What's It Like Being A Cuban Living in Jamaica

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  • @compinvestorsllc8899
    @compinvestorsllc8899 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I love her accent

  • @judithbryan9243
    @judithbryan9243 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We love Cubans. I went there and was so fascinated with the culture

  • @kaydenpat
    @kaydenpat ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I like her laidback attitude. She could fit in anywhere.

  • @margaretwaugh2273
    @margaretwaugh2273 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Welcome to Jamaica Raquel.

  • @maxinedunkley779
    @maxinedunkley779 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Welcome to my homeland Rachel. Enjoy the beautiful island

  • @deanhamilton9280
    @deanhamilton9280 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Love her final message, when you move to new country it's like a newborn.

  • @pmzphillips
    @pmzphillips ปีที่แล้ว +7

    WE LOVE ALL CUBANS TO THE MAX.THANK YOU.

  • @kingnaldo4058
    @kingnaldo4058 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    @10.07 You realize nobody owes a thing, and whatever you want, you have to earn it... Raquel.
    Very profound indeed, great interview 👍

  • @doreenmorgan9683
    @doreenmorgan9683 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Raquel is a beautiful soul, I love how she has adjusted to living Jamaica. She even have a Jamaican accent. Thanks Xavier for another great interview.....keep them coming.

  • @patwhite1600
    @patwhite1600 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She is a jamaican at heart

  • @faylewis2860
    @faylewis2860 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Fantastic interview Raquel! I the accent. I hear Jamaica-Cuban but it's the first time the other way around! I love Cuba and I love that Raquel is enjoying Jamaica like home,

    • @faylewis2860
      @faylewis2860 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "I love the accent" lol kissing on the cheek 💋😂

    • @lornaduncan5273
      @lornaduncan5273 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      CUBA, top of my bucket list.

    • @faylewis2860
      @faylewis2860 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lornaduncan5273 you should make it happen! I've been about 6 times....if not more!

  • @carolkeise3847
    @carolkeise3847 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Raquel is a Jamaican in spirit but born in Cuba. Her spirit led her to Her true place on earth. She may well have Jamaican ancestors. Stay safe & bless ❤
    🇯🇲😍🇨🇺

    • @westkingston3135
      @westkingston3135 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know many Cubans been coming

    • @normacoote9856
      @normacoote9856 ปีที่แล้ว

      True…

    • @alkebulanman3280
      @alkebulanman3280 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She may well have some. My maternal grandfather and several of his relatives were born in Cuba but returned to Portland, Jamaica in the early 1900s. Jamaicans have been going back and forth ti Cuba for centuries. Bless!!!

    • @d.cpro3751
      @d.cpro3751 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts I'm an afro cuban American and my family lineage came from Jamaica to Cuba in the 18th century. We're tracking the lineage to get to da roots!

    • @openairmarket6473
      @openairmarket6473 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@d.cpro3751
      best of Luck on your Journey
      🇨🇺🇯🇲❤️💙🤍💚🖤💛

  • @patrickrobinson7416
    @patrickrobinson7416 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Big, Big Respect to you Miss Martinez, Blessed, we Love you

  • @Ossie.B
    @Ossie.B ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wonderful interview. I like that she is fluent in English in such a short time living in Ja.

    • @claudiamyers4605
      @claudiamyers4605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All Cubans are fluent in both languages

    • @westkingston3135
      @westkingston3135 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@claudiamyers4605 😂😂STOP I Nad Cuban teachers that barely speak it

    • @Abstract.Noir414
      @Abstract.Noir414 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@claudiamyers4605 not really many spanish speakers don't like English

    • @donovantaylor3137
      @donovantaylor3137 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The question Xavier failed to ask and should have ask her is her Jamaican ancestors lineage...There are many afro-Cuban who have Jamaican roots.

  • @dwightspence3571
    @dwightspence3571 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    There is a huge Cuban community in Jamaica

    • @faylewis2860
      @faylewis2860 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where???

    • @Junjo11
      @Junjo11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where in Jamaica

  • @rolandwilliamson3152
    @rolandwilliamson3152 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great interview I like Raquel personality hope you will enjoy your new life in Jamaica

  • @bessbeanslifestyle
    @bessbeanslifestyle ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The architecture and the cars are beautiful

  • @walterscott6162
    @walterscott6162 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi neighbor, my grandfather built houses in Cuba and my wife is Cuban, Guantanamo Bay

  • @cherylmontcrief7600
    @cherylmontcrief7600 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    True.. we don't like to be touched too much..

  • @dmoffatt8354
    @dmoffatt8354 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a delightful interview. The guest reminds me of my beautiful Afro-Cubana Spanish teacher in Intermediary school.

  • @naturecalm-x3v
    @naturecalm-x3v ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very nice interview, Rachel is a beautiful young lady God bless her, I love Jamaica also.

  • @stevejames1741
    @stevejames1741 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Before the blockade on Cuba Jamaicans use to go back and forth all the time and have family there.....ie Rita Marley family is from Cuba🇯🇲

    • @GoodSoundz13
      @GoodSoundz13 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just seen your comment about Rita Marley, going further back like Laurel Aitken too

    • @jaespinnaz
      @jaespinnaz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💯 my grandfather use to back and forth

  • @marciarobinson1030
    @marciarobinson1030 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love it Cubans are always dear to my heart ❤️ nuff love bro👏👏👏👏

  • @eaglerepublic3091
    @eaglerepublic3091 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *"I just have to put the word in."* Love the attitude!

  • @cherylmontcrief7600
    @cherylmontcrief7600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved Hellshire beach. Even with hundreds of people on the beach feels like a big family.

  • @favour3319
    @favour3319 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really enjoyed this!! Well balanced interview. God bless you Racquel, all the best in your endeavors.

  • @larouch4029
    @larouch4029 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A little known fact, an impressionable amount of Cubans and Jamaicans have a traceable root in both island. Yep!

    • @Junjo11
      @Junjo11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True true, same with Panama. I am having difficulty finding my Jamaican father info : his mother was Cuban.

    • @d.cpro3751
      @d.cpro3751 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big facts family is cuban but have deep roots in Jamaica 💯

    • @lerryperry
      @lerryperry 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The two countries need to re-establish those links. The US Embargo is Satanic.

  • @afrikanqueen106
    @afrikanqueen106 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another great interview Xavier, ty. I miss watching you on Sunday afternoons.

  • @mysteryofyah18
    @mysteryofyah18 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mi Padre Padre es Cubano, y Mi Madre Abuela Alga es Cubana, asi Tengo dos Familia Cubanos.

  • @Venicegeral
    @Venicegeral ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love her demeanor! Great interview.

  • @claudettelorraineraphael560
    @claudettelorraineraphael560 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice interview welcome Racquel

  • @MRCAYMAN
    @MRCAYMAN ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful interview love this

  • @claudiamyers4605
    @claudiamyers4605 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful Interview Racquel... So happy you are enjoying Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤😊..

  • @TheTonecii
    @TheTonecii 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rice n' peas, fried chicken wid pasta on the side. My kinda woman! Sidenote: me love har patois. Fi hear har say she miss Jamaica when she leave, mi understand. One love, Rachel. You a one a we now.

  • @georgeblake2187
    @georgeblake2187 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great program 👍

  • @cherylmontcrief7600
    @cherylmontcrief7600 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My brothers fav word..." Me nuh know."

  • @MarlonHillMIA
    @MarlonHillMIA ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Me encanta this entrevista. Great insights

  • @LeroyColeman-kq1np
    @LeroyColeman-kq1np ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You should have ask her what bought her to Jamaica in the first place profession etc

  • @Iam_MJ876
    @Iam_MJ876 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful lady, love her vibe.She seems to appreciate Jamaica unlike the woman from Trinidad.I've been to Cuba and I loved it there.

  • @SammyJ96
    @SammyJ96 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    😁😁😁 I like her . She's open minded .

  • @colinthomas6888
    @colinthomas6888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One love... I enjoy this

  • @saulbenjamin6368
    @saulbenjamin6368 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    With me being jamaican born it is nice to see folks from cuba living in jamaica i av always wanted to visit cuba because cuba is just 90 miles away fram jamaica u know sister is pretty cool glad that she av made the transition enjoy my homeland my cuban sister i hope to visit cuba some day nice interview brother all de best too

  • @MunchieAGoogleUser
    @MunchieAGoogleUser ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great Interview.

  • @lerryperry
    @lerryperry 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Much Love to Cuba.

  • @celinapowell9689
    @celinapowell9689 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Welcome to Jamaica . You are Beautiful. I have Cousin that are half Cuban.

  • @roseb819
    @roseb819 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good interview

  • @georgedouglas6268
    @georgedouglas6268 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow 😮, I luv Cuba and its people and remember they are our closest neighbours so they are our brothers and sisters ,it a shame what America did to that country,if it wasn’t for that I think Cuba would have been an economic powerhouse in the Caribbean 😮for certain,because even with the embargo that’s been put on it over 50 years ago,they are still holding their own😮, we is amazing zeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen ❤❤👌🇯🇲🇯🇲🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @chrissystewart6268
    @chrissystewart6268 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Xavier my question between 🇨🇺 & 🇯🇲 is 🇨🇺 closed to 🇯🇲??

  • @donnacampbell3505
    @donnacampbell3505 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good and interesting interview.

  • @Venicegeral
    @Venicegeral ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great advise!!

  • @iantheianthe846
    @iantheianthe846 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You did not ask her how did she come to live in Jamaica and what work does she do in Jamaica

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909
    @hutchinsonjohnson2909 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never bin to Cuba 🇨🇺 love that place

    • @GoodSoundz13
      @GoodSoundz13 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You should go, Havana first, then any coastal visit will do nicely

  • @giniolamy
    @giniolamy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bob marleys wife was born in Cuba 🇨🇺

  • @spirittraveller7411
    @spirittraveller7411 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When we say, "A While Ago!" Non-Yardies t'ink it means "long- time!"

  • @staminadon
    @staminadon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My great uncle is 🇨🇺 cuban I Ahope to fine them one day

  • @rubyberylgarraway634
    @rubyberylgarraway634 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a good one

  • @vinnette4583
    @vinnette4583 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She sounds like a Jamaican speak the English language excellent

  • @aliceevans1803
    @aliceevans1803 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grand uncle lived in Vuba I know hemust have children His last name was Vard how could I find them,?

  • @nadinegibbs808
    @nadinegibbs808 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely 🇯🇲🇯🇲💚💚💚

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909
    @hutchinsonjohnson2909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big up brother love ❤ show

  • @steveroussea-vy3jp
    @steveroussea-vy3jp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's good

  • @aleysibbs2461
    @aleysibbs2461 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I understand, just know some don't mean it like that.

  • @EvorReid
    @EvorReid 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The DJ culture changed our once "no problem" to "bad boy" culture

  • @rickflint3710
    @rickflint3710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @megganhutchinson1311
    @megganhutchinson1311 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    U sound like real Jamaican

  • @cameronmanning8606
    @cameronmanning8606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @jacquiedunn5193
    @jacquiedunn5193 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🇯🇲

  • @africarain8294
    @africarain8294 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They are vintage American tourist go their to buy them from the Cuban citizens bring them back to the states abd repaint them they worth lots of money in America they not OLD CARS they vintage.

  • @yvonnesimmonds4050
    @yvonnesimmonds4050 ปีที่แล้ว

    1959.

  • @spirittraveller7411
    @spirittraveller7411 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We beat yuh ah😅 tun round give you yuh food! Just a 🇯🇲 saying!😝
    We just plain like "Packie-Cup!😁

  • @winngriff
    @winngriff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We are a welcoming people unlike one Archipelago we know that get paranoid when foreigners move there

    • @Abstract.Noir414
      @Abstract.Noir414 ปีที่แล้ว

      The DR?
      PR?
      If so That's interesting because you cN find thousands of their descendants in other English speaking islands getting catered to like those in the USVI
      THE USVI has hispanic day or something that's crazy. Bet they would not allow such thing in their country

    • @d.cpro3751
      @d.cpro3751 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Abstract.Noir414how did u come to that conclusion? Believe it or not they love Jamaican culture. Yes it's colorism at play unfortunately but have u personally tried to be invited?

  • @liondyer3713
    @liondyer3713 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    89 old lol
    Your a baby darling lol

  • @maxineclarke5758
    @maxineclarke5758 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eat the ice cream

  • @mysteryofyah18
    @mysteryofyah18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Han Man Ah real YawdMan originally from Soldiers Camp den Mi move guh August Town, St. Andrew. FADDA GOD ALMIGHTY AND CHRIST YAHSHUA MESIYAH RASTAFARI IN HEAVEN LAWS We Say

  • @iantheianthe846
    @iantheianthe846 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice interview