonder who holding her in Jamaica. . Hope Jamaicans learnt and stopped putting down their country. Because Jamaicans are the only nationality talk down their people, country.
Agree with you Charmaine. Jamaicans must stop saying negative things about our country. She is snobbish. Why marry a Jamaican if she thinks negative of us. Everywhere there are beggars even in New York.
@@maxinedunkley779 That Jamaican man seems to be blind because how can you marry someone who doesnt like your country and moved her to live in that same country? Im sure she wouldnt be so good at hiding her disdain around him
Thanks Xavier, beautiful interview. As a Trini I love going to Jamaica and Barbados. The people always welcome me like a long lost son. Once, I went to Jamaica and when the wait staff at the hotel heard I had been in Jamaica for 2 days and not yet had curry goat, the lady went home, cooked it and brought it back to me the next morning. Who can beat that Caribbean hospitality? Let's keep the good vibes flowing all over the Caribbean.
I enjoyed this interview and wished it was longer. This lady seems very down-to-earth and has no time for pretense. As a Jamaican, I have a big problem with the begging too.
An interesting interview would be with Trevor Rhone's wife, if she is still with us. Camilla King Rhone came to Jamaica after marrying Trevor, at a time before Trinidadians came to Jamaica to live. She came from a very well educated family in south Trinidad. Beauty and brains. If she is still with us, she would be around 80 yrs of age.
@@tesalyncampbell5834 Well this Jamaican solely represents himself.Speak for yourself,that' was never me .Maybe you are too slow to pick up on subtleties any .🤦
You hardly find a Trini that love Jamaica. Their economy is better but they still choose to reside here which is puzzling because they always imitate Jamaicans yet hate on us.
I see nothing wrong with what she said. Y'all too over sensitive . She did not say anything bad about Jamaica or Jamaican food. What seems to be evident is the lack of comprehension skills among some of you.
And you're a Trinidadian I can tell. People who don't pick up on when someone is being passive aggressive is worse than someone with comprehension problems. You lack both awareness and comprehension.
I loved this interview & the lady was honest, which was refreshing. Very interesting to see she is having or has had a similar experience living in Jamaica as I am having and many other Jamaicans are having living here in Trinidad. It is really a culture shock and I have found the best way to adjust is to focus on the positives in the country but it's not always easy especially when you have no blood family support. I totally understand her challenges and they are the same on whichever side of the ocean you are. She is also right about the begging in Jamaica. You do not realize how bad it is until you live elsewhere and return. Unfortunately Trinidad is gradually developing that trait and your car is 'attacked' at more & more stoplights and beggars are getting more. Hopefully it will turn around before it becomes culture in Trinidad
I thought I was the only that saw that. Didn't enjoy this interview honestly. Sounds like the only thing she appreciated about Jamaica were the beaches.
@@OG4lyfe1 Peanut brain .Bro the lady was being deliberately rude. Trini always like this to Jamaica. I remember when they ask the guy from "WHT YUH KNOW" what he loves about Jamaica, he said" I LIKE HOW PEOPLE JUST TREAT ME REGULAR" AND I LIKE HOW THEY DONT CARE IF MY CLOSE IS CLEAN AND THEIRS DIRTY.😂😂😂 Yall don't know Trinis. Lol,Wired set of people who's entire identity is tied to the oil boom Trinidad had years ago.First Trini I met just went on to tell me how rich Trinidad is and I never asked,I swore it was a one off behavior then I realise its a Trini thing .Once you Jamaica they try to play this psychological game where they subtly let you know that you are beneath them.😂
Oh gosh some Jamaicans on this comment are just too touchy. Not everyone admire JA or love being there. And guess what that’s ok. Clearly this woman has no problem with JA, her husband and children are Jamaicans, but if she loves her country more that’s fine. The thing is if you watch any video about Trinidad you see them bad talk their country all the time. Trinis don’t care, they speak the truth even if it hurts. The woman even said a lot of positive things like when asked where would you carry your Trini friends who visit. I think it was a nice fair interview, at least the interviewer was lovely and understood where she was coming from.
Trinidad carnival is a couple mths.We have band lauching which starts in July ,and things starts to heat up with the fetes and climaxes at carnival tuesday..
Based on the comments, I’m not even going to watch this one. It’s a shame that this particular Trinidadian was interviewed. As others have said, she can leave if Jamaica isn’t up to her standards. No one is forced to stay. It’s a free country.
Don't blame her, jamaica is 20 years behind Trinidad in development and infrastructure. Many Trinidadians who live in jamaica can't wait to come back to Trinidad to experience modern amenities.
@stillirise7813 At least it is now being developed and will most definitely surpassed T&T. It's always black Jamaicans who have nothing good to say about their country. Jamaica is unique, different from the rest, embrace it for what it is.
@elainebrown3546 Developed? You don't even have access to your beaches, so at what cost is that Development. Jamaica is sooooo unique still none of you want to live there. What an oxymoron.
@stillirise7813 We do have beautiful free beaches for your info, and if one has to pay for entry, it's because of quality facilities. Obviously, you haven't been there, hence why you are so backwards in your thinking. Next point if everyone was leaving, why are there three million people. You seem to not understand why people migrate, well let me enlighten you people leave their countries for various reasons. And let's not pretend that people from your said country don't leave either. I won't be engaging with you any further as you have a low intellect.
I was looking for this comment because I left the interview with that same feeling. I really didn't think she liked anything about Jamaica, not sure why she's still there but anyway, not everyone has to like it nuh true.
Great interview but the only thing when she says the begging I live in Trinidad and I'm from Jamaica Port of Spain on arima anywhere in Trinidad I go always seen somebody begging Charlotte Street Independence Square curepe St James on the Avenue Enterprise anywhere I always see someone begging I can even make a video of it so it is all over thing even in Canada or America
please make a video ....begging by local street people and the locals not having access to some of their beaches is not a unique thing to just Jamaica...
It’s funny because there was a Trini in a comment section saying that Jamaica is a beggar culture and in the very video of the content creator I was following, a young black girl walked up to the content creator and was telling him her story and if he can give her some money. Hypocrisy.
Xavier this interview missed the mark for me. She came off very elitist to me. I do not know if that was her intention but that's how it seemed to me.I am all for telling the truth but she has little or no appreciation for Jamaica or Jamaicans. If I am not mistaken this channel is for those who love and appreciate Jamaica and our people. So I thank you for your time and her time but no thanks. I am wondering why you posted this one but I'm glad you did because it is a stark reminder about how some of the other islands feel about us, even if they live among us.
@Cheryl Montcrief If she "misses her homeland" so much she is always free to go back. Nobody is holding her hostage in Jamaica. Nobody is saying she has to like EVERYTHING about Jamaica, just like everywhere else in the world, Jamaica has its pros and cons. I can't imagine staying in a country I don't like for 40 years. I wonder what's keeping her there...
For all those saying she is “Elitist,” you are digging! The interviewer asked what she did NOT like about Jamaica! She answered her truth and what makes her feel uncomfortable. Is she allowed to have something that she particularly does not love about Jamaica?
The question she was ask what she don't about Jamaica; she knows Jamaica expect her to be truthful and i think she was ....as a Jamaican myself i like that...Jamaicans are very very very straight forward ...i will leave it there... also we don't speak broken English... In actuality we Jamaicans speak An Extensive Jamaica-Old English.
@@westkingston3135 ..none of your bees wax. My knowledge n for you to find out...haha lol. 1. She has a beautiful voice. 2. Her husband brought her to Jamaica. It's usually people running away from Jamaica. 3. She is a caterer and obviously a food scientist..developing new products 4. She has 3 well educated children 5. She gave up her relatives to live in Jamaica. 6 I ope we learn about true commitment from her and that sacrifice sometimes is a blessing.
Also you should learn some good manners. Not because someone doesn't say exactly what you want to hear...does not diminish their values in fact it speaks to their integrity.
No she wasn't she was expressing her reality. Everybody's reality is different. If I told you about mine you would say am a showoff. Changed 10 cars in 30 yrs.. 😂
Most Trinidadians living in Canada, USA, and Europe are like Chameleons. Meaning that they keep very quiet, and adapt to the surroundings very quickly. Jamaicans also adapt very quickly. The only difference is that Jamaicans are very extroverted, whereas Trinidadians are always moving in stealth mode, flying below the radar. They feel much safer that way.
" Ah While ago!" Most that are unfamiliar with our culture, think it means "LONG-TIME!" Dog Never Have 7-Puppies!" It means *recently* example: few-seconds or even minutes; each one decides the length of time BUT make no mistake; it's NOT a very long time! Contrasting the term, "A Smidge More!" There's no actual measurement for that. Hence, one would need to dig deeper and suggest the person come up with a reasonable estimate/quantity. One more t'ing; never ask us fi direction if yuh nuh plan fi walk or drive far! 🚙😆
Great interview as a trini living in the us me and ms Debb-ann is from the same community i never knew her but i took a bath in the same river she spoke about as a youth growing up it was amazing 😊 we love our Jamaican pple Trinidadian is a country of diversity st Vincent, 🇻🇨Grenada 🇬🇩Guyanese🇬🇾 st lucia 🇱🇨 American 🇺🇲 Dominican..Jamaican 🇯🇲 ....Barbados 🇧🇧..last and now least Venezuelan....respect to our people
Okay seeing a fellow "TRINI" in Jamaica is good. I'm also of French background on my fathers side my name is a French name I believe some of my fathers ancestors came from Haiti and my mom's side is more the English side she was born in Barbados and they are very English centered. So although language wise in T&T we speak almost exclusively English we definitely have strong French influences too.
@@stillirise7813 ...Jamaicans don't covet other people culture , steal other people national airline and we Jamaicans STAND BY OUR WORDS , our commitments and agreements......
@donovantaylor3137 You ran your national airline into the ground. So more intelligent and capable people had to step in and take over that crappy airline.
We don't covet nobody's culture, our carnival is practiced worldwide. Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Brixton, England, New York, Toronto, Australia, etc etc.....most trini love old school reggae like American top 40 music......the danchall on the other hand is only appreciated by our lowest common denominator, our ignorant and less intelligent who live in our worse ghettos and commit 99% of our crime. They are only 3% of our population, so no, we covet NUTTIN from you.
I wanna ask you something. Patois is not an official language. Should people assume the words you put together.? I don't think Jamaicans realise just how ridiculous and informal we are.I find it real ironic how Jamaicans behave the same way they speak.
I'm sure Carnival is way more turned up in Trinidad that's where it originated I've always said we should not do Carnival here we are being told that our Carnival is nothing... 😂
