I like a vlogger who will say it like it is , and not scared off backlash from losers, souflo TV that's why people rate you, never flinch to talk the truth.
The Jamaican government is a danm disgrace to the life of its citizens and others and i believe some of them in the government should be in prison 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 💔 💔 💔 💔 💔 💔
Canadian here, we have been vacationing in JA for years and have had no desire to go elsewhere until this recent travel warning. We love JA, the people, the food the music, the culture but all this crime makes us nervous. If we do go we are not likely to travel outside the resort. We are about to book a vacation for the fall but may have to reconsider. We appreciate the honesty of your vlog and hope things will improve. soon.
Crime is everywhere including here in beautiful America. So hypocritical of these warnings. The bottom line is, people must always be cognizant of where they are and with whom. I was born in Jamaica and even now when I visit, I know to avoid going certain places at certain timeframe. You would never catch me in Bed Sty after a certaint time. I have no business there. Tourists love breaking the rules. Nuff said.
Souflo mi stop tell ppl fi go jamaica it sad but I can’t recommend jamaica no more.... cause if me send a whole family a Jamaica and ppl kill dem off mi prolly nah go can sleep fi awhile....As Jamaicans we need fi be shame fi walk cause 1616 murders ano something fi smile bout....
Whether you tell people to go to Jamaica or not plane pack up everyday with people going to Jamaica and enjoying themselves. Stay where you are, it's unfortunate that you come a situation where you can't go back to anything good. As for me I will continue to enjoy Jamaica. My likke community nice, Carnival nice, and dream weekend won't miss me, good luck.
And that's sad because despite everything else, it is a wonderful country. It has a culture like no other place I have ever been to and you just have to experience that to appreciate it. The people there are some of the warmest, most brilliant people I have ever had the honor to get to know. The food is fabulous, the country is stunningly beautiful. This crime problem is horrific for visitors but, it's more terrible by FAR for those living there who have to deal with it every day no matter what. I want to work for a solution with those who care so that people such as yourself will one day be planning a trip to see this unique in all the world, beautiful island. You really are missing out never visiting there. Just wait a bit right now but, don't cross this nation off your list forever.
@@rca6576 Jamaica is a terrible place with bunch of wicked greedy bad mind people... I would never send anybody to go die in that place by the hands of the wicked down there...
The threat is always there, but that is not stopping me, just as we can leave our house everyday and dnt come back... Some of us is too trusting of strangers, I don't even trust my own family...Crime is a serious issue in JA. My co-worker visited JA last year and will be visiting again this year. I did explain to him to be cautious around his surroundings and where not to go....The only thng he couldn't understand was why so many Chinese and Indians owned a lot of stores in JA.. Majority of tourist doesn't even go to those areas, unless someone is from that area..We knw its a serious issue, but please continue to talk we need to know the truth.
I'm a construction engineer, I'm originally from Jamaica but i have been living in America for almost 10 years. I want to go home and invest my financial and my knowledge to help build up my home land. They need to curb that Crime situation.
I don't by into the tourism industry the majority of Jamaican's don't benefit from it...I'm of the opinion most Jamaican's get more from family friends spouses who are overseas... so I don't give a hoot about the UK USA or any other foreign country advising tourist not to travel to JA...I know it will affect people in the tourist industry but the fact still remains the majority of JA citizens do not benefit from tourism...The upsurge in violent crime truly worries me so much so I have cancelled my planned visit to JA this year and am looking at going somewhere less volatile than yard...As for attributing blame to holiness I have mixed feelings about that....I blame him for putting his incompetent ass up front as a leader he has truly brought new meaning to the word incompetent.... But let's not be fooled every JA prime minster since so called independence... And I use that term tongue in cheek!!! With the possible exception of Michael Manley has been spineless....All puppets dancing on a string to our slave owners as long as they get their little pay out they don't give a damn about no so called Jamaican ... Its plain to see that bigger forces are at work in our island Paradise... I don't know if its punishment for not accepting the offer of a new prison from UK or if its JA s over all stance towards homosexuality.. Or maybe the powers that be want back their country so make people's lives so terrible in JA that everyone sell up and run away...its called re gentrification crime makes the value of land and property sell for less than its true value the right carpet bagger then buys the land for a small fee crime miraculously stops and he sell all that real estate acquired for massive profits brand new JA with rich people moving in to your neighborhood your parish which was once a no go zone #STOP THE GENOCIDE IN JA NOW
EDZ FATZ I had to read your comment twice. It was very thought provoking and raised some valid points. You are spot on with this gentrification theory. Another had commented that persons were being driven off family land and treated as squatters so the government could sell cheap to developers such as Matalon and others. I have seen this happened in certain areas in St. Catherine. Also land prices in "prime" areas are still holding prices and trending upwards..surprisingly, they are being "gobbled" up. Persons are capitalising and benefiting from this upsurge in violent crimes. Jamaica is in the process of being rebranded ...politically, economically and demographically. This shift will be completed in another 10-15 years and will result in Jamaica being either another Haiti or a Cayman Islands. Time will tell.
I'm done, you just hit the nail in 100%. This is the same thing they're doing in Los Angeles, Ca. The white folks are taking over the hood and coming back to buy out the properties, getting rid of the blacks. Jamaica need to wake the Eff up, they just listen to all these rubish and then don't do researches but easily to jump. I have family who move back over 25 years and yes I'm sure it's changed over the years, but it can't be that dangerous than anywhere else. So I'm with you, they just need to get people to stop been afraid and go back home and enjoy themselves, watch and see when these Chinese and other people take over the whole country over their own blacks and Jamaicans will be treated like shit in their own country,? They'll wake the hell up. I'm not running from nowhere, America, Canada , I'm all over have the same problem. People are been killed more, home invasion, kids been raped. So come on it's not Jamaica alone fi get the blame. I hate when ignorance in people make them look dumb and dumber.
EDZ FATZ Had to read you message again, this is one of the most sensible comments I've see reading through this. I love my likkle Island. I heard it's the same thing they're trying to do to Porto Rico, the government a try run them out to take over the island so they can use it for government reason too secret. I believe the person who told me this, an old veteran who was in the top secret, a it's the same thing they want to do in Jamaica that's an island that everyone knows. Ask anyone name a carribebean county and they first place they'll say if Jamaica.
You hit the nail straight on the head. Where I’m from in Jamaica is becoming like Europe, white Europeans buying up the land and building amazing properties (simple and elegant with open plan clean lines, not these palatial hideous houses with pillars and 10 bedrooms resembling a wedding cake that most Jamaicans see as “money man house”) setting up an eco way of life, doing yoga everyday, setting up eco tourism retreats, and living the dream, I personally don’t see them afraid of nothing or no one in Jamaica, in fact you will never see grills on their windows and doors :)))... We had to go to court to get squatters of our property, it took a year to get the nasty low life gutter scum off our land (they were clearly being paid by a local counsel man who had his eye on our prime land), but luckily money talks in Jamaica and the system worked in our favour to send a clear message to all involved that crime does not pay (yes sometimes the law does actually work in Jamaica). I am very much in the know about property developments in Jamaica and anyone can see if they take the time to look, that there is a surge in modern living complexes with on site gyms, spas, pools etc, being developed all over the island, who exactly are they marketing this kind of living too? They clearly have a plan. Now personally I can’t tolerate stupid people, and I don’t really care if people like this Soulflow guy are scared to come back to Jamaica as they are seriously not needed as their mentality is, how can I put this politely, well his type equate success to “living in foreign” :)))), and it’s this mentality in Jamaica that is fuelling crime, as those people committing crime want desperately to live in foreign and have no respect for Jamaica and have no desire to own land, they just want a new pair of trainers, a fancy car and a gold chain and to live like the rappers that they see on tv in the USA , these people are literally retarded, and if I could, I would buy all of these kinds of people a one way ticket to the USA, Canada or whatever western place they deem as the land of milk and honey, so the Jamaicans who actually love Jamaica for the natural paradise that it actually is can be left to live appreciating the simple life with luxury’s like living off grid, feeding ourselves off our own land, walking around with just a pair of flip flops, working for no man, and knowing everyday that we are the lucky ones as we need nothing from no one as nature has provided all we need to sustain ourselves, and that bullshit like fancy cars and trainers mean nothing, all that matters is the land and creating a beautiful space on it to call home.
I would love to go to Jamaica where my family are from and. But sadly this kind of thing is too scary. Something definitely needed to fix this immediately.
I just returned from Jamaica 5 days ago...Both my husband & I practiced certain safety measures..when the street lights come on..we are already off the street...I will not move back to Jamaica because of all the murders..as a retired senior citizen I will not risk losing my life in Jamaica..
Dem need fi get outta denial and face d facts. Jamaica is going down the drain. I love my birth island was once so proud but SouFlo I'm afraid to bring my kids there and I've been telling my parents to not go back to retire in Portmore. Go to another island that have a strong Jamaican base like the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, Bahamas, etc.... I don't want to give up on my island but I don't see it getting better until the jobs, resources, like vocational, or trade education is available to the people still living there. Also, the mental health issues need to be identified and treated. All that murder, and over-kill must be attached to some form of mental issue.
Step 4 usually applies if there is an embargo, civil war or extreme violence where there is no guarantee or any level of confidence that the security forces of a country can not protect its citizens visiting that named country....US/Canada/UK can even impose regional ban as the US did in mexico of the most violent states and allow travel to the ones they deem safe for their citizen to visit ...regardless of what level Jamaica finds itself the financial effect will be felt all over the island.
Take a look around the CONTINENT OF AFRICA? Do you ever wonder why... they have not develop the real way. Including a country like Jamaica? OUR PEOPLE HAVE NO VISION. We also don't have the desire to build up a nation the right way. It's much easier to go help another country that is already develop... develop more, while your own country is stuck in a wasteland. England was built, with their citizens sending money from across the globe. Many of the patrons of these African and Caribbean countries send billions of dollars back home, yet... the countries are not moving in positive direction. It's as if nothing that people in the diaspora from Africa and Caribbean do... is making their overall country better. Because, bloodsuckers in those countries reaping the benefits instead of the entire nation. here is another question; Do you know where the term "THIRD WORLD" came from? Know about the World War 1 and World War 2, and you will get a picture. That picture was transform by our WORTHLESS LEADERS, who saw an opportunity fi get hands outs, instead of building their nation the way they should've been built. OUR WORTHLESS NEGRO LEADERS.... IN AFRICA, CARIBBEAN ETC. ARE THE ONES who help took a seemingly simple term that was use, FOR COUNTRIES WHO DIDN'T TOOK PART IN THOSE WARS, ...to the term that is use today, as a DEROGATORY meaning. OUR WORTHLESS CORRUPT LEADERS are 90% to be blame for that term being use the way it's being used today. Have you also notice, NO AMOUNT of money from IMF or whatever hands out countries in Africa and Caribbean receive, the countries have only gotten worst? THOSE HAND OUTS/LOANS are a build to keep the countries sinking. INFORMATION IS POWER!
2:56 continue to spread the truth and don't sugar coat it. this is not the time for excuses. I like the way u use ur platform to try and educate people who are unaware it must frustrate u sometimes so don't be discouraged. deep down we already no the outcome of this it's a take over. as the Jamaican government can't handle things they will soon bring in America to take total control as soon as the UN step in to bring "peace" its all over total destruction. we have seen this time and time again with other countries
Mark Watson I'm not trying to fool anyone yes people get killed everywhere in the world u can't get rid of that but u can't compare America to the the small island of jamaica where the population currently stands at of aprox 2,898,677 people whether people like to hear it or not alot of people are being murdered there and u have to take in to consideration America is 895 times bigger than jamaica.
I live in Porus. On Saturday I went to see a welder about making a gate. I spoke to his sister for the first and she called him. We arranged for Thursday. That was 5 pm, at 10 pm she was dead, her brother shot twice, and another man shot dead. This happened within walking distance of the Police station.
Thank you for your candid remarks and reporting. It must be so frustrating and difficult to speak to an entire nation of hate due to the few selfish haters that will do anything for nothing including taking one's life...the ultimate selfish act. I Praise your efforts to reach out and share the unbiased news with us. A plan is needed not hope! Your government must ensure governance period, and remove in the citizens mindset that illegal is just the way things go here. Strict policies and 24/7 patrolling is a must to gain back peace and remove fear so that the peoples of Jamaica may speak of the violet crimes they see and feel safe to report them to an authoritative body (police) they can trust in. I'm spoken to so many Jamaican's who have all admitted that they don't trust the police, the government or the justice system in Jamaica.
U r doing your part!!!!I see u Souflo as a man that wants his country to stop this craziness and would love to b in his Jamaica! Someone has to point this out !!!thanks Souflo
I am a new subscriber. You speak with honesty and real concern for everyones well being. Thank you for that I look forward to watching more of your videos.
We're Canadian and we visited Ocho Rios in 2013 and had a great time. We were planning on going back there this Spring, but have chosen to go to Cuba instead. The number one reason is safety. You can say what you want, but when we travel, safety is number 1 on the list. So ya, I'm sorry to say that we'll wait until Andrew Holness figures this out, before we'll be returning to Jamaica. Like your vid though, you have a new subscriber. Thumbs up
Andrew is like one of those African politicians that are just into god the name instead of providing s better future for their country. NO is my answer to your question SouFlo. I don’t even want to go December again now I’m hearing if the nurse going back to do voluntary work only to be killed. It’s like the island has a new breed if sociopaths running the streets.....so sad because Jamaica is a beautiful island.
Beverley Hohn Chang well I guess you have to go back to China you lucky you have a country to go China maybe if all Chinese leve Jamaica it be a better place maybe we stop eat the poison they feeding the us
Godess Worldlove Who is doing the majority of people in JA? The Chinese who have been in JA for generation upon generation are totally different from those who recently arrived. Right or wrong?
You are speaking the truth here. I am a Canadian who travels to Jamaica once every year, unfortunately I have chose to travel to another destination this year as a result of this. Statistics do not lie. I hope that perhaps in 2019 things will be better and I can return to Jamaica again. You are also correct when you state that the problem will never be solved until people like yourself stand up and begin a dialogue about the situation. The people need to work together to make a plan. Best of luck my friend - stay safe.
Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work souflotv giving thanks always you're so on point with this one brada knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
I just came back from Kingston to see family for 17 days & we went to a market & I saw a tourist pregnant lady get man handled, her chains were snagged from her neck, bracelets, her pocket, even her clothes. I was so scared for the lady, their was like 4 guys on her in public, this poor white pregnant lady was with her man & her man couldn't do anything, we spoke to him and he was a country boy in Kingston with his pregnant lady, shortly after they left a Gun shot was released. Thank God I was with 3 Kingstonion locals. Jamaica is stunning & I would love to Go back but for my first visit I was tremendously naive. I was NOT expecting to see any crimes. Also..... the men are a bit to sexually aggressive with women NOT ALL but some are publicly perverts, in Canada one would get a criminal record and serve time in Jail just for expressing sexual verbal suggestions to strangers. After 2 days of being their I understood why my family wouldn't let me wonder alone, I was like a child, my family from Kingston didn't let me even call a private taxi so i can go to the local beach !!!! I thought... you guys are extreme..... But I gave it a few more days & I caught on. I hope things change for the Good, I would live in Jamaica. My family took me around everywhere, I visited and stayed in 5 perished & I'm in love 🇯🇲❤️🇯🇲 I love Jamaica, I've been back a week now & I'm booking my next trip
My friend and his wife as just been murdered in Jamaica WHY that's all we want to know in the UK and its not your fault we can't blame you for it but you have hit the nail on the head great review fella
I use to teach in JA about 10 years ago but some of the things I saw in the classroom was scary. For one, the type of music we exposed our children to, the gang mentally, the indiscipline among some parents as we could not correct students without some parents becoming rude, aggressive ir threatening. A lot of what we are seeing in terms of the callouness of this generation is a bi product of those years ago just brewing going unchecked by previous governments. I saw it coming because as I said I taught some of those students and what I foresaw was scary I decided to leave my beautiful home country to live in a another country not because of greed but because of safety. After a while safety does play on your peace of mind especially when you become a parent. I know many will agree with me but I know that some dance hall artist such an impact on the mindset of our people but just selfishly used their talent for quick gains and to to uplift and educate the nation. I saw innocent students' behaviour changed as a result of what was happening on some of the little mini buses plus how some of the type of mothers raising their children deeply troubled me so I tried to do what I could for 8 years but when I had a family of my own I thought that their are certains things I could not protect my children from so I had to leave. I wish I felt safe to return to JA to contribute meaningfully but too terrified! What I am saying is that some of the issues occuring now are years of neglect with social values and our sense of morality being eroded over time with very little being done. So now the pot has run over which is what I think is happening where everyone is panicking!
Security not letting tourist step outside the hotel grounds.....actually prevented from going outside in the day time.. Come on now ...that country is DANGEROUS.
SouFloTV .....I'm proud of you for standing up and telling the truth..... I'm from the USA and I can remember dreaming of living in Jamaica. These days, I wouldn't step foot on Jamaican soil because you hear of so many tourists being raped, robbed, or murdered over there. Our movies used to depict Jamaica as being a beautiful fun paradise where it was a beautiful tropical place to live and have a fun never ending vacation. Our Government may be corrupt (I think all Governments are), but our laws here in the USA are upheld and murder can be punishable by death and rape and armed robbery can be punishable by life in prison. Much love to Jamaica from the USA. It's a shame to hear that it's becoming a crime spree due to lawlessness.
Thank you for what you do. I visited Jamaica last year in July and stayed at the Royalton Bluewaters resort. We had a good time, my wife and I, and look forward to coming back soon. However I am deeply concerned about the growing level of violence in the country.
True video but I have come to learn all of dangerous areas in JA but I took a huge risk going to the ghetto though. People cannot stop dying in Jamaica. When is was in the ghetto I could distinctly hear all the gun shots all night every single night. You are right Jamaican people are in denial.
This really breaks my heart brother. I visited Jamaica this past July and enjoyed my trip... I fell in love with the people and the culture. Upon hearing these unfortunate events, I am a bit skeptical about returning.
Yes its true but I got a hard head..... but not really am just smart and old G N got a love for JA that only I UNDERSTAND. Keep it REAL SouFlo people need the truth!! Big up to u n Brains much 💘
This is why I subscribe to your channel, and will always listen to you because you tell the truth. I was thinking of buying a home , started to look into it , and then I start seeing all the killing I change my mind. Jamaica is going to the dogs! I am Jamaican and it is disgusting and despicable, I love my country but I don't know if I want to encourage anyone to go to jamaica. No he is not an effective pm
SoulFlo much love and respect to you for keeping it real. I live in Baltimore ,MD. and we have a lot of bad areas here . We are making national news too. I myself certainly wouldn't tell nobody to come here. However, when you say "Baltimore,Maryland it covers a lot of zip codes so I'll simply say everywhere in Baltimore City primarily. But, to the contrary everywhere in Baltimore,Maryland is around the corner from the ghetto.
Jamaica soon end up like Haiti. I was looking for tickets yesterday and saw this warning on the United department of states website. No sah it’s not worth the chance, mi nah see yard no time soon. Before anyone jump to conclusion I'm referring to Haiti's economy.
Juleen Forbes I think you have to observe the level of crime in the areas that you'd stay at in Jamaica. If you're from the hot spots then by all means stay away but if not then go and enjoy. The unfortunate day is probably coming when they'll intensify the ban and we'll have no choice but to stay away.
Burst what bubble? The topic of conversation wasn't just about crime but also about economy which is what I was referring to. Did you miss that part of the conversation? stay off the keyboard.
Talk de tings, what Jamaica need to emphasize is FARMING!!! I lot of people that I know who were going to retire back home have now changed their minds. Mi shame ,God know.
It's sad but true my brother. Both of my parents are Jamaicans. I went to Jamaica in 2015 but I avoided my mother's hometown in Spanish Town. Too much violence!!!
Thanks bro, I was gonna take my wife and daughter to an all inclusive spot in montegobay August 2018.we were all super excited ,I am very sad to hear this news I doubt very that seriously that we will come ,thanks for the information I will subscribe to your channel ,stay blessed souflo
SouFlo, not looking good for JA, if they go to level 3 it will Kill the cruise ship business. Yes government employees especially us with clearances are forbidden to travel there.
Exactly SouFlo. There should be a total ban on travellers going to Jamaica, until the government take these crimes seriously and do something about it 👍👍👍👍
MANY REALLY WANT TO GO HOME JUST TO ENJOY THEM SELF BUT CAN'T. UNTIL THEY BANNED TOURIST FROM GOING TO JAMAICA, MAYBE HOLINESS WILL DO SOMETHING. KEEP TALKING SLO- FLO IT WILL HELP SAVE MANY INNOCENT LIFE.
If you were in power, as a govt, how would you stop the crime, cause it's easy said than done? What's the top ten things to do to reduce crime, given the debt situation? I encourage everyone listening to this, to give their feedback to stop crime.
No!I was there when he was voted in thinking I would get better. But things just get worse kmft.what heart of a person to take another one life by not thinking of his own. I was an orphant while living in Ja.but I've held my head up high. Big up yourself souflo
I have been to Jamaica many times. I have lots of hard working wonderful friends there. Love the country and owe a lot to my friends there who helped me after I had many deaths in my family in one year. I want to go back again and I'm struggling with myself over it now because even my friends there are telling me not to go right now. This is so very sad. People it just doesn't need to be this way. I have never stayed in a walled-up resort during any of my trips there. Always travel around the countryside, try to make sure I use local businesses to support the local economy. I'm Canadian. Trust me if someone like me who is a die-hard Jamaica supporter is thinking maybe I should not go, then those who are casual visitors are not going to do it. I have a son here in Canada to think of and to be honest, I don't have a ton of money for vacation and who goes on vacation wanting to feel like they have to be in super protection mode? God help Jamaica. My heart goes out to the Jamaican people who aren't just visiting this crime world but, have to live it every day. It's time for the government of Jamaica to really do something not just talk about this!
My brother am from St.Lucia and I have been saying this for a very long time now we need to have a zero tolerance for crime period and a very harsh punishment for those who commit crimes the entire Caribbean need to take notice all of us are now dependent on tourism.....family lets not kid ourselves our government isn't the answer we are we need to get back to the old days when communities took care or communities there was a time where no wrong could have gone unpunished but since we have left the morality that keep us respectful of not only ourselves but of others we now see the final outcome of our ungodly behavior that has been growing our years....our politicians job has always been to divide us which divides our families then our communities then our churches violence has nothing to do with ones lack of means family allow no one to have you point the finger we came for nothing remember we are the salt of the earth we are the ones that built the world the our ancestors died so we could not only have a better life but they instilled in us values that no college degree can give my people we are the only race that given the opportunity will tear each other apart Bob said it best emancipate yourself from mental slavery non but ourselves can free our mind it's about time we take responsibility for ourselves and hold those in our communities responsible until we do so we will be doom as a people it seems as if we are the only race that refuses to remember out history so we wouldn't repeat it.....let it be known we all are responsible for the greatness of our homes our communities and our churches no outside force can overcome us with evil when we as a people hold each other accountable for that which is good and promote it in our everyday lives yes our politicians have failed us so have our artists who in their own way have divided us with music sowing seeds of separation reggae artist and others also have divided us to many of us are sheep and are quick to become followers rather than think for ourselves why does it matter if an artist is from Kingstown or Portmore or wherever family we all are one our only interest should always be to leave our communities our islands a better place than we found it until that time we will self destruct
It no cost them personaly; and the others walk around with them head up DEM ass. Mi a Jamaican born a Country Grow a town only know town and wey mi now live fi the pass 40plus yrs and want fi come home and mi wife of almost 50yrs say she a leave me if mi ever rtn home. Mi have things dey and can't rtn Mi LOVE life too much its the best gift I have ever given.
It is so ashame for whah is going on in jamaica. I am jamaica living in england , and when I read these thing yhat is going out there , can I come back and live there. I retiead 6years now and would love to come back and live there, . No way now I would do that now such a shame. We need to do better.
This is very true. I am a Canadian-Jamaican. The murder rate is quite high no matter which party form government. Jamaica is a beautiful country! I think about it from time-to-time because I grew up there. I would disagree with this because the only sector in Jamaica that is doing very well is Tourism. I would love to go back to Jamaica and live, but the problem with the Jamaican society is the crime. The nurse should not be killed like that since she was just a nurse and not involved in any thing. The couple in St. Thomas were murdered in their home. I would not encourage any one not to go.
Me nuh wrong them to rass me have my friends them over here want to come to Jamaica with me but I tell them it's not safe cause me myself fraid much less to bring people to Jamaica to go to the beaches and party and next ting them lose them life no no not in my book them go by themselves I don't want nobody yeye wata pan me my boss want to come back with me I said no Jamaica need fe sort out fuss people work with the police nothing nuh name can't it cant solve a God time now yeah a God time but y the other country them not reporting so much murder come on now Jamaicans.
I am a white man from Canada married to a Jamaican woman. We own a home in Canada and Jamaica. The biggest deterrents are 1- The Violence 2-The beggars 3-The growing pollution on Jamaican shores.
Dawn Shepherd smart move I’m here right now in Montego Bay n juss came back from the streets n holy it’s a super sketch place don’t ever come here truss
Thank you my brother for this. I was so excited of visiting Jamaica in the future because of the beautiful paradise but after hearing this and doing more research Im gonna pass I wont visit Jamaica anymore. It's a shame tho about what is going out there.
Ntr Htp That’s true. But government in JA doesn’t have the money. 65% of GDP goes to pay back principal and interest on loans to Wall Street, IMF banks. In many respects, Jamaica’s problems have a USA address.
The thing about house robbers or street robbers in Jamaica is that they will definitely murder you because you know them or you have seen their faces e.g. Bad-minded Family or friends. More time it's family that set you up out of envy & jealously because you are ambitious and live good...so life blesses you with a prosperous & fruitful life which make these evil dutty minded jan-crows sit their watching you with the deepest hatred.
Man you hit the nail on the head, I'm Jamaica born and raise, migrated to US, Andrew Holdnes is not doing crap, come up with a plan to protect Jamaica and it citizens, it's a dam shame for such a beautiful island and we can't show it and protect it because of these low class thiefts/ murderers, put back one a dam hard core old police to organize the police force and the army and clean up our country. I'm sadden.
We must remember that we are the children of Israel. Haile SELASSIE himself visited Jamaica and told us of the promise land which is shashamane. It is our own fault if sodom and gomara burns to the ground and we turn to salt for looking back. I grew up in Portland Oregon since I was one, adopted by white Christians. I'm half Mexican half black, never new my real mother never knew my real mother but still I found my truths in Bob marleys music. His music lead me to Haile SELASSIE. I remember when I was around 19, I had become burned out on bobs music because I listened to it all the time, that's when Bob told me "it's time to turn of the radio and pick up the bible and chant the psalms of King David". In my youth Bob Marley was like my big brother and he lead be forward to the Father & Lion King! We must forward to Zion and keep the light shinning! Babylon is burning like the days of old, all is vanity but Jah is Forever, We are the lost children of Israel, USA JA Canada EVERWHERE Jah know....so don't worry Rasta hold the faith!🦁❤️💛💚
Yo Souflo denial is a coping mechanism right? I think some people just can't bring themselves to accept that there is a very slight possibility that JA is probably not the best place on earth. "No weh nuh better than yard" 😐
I am a Jamaican & have been living in the US for 49 yrs..I've been visiting Jamaica twice per year for many years...I retired 4 yrs ago but I will not move back to Jamaica bc of the many murders occuring there..When I visit both my husband & I get off the streets when the street lights are turned on..we take every precaution..Jamaica is beautiful but dangerous..
I’m a Jamaican living in Canada for over 40+ years. I love Jamaica but I am so sorry to say this I will not make there my permanent home, as I once believed would be, yes I will visit as l did but now do really want to??? That was my travel plan to go on vacation in Jamaica but now that plan as since been charged. 😡😡
That's nurse that was kill in trelwny was my father's friend wife, a retired fireman, " Mr. Bush Tiger ". These youths that do these things must be put to death, if the government won't the citizens must, enforce justice. I bet these killings will stop, especially when they muder the elderly, children, and women. This something the government must take very seriously, you cannot allow these criminals to continue, but I wish the best for Jamaica. Jamaica is a tiny country, for the amount of killings. A crime plan is necessary, or else!
The answer to your question is no for me because things don't seem to be getting better crime wise. However things like these sometimes get worse before they get better as you combat the problem. Thanks for your video. I'm an American with some Jamaican ties from marriage. I've been going since my junior year of college in 1999. I've been all over the island and generally never had any major issue. A lot of Americans like to travel to Jamaica with me so they can see everyday ordinary Jamaican life outside of the resort areas. I've taken groups ranging from 4-20 people several times and most loved it. Up until now I would always recommend telling other tourists to get off the resorts and interact with Jamaican people. I encourage them to patronize vendors and restaurants outside the tourist areas. These murders are beginning to worry me. I'm from the Detroit area which has its own problem with violent crime so I'm not looking down on anyone but no one wants to use their hard earned money to go vacation somewhere and be potentially robbed or killed. Particularly the spots mentioned in Mo Bay really concern me. Mo Bay is the main port city for tourists. I hope it can be resolved because at this point I don't want to be responsible for groups of people on their first trip to Jamaica when I know there is the potential of harm coming to them. I've long known that most crime in Jamaica generally is non tourist related but these recent killings of Canadians are just very troubling to me. It seems too many youths have absolutely no value on human life.
So much denial!!!!..Its all over the news here in Canada. .my god what kind of people can do this to another human !!!!!the warning has been in place for months.they are even warning people from Canada to leave when safe to do so!!!This is crazy!!!I have been watching the government travel advisories in Canada! !I wanted to live in Jamaica but now Im waiting for things to change!
It is so sad to see what's happening in our beautiful land Jamaica and the government just sits there and do nothing but boast about tourism but with the horrible things happening back home tourism will soon fail what will we do. Businesses will be closing and many citizens will be out of a job. I pray for my Island home Jamaica. God bless.
I like a vlogger who will say it like it is , and not scared off backlash from losers, souflo TV that's why people rate you, never flinch to talk the truth.
mrbigs g real
real talk
mrbigs g so true he is the best Jamaican blogger
mrbigs I am a jamaican liveing in England I say the prime minister. Needs to wake up I would never live back in jamica
The government not hangling crime properly he should strict to is word make Jamaica a better place to live and rise children
keep it real my brother ,a lot of us Jamaican can not deal with the true , we are still in denial
The Jamaican government is a danm disgrace to the life of its citizens and others and i believe some of them in the government should be in prison 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 💔 💔 💔 💔 💔 💔
Timothy Black ..I totally agree...what the hell is the President doing on these issues... Shame on him
Timothy Black. TO RASS!!!
I agree with you 100% you cannot blame the citizens against government and their corrupt system that's why we have leaders do I not
My mother has has told me the only way to stay safe is to not leave the hotel unless you are with a Guide
Canadian here, we have been vacationing in JA for years and have had no desire to go elsewhere until this recent travel warning. We love JA, the people, the food the music, the culture but all this crime makes us nervous. If we do go we are not likely to travel outside the resort. We are about to book a vacation for the fall but may have to reconsider. We appreciate the honesty of your vlog and hope things will improve. soon.
Rowan Kee Respect to you. Here's hoping things will improve soon.
Crime is everywhere including here in beautiful America. So hypocritical of these warnings. The bottom line is, people must always be cognizant of where they are and with whom. I was born in Jamaica and even now when I visit, I know to avoid going certain places at certain timeframe. You would never catch me in Bed Sty after a certaint time. I have no business there. Tourists love breaking the rules. Nuff said.
Don't go..
Rowan Kee I agree it's a shame ..such a beautiful place x
Wow I'm so hurt and ashamed about you thinking twice about coming to Jamaica because of the crime ...God people are gonna suffer...
Souflo mi stop tell ppl fi go jamaica it sad but I can’t recommend jamaica no more.... cause if me send a whole family a Jamaica and ppl kill dem off mi prolly nah go can sleep fi awhile....As Jamaicans we need fi be shame fi walk cause 1616 murders ano something fi smile bout....
Rickyy2Clean I don’t even want to go there ... So scared ... sigh😞
Whether you tell people to go to Jamaica or not plane pack up everyday with people going to Jamaica and enjoying themselves. Stay where you are, it's unfortunate that you come a situation where you can't go back to anything good. As for me I will continue to enjoy Jamaica. My likke community nice, Carnival nice, and dream weekend won't miss me, good luck.
Don't need a travel ban have no plans of going to Jamaica.
Wayne Fraser I'm Jamaican and feel really sad about you're choice buy I do understand,it's a really nice play to hang out and vacate 😔
And that's sad because despite everything else, it is a wonderful country. It has a culture like no other place I have ever been to and you just have to experience that to appreciate it. The people there are some of the warmest, most brilliant people I have ever had the honor to get to know. The food is fabulous, the country is stunningly beautiful. This crime problem is horrific for visitors but, it's more terrible by FAR for those living there who have to deal with it every day no matter what. I want to work for a solution with those who care so that people such as yourself will one day be planning a trip to see this unique in all the world, beautiful island. You really are missing out never visiting there. Just wait a bit right now but, don't cross this nation off your list forever.
@@rca6576 Jamaica is a terrible place with bunch of wicked greedy bad mind people... I would never send anybody to go die in that place by the hands of the wicked down there...
The threat is always there, but that is not stopping me, just as we can leave our house everyday and dnt come back... Some of us is too trusting of strangers, I don't even trust my own family...Crime is a serious issue in JA. My co-worker visited JA last year and will be visiting again this year. I did explain to him to be cautious around his surroundings and where not to go....The only thng he couldn't understand was why so many Chinese and Indians owned a lot of stores in JA.. Majority of tourist doesn't even go to those areas, unless someone is from that area..We knw its a serious issue, but please continue to talk we need to know the truth.
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I'm a construction engineer, I'm originally from Jamaica but i have been living in America for almost 10 years. I want to go home and invest my financial and my knowledge to help build up my home land. They need to curb that Crime situation.
I felt so sad about the the old couple from Winnipeg Canada who went home and was killed in what was to be a safe community
That's right souflo speak the truth. You are a realist and that's what people need to realize.
I don't by into the tourism industry the majority of Jamaican's don't benefit from it...I'm of the opinion most Jamaican's get more from family friends spouses who are overseas... so I don't give a hoot about the UK USA or any other foreign country advising tourist not to travel to JA...I know it will affect people in the tourist industry but the fact still remains the majority of JA citizens do not benefit from tourism...The upsurge in violent crime truly worries me so much so I have cancelled my planned visit to JA this year and am looking at going somewhere less volatile than yard...As for attributing blame to holiness I have mixed feelings about that....I blame him for putting his incompetent ass up front as a leader he has truly brought new meaning to the word incompetent.... But let's not be fooled every JA prime minster since so called independence... And I use that term tongue in cheek!!! With the possible exception of Michael Manley has been spineless....All puppets dancing on a string to our slave owners as long as they get their little pay out they don't give a damn about no so called Jamaican ... Its plain to see that bigger forces are at work in our island Paradise... I don't know if its punishment for not accepting the offer of a new prison from UK or if its JA s over all stance towards homosexuality.. Or maybe the powers that be want back their country so make people's lives so terrible in JA that everyone sell up and run away...its called re gentrification crime makes the value of land and property sell for less than its true value the right carpet bagger then buys the land for a small fee crime miraculously stops and he sell all that real estate acquired for massive profits brand new JA with rich people moving in to your neighborhood your parish which was once a no go zone #STOP THE GENOCIDE IN JA NOW
EDZ FATZ I had to read your comment twice. It was very thought provoking and raised some valid points. You are spot on with this gentrification theory. Another had commented that persons were being driven off family land and treated as squatters so the government could sell cheap to developers such as Matalon and others. I have seen this happened in certain areas in St. Catherine. Also land prices in "prime" areas are still holding prices and trending upwards..surprisingly, they are being "gobbled" up. Persons are capitalising and benefiting from this upsurge in violent crimes. Jamaica is in the process of being rebranded ...politically, economically and demographically. This shift will be completed in another 10-15 years and will result in Jamaica being either another Haiti or a Cayman Islands. Time will tell.
I'm done, you just hit the nail in 100%. This is the same thing they're doing in Los Angeles, Ca. The white folks are taking over the hood and coming back to buy out the properties, getting rid of the blacks. Jamaica need to wake the Eff up, they just listen to all these rubish and then don't do researches but easily to jump. I have family who move back over 25 years and yes I'm sure it's changed over the years, but it can't be that dangerous than anywhere else. So I'm with you, they just need to get people to stop been afraid and go back home and enjoy themselves, watch and see when these Chinese and other people take over the whole country over their own blacks and Jamaicans will be treated like shit in their own country,? They'll wake the hell up. I'm not running from nowhere, America, Canada , I'm all over have the same problem. People are been killed more, home invasion, kids been raped. So come on it's not Jamaica alone fi get the blame. I hate when ignorance in people make them look dumb and dumber.
EDZ FATZ
Had to read you message again, this is one of the most sensible comments I've see reading through this. I love my likkle Island. I heard it's the same thing they're trying to do to Porto Rico, the government a try run them out to take over the island so they can use it for government reason too secret. I believe the person who told me this, an old veteran who was in the top secret, a it's the same thing they want to do in Jamaica that's an island that everyone knows. Ask anyone name a carribebean county and they first place they'll say if Jamaica.
You hit the nail straight on the head. Where I’m from in Jamaica is becoming like Europe, white Europeans buying up the land and building amazing properties (simple and elegant with open plan clean lines, not these palatial hideous houses with pillars and 10 bedrooms resembling a wedding cake that most Jamaicans see as “money man house”) setting up an eco way of life, doing yoga everyday, setting up eco tourism retreats, and living the dream, I personally don’t see them afraid of nothing or no one in Jamaica, in fact you will never see grills on their windows and doors :)))... We had to go to court to get squatters of our property, it took a year to get the nasty low life gutter scum off our land (they were clearly being paid by a local counsel man who had his eye on our prime land), but luckily money talks in Jamaica and the system worked in our favour to send a clear message to all involved that crime does not pay (yes sometimes the law does actually work in Jamaica).
I am very much in the know about property developments in Jamaica and anyone can see if they take the time to look, that there is a surge in modern living complexes with on site gyms, spas, pools etc, being developed all over the island, who exactly are they marketing this kind of living too? They clearly have a plan. Now personally I can’t tolerate stupid people, and I don’t really care if people like this Soulflow guy are scared to come back to Jamaica as they are seriously not needed as their mentality is, how can I put this politely, well his type equate success to “living in foreign” :)))), and it’s this mentality in Jamaica that is fuelling crime, as those people committing crime want desperately to live in foreign and have no respect for Jamaica and have no desire to own land, they just want a new pair of trainers, a fancy car and a gold chain and to live like the rappers that they see on tv in the USA , these people are literally retarded, and if I could, I would buy all of these kinds of people a one way ticket to the USA, Canada or whatever western place they deem as the land of milk and honey, so the Jamaicans who actually love Jamaica for the natural paradise that it actually is can be left to live appreciating the simple life with luxury’s like living off grid, feeding ourselves off our own land, walking around with just a pair of flip flops, working for no man, and knowing everyday that we are the lucky ones as we need nothing from no one as nature has provided all we need to sustain ourselves, and that bullshit like fancy cars and trainers mean nothing, all that matters is the land and creating a beautiful space on it to call home.
EDZ FATZ facts
I would love to go to Jamaica where my family are from and. But sadly this kind of thing is too scary. Something definitely needed to fix this immediately.
I just returned from Jamaica 5 days ago...Both my husband & I practiced certain safety measures..when the street lights come on..we are already off the street...I will not move back to Jamaica because of all the murders..as a retired senior citizen I will not risk losing my life in Jamaica..
Where in Jamaica did u visit?
I think Jamaica needs a slew of gated communities with armed security. These criminals come in the night or make quick getaways during the day.
Dem need fi get outta denial and face d facts. Jamaica is going down the drain. I love my birth island was once so proud but SouFlo I'm afraid to bring my kids there and I've been telling my parents to not go back to retire in Portmore. Go to another island that have a strong Jamaican base like the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, Bahamas, etc.... I don't want to give up on my island but I don't see it getting better until the jobs, resources, like vocational, or trade education is available to the people still living there. Also, the mental health issues need to be identified and treated. All that murder, and over-kill must be attached to some form of mental issue.
Step 4 usually applies if there is an embargo, civil war or extreme violence where there is no guarantee or any level of confidence that the security forces of a country can not protect its citizens visiting that named country....US/Canada/UK can even impose regional ban as the US did in mexico of the most violent states and allow travel to the ones they deem safe for their citizen to visit ...regardless of what level Jamaica finds itself the financial effect will be felt all over the island.
Sou keep speaking the truth. You are the reel Jamaican media for da world mi general. The crime ting terrible out here.
.being born in canada to both jamaican parents it hurts me to hear news like that
It hurts me to hear news like this too. I was born in the Bahamas to both Jamaican parents.
hes telling truth my mom didnt go to Jamaica because of the violence towards tourists
I live in Canada Souflo so sad but hope this will stop. Shaggy have some good ideas hope they can put these measures in place.
Lisa Smith shaggy lives in fantasy world
Lisa Smith Shaggy better watch himself too.
What the f has saggy got to do with it u 🍋😆
saw this in the news this morning...was so upset...being in Canada...this is not a good look. ..even for Jamaicans seeking to visit Canada
Take a look around the CONTINENT OF AFRICA? Do you ever wonder why... they have not develop the real way. Including a country like Jamaica? OUR PEOPLE HAVE NO VISION. We also don't have the desire to build up a nation the right way. It's much easier to go help another country that is already develop... develop more, while your own country is stuck in a wasteland. England was built, with their citizens sending money from across the globe. Many of the patrons of these African and Caribbean countries send billions of dollars back home, yet... the countries are not moving in positive direction. It's as if nothing that people in the diaspora from Africa and Caribbean do... is making their overall country better. Because, bloodsuckers in those countries reaping the benefits instead of the entire nation.
here is another question; Do you know where the term "THIRD WORLD" came from? Know about the World War 1 and World War 2, and you will get a picture. That picture was transform by our WORTHLESS LEADERS, who saw an opportunity fi get hands outs, instead of building their nation the way they should've been built. OUR WORTHLESS NEGRO LEADERS.... IN AFRICA, CARIBBEAN ETC. ARE THE ONES who help took a seemingly simple term that was use, FOR COUNTRIES WHO DIDN'T TOOK PART IN THOSE WARS, ...to the term that is use today, as a DEROGATORY meaning. OUR WORTHLESS CORRUPT LEADERS are 90% to be blame for that term being use the way it's being used today. Have you also notice, NO AMOUNT of money from IMF or whatever hands out countries in Africa and Caribbean receive, the countries have only gotten worst? THOSE HAND OUTS/LOANS are a build to keep the countries sinking. INFORMATION IS POWER!
Ada
2:56 continue to spread the truth and don't sugar coat it. this is not the time for excuses. I like the way u use ur platform to try and educate people who are unaware it must frustrate u sometimes so don't be discouraged. deep down we already no the outcome of this it's a take over. as the Jamaican government can't handle things they will soon bring in America to take total control as soon as the UN step in to bring "peace" its all over total destruction. we have seen this time and time again with other countries
Mark Watson I'm not trying to fool anyone yes people get killed everywhere in the world u can't get rid of that but u can't compare America to the the small island of jamaica where the population currently stands at of aprox 2,898,677 people whether people like to hear it or not alot of people are being murdered there and u have to take in to consideration America is 895 times bigger than jamaica.
I live in Porus. On Saturday I went to see a welder about making a gate. I spoke to his sister for the first and she called him. We arranged for Thursday. That was 5 pm, at 10 pm she was dead, her brother shot twice, and another man shot dead. This happened within walking distance of the Police station.
I live here in jamaica i want usa and canada to do it for real ... All the government a talk tourisim on rise ...
Thank you for your candid remarks and reporting. It must be so frustrating and difficult to speak to an entire nation of hate due to the few selfish haters that will do anything for nothing including taking one's life...the ultimate selfish act.
I Praise your efforts to reach out and share the unbiased news with us.
A plan is needed not hope! Your government must ensure governance period, and remove in the citizens mindset that illegal is just the way things go here. Strict policies and 24/7 patrolling is a must to gain back peace and remove fear so that the peoples of Jamaica may speak of the violet crimes they see and feel safe to report them to an authoritative body (police) they can trust in.
I'm spoken to so many Jamaican's who have all admitted that they don't trust the police, the government or the justice system in Jamaica.
U r doing your part!!!!I see u Souflo as a man that wants his country to stop this craziness and would love to b in his Jamaica! Someone has to point this out !!!thanks Souflo
I am a new subscriber. You speak with honesty and real concern for everyones well being. Thank you for that I look forward to watching more of your videos.
BLESSINGS BIG MAN ,JAMAICA IS IN TROUBLE !!!!! WE NEED SERIOUS HELP
We're Canadian and we visited Ocho Rios in 2013 and had a great time. We were planning on going back there this Spring, but have chosen to go to Cuba instead. The number one reason is safety. You can say what you want, but when we travel, safety is number 1 on the list. So ya, I'm sorry to say that we'll wait until Andrew Holness figures this out, before we'll be returning to Jamaica. Like your vid though, you have a new subscriber. Thumbs up
Andrew is like one of those African politicians that are just into god the name instead of providing s better future for their country.
NO is my answer to your question SouFlo.
I don’t even want to go December again now I’m hearing if the nurse going back to do voluntary work only to be killed.
It’s like the island has a new breed if sociopaths running the streets.....so sad because Jamaica is a beautiful island.
RoseMakeUpArtist I'm telling you. Old people and children are dying at the hands if these heartless animals and there seems to be no stop in sight
RoseMakeUpArtist...I notice this with the Prime Minister
+SouFLoTV i agree, the tourism industry must be destroyed before the government will do anything.
So true
RoseMakeUpArtist-MICROBLADING nu
Am living in the USA, and if ever hit the lottery ,the Cayman islands will be my home, not Jamaica you mad😂
mrbigs g Jamaican me love
Beverley Hohn Chang well I guess you have to go back to China you lucky you have a country to go China maybe if all Chinese leve Jamaica it be a better place maybe we stop eat the poison they feeding the us
Godess Worldlove Who is doing the majority of people in JA? The Chinese who have been in JA for generation upon generation are totally different from those who recently arrived. Right or wrong?
Agree
You are speaking the truth here. I am a Canadian who travels to Jamaica once every year, unfortunately I have chose to travel to another destination this year as a result of this. Statistics do not lie. I hope that perhaps in 2019 things will be better and I can return to Jamaica again. You are also correct when you state that the problem will never be solved until people like yourself stand up and begin a dialogue about the situation. The people need to work together to make a plan. Best of luck my friend - stay safe.
Everything that he said was so factual. Jamaica 🇯🇲 nuh good again.
Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work souflotv giving thanks always you're so on point with this one brada knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
I just came back from Kingston to see family for 17 days & we went to a market & I saw a tourist pregnant lady get man handled, her chains were snagged from her neck, bracelets, her pocket, even her clothes. I was so scared for the lady, their was like 4 guys on her in public, this poor white pregnant lady was with her man & her man couldn't do anything, we spoke to him and he was a country boy in Kingston with his pregnant lady, shortly after they left a Gun shot was released. Thank God I was with 3 Kingstonion locals.
Jamaica is stunning & I would love to Go back but for my first visit I was tremendously naive.
I was NOT expecting to see any crimes.
Also..... the men are a bit to sexually aggressive with women NOT ALL but some are publicly perverts, in Canada one would get a criminal record and serve time in Jail just for expressing sexual verbal suggestions to strangers.
After 2 days of being their I understood why my family wouldn't let me wonder alone, I was like a child, my family from Kingston didn't let me even call a private taxi so i can go to the local beach !!!!
I thought... you guys are extreme..... But I gave it a few more days & I caught on.
I hope things change for the Good, I would live in Jamaica.
My family took me around everywhere, I visited and stayed in 5 perished & I'm in love 🇯🇲❤️🇯🇲
I love Jamaica, I've been back a week now & I'm booking my next trip
My friend and his wife as just been murdered in Jamaica WHY that's all we want to know in the UK and its not your fault we can't blame you for it but you have hit the nail on the head great review fella
What year did they visit?
I use to teach in JA about 10 years ago but some of the things I saw in the classroom was scary. For one, the type of music we exposed our children to, the gang mentally, the indiscipline among some parents as we could not correct students without some parents becoming rude, aggressive ir threatening.
A lot of what we are seeing in terms of the callouness of this generation is a bi product of those years ago just brewing going unchecked by previous governments. I saw it coming because as I said I taught some of those students and what I foresaw was scary I decided to leave my beautiful home country to live in a another country not because of greed but because of safety. After a while safety does play on your peace of mind especially when you become a parent.
I know many will agree with me but I know that some dance hall artist such an impact on the mindset of our people but just selfishly used their talent for quick gains and to to uplift and educate the nation. I saw innocent students' behaviour changed as a result of what was happening on some of the little mini buses plus how some of the type of mothers raising their children deeply troubled me so I tried to do what I could for 8 years but when I had a family of my own I thought that their are certains things I could not protect my children from so I had to leave. I wish I felt safe to return to JA to contribute meaningfully but too terrified!
What I am saying is that some of the issues occuring now are years of neglect with social values and our sense of morality being eroded over time with very little being done. So now the pot has run over which is what I think is happening where everyone is panicking!
Lisa Bennett
Mi boss there's ntn good fi seh bout Jamaica cause dem nah give ppl ntn good fi talk bout...Big up souflo
Because you are speaking the truth,people don't want to hear the truth,every thing you said is true.
Security not letting tourist step outside the hotel grounds.....actually prevented from going outside in the day time.. Come on now ...that country is DANGEROUS.
Someone I knew from the district I came from went to Jamaica on vacation and they robbed him and then killed him! Am not going back there
did something happen to you there that's made you not want to go back
Like u have a choice...do something stupid and they sending u straight back there
SouFloTV .....I'm proud of you for standing up and telling the truth..... I'm from the USA and I can remember dreaming of living in Jamaica. These days, I wouldn't step foot on Jamaican soil because you hear of so many tourists being raped, robbed, or murdered over there. Our movies used to depict Jamaica as being a beautiful fun paradise where it was a beautiful tropical place to live and have a fun never ending vacation. Our Government may be corrupt (I think all Governments are), but our laws here in the USA are upheld and murder can be punishable by death and rape and armed robbery can be punishable by life in prison. Much love to Jamaica from the USA. It's a shame to hear that it's becoming a crime spree due to lawlessness.
Thank you for what you do. I visited Jamaica last year in July and stayed at the Royalton Bluewaters resort. We had a good time, my wife and I, and look forward to coming back soon. However I am deeply concerned about the growing level of violence in the country.
SouFLo keep speaking the truth! GOD is truth! And it's a good thing that you can think of others in a time such as now!🖒
Soulflo you should go live on this topic.Respect
True video but I have come to learn all of dangerous areas in JA but I took a huge risk going to the ghetto though. People cannot stop dying in Jamaica. When is was in the ghetto I could distinctly hear all the gun shots all night every single night. You are right Jamaican people are in denial.
This really breaks my heart brother. I visited Jamaica this past July and enjoyed my trip... I fell in love with the people and the culture. Upon hearing these unfortunate events, I am a bit skeptical about returning.
Thanks for this video
Sad that my yearly travel destination is no longer a safe place to go
Yes its true but I got a hard head..... but not really am just smart and old G N got a love for JA that only I UNDERSTAND. Keep it REAL SouFlo people need the truth!! Big up to u n Brains much 💘
I leave to go tomorrow.. to visit family, first time going...
I’m a photographer, and now I’m kinda shitting myself.
Hope all is right and you came back safe.
This is why I subscribe to your channel, and will always listen to you because you tell the truth. I was thinking of buying a home , started to look into it , and then I start seeing all the killing I change my mind. Jamaica is going to the dogs! I am Jamaican and it is disgusting and despicable, I love my country but I don't know if I want to encourage anyone to go to jamaica. No he is not an effective pm
SoulFlo much love and respect to you for keeping it real. I live in Baltimore ,MD. and we have a lot of bad areas here . We are making national news too. I myself certainly wouldn't tell nobody to come here. However, when you say "Baltimore,Maryland it covers a lot of zip codes so I'll simply say everywhere in Baltimore City primarily. But, to the contrary everywhere in Baltimore,Maryland is around the corner from the ghetto.
Jamaica soon end up like Haiti. I was looking for tickets yesterday and saw this warning on the United department of states website. No sah it’s not worth the chance, mi nah see yard no time soon. Before anyone jump to conclusion I'm referring to Haiti's economy.
Juleen Forbes dont mek dem scare..you Is a lot of things to know...
Juleen Forbes I think you have to observe the level of crime in the areas that you'd stay at in Jamaica. If you're from the hot spots then by all means stay away but if not then go and enjoy. The unfortunate day is probably coming when they'll intensify the ban and we'll have no choice but to stay away.
Juleen Forbes i had plans on visiting my parents homeland of jamaica with this type of fuckery going on i dont want to take any chance
Juleen Forbes let me bust your bubble but Jamaica is the murder capital for the Caribbean so how can Jamaica become like Haiti? Start read plz
Burst what bubble? The topic of conversation wasn't just about crime but also about economy which is what I was referring to. Did you miss that part of the conversation? stay off the keyboard.
Talk de tings, what Jamaica need to emphasize is FARMING!!! I lot of people that I know who were going to retire back home have now changed their minds. Mi shame ,God know.
@ Ft Lauderdale airport waiting on my flight as I watch this without fear..
Horsedead Cowfat Good for you, what's your point?
SouFLoTV I wasn't trying to make a point. Just dropping a statement is all...
Mark Watson big up yourself bredda . I'm done talking is time for positive action...
Real talk,sougie.
R u dead?
It's sad but true my brother. Both of my parents are Jamaicans. I went to Jamaica in 2015 but I avoided my mother's hometown in Spanish Town. Too much violence!!!
Thanks bro, I was gonna take my wife and daughter to an all inclusive spot in montegobay August 2018.we were all super excited ,I am very sad to hear this news I doubt very that seriously that we will come ,thanks for the information I will subscribe to your channel ,stay blessed souflo
SouFlo, not looking good for JA, if they go to level 3 it will Kill the cruise ship business. Yes government employees especially us with clearances are forbidden to travel there.
Thank u for speaking the truth..Bless up
Soul flo you get AAA on this one thanks for talking about it it’s so sad
Soulflo is talking some smart words big up soulflo
Exactly SouFlo. There should be a total ban on travellers going to Jamaica, until the government take these crimes seriously and do something about it 👍👍👍👍
MANY REALLY WANT TO GO HOME JUST TO ENJOY THEM SELF BUT CAN'T. UNTIL THEY BANNED TOURIST FROM GOING TO JAMAICA, MAYBE HOLINESS WILL DO SOMETHING. KEEP TALKING SLO- FLO IT WILL HELP SAVE MANY INNOCENT LIFE.
Myrtle Gourzong exactly
If you were in power, as a govt, how would you stop the crime, cause it's easy said than done? What's the top ten things to do to reduce crime, given the debt situation? I encourage everyone listening to this, to give their feedback to stop crime.
Thank you,I was considering a visit to Jamaica.I have abandoned the idea because of the information that I continue to see online.
ostrch you could take your trip you will be ok trust me on that just be yourself
No!I was there when he was voted in thinking I would get better. But things just get worse kmft.what heart of a person to take another one life by not thinking of his own. I was an orphant while living in Ja.but I've held my head up high. Big up yourself souflo
I have been to Jamaica many times. I have lots of hard working wonderful friends there. Love the country and owe a lot to my friends there who helped me after I had many deaths in my family in one year. I want to go back again and I'm struggling with myself over it now because even my friends there are telling me not to go right now. This is so very sad. People it just doesn't need to be this way. I have never stayed in a walled-up resort during any of my trips there. Always travel around the countryside, try to make sure I use local businesses to support the local economy. I'm Canadian. Trust me if someone like me who is a die-hard Jamaica supporter is thinking maybe I should not go, then those who are casual visitors are not going to do it. I have a son here in Canada to think of and to be honest, I don't have a ton of money for vacation and who goes on vacation wanting to feel like they have to be in super protection mode? God help Jamaica. My heart goes out to the Jamaican people who aren't just visiting this crime world but, have to live it every day. It's time for the government of Jamaica to really do something not just talk about this!
Sad bad, Jamaica, Jamaica my ppl in Jamaica am crying out for peace, love n unity. It's sad to be living like this.
Not doing his job. Thank u doing your job to make sure ppl aware of what's going on in jamacia
Thank you for tuning in and for seeing the necessity in my program, blessings and 1 love
SouFLoTV a serious thing.no joke..
My brother am from St.Lucia and I have been saying this for a very long time now we need to have a zero tolerance for crime period and a very harsh punishment for those who commit crimes the entire Caribbean need to take notice all of us are now dependent on tourism.....family lets not kid ourselves our government isn't the answer we are we need to get back to the old days when communities took care or communities there was a time where no wrong could have gone unpunished but since we have left the morality that keep us respectful of not only ourselves but of others we now see the final outcome of our ungodly behavior that has been growing our years....our politicians job has always been to divide us which divides our families then our communities then our churches violence has nothing to do with ones lack of means family allow no one to have you point the finger we came for nothing remember we are the salt of the earth we are the ones that built the world the our ancestors died so we could not only have a better life but they instilled in us values that no college degree can give my people we are the only race that given the opportunity will tear each other apart Bob said it best emancipate yourself from mental slavery non but ourselves can free our mind it's about time we take responsibility for ourselves and hold those in our communities responsible until we do so we will be doom as a people it seems as if we are the only race that refuses to remember out history so we wouldn't repeat it.....let it be known we all are responsible for the greatness of our homes our communities and our churches no outside force can overcome us with evil when we as a people hold each other accountable for that which is good and promote it in our everyday lives yes our politicians have failed us so have our artists who in their own way have divided us with music sowing seeds of separation reggae artist and others also have divided us to many of us are sheep and are quick to become followers rather than think for ourselves why does it matter if an artist is from Kingstown or Portmore or wherever family we all are one our only interest should always be to leave our communities our islands a better place than we found it until that time we will self destruct
It no cost them personaly; and the others walk around with them head up DEM ass. Mi a Jamaican born a Country Grow a town only know town and wey mi now live fi the pass 40plus yrs and want fi come home and mi wife of almost 50yrs say she a leave me if mi ever rtn home. Mi have things dey and can't rtn Mi LOVE life too much its the best gift I have ever given.
gervan myers
It is so ashame for whah is going on in jamaica. I am jamaica living in england , and when I read these thing yhat is going out there , can I come back and live there. I retiead 6years now and would love to come back and live there, . No way now I would do that now such a shame. We need to do better.
This is very true. I am a Canadian-Jamaican. The murder rate is quite high no matter which party form government. Jamaica is a beautiful country! I think about it from time-to-time because I grew up there. I would disagree with this because the only sector in Jamaica that is doing very well is Tourism. I would love to go back to Jamaica and live, but the problem with the Jamaican society is the crime. The nurse should not be killed like that since she was just a nurse and not involved in any thing. The couple in St. Thomas were murdered in their home. I would not encourage any one not to go.
Me nuh wrong them to rass me have my friends them over here want to come to Jamaica with me but I tell them it's not safe cause me myself fraid much less to bring people to Jamaica to go to the beaches and party and next ting them lose them life no no not in my book them go by themselves I don't want nobody yeye wata pan me my boss want to come back with me I said no Jamaica need fe sort out fuss people work with the police nothing nuh name can't it cant solve a God time now yeah a God time but y the other country them not reporting so much murder come on now Jamaicans.
Kay brown overseas u nub have to worry about saefty
I agree with you,am not taking anyone there. State of Emergency needed right away,cause it what it will.
I’m from Jamaica and I quite agree the advisory, too wicked I’m even afraid to take my kids to visit where I’m from
I am a white man from Canada married to a Jamaican woman. We own a home in Canada and Jamaica. The biggest deterrents are 1- The Violence 2-The beggars 3-The growing pollution on Jamaican shores.
I was going to schedule a trip for 2019 to Montego Bay......I'm glad I watched...that is going to be a no
Dawn Shepherd smart move I’m here right now in Montego Bay n juss came back from the streets n holy it’s a super sketch place don’t ever come here truss
Thank you my brother for this. I was so excited of visiting Jamaica in the future because of the beautiful paradise but after hearing this and doing more research Im gonna pass I wont visit Jamaica anymore. It's a shame tho about what is going out there.
What is the ratio of *Higher Education Institutions (Universities) to people* in Jamaica? The problem is *Low Human Capital.*
Ntr Htp That’s true. But government in JA doesn’t have the money. 65% of GDP goes to pay back principal and interest on loans to Wall Street, IMF banks. In many respects, Jamaica’s problems have a USA address.
The thing about house robbers or street robbers in Jamaica is that they will definitely murder you because you know them or you have seen their faces e.g. Bad-minded Family or friends. More time it's family that set you up out of envy & jealously because you are ambitious and live good...so life blesses you with a prosperous & fruitful life which make these evil dutty minded jan-crows sit their watching you with the deepest hatred.
So sad sweet Jamaica 🇯🇲 can you believe warning ⚠️ against Jamaica 😭 Jamaica depends travelers from this will be a change
Hearing things like this make you don’t want to go back home.
Man you hit the nail on the head, I'm Jamaica born and raise, migrated to US, Andrew Holdnes is not doing crap, come up with a plan to protect Jamaica and it citizens, it's a dam shame for such a beautiful island and we can't show it and protect it because of these low class thiefts/ murderers, put back one a dam hard core old police to organize the police force and the army and clean up our country. I'm sadden.
It's already been affected.Airlines were charging around $1000 rt from Chicago and it was an indirect flight both ways.This was a month ago in March.
Thank you for speaking the truth. Respect
We must remember that we are the children of Israel. Haile SELASSIE himself visited Jamaica and told us of the promise land which is shashamane. It is our own fault if sodom and gomara burns to the ground and we turn to salt for looking back. I grew up in Portland Oregon since I was one, adopted by white Christians. I'm half Mexican half black, never new my real mother never knew my real mother but still I found my truths in Bob marleys music. His music lead me to Haile SELASSIE. I remember when I was around 19, I had become burned out on bobs music because I listened to it all the time, that's when Bob told me "it's time to turn of the radio and pick up the bible and chant the psalms of King David". In my youth Bob Marley was like my big brother and he lead be forward to the Father & Lion King! We must forward to Zion and keep the light shinning! Babylon is burning like the days of old, all is vanity but Jah is Forever, We are the lost children of Israel, USA JA Canada EVERWHERE Jah know....so don't worry Rasta hold the faith!🦁❤️💛💚
Since crime nah stop. Nobody need fi guh deh. Long time dem fi do dis, bloodclaat do dem ?
Yo Souflo denial is a coping mechanism right? I think some people just can't bring themselves to accept that there is a very slight possibility that JA is probably not the best place on earth. "No weh nuh better than yard" 😐
I am a Jamaican & have been living in the US for 49 yrs..I've been visiting Jamaica twice per year for many years...I retired 4 yrs ago but I will not move back to Jamaica bc of the many murders occuring there..When I visit both my husband & I get off the streets when the street lights are turned on..we take every precaution..Jamaica is beautiful but dangerous..
I’m a Jamaican living in Canada for over 40+ years. I love Jamaica but I am so sorry to say this I will not make there my permanent home, as I once believed would be, yes I will visit as l did but now do really want to??? That was my travel plan to go on vacation in Jamaica but now that plan as since been charged. 😡😡
You speak the truth my brother
Very Very sad Jamaica its not looking good and its just going to make it worse for upstanding citizens who thriving for better.
That's nurse that was kill in trelwny was my father's friend wife, a retired fireman, " Mr. Bush Tiger ".
These youths that do these things must be put to death, if the government won't the citizens must, enforce justice. I bet these killings will stop, especially when they muder the elderly, children, and women. This something the government must take very seriously, you cannot allow these criminals to continue, but I wish the best for Jamaica. Jamaica is a tiny country, for the amount of killings. A crime plan is necessary,
or else!
The answer to your question is no for me because things don't seem to be getting better crime wise. However things like these sometimes get worse before they get better as you combat the problem. Thanks for your video. I'm an American with some Jamaican ties from marriage. I've been going since my junior year of college in 1999. I've been all over the island and generally never had any major issue. A lot of Americans like to travel to Jamaica with me so they can see everyday ordinary Jamaican life outside of the resort areas. I've taken groups ranging from 4-20 people several times and most loved it. Up until now I would always recommend telling other tourists to get off the resorts and interact with Jamaican people. I encourage them to patronize vendors and restaurants outside the tourist areas. These murders are beginning to worry me. I'm from the Detroit area which has its own problem with violent crime so I'm not looking down on anyone but no one wants to use their hard earned money to go vacation somewhere and be potentially robbed or killed. Particularly the spots mentioned in Mo Bay really concern me. Mo Bay is the main port city for tourists. I hope it can be resolved because at this point I don't want to be responsible for groups of people on their first trip to Jamaica when I know there is the potential of harm coming to them. I've long known that most crime in Jamaica generally is non tourist related but these recent killings of Canadians are just very troubling to me. It seems too many youths have absolutely no value on human life.
death sentence will reduce crime,
Sad I been there before and I hope the people do better because they don't want to lose their tourism income very educational video
So much denial!!!!..Its all over the news here in Canada. .my god what kind of people can do this to another human !!!!!the warning has been in place for months.they are even warning people from Canada to leave when safe to do so!!!This is crazy!!!I have been watching the government travel advisories in Canada! !I wanted to live in Jamaica but now Im waiting for things to change!
Keep the peace,and stay safe, keep social distance caution and ,Merry Christmas .
True talk! Our little Island of Jamaica is no more.
It is so sad to see what's happening in our beautiful land Jamaica and the government just sits there and do nothing but boast about tourism but with the horrible things happening back home tourism will soon fail what will we do.
Businesses will be closing and many citizens will be out of a job.
I pray for my Island home Jamaica.
God bless.