I'm a 45 year old single mother, lived in Jamaica all my life. I lived in a garrison and crime was the order of the day. I started working at the age of 17 and always saved my money. Each time I thought I've saved enough money for a deposit on even a one bedroom, the price keep going up. I've always said that I would never leave my country but when I realized that I needed to provide a better environment for my daughter, I changed my mind and migrated to the US. Politicians not looking out fi people so people in them situation and stress have to do what them have to do.
I agree with you 150%...I am 54yrs. old and have never travelled outside of Jamaica...I stayed here to try and build my country, but has come to realize that it's a lost hope...Our politicians only recognize us during election times with empty promises...I realize this from the early 80s...smh...I am so proud of my sibblings who migrated from the 80s. The all own there house in the States and can drive the best of motor veichle..."And they obtained their degrees in the US...Praise Jesus.
Another crisis is these black men leaving women single mothers instead of marrying them. One parent household perpetuates poverty, crime and psychological issues but it is not spoken about because y'all are so proud to bring forth these children out of wedlock and even with different fathers and think this is perfectly fine. This is a crisis on the island and needs to STOP!
I left Jamaica not because I wanted to. But I was born as a sufferer, strive as a sufferer, survive as a sufferer, but I don't want to die as a sufferer.
Sorry to hear about your experience. Be loyal to your own wellbeing. I am in Canada but I have assets in Jamaica before I came here. I was in good corporate job but the company has some openings and I came. I have shown zero interest of being any Canadian citizen though just a Permanent Resident. My heart and home are in Jamaica.
Nick Nick So True I agree with you 100 I left too and let me tell you I have no regret Iam very proud of my self and I am able to help the rest of the family that is there and who’s hare now Iam helping them to god be the glory great thing he had done 🙏
No body should be shamed for wanting a better life for themselves and thier families. The level of unsafety in Jamaica is atrocious. Everyone have dreams and goals and nobody wants to live in a place with nothing to offer but crime and poverty.
Indeed! Only the politicians are safe from the countless criminals. Only the politicians, big businesses owners, and superstar athletes and deejays can afford to live a good life in Jamaica.
@@JoyHarrison Not true. There are professional middle class Jamaicans who live a safe life as well. I am currently not there but I have a house there. My relatives are comfortable.
@@misterlexx2721 My point is that you have to be a high income earner to live comfortably now in Jamaica. Teachers and nurses are leaving so those professionals don't earn enough to buy homes, cars, send their children to college etc. The CEOs/executives, engineers and successful lawyers are the professionals who can afford to do the aforementioned things now.
@@JoyHarrison joy Harrison Agree with you my neic just resigned from teaching and yesterday at Champion College 16 teacher resigned one time when they till they retired it took almost a year and a Sunday before they can get the little pension Shame on the government 🇯🇲
I do not blame any citizen of Jamaica who wants to migrate for a better life; it's become blatantly obvious that the govt of this country does not value it's citizens and are only in office to benefit themselves and their families/friends. It as absolutely nothing to do with being patriotic to Jamaica the COUNTRY, we are just not patriotic to a govt that wants us to suffer and live a miserable life.
The government upholds policies to pay working Jamaicans the bare minimum while business owners cream billion-dollar profits. The banking industry is an example. The working Jamaican is encouraged to open bank accounts. The POS machines have charges and the banks have charges. The POS machines and the bank charges carry GCT charges. The bank charges are pure profit earners for the banks. In my opinion, the Jamaican working public is being double-charged by the government and the banks.
Hi young lady. I agree with you 100%. There's a new political party brewing like a Category 5 hurricane coming soon called Democratic Independent Government of Jamaica or DIGOJAM. Their website is under maintenance, but they are Jamaica's only hope.
@@patriciashawwatkins2901 What's WORSE was when recently NCB's owner Chan bought a US$350M yacht sailing on Negril's seas flexing on black people who made him a BILLIONAIRE times TEN yet they're many Jamaican children in Westmoreland who can't afford school supplies and school fees. What was WORSE, he's married to a becky too who of course couldn't give a darn about black people! He actually donated MILLIONS OF DOLLARS to a Canadian museum. His becky is a Canadian. This is another way you extract money from your country or community is when the men marry Asian, Spanish or White women!
@@islandbeauty174 Yet they hustle Jamaican citizens who are working hard to keep their families out of the poor house and the Jamaican government says "ire man". It is so sad that one day, God must step in.
The taxpaying citizens of Jamaica are spending and building up the country,but the politicians keep tearing down all that is built by stealing and pocketing all
Funny how those whose children don't go to bed hungry or who do not have the frustrations of dealing with our hospitals, government agencies or get and remain in a decent job can talk about others being unpatriotic. The reality is life is not only hard in Jamaica but there is no justice. Crime, corruption and cronyism is the order of the day. Opportunities are limited and those, like myself, who stay are harassed and frustrated. The government need to understand that the exodus will continue if nothing is done.
Thé irony, it’s like being in a toxic relationship and you are trying to do better for yourself and or family, also to be told you’re the problem ! Don’t point fingers without looking in the mirror and self assessment……. Lead with a purpose and a bigger picture as a nation !
True ,I still think JAMAICANS got to stay in Jamaica to build Jamaica...THATS THE ONLY LOGICAL SOLUTIONS.. 25 yrs ago ,The Prince of 'The United Arab Emirates,ask his people to make a 5 years sacrifice,and he went on to tell them that the next 5 years will be some the roughest times they'll experience,but after that they'll be positioned in having a better quality of life ....Today DUBAI /ABU DHABI 🤔🤔 ...Jamaicans must REALISE that we have to make sacrifices...This 'FARIN' minded mentality is killing us.
so true because all the places you have stated on your comment are places of hell in this country. I am sure the government is getting reports but nothing is ever going to change
I left Jamaica for 4 years and was able to build my home. I was working in Jamaica for more than 10 years and could not even dig foundation. I recently returned because I miss my country but honestly to the way how things are am considering to leave. The basic wage is crap when you look on how much yoy earn compared to how much you spend, worst when there is children going to school. When you get $9000 for basic pay and have to put down $4000 for travel expenses back to work that leave you with $5000 and you dnt go supermarket yet, not to mention the light, water and internt then just imagine rent to pay. I always say give all them politican 3 or 4 months of living as a regular citizen working a 8 to 5 on basic pay, and even put some of them in the inner city community and let them experience what the regular people of John public feel then and only then they will make changes. Have you ever hear of a PM, MP or any politican complaining about the pay. Their children goes to the best school and when them can't read and write, they live in upscale communities. You only see them come out when it's election time. The worst part about it is we as citizens that are affected fail each other, when half the population say they are going to strike the other half still turn up for work so we keep giving them the power bet if the entire Jamaica go on a 1 week strike, from supermarket to the man sweeping the street you will start seeing a change. We have to start fighting for our rights. We have to be the change we want to see
That's why the government don't want you to leave...you will prosper and not dependent on them election time...they can't get to manipulate and look down on you.
One of the greatest risk factors in Jamaica is the disregard for the rule of law, many Jamaicans abroad would love to come back and invest, live and retire ,but we just don't feel SAFE when one visits Jamaica most people live like prisoners in their own home.get rid of most of the crime and Jamaica will elevate HIGHER.
You are so right. Within the first year of returning to Jamaica so many people were getting murdered I wish I had come to see how it was before coming back after 55 years
@@janetebanks5493 I returned after 40 years and sometimes I am concerned, because locals keep throwing in face how I come from foreign and I have money. The weather is great and there are beautiful places, but some of the people are terrible.
I would say frankly don't come back if you want to invest your money in a local business's stocks do that but the crime and violence is rampant locals are in danger everyday and returning residents get picked on just like locals do
No sense talking about patriotism re: a country that doesn't give a crap about its own people. This relationship should be a two way relationship, not the opposite. Politicians want us to stay and build a country that does nothing but bring us down everytime we try to stand up? Naah, get your priorities straight.
Call me a coward!! How can I stay when I can’t walk into a market without fear of being randomly killed, 3 hours wait in a bank; sitting on a bench under a tree waiting for medical care at Cornwall Regional hospital?? Dem lucky. Jamaican until I die! Ran for the opportunity on the plane
I’m with you up until the randomly killed comment, while crime is rampant in Jamaica it is definitely not random, America has so many mass killings, you’re more likely to be randomly killed there.
@@Nicola_Christina Nah people get killed randomly all the time mama, not everybody who dies ina mix up. Dem kill business people all di while and stray bullets hit random people during shootouts all the time.
Andrew Holeness and his cronies can help all Jamaicans be more patriotic with good governance, improving the economy, taking real steps to contain crime and ridding govt institutions of corruption. How about he and his mps taking a salary cut so that Jamaicans can be paid a little better? How about reducing the cost of food and utilities and stop allowing JPS; FLOW and Digicel to name a few to stop ABUSING the citizens of Jamaica with these ridiculously high utility bills, maybe then Andrew Holeness can speak on patriotism.
I’m gonna rant, because I know I won’t fit all my thoughts in this comment. Crazy I just returned from Jamaica and I can relate and see all these points of views, I was in Savanna La Mar and I think the country took many steps back and a few forward. Jamaicans leaders needs to do better especially at the local levels. The main thoroughfares are dilapidated and the neighborhood streets are beyond repair, there’s this evidence of neglect everywhere. The people also needs to revolutionize the changes they want and don’t settle for less. I was floored when I went to juicibeef and couldn’t get a snack because they didn’t take cards then the atm didn’t work, it’s almost as if they didn’t want my business and I thought how many others did this happen to today and the loss of business. Why can’t all the banks in Jamaica figure out a way to prevent these long lines at Banks/ATM? Why is everything done with a attitude of I don’t want to without zeal yet when these same people move to these first world countries, they do the same thing with enthusiasm. Why can’t people abide by simple rules for the greater good of humanity speaking of the taxi drivers and motorists on the roads.
the reason why they are not motivated is the low wages the system of Jamaica is made to exploite the people only a few will have a good life but for the rest its dog eat dog
Simple answer the people who serve they are taken advantage of daily; they are extremely overworked, underpaid, spoken down to etc so they are not motivated. As for these worthless banking institutions they are an utter DISGRACE, to customers, NCB for one has ATM machines all over the country that needs serious servicing, and constant monitoring so that customers can be assisted, 99.9999999999 % of the time their ATMs are broken. The lines at Scotia and NBC are disgrace and if people had other options they would withdraw their business, no one wants to spent 1-4 hours at a bank!!!! It ridiculous.... I could go on but just ranting here has made me exhausted, especially knowing as I do I alone cannot make a difference, we all need to join forces and make these entities feel it in there POCKETS.
On point. It literally took me almost 6 months just to get a replacement debit card...since it wasn't an emergency- when I was on vacation it was resolved. There are so many things I can't phatom. Jah know!
Westmoreland from Greenwich,Bethel Town to Great George's Street need attention my brother.Banks elsewhere work no long lines but in rural parts outside of Kingston are cash based economic activities.Many Maas Eddies or Mass Joes need cash to get around so that's why people need cash and lines long.The communications networks are not reliable either so lots of things at play. Bless up all the Best Br Kingsley.
I was patriotic until the children came along with visions that my home did not give. Having worked as a Registered Nurse for 16 years in Jamaica and being told my salary cannot cover a partial loan for a motor vehicle purchase and my child cannot be granted a government scholarship to study medicine at UWI, I would have failed myself and my family had I stayed.
Jamaican who migrate do invest in some ways. Most of those who migrate, regularly send back funds to family and friends. These funds contribute to the country's GDP in a big way. The government doesn't want to talk about the importance of the funds Jamaicans abroad send back home.
I congratulate the new East Asian, South Asian and Middle Eastern Jamaicans who have left their countries to make Jamaica their new home as more African Jamaicans flee to the White man's land to " look a wuk".
As a 23 year old Jamaican living in the United Arab Emirates, I'm not a coward for migrating, what these politicians earn monthly can supply them and their families, unlike us the citizens working for years and can't even buy a house, nor save its not good. People need stability financially to actually live comfortably. What I earn here monthly is equivalent what I earn per year in jamaica and yes I'm now sending money to start my house. How can he not see that we actually investing back into our own country. Jobs aren't available in jamaica, too much students graduating from colleges and end up warming couches at home, that used to be me but an opportunity came to better myself and I grab it without second thoughts nor hesitation because I know it's better to work abroad and earn than to be here doing nothing . If that deputy mayor was in our shoes, I know he will do the same, but he is well alright with his income, so his oppinion doesn't matter to me... I do what's right for me, being patriotic and staying in jamaica won't put food on my table... They should make more jobs available for us!!!
These people act like Jamaicans just start migrating.Jamaicans ha e been migrating for decades.A lot of people from developing economies will migrate to developed ones,not just Jamaica.
If the government gets the crime ( murders, corruption, extortion, etc) under control, Jamaicans would move back because people would feel safer to live and do business. It's the government's responsibility to provide security, proper infrastructure, public transportation, education etc, but it's really the private sector that should drive the growth of the economy through innovation. Jamaica has so many resources, including the people, but they are mis-managed by the powers that be. Many Jamaicans who migrated would love to return and build the country, with all of their experiences that they have gained in developed countries but are concerned about their safety. This is really sad because most Jamaicans are brilliant and creative. While the locals are leaving, foreign investors are moving in because they see the value of our country that we are not seeing. Eternal Father, help us to help ourselves and help our country. Give us vision lestweperish. "Ask not what your country can do for you but what can you do for your country". Mr. Deputy Mayor, please put your mind in gear before you put your mouth in motion. You are a public figure. Don't allow careless words to fly out of your mouth because you can't take it back. Find a better way to encourage people to stay, without being insulting. Politicians, wake up and pay attention to what the people are saying. It's no more about party loyalty. People want to see meaningful changes. Jamaica land we love. 🙏
Yes. I was the same way. Jamaica was always it for me but after seeing how Bruce handled the Dudus situation and the manner in which they were talking and handling the economy. It was time for me to pack my bags. After graduating university a lot of folks either become teachers, police, solider, work on the north coast or end up at a call centre.
Thank God my father took his children to England; That was over 60 years ago. I came back 8 years ago. The crime rate is ridiculous. The poverty is bad, what would happen to a lot of these people if their relatives hadnt gone abroad to earn a decent living, to be able to help their families living in crime ridden Jamaica. Those ones who left are heroes. When they return they help some people, they come back and build houses giving many jobs.
How can he say that? The PM chats a lot of nonsense especially when his children do not live here. The crime in Jamaica is off the chain and the Governmenf in power does nothing about if because they have 24 hour security. The most hurtful part about it is that both psrties need the crime monsters in the garrisons in order to secure that seat. DISGRACEFUL !!!
Jamaican been doing for country,country is ungrateful I know people retired over two years ago and still ain’t get a cheque yet these are people who was patriotic to Jamaica 🇯🇲 and give all their energy only to be disappointed how you are supposed to survive for almost three years without a paycheck when you was living paycheck to pay check,I worked 12 years with the government and when I applied for my NHT contribution they said they only can find one year contribution,every criminal in Jamaica have guns both legal and illegal but no law abiding citizens meet the criteria.that mayor am willing to bet he or his family have a couple houses in Florida,lot of rich Jamaican have houses in Florida and a us visa technically they are not living in Jamaica 🇯🇲.
It is not the government who is not paying, it is the criminals that are employed in the system. Some Jamaicans have a crab in a barrel mentality. The money would be allotted out for payment, but the people working at the Pension offices sit on their asses chatting people business and not doing their jobs. Most of the times they want you to tip them to do a job they are already getting paid to do. Basically exploiting poor people.
@@clemmy45 those are the reasons why people left Jamaica 🇯🇲 ,it’s not structured in America you retired you start getting your check immediately if any small delay you get it with interest,we who left Jamaica 🇯🇲 is doing way more for Jamaica than those politicians,wi put 90% of the pot them pon 🔥
And that’s why they could care less about our health care system as well. Look at the people they vote in to represent them. A lot of them hardly knows what it’s like to go without.
@@prestonmatthews725 I remember one of these politicians I think it was a PNP politician is wife was pregnant in 2016 and she came to Miami to have her child,jubilee nuh good enough 🤫
Most Jamaican are forced to make a choice to leave to servive and feed their family. The rediculous minium wages, high rent, high school fees, plus traveling and bills in the country. How do they expect anyone to servive in these conditions. I love my country but the politics and some of the policies. This is what driving, the people to make that hard decision to leave. I'm now able to help my family .
Given the present sate of Jamaica; the crime rate; the 850 disappearances and counting; the poverty the teachers unrest the list goes on and on. It is as though Jamaica is governing itself and there is no governance to stem the mounting degree of violence. No one seems to be addressing the problem-tone deaf. To come and chide the who are migrating as if it's a figment of their imagination is rather ridiculous.
Jamaica no normal..crime, poor infrastructure, lack of strategic planning, lack of social amenities, lack of investment in youths and development opportunities. The only thing that's real is the food, entertainment, beaches and the genuine love from some people
@@clemmy45 no the infrastructure ain’t strong when you look at the roads ,I still see people throwing mall in pot holes,if you come to America and see how road and bridges are built you wouldn’t say the infrastructure are good,most communities are built with no planning people just start building houses on a piece of land with no proper sewage or drainage.
@@patrickmcdonald3441 The damaged roads sometimes are due to protests, the sewage systems are blocked from the garbage not disposed of the right way. Things like that happen in the USA too. Always with the poorer areas, it all comes down to unity in some cases.
@@patrickmcdonald3441 Patrick just bro..Jamaica's infrastructure can be much better but it's not the worst....Y'all are Programmed to ever magnify and exaggerate what's wrong with Jamaica ,..I think y'all do that to obsorb the guilt of leaving ,So y'all exaggerate the situations in a way to make it seem unfixable.. We can't continue to solely put the blame on governance..The people also play a part in Jamaica's stagnancy.. MOST JAMAICANS THINK THEY ARE BETTER THAN WHAT THE PERCEIVED JAMAICAN IS...Ooop🤭🤭..If am lying then am yet to see a people who speak so little of themselves..Am yet to see a country with so much TH-camrs repeating the same negatives daily .Am yet to see a people who will tell you their country "mash up" and cya get better.😳
@@davidscott3726 you ever been to August town and see the bridge those people have to cross,you ever been to stony hill and see the road and their bridges,I live in America for twenty years never turn my pipe on and there is no water ,my light went off two times for about half hour the most.,most of us would love to come back but it’s not encouraging,if I am sick and turned up at the hospital in America they performed what ever surgery I need and then try to collect their money,in Jamaica we have to have the money in hand first ,why would we trade this for that.
Leaving Jamaica for better jobs /income... Too much crime..dirty government and law enforcement.... Bad roads... Poor health care,, poor education system... New government need.. New health care system need.... It's the unintelligent people speaking trash about people leaving for better living... The basic job in America and other countries pay better than 90% of the jobs in Jamaica. All facts.. Freedom of speech and respect people opinions... Education is life and freedom... Wake up Jamaicans
It's not a fight. All those Jamaicans in the diaspora with nothing in Jamaica can stay here . Who want to return and those who want to leave are free to do so. No crying.
Countries dont BLEED PEOPLE DO.Every man has a right to decide his own destiny.When you go to the shop just tell them that you are Jamaican and you dont have the money to pay for the goods.
The government should do a self assessment and ask themselves where did they went wrong and find a solution to fix the problem ASAP and be honest and truthful to themselves.
Zackly. They need to take ownership of why they are not creating a country that people can stay in. For many the decision to leave was out of desperation of failed polical policies..
I had no intention to leave Jamaica after completing my first degree at one of the prominent universities in Jamaica and completing and internship overseas;then hearing local employers say (it's hard to digest) we can't afford to pay you... I grew seeing my ancestors own business, and establish themselves in their communities in Jamacica.... God does lead us to where we are needed for seasons or life time. I love and will always love Jamaica 🇯🇲 it is home even if I live in another country my culture remains with me.
Self preservation is key. This country is bitter sweet. You live in based on your status. I've never had a Visa or intended to leave but at this point I have no choice
Good luck man. It was the best decision my parents made 50 years ago. Just because you leave Jamaica doesn't mean that you are not Jamaican. I've lived all over the world and still consider myself an American/Jamaican. Will have love for the island of my parents' birth until I die.
You are right crime is everywhere. Jamaica I believe has, I'm not sure, but lets say 2 million. I have been back 8 years and that first year the amount of killing that went on in the parish I live in, had it not been that criminals were killing criminals that put a temporary stop to the killing when most had been killed or run away to another parish we probably would be down to 1 million by now. I have been fortunate because I'm still alive been a returnee, you also might be fortunate, been a top cat and having nine lives Jamaica is also an island with more killing than lots of countries.
I am going soon too. Cost of labour is expensive in Canada. I grew up with a Nanny, household helper and a yard man ( gardener) in Jamaica. My late father was a contractor. I inherited a nice house. I can't afford these kind of servants in Canada. Another few years. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
I guess I am a coward. I worked for 10yrs in Jamaica and couldn’t buy bicycle. While the US is not perfect. I get good healthcare, and a great education, I can pay my bills and live good.
Good . So be an American and assimilate in the culture. I live in Canada but even before I migrated I own a home in Jamaica and inherited a property that I rent . I do know many Jamaicans left with the last shirt on their backs. You are enjoying the fruits of the White man . Remember you are an immigrant. You are making an unreasonable comparison with a developing island nation .🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Do they ever add people who are not of this kind of background to the panel’s example people without degree ordinary working class people the one who are affected most by what are happening in Jamaica and around they have a voice too
Crime, lack of opportunities, poor infrastructure, The same reasons why many leave and many more will leave. Some are coming back like myself, but it’s a very big decision considering the CRIME monster
To me it’s the best island in the world but this too has been orchestrated for outsiders to reap the islands resources. People with sense leaving the u.s going to the islands and the materialistic ones running to the fire. Social media have dem dunce. Same time government needs to HELP THE PEOPLE!!! Only modern day plantations unno dealing wid?!?
@@Dan-gn9pg that data that they provide is incorrect, there is way bigger country with millions more people who are poorer than Jamaica that migrates everyday. The data that Jamaica ranks 2nd is not true
I must commend you on this topic of migration. I want to add my comments here. I migrated appx. a few decades ago for family reasons. Now , looking at what has taken place over this period of time , there are two reasons why I would jump at the opportunity to migrate if I were still in Jamaica. First, affordability and second crime . It is almost impossible to live and support a family in a reasonable way, and I am not talking about buying luxury items, just basic everyday things in this era. Next , I recall growing up and being apart of a youth club in my area in which we had meetings once a week. It was such a beauty to hang out until around 10 or 11 o’clock at nights before going home. Now that is a thing of the past. No one is seen on the roads after dark as it is high risk. Jamaica is such a beautiful country, never new of this beauty until I started visiting resorts, but it is so sad to hear and see the deterioration in several sectors. My wish is that some major changes will come very soon,so I can retire in my country I love so much!!
If my people who are called by my name will seek my face turn from their wicked ways, I will hear their cry and heal their land.Time we all face the man in the mirror and look up to the bigger Man in Jesus Christ name 🙏🙏🙏
One thing I am very certain of about Jamaica and it is something that recently occurred to me is that it uses the black people who are in power to OPPRESS the black people below them! I noticed that the ones in power make it HARD on the people just to get even simple things done in the country. You take another look and observe how hard or long they make it to get something done or get anything accomplished.
It's not easy when you're in your own country I can't find food to feed your children are to pay school fee it is not easy so if you have to run then run
As is right now I don't even have interest to visit might sound bad but it's best.i watch politicians talk while building new houses different topics and none has ever been about bettering the country it's always about winning the seat building a next house somewhere or starting a next venture somewhere both parties once they in power that's the focus
I didn't decided to live abroad till my late 30s. After struggling being a single parent and even though being able to travel back and from a very young age. I love my country but being able to help my family and self was priority.
There're many different reasons people leave Jamaica, as expected, the high living cost which is too overwhelming for many people in Jamaica, there is no hope in the governmental system by the people who have been relying on those in authority to make a difference in the lives of others, poor educational opportunities at hand, lacking interest in supporting Jamaicans and as a result, brain drain is being created by the system because of their poor governance which led to a high turn over rate, Jamaica, today, is experiencing a power cut by Jamaicans cutting off the government of Jamaica.
Before i was born there was Jamaica and after I'm gone there will still be Jamaica. I've never traveled before but if i get the chance for a better opportunity in life I'm leaving in a blink of an eye. Self above not only country but above everything in the world.
Homer Davis does not need to discouraged of Jamaica , because he is getting a good salary to support his family, Jamaica is a beautiful island but it is not for me I am living in America and I will never give it up for Jamaica, I am retired from a state job with a very good pension for life and insurance up to my funeral expenses , Uncle Tom Andrew Holnes sell out Jamaica to investors who is not Jamaican, and tells them to pay the Jamaican small salary, and mistreated them too,
I’m apart of that 11,000 that migrated in 2019. It’s the best choice I have ever made. I use to work 12 to 13 hours a day making about 80k to about 130k a month and trust me after paying all my bills that money done. We migrants we are contributing to the country by sending remittances to Jamaica. Everyone wants better It’s hard to buy a house and car without a significant impact to finances. In the states, less than 1 year I bought a car, in less than 2 years I bought a house and in last that 3 years I started working for the state government. That wouldn’t happen to me in Jamaica it would take years for me to be where I am now in the states compared to Jamaica
Congratulations my friend! I left 2013 and what I’ve achieve since I came here is astounding. I’m with anyone who wanted to migrate. My whole family is better off and only 1 remain in Jamaica because the fear of flight, more power to you my friend
One thing i know is that jamaicans are resilient so resilient that in fact when i was living in nyc I've seen many bmw audi mercedes and so license plates with jamaican flag and emblem ... yes I'm a patriotic man with two kids and a jamaican wife living 40 mins just outside Philadelphia usa . Many of us have to start over from scratch doing odd jobs and working minimum wage just the same here in america where they TAX EVERYTHING and so to make ends meet you absolutely in most cases need a part time job along with a full time . So keep thinking america is easy and other more advance countries .
@@jenniferedwards6782 I'm not rich and i was struggling to make ends meet when i was living in jamaica in 2016 ...i took a gamble and came to america to work you think I'm in a postiion to help poor jamaicans ... we have more poor people in Africa that my church donates my offerings and thithes to like buy food and land and send use good clothes so they can wear . As for helping i only can afford to help my mom and pops and siblings when I'm able .
@@jenniferedwards6782 Many of the poor people in Jamaica need to start helping themselves. Too many of them sit down, do nothing, and wait for someone to help. Then some of those who end up getting help act as if they are entitled to such help.
If the government think because the citizens of Jamaica is leaving means they are un patriotic,,where is his children living, , I guess he's looking but not seeing .if I was to comment on that my text would not be able to hold in this phone, , when he clean up the crimes and make better opportunities for the people, ,a better life and better economic conditions then he can talk .
I don't think Jamaicans think it's easy abroad. Most think that they'll at least have an opportunity to excel abroad, whereas down here the opportunity is small to non-existent unless you're born into the right family. Everyone has to do what is best for them. All the best to you in your endeavours and keep the faith ✌🏾🇯🇲.
I av no problems with who want to migrate , my problem is with those who leave and bad name the country and act as if their r better than those here (well mayb financially so)...they don't try to positively contribute , but when the other countries start falling apart u r gonna see .... Then again I think mayb they should av left, leave more room so more people who want it can utilize this country.. cow never knw the use of its tail till it gone.. My biggest shame for my country is the crime, and the lack of accountability..
Its all good and well to say not to leave Jamaica but citizens are not recognized or assisted to create a better life for themselves and family. The ones that are saying "don't leave stay and build Jamaica....nine out of ten cases they already have a visa to leave the country one way or another also their preference in different items must be from overseas. The fact that teachers have decided to migrate is just a fraction of the "brain drain". I have been out of Jamaica for a longtime, my goal was to return and enjoy a peaceful life but unfortunately there are individuals that as soon as they realize you are a returning resident you are targeted by even your own family members. Being patriotic does not provide for the citizens, buy groceries or pay bills. The symbol for Jamaica should be a scale.......the extremely rich or the ridiculously poor. The scale has tipped and now the Jamaicans have to look for a better life elsewhere, until certain factors are addressed there will continue to be a "brain drain"
I grew up in the US with the ultimate goal of moving back to Jamaica & i used to cuss my parents for migrating to the US & used to cuss my cousins for wanting to leave Jamaica untill I got older & realised how Jamaica is & how unnecessarily difficult things can be on top of the insane murder rate. Now I'm migrating to the UK, I hope things sort out for the better in my lifetime b/c I still love my country & want to move back fulltime
If Jamaica becomes better tomorrow and offer the same opportunity we have abraod thousands of Jamaicans would return. THE POLITIANS HAVE FAILED JAMAICA.
Opportunity comes only once, I builded a Salon at the age of 18 yrs old and started my hair dressing business in Jamaica, after spending so much money on it , before the first year it was destroyed , I didnt get to see not even the money that I spent on the salon for atleast the first year, also I was so passionate about my job doing hair dressing, I couldn't see any success ingards to all my hard work and the finances that I put into it at that age, I leave Jamaica purely because of wicked people, my salon was burned down after a war in the community and I wasn't even involved. Sadly, I had to leave when an opportunity was just in place at the right time and I couldn't return back because of the violence envy, jealousy and spite. To God be all the glory great things he has done. The holyspirit sent me to the UK after and he opened four salons fir me and I was never happier. I am happy here in the UK , don't get me wrong wickedness is everywhere. To all my fellow Jamaicans , it is easier said and done. All the best for the near future 🙏❤
I love my Jamaica but lived abroad for decades. I will come back in a heart beat but the government has to make it appealing to come back. They need to get the crime under control.
People always say govt this and govt that. The people are responsible for creating businesses...govt can't do that. The people are the ones commiting the crimes. Not up keeping the island, etc.
I left jamaica because of the class system and colorism that exists in Jamaica some 30 years ago for the US. Even though racism does exist in the US, I felt well accepted in the Black community. I have returned to Jamaica a few times and was in awe of the beauty of the country and would prefer to remain in Jamaica. In Jamaica, I was taunted for being a dark complexion and because my nose was not straight.. I was well accepted in the US and the Trauma that I experienced was lifted off my back. I was able to attend two universities where I obtained an advanced degree in Engineering, and worked for well know company in the US. In spite of all this, I love jamaica and consider myself a Jamaican American.
Politicians have all the answers lol. It dawn on me how there are not living the life of everyday citizens and want to tells how to live make money etc , they can’t even relate to our problems. The first chance I get to leave this hell hole im gone ✌️
Some of us wants to come back but we can't even buy a house there not because I was at coward why I left but life was hard for some of us. Hopefully I'll return one day for good.
I'm a 45 year old single mother, lived in Jamaica all my life. I lived in a garrison and crime was the order of the day. I started working at the age of 17 and always saved my money. Each time I thought I've saved enough money for a deposit on even a one bedroom, the price keep going up. I've always said that I would never leave my country but when I realized that I needed to provide a better environment for my daughter, I changed my mind and migrated to the US. Politicians not looking out fi people so people in them situation and stress have to do what them have to do.
But that’s how they keep and maintain control. Is by keeping folks poor and ignorant.
I agree with you 150%...I am 54yrs. old and have never travelled outside of Jamaica...I stayed here to try and build my country, but has come to realize that it's a lost hope...Our politicians only recognize us during election times with empty promises...I realize this from the early 80s...smh...I am so proud of my sibblings who migrated from the 80s. The all own there house in the States and can drive the best of motor veichle..."And they obtained their degrees in the US...Praise Jesus.
Same way suh!
Another crisis is these black men leaving women single mothers instead of marrying them. One parent household perpetuates poverty, crime and psychological issues but it is not spoken about because y'all are so proud to bring forth these children out of wedlock and even with different fathers and think this is perfectly fine. This is a crisis on the island and needs to STOP!
@@deconneil2271 ,
I left Jamaica not because I wanted to. But I was born as a sufferer, strive as a sufferer, survive as a sufferer, but I don't want to die as a sufferer.
Same suh
That’s right!
Sorry to hear about your experience. Be loyal to your own wellbeing. I am in Canada but I have assets in Jamaica before I came here. I was in good corporate job but the company has some openings and I came. I have shown zero interest of being any Canadian citizen though just a Permanent Resident. My heart and home are in Jamaica.
Nick Nick So True I agree with you 100 I left too and let me tell you I have no regret Iam very proud of my self and I am able to help the rest of the family that is there and who’s hare now Iam helping them to god be the glory great thing he had done 🙏
What you have written is profound as is the gloom many in Jamaican society faces. God is with you!
No body should be shamed for wanting a better life for themselves and thier families. The level of unsafety in Jamaica is atrocious. Everyone have dreams and goals and nobody wants to live in a place with nothing to offer but crime and poverty.
Indeed! Only the politicians are safe from the countless criminals. Only the politicians, big businesses owners, and superstar athletes and deejays can afford to live a good life in Jamaica.
@@JoyHarrison Not true. There are professional middle class Jamaicans who live a safe life as well. I am currently not there but I have a house there. My relatives are comfortable.
@@misterlexx2721 My point is that you have to be a high income earner to live comfortably now in Jamaica.
Teachers and nurses are leaving so those professionals don't earn enough to buy homes, cars, send their children to college etc.
The CEOs/executives, engineers and successful lawyers are the professionals who can afford to do the aforementioned things now.
Dadengua that’s so true people as to do what they have to do every one as to make their own decisions 🙏
@@JoyHarrison joy Harrison Agree with you my neic just resigned from teaching and yesterday at Champion College 16 teacher resigned one time when they till they retired it took almost a year and a Sunday before they can get the little pension Shame on the government 🇯🇲
I do not blame any citizen of Jamaica who wants to migrate for a better life; it's become blatantly obvious that the govt of this country does not value it's citizens and are only in office to benefit themselves and their families/friends. It as absolutely nothing to do with being patriotic to Jamaica the COUNTRY, we are just not patriotic to a govt that wants us to suffer and live a miserable life.
Exactly Jamaica has nothing to offer for the inna circle people only the rich get richer
The government upholds policies to pay working Jamaicans the bare minimum while business owners cream billion-dollar profits. The banking industry is an example. The working Jamaican is encouraged to open bank accounts. The POS machines have charges and the banks have charges. The POS machines and the bank charges carry GCT charges. The bank charges are pure profit earners for the banks. In my opinion, the Jamaican working public is being double-charged by the government and the banks.
Hi young lady. I agree with you 100%. There's a new political party brewing like a Category 5 hurricane coming soon called Democratic Independent Government of Jamaica or DIGOJAM. Their website is under maintenance, but they are Jamaica's only hope.
@@patriciashawwatkins2901
What's WORSE was when recently NCB's owner Chan bought a US$350M yacht sailing on Negril's seas flexing on black people who made him a BILLIONAIRE times TEN yet they're many Jamaican children in Westmoreland who can't afford school supplies and school fees. What was WORSE, he's married to a becky too who of course couldn't give a darn about black people! He actually donated MILLIONS OF DOLLARS to a Canadian museum. His becky is a Canadian. This is another way you extract money from your country or community is when the men marry Asian, Spanish or White women!
@@islandbeauty174 Yet they hustle Jamaican citizens who are working hard to keep their families out of the poor house and the Jamaican government says "ire man". It is so sad that one day, God must step in.
A Jamaican will always be a Jamaican wherever they go. Patriotism cannot feed mouth. This is the same all over. Nothing new under the sun.
Truly sensitive I agree with you one love to each is one I have no regret leaving Jamaica Iam still a Jamaica 🇯🇲
Nothing new under the sun
No once you leave you're not Jamaican
Most Jamaican love Jamaica even when we leave we want come back but the system no right.
Tell dem cause it look like the govt blind 🤦🏾
So true
Politicians not feeling what the typical Jamaicans are feeling
can I Tel u
So true my bro in japan
Migrating does not make you less patriotic. Jamaicans shine wherever they go and highlight Jamaica and its culture.
The taxpaying citizens of Jamaica are spending and building up the country,but the politicians keep tearing down all that is built by stealing and pocketing all
Funny how those whose children don't go to bed hungry or who do not have the frustrations of dealing with our hospitals, government agencies or get and remain in a decent job can talk about others being unpatriotic. The reality is life is not only hard in Jamaica but there is no justice. Crime, corruption and cronyism is the order of the day. Opportunities are limited and those, like myself, who stay are harassed and frustrated. The government need to understand that the exodus will continue if nothing is done.
Exactly!, and believe that they are aware of what they are doing too, but they want to to point fingers at citizens not being patriotic
So true
Thé irony, it’s like being in a toxic relationship and you are trying to do better for yourself and or family, also to be told you’re the problem ! Don’t point fingers without looking in the mirror and self assessment……. Lead with a purpose and a bigger picture as a nation !
True ,I still think JAMAICANS got to stay in Jamaica to build Jamaica...THATS THE ONLY LOGICAL SOLUTIONS.. 25 yrs ago ,The Prince of 'The United Arab Emirates,ask his people to make a 5 years sacrifice,and he went on to tell them that the next 5 years will be some the roughest times they'll experience,but after that they'll be positioned in having a better quality of life ....Today DUBAI /ABU DHABI 🤔🤔 ...Jamaicans must REALISE that we have to make sacrifices...This 'FARIN' minded mentality is killing us.
so true because all the places you have stated on your comment are places of hell in this country. I am sure the government is getting reports but nothing is ever going to change
I left Jamaica for 4 years and was able to build my home. I was working in Jamaica for more than 10 years and could not even dig foundation. I recently returned because I miss my country but honestly to the way how things are am considering to leave. The basic wage is crap when you look on how much yoy earn compared to how much you spend, worst when there is children going to school.
When you get $9000 for basic pay and have to put down $4000 for travel expenses back to work that leave you with $5000 and you dnt go supermarket yet, not to mention the light, water and internt then just imagine rent to pay.
I always say give all them politican 3 or 4 months of living as a regular citizen working a 8 to 5 on basic pay, and even put some of them in the inner city community and let them experience what the regular people of John public feel then and only then they will make changes.
Have you ever hear of a PM, MP or any politican complaining about the pay. Their children goes to the best school and when them can't read and write, they live in upscale communities. You only see them come out when it's election time.
The worst part about it is we as citizens that are affected fail each other, when half the population say they are going to strike the other half still turn up for work so we keep giving them the power bet if the entire Jamaica go on a 1 week strike, from supermarket to the man sweeping the street you will start seeing a change. We have to start fighting for our rights.
We have to be the change we want to see
Leave the country and go make your money, 4 years is not enough. With more money, life in Jamaica will be a lot better.
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That's why the government don't want you to leave...you will prosper and not dependent on them election time...they can't get to manipulate and look down on you.
And this comment only had 52 likes.. smh We allow them to treat us this way and as such they will!
One of the greatest risk factors in Jamaica is the disregard for the rule of law, many Jamaicans abroad would love to come back and invest, live and retire ,but we just don't feel SAFE when one visits Jamaica most people live like prisoners in their own home.get rid of most of the crime and Jamaica will elevate HIGHER.
You are so right. Within the first year of returning to Jamaica so many people were getting murdered I wish I had come to see how it was before coming back after 55 years
@@janetebanks5493 I returned after 40 years and sometimes I am concerned, because locals keep throwing in face how I come from foreign and I have money. The weather is great and there are beautiful places, but some of the people are terrible.
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I would say frankly don't come back if you want to invest your money in a local business's stocks do that but the crime and violence is rampant locals are in danger everyday and returning residents get picked on just like locals do
I returned in 2016 and got robbed and had to return to the USA I'm going down now with my kids and I'm being more cautious this round .
People migrate for a better life. I’m a patriot living aboard because I come back and build a house to retire and spend my hard earn money
Take care of yourself
When u working 8 years in a company in Jamaica and can't save a hundred grand, and as soon as u migrate u save a few hundred thousand.
Really
No sense talking about patriotism re: a country that doesn't give a crap about its own people. This relationship should be a two way relationship, not the opposite. Politicians want us to stay and build a country that does nothing but bring us down everytime we try to stand up? Naah, get your priorities straight.
Call me a coward!! How can I stay when I can’t walk into a market without fear of being randomly killed, 3 hours wait in a bank; sitting on a bench under a tree waiting for medical care at Cornwall Regional hospital?? Dem lucky. Jamaican until I die! Ran for the opportunity on the plane
Well said.
I’m with you up until the randomly killed comment, while crime is rampant in Jamaica it is definitely not random, America has so many mass killings, you’re more likely to be randomly killed there.
@@Nicola_Christina Nah people get killed randomly all the time mama, not everybody who dies ina mix up. Dem kill business people all di while and stray bullets hit random people during shootouts all the time.
Can being patriotic support our family?
Good Statement👍
No.
Or repay students loan
a struggle love dem a push
Andrew Holeness and his cronies can help all Jamaicans be more patriotic with good governance, improving the economy, taking real steps to contain crime and ridding govt institutions of corruption. How about he and his mps taking a salary cut so that Jamaicans can be paid a little better? How about reducing the cost of food and utilities and stop allowing JPS; FLOW and Digicel to name a few to stop ABUSING the citizens of Jamaica with these ridiculously high utility bills, maybe then Andrew Holeness can speak on patriotism.
I’m gonna rant, because I know I won’t fit all my thoughts in this comment. Crazy I just returned from Jamaica and I can relate and see all these points of views, I was in Savanna La Mar and I think the country took many steps back and a few forward. Jamaicans leaders needs to do better especially at the local levels. The main thoroughfares are dilapidated and the neighborhood streets are beyond repair, there’s this evidence of neglect everywhere. The people also needs to revolutionize the changes they want and don’t settle for less. I was floored when I went to juicibeef and couldn’t get a snack because they didn’t take cards then the atm didn’t work, it’s almost as if they didn’t want my business and I thought how many others did this happen to today and the loss of business. Why can’t all the banks in Jamaica figure out a way to prevent these long lines at Banks/ATM? Why is everything done with a attitude of I don’t want to without zeal yet when these same people move to these first world countries, they do the same thing with enthusiasm. Why can’t people abide by simple rules for the greater good of humanity speaking of the taxi drivers and motorists on the roads.
the reason why they are not motivated is the low wages the system of Jamaica is made to exploite the people only a few will have a good life but for the rest its dog eat dog
Simple answer the people who serve they are taken advantage of daily; they are extremely overworked, underpaid, spoken down to etc so they are not motivated. As for these worthless banking institutions they are an utter DISGRACE, to customers, NCB for one has ATM machines all over the country that needs serious servicing, and constant monitoring so that customers can be assisted, 99.9999999999 % of the time their ATMs are broken. The lines at Scotia and NBC are disgrace and if people had other options they would withdraw their business, no one wants to spent 1-4 hours at a bank!!!! It ridiculous.... I could go on but just ranting here has made me exhausted, especially knowing as I do I alone cannot make a difference, we all need to join forces and make these entities feel it in there POCKETS.
On point. It literally took me almost 6 months just to get a replacement debit card...since it wasn't an emergency- when I was on vacation it was resolved. There are so many things I can't phatom. Jah know!
Westmoreland from Greenwich,Bethel Town to Great George's Street need attention my brother.Banks elsewhere work no long lines but in rural parts outside of Kingston are cash based economic activities.Many Maas Eddies or Mass Joes need cash to get around so that's why people need cash and lines long.The communications networks are not reliable either so lots of things at play.
Bless up all the Best Br Kingsley.
Well said 👋👍
When you give a worker 4% wage increase and everything raising by 100 - 150%
What do you expect people are going to do.
It's the same in America.
@@carribgirl007 job opportunities is greater in America.
@@carribgirl007 you can work 1300 a week at walmart without degree. You need 2 months to make that here
Same thing in UK
Coming to Canada is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I can take care of my family in Jamaica
I was patriotic until the children came along with visions that my home did not give. Having worked as a Registered Nurse for 16 years in Jamaica and being told my salary cannot cover a partial loan for a motor vehicle purchase and my child cannot be granted a government scholarship to study medicine at UWI, I would have failed myself and my family had I stayed.
Country before self. Jamaica Straight! 🇯🇲 Even when wi leave wi affi come bak and invest
Jamaican who migrate do invest in some ways. Most of those who migrate, regularly send back funds to family and friends. These funds contribute to the country's GDP in a big way. The government doesn't want to talk about the importance of the funds Jamaicans abroad send back home.
I wonder what beautiful Jamaica would look like if Jamaican weren't leaving Jamaica for a better life, and sending remittance back to Jamaica.
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Remittance is making Jamaicans lazy, and turning them into beggars
True! The government won't admit it, but remittances contribute to the economy in a big way.
I congratulate the new East Asian, South Asian and Middle Eastern Jamaicans who have left their countries to make Jamaica their new home as more African Jamaicans flee to the White man's land to " look a wuk".
@@misterlexx2721 I get the sarcasm. Those ppl r treated much better by the government of Jamaica, than the "native " Jamaicans
Long as crime is up, brain drain will forever be up. Who wants to work hard to come home only to get deleted??!
All when you a try ship things back fi help build up yourself and the country them tek all that you work hard for in tax and duties
As a 23 year old Jamaican living in the United Arab Emirates, I'm not a coward for migrating, what these politicians earn monthly can supply them and their families, unlike us the citizens working for years and can't even buy a house, nor save its not good. People need stability financially to actually live comfortably. What I earn here monthly is equivalent what I earn per year in jamaica and yes I'm now sending money to start my house. How can he not see that we actually investing back into our own country. Jobs aren't available in jamaica, too much students graduating from colleges and end up warming couches at home, that used to be me but an opportunity came to better myself and I grab it without second thoughts nor hesitation because I know it's better to work abroad and earn than to be here doing nothing . If that deputy mayor was in our shoes, I know he will do the same, but he is well alright with his income, so his oppinion doesn't matter to me... I do what's right for me, being patriotic and staying in jamaica won't put food on my table... They should make more jobs available for us!!!
These people act like Jamaicans just start migrating.Jamaicans ha e been migrating for decades.A lot of people from developing economies will migrate to developed ones,not just Jamaica.
If the government gets the crime ( murders, corruption, extortion, etc) under control, Jamaicans would move back because people would feel safer to live and do business. It's the government's responsibility to provide security, proper infrastructure, public transportation, education etc, but it's really the private sector that should drive the growth of the economy through innovation. Jamaica has so many resources, including the people, but they are mis-managed by the powers that be. Many Jamaicans who migrated would love to return and build the country, with all of their experiences that they have gained in developed countries but are concerned about their safety. This is really sad because most Jamaicans are brilliant and creative. While the locals are leaving, foreign investors are moving in because they see the value of our country that we are not seeing. Eternal Father, help us to help ourselves and help our country. Give us vision lestweperish. "Ask not what your country can do for you but what can you do for your country". Mr. Deputy Mayor, please put your mind in gear before you put your mouth in motion. You are a public figure. Don't allow careless words to fly out of your mouth because you can't take it back. Find a better way to encourage people to stay, without being insulting. Politicians, wake up and pay attention to what the people are saying. It's no more about party loyalty. People want to see meaningful changes. Jamaica land we love. 🙏
Dawn R true talk 🙏
Foreigner get better deal. Than local look how the Chinese get taxes brake while .if a jamaican try to .start a business we get so much road block
So true
Yes. I was the same way. Jamaica was always it for me but after seeing how Bruce handled the Dudus situation and the manner in which they were talking and handling the economy. It was time for me to pack my bags.
After graduating university a lot of folks either become teachers, police, solider, work on the north coast or end up at a call centre.
Thank God my father took his children to England; That was over 60 years ago. I came back 8 years ago. The crime rate is ridiculous. The poverty is bad, what would happen to a lot of these people if their relatives hadnt gone abroad to earn a decent living, to be able to help their families living in crime ridden Jamaica. Those ones who left are heroes. When they return they help some people, they come back and build houses giving many jobs.
How can he say that? The PM chats a lot of nonsense especially when his children do not live here. The crime in Jamaica is off the chain and the Governmenf in power does nothing about if because they have 24 hour security. The most hurtful part about it is that both psrties need the crime monsters in the garrisons in order to secure that seat. DISGRACEFUL !!!
Crime pays, that is a cash cow. They will never get rid of it.
@@newtongrey4516 no government can get rid of crime in any country
crime rate is high in the US also. The US dollar is strong that's why Jamaicans going there
@@newtongrey4516 i know that whether it's JLP or PNP✅️
@@neoevans713 but jamaicans ain't migrating to the us only.
How can you stay somewhere and you cant even buy groceries
He gave a really lovely and relatable speech, totally agree with his points
Jamaican been doing for country,country is ungrateful I know people retired over two years ago and still ain’t get a cheque yet these are people who was patriotic to Jamaica 🇯🇲 and give all their energy only to be disappointed how you are supposed to survive for almost three years without a paycheck when you was living paycheck to pay check,I worked 12 years with the government and when I applied for my NHT contribution they said they only can find one year contribution,every criminal in Jamaica have guns both legal and illegal but no law abiding citizens meet the criteria.that mayor am willing to bet he or his family have a couple houses in Florida,lot of rich Jamaican have houses in Florida and a us visa technically they are not living in Jamaica 🇯🇲.
It is not the government who is not paying, it is the criminals that are employed in the system. Some Jamaicans have a crab in a barrel mentality.
The money would be allotted out for payment, but the people working at the Pension offices sit on their asses chatting people business and not doing their jobs.
Most of the times they want you to tip them to do a job they are already getting paid to do. Basically exploiting poor people.
@@clemmy45 those are the reasons why people left Jamaica 🇯🇲 ,it’s not structured in America you retired you start getting your check immediately if any small delay you get it with interest,we who left Jamaica 🇯🇲 is doing way more for Jamaica than those politicians,wi put 90% of the pot them pon 🔥
And that’s why they could care less about our health care system as well.
Look at the people they vote in to represent them. A lot of them hardly knows what it’s like to go without.
Can you imagine poor people are feeling the hands of these white collar criminals more than ever!
@@prestonmatthews725 I remember one of these politicians I think it was a PNP politician is wife was pregnant in 2016 and she came to Miami to have her child,jubilee nuh good enough 🤫
Most Jamaican are forced to make a choice to leave to servive and feed their family. The rediculous minium wages, high rent, high school fees, plus traveling and bills in the country. How do they expect anyone to servive in these conditions. I love my country but the politics and some of the policies. This is what driving, the people to make that hard decision to leave. I'm now able to help my family .
Exactly 💯 agreed, corrupt politicians, high cost of living and crime is what's forcing us to migrate
Sounds just like America.
Given the present sate of Jamaica; the crime rate; the 850 disappearances and counting; the poverty the teachers unrest the list goes on and on. It is as though Jamaica is governing itself and there is no governance to stem the mounting degree of violence. No one seems to be addressing the problem-tone deaf. To come and chide the who are migrating as if it's a figment of their imagination is rather ridiculous.
Jamaica no normal..crime, poor infrastructure, lack of strategic planning, lack of social amenities, lack of investment in youths and development opportunities. The only thing that's real is the food, entertainment, beaches and the genuine love from some people
For Jamaica to withstand an Earthquake of the same magnitude that destroyed Haiti. I thing the infrastructure is very strong. Just saying.
@@clemmy45 no the infrastructure ain’t strong when you look at the roads ,I still see people throwing mall in pot holes,if you come to America and see how road and bridges are built you wouldn’t say the infrastructure are good,most communities are built with no planning people just start building houses on a piece of land with no proper sewage or drainage.
@@patrickmcdonald3441 The damaged roads sometimes are due to protests, the sewage systems are blocked from the garbage not disposed of the right way. Things like that happen in the USA too. Always with the poorer areas, it all comes down to unity in some cases.
@@patrickmcdonald3441 Patrick just bro..Jamaica's infrastructure can be much better but it's not the worst....Y'all are Programmed to ever magnify and exaggerate what's wrong with Jamaica ,..I think y'all do that to obsorb the guilt of leaving ,So y'all exaggerate the situations in a way to make it seem unfixable..
We can't continue to solely put the blame on governance..The people also play a part in Jamaica's stagnancy..
MOST JAMAICANS THINK THEY ARE BETTER THAN WHAT THE PERCEIVED JAMAICAN IS...Ooop🤭🤭..If am lying then am yet to see a people who speak so little of themselves..Am yet to see a country with so much TH-camrs repeating the same negatives daily .Am yet to see a people who will tell you their country "mash up" and cya get better.😳
@@davidscott3726 you ever been to August town and see the bridge those people have to cross,you ever been to stony hill and see the road and their bridges,I live in America for twenty years never turn my pipe on and there is no water ,my light went off two times for about half hour the most.,most of us would love to come back but it’s not encouraging,if I am sick and turned up at the hospital in America they performed what ever surgery I need and then try to collect their money,in Jamaica we have to have the money in hand first ,why would we trade this for that.
Leaving Jamaica for better jobs /income... Too much crime..dirty government and law enforcement.... Bad roads... Poor health care,, poor education system... New government need.. New health care system need.... It's the unintelligent people speaking trash about people leaving for better living... The basic job in America and other countries pay better than 90% of the jobs in Jamaica. All facts.. Freedom of speech and respect people opinions... Education is life and freedom... Wake up Jamaicans
Well said!
Love this!
Omar G true Talk bs he is talking
It's not a fight. All those Jamaicans in the diaspora with nothing in Jamaica can stay here . Who want to return and those who want to leave are free to do so. No crying.
Everyone one talking about everything EXCEPT fresh live food and health... Abroad seems a good choice til you realise all the bills you have to pay.
Countries dont BLEED PEOPLE DO.Every man has a right to decide his own destiny.When you go to the shop just tell them that you are Jamaican and you dont have the money to pay for the goods.
I came to Jamaica recently and when I landed I was wondering what happen to the airport why it looked so drag down, " it's sold"
The government should do a self assessment and ask themselves where did they went wrong and find a solution to fix the problem ASAP and be honest and truthful to themselves.
Zackly. They need to take ownership of why they are not creating a country that people can stay in. For many the decision to leave was out of desperation of failed polical policies..
I had no intention to leave Jamaica after completing my first degree at one of the prominent universities in Jamaica and completing and internship overseas;then hearing local employers say (it's hard to digest) we can't afford to pay you...
I grew seeing my ancestors own business, and establish themselves in their communities in Jamacica.... God does lead us to where we are needed for seasons or life time. I love and will always love Jamaica 🇯🇲 it is home even if I live in another country my culture remains with me.
Self preservation is key. This country is bitter sweet. You live in based on your status. I've never had a Visa or intended to leave but at this point I have no choice
Good luck man. It was the best decision my parents made 50 years ago. Just because you leave Jamaica doesn't mean that you are not Jamaican. I've lived all over the world and still consider myself an American/Jamaican. Will have love for the island of my parents' birth until I die.
I love my Jamaica 🇯🇲 i migrate 32 years ago and now I am going back home to Jamaica. Nothing can stop me. Crime is every where
Welcome back! 🤠I did the same and I'm happy. Try not to move back to the exact community you came from and keep a low profile when you are here.
You are right crime is everywhere. Jamaica I believe has, I'm not sure, but lets say 2 million. I have been back 8 years and that first year the amount of killing that went on in the parish I live in, had it not been that criminals were killing criminals that put a temporary stop to the killing when most had been killed or run away to another parish we probably would be down to 1 million by now. I have been fortunate because I'm still alive been a returnee, you also might be fortunate, been a top cat and having nine lives Jamaica is also an island with more killing than lots of countries.
I am going soon too. Cost of labour is expensive in Canada. I grew up with a Nanny, household helper and a yard man ( gardener) in Jamaica. My late father was a contractor. I inherited a nice house. I can't afford these kind of servants in Canada. Another few years. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
I'll be returning soon my self.
Them sucking the happiness out of the ppl of Jamaica
I guess I am a coward. I worked for 10yrs in Jamaica and couldn’t buy bicycle.
While the US is not perfect. I get good healthcare, and a great education, I can pay my bills and live good.
Good . So be an American and assimilate in the culture. I live in Canada but even before I migrated I own a home in Jamaica and inherited a property that I rent . I do know many Jamaicans left with the last shirt on their backs. You are enjoying the fruits of the White man . Remember you are an immigrant. You are making an unreasonable comparison with a developing island nation .🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Do they ever add people who are not of this kind of background to the panel’s example people without degree ordinary working class people the one who are affected most by what are happening in Jamaica and around they have a voice too
Thank you !
Talk true
That funny needed that laugh
Crime, lack of opportunities, poor infrastructure,
The same reasons why many leave and many more will leave. Some are coming back like myself, but it’s a very big decision considering the CRIME monster
Jamaica ruff on tufff not even food u Cyaa by mi wah 🏃 weh too
To me it’s the best island in the world but this too has been orchestrated for outsiders to reap the islands resources.
People with sense leaving the u.s going to the islands and the materialistic ones running to the fire. Social media have dem dunce. Same time government needs to HELP THE PEOPLE!!! Only modern day plantations unno dealing wid?!?
I Agree 💯👍
Jamaicans aren’t the only who migrated. People from all different countries migrates a lot
Fi reel every country people run way are migrate if they can
Jamaica is the second highest of wanting to migrate. Just letting you know lol
Let me phrase myself better. “human flight and brain drain index” in terms of talent migrating overseas in pursuit of better opportunities.
No talent in middle class = no growth = worst in 10 years.
@@Dan-gn9pg that data that they provide is incorrect, there is way bigger country with millions more people who are poorer than Jamaica that migrates everyday. The data that Jamaica ranks 2nd is not true
I must commend you on this topic of migration.
I want to add my comments here.
I migrated appx. a few decades ago for family reasons.
Now , looking at what has taken place over this period of time , there are two reasons why I would jump at the opportunity to migrate if I were still in Jamaica.
First, affordability and second crime .
It is almost impossible to live and support a family in a reasonable way, and I am not talking about buying luxury items, just basic
everyday things in this era.
Next , I recall growing up and being apart of a youth club in my area in which we had meetings once a week. It was such a beauty to hang out until around 10 or 11 o’clock at nights before going home. Now that is a thing of the past. No one is seen on the roads after dark as it is high risk.
Jamaica is such a beautiful country, never new of this beauty until I started visiting resorts, but it is so sad to hear and see the deterioration in several sectors.
My wish is that some major changes will come very soon,so I can retire in my country I love so much!!
If my people who are called by my name will seek my face turn from their wicked ways, I will hear their cry and heal their land.Time we all face the man in the mirror and look up to the bigger Man in Jesus Christ name 🙏🙏🙏
Another point to add, Call centers out here earning $12USD or more per incoming call. They are only paying the employees about $3USD.
$3 per hour u mean?
Only wealthy Jamaican don't want to leave for better opportunity. Tell the Mayor that robbing Jamaican citizens are also cowardly.
One thing I am very certain of about Jamaica and it is something that recently occurred to me is that it uses the black people who are in power to OPPRESS the black people below them!
I noticed that the ones in power make it HARD on the people just to get even simple things done in the country. You take another look and observe how hard or long they make it to get something done or get anything accomplished.
People are free to go where they want to go, as long as they don't go away and disgrace our country, make it and built yourself and your family.
It's not easy when you're in your own country I can't find food to feed your children are to pay school fee it is not easy so if you have to run then run
I'm no patriot as soon as I see an opportunity to take advantage of I'm leaving this country 💯
So speaks someone who is on the gravy train.
That person from Japan said something that is key. Most people leave because of their children.
As is right now I don't even have interest to visit might sound bad but it's best.i watch politicians talk while building new houses different topics and none has ever been about bettering the country it's always about winning the seat building a next house somewhere or starting a next venture somewhere both parties once they in power that's the focus
I left in 2017 and it was the best decision I’ve made in my life ❤
I didn't decided to live abroad till my late 30s. After struggling being a single parent and even though being able to travel back and from a very young age. I love my country but being able to help my family and self was priority.
There're many different reasons people leave Jamaica, as expected, the high living cost which is too overwhelming for many people in Jamaica, there is no hope in the governmental system by the people who have been relying on those in authority to make a difference in the lives of others, poor educational opportunities at hand, lacking interest in supporting Jamaicans and as a result, brain drain is being created by the system because of their poor governance which led to a high turn over rate, Jamaica, today, is experiencing a power cut by Jamaicans cutting off the government of Jamaica.
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Before i was born there was Jamaica and after I'm gone there will still be Jamaica. I've never traveled before but if i get the chance for a better opportunity in life I'm leaving in a blink of an eye. Self above not only country but above everything in the world.
Homer Davis does not need to discouraged of Jamaica , because he is getting a good salary to support his family, Jamaica is a beautiful island but it is not for me I am living in America and I will never give it up for Jamaica, I am retired from a state job with a very good pension for life and insurance up to my funeral expenses , Uncle Tom Andrew Holnes sell out Jamaica to investors who is not Jamaican, and tells them to pay the Jamaican small salary, and mistreated them too,
Voilet McKenzie Amen you are sure right on that one ☝️
I’m apart of that 11,000 that migrated in 2019. It’s the best choice I have ever made. I use to work 12 to 13 hours a day making about 80k to about 130k a month and trust me after paying all my bills that money done. We migrants we are contributing to the country by sending remittances to Jamaica. Everyone wants better
It’s hard to buy a house and car without a significant impact to finances. In the states, less than 1 year I bought a car, in less than 2 years I bought a house and in last that 3 years I started working for the state government. That wouldn’t happen to me in Jamaica it would take years for me to be where I am now in the states compared to Jamaica
You do great 👍
@@roselloyd1992 thank you so much
Congratulations my friend! I left 2013 and what I’ve achieve since I came here is astounding. I’m with anyone who wanted to migrate. My whole family is better off and only 1 remain in Jamaica because the fear of flight, more power to you my friend
@@Rickyricardo17 Thank you so much for that.
One thing i know is that jamaicans are resilient so resilient that in fact when i was living in nyc I've seen many bmw audi mercedes and so license plates with jamaican flag and emblem ... yes I'm a patriotic man with two kids and a jamaican wife living 40 mins just outside Philadelphia usa . Many of us have to start over from scratch doing odd jobs and working minimum wage just the same here in america where they TAX EVERYTHING and so to make ends meet you absolutely in most cases need a part time job along with a full time . So keep thinking america is easy and other more advance countries .
But tell me what you doing to help poor Jamaicans to help themselves
@@jenniferedwards6782 I'm not rich and i was struggling to make ends meet when i was living in jamaica in 2016 ...i took a gamble and came to america to work you think I'm in a postiion to help poor jamaicans ... we have more poor people in Africa that my church donates my offerings and thithes to like buy food and land and send use good clothes so they can wear . As for helping i only can afford to help my mom and pops and siblings when I'm able .
@@jenniferedwards6782
Many of the poor people in Jamaica need to start helping themselves. Too many of them sit down, do nothing, and wait for someone to help. Then some of those who end up getting help act as if they are entitled to such help.
If the government think because the citizens of Jamaica is leaving means they are un patriotic,,where is his children living, , I guess he's looking but not seeing .if I was to comment on that my text would not be able to hold in this phone, , when he clean up the crimes and make better opportunities for the people, ,a better life and better economic conditions then he can talk .
I don't think Jamaicans think it's easy abroad. Most think that they'll at least have an opportunity to excel abroad, whereas down here the opportunity is small to non-existent unless you're born into the right family. Everyone has to do what is best for them. All the best to you in your endeavours and keep the faith ✌🏾🇯🇲.
I av no problems with who want to migrate , my problem is with those who leave and bad name the country and act as if their r better than those here (well mayb financially so)...they don't try to positively contribute , but when the other countries start falling apart u r gonna see ....
Then again I think mayb they should av left, leave more room so more people who want it can utilize this country.. cow never knw the use of its tail till it gone..
My biggest shame for my country is the crime, and the lack of accountability..
I totally agree with you. The English people are sufferimg right now.the bills are excessive .everywhere there is a stroke teachers nurses lawyers
Strike
Its all good and well to say not to leave Jamaica but citizens are not recognized or assisted to create a better life for themselves and family. The ones that are saying "don't leave stay and build Jamaica....nine out of ten cases they already have a visa to leave the country one way or another also their preference in different items must be from overseas. The fact that teachers have decided to migrate is just a fraction of the "brain drain". I have been out of Jamaica for a longtime, my goal was to return and enjoy a peaceful life but unfortunately there are individuals that as soon as they realize you are a returning resident you are targeted by even your own family members. Being patriotic does not provide for the citizens, buy groceries or pay bills. The symbol for Jamaica should be a scale.......the extremely rich or the ridiculously poor. The scale has tipped and now the Jamaicans have to look for a better life elsewhere, until certain factors are addressed there will continue to be a "brain drain"
From my perspective Jamaica is definitely hard I'm working a 9 to 5 paycheck to paycheck. I can't live like this for the rest of my life.
One has to do what is best for oneself. 👊🏿⭐️🙏🏿
🇯🇲 is for the wealthy people who already set in 👍life!!. The less fortunate of to look it..
When was there a time Jamaicans were not migrating-hard time is accelerating the process. Clueless, visionless mis-leader caan mek people stay
Self above country any day
Anytime
Jamaica 🇯🇲 lacks opportunities for it's people but foreigners gets good jobs and Jamaicans get what lef
Not true at all
Not accurate at all.
The truth I live is what I speak about don't care who's offended
All I know is that Jamaica is becoming unbearable to live in . Only the fitest of the fit will survive here.
Brain drain is not good....but the desire for ppl to achieve more cannot be overlooked.
I grew up in the US with the ultimate goal of moving back to Jamaica & i used to cuss my parents for migrating to the US & used to cuss my cousins for wanting to leave Jamaica untill I got older & realised how Jamaica is & how unnecessarily difficult things can be on top of the insane murder rate. Now I'm migrating to the UK, I hope things sort out for the better in my lifetime b/c I still love my country & want to move back fulltime
If Jamaica becomes better tomorrow and offer the same opportunity we have abraod thousands of Jamaicans would return. THE POLITIANS HAVE FAILED JAMAICA.
Self over country is a must Money talk
Everytime
The Jamaican government don't know what hungry feel like
Is not hungry the problem is crime and lack of jobs opportunities
I don't want to left but if this place is holding me back I want to go
One has to put self before country it's their right .
PNP didn't do any better. This is not a political matter.
Opportunity comes only once, I builded a Salon at the age of 18 yrs old and started my hair dressing business in Jamaica, after spending so much money on it , before the first year it was destroyed , I didnt get to see not even the money that I spent on the salon for atleast the first year, also I was so passionate about my job doing hair dressing, I couldn't see any success ingards to all my hard work and the finances that I put into it at that age, I leave Jamaica purely because of wicked people, my salon was burned down after a war in the community and I wasn't even involved. Sadly, I had to leave when an opportunity was just in place at the right time and I couldn't return back because of the violence envy, jealousy and spite. To God be all the glory great things he has done. The holyspirit sent me to the UK after and he opened four salons fir me and I was never happier. I am happy here in the UK , don't get me wrong wickedness is everywhere. To all my fellow Jamaicans , it is easier said and done. All the best for the near future 🙏❤
God bless the one that go abroad and look back at Jamaica because some throw stones behind them.
When you have gang go to jail and walk out to commit more crime then you know Jamaica not safe,
Why do they think it’s ok to shame people for doing what they think is best for themselves and their family?
I love my Jamaica but lived abroad for decades. I will come back in a heart beat but the government has to make it appealing to come back. They need to get the crime under control.
People always say govt this and govt that. The people are responsible for creating businesses...govt can't do that. The people are the ones commiting the crimes. Not up keeping the island, etc.
One gone one born
I love Jamaica 🇯🇲 but I’m leaving next week 🤯 can’t take this anymore but soon come bck
Stay blessed good luck
Part 2 please! :)
I left jamaica because of the class system and colorism that exists in Jamaica some 30 years ago for the US. Even though racism does exist in the US, I felt well accepted in the Black community. I have returned to Jamaica a few times and was in awe of the beauty of the country and would prefer to remain in Jamaica. In Jamaica, I was taunted for being a dark complexion and because my nose was not straight.. I was well accepted in the US and the Trauma that I experienced was lifted off my back. I was able to attend two universities where I obtained an advanced degree in Engineering, and worked for well know company in the US. In spite of all this, I love jamaica and consider myself a Jamaican American.
Caleb page Congrats to you and 🙏 So true one love ❤️
Where is the rest of the program 😤😤🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
Representative.thank you
Please We Have To Repent And Give Our Life To JESUS CHRIST 🙏 ❤️ He's Worthy To Be Praise 🙏
Food is too expensive need to be controlled. Everywhere else food is cheap outside the country but jamaica expensive. Gosh make that better
Food expensive a new york 😋
Food is the least of my problems on many others crime and fear in the people
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Politicians have all the answers lol. It dawn on me how there are not living the life of everyday citizens and want to tells how to live make money etc , they can’t even relate to our problems. The first chance I get to leave this hell hole im gone ✌️
When u guys start paying the same amount 2 everybody like what the PM getting 2 live a comfortable life
Some of us wants to come back but we can't even buy a house there not because I was at coward why I left but life was hard for some of us. Hopefully I'll return one day for good.
Very good analysis of the situation.
Real talk bro