What's It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Bahrain?

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  • In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with DeWayne Bowen. He is a Jamaican living in Bahrain. We discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting to living in Bahrain as an expat. Xavier asks about the must eat foods and must visit places in Bahrain. #WeJaminate #Bahrain
    QUESTIONS
    00:27 - What part of Jamaica are you from? How did you get to Bahrain?
    03:34 - How long have you been in Bahrain?
    3:50 - How do you pronounce Bahrain?
    04:57 - What are the people of Bahrain like? How do people react when they find out you are Jamaican?
    08:11 - What is the food like?
    10:06 - Where do you get Jamaican food?
    14:03 - What is the cost of living there?
    17:14 - What is the music like?
    18:56 - What is dating like?
    21:05 - Have you been to a wedding in Bahrain?
    22:28 - How fluent are you in the language?
    24:47 - What is the weather like?
    29:36 - What was your biggest adjustment?
    32:46 - What attractions should someone experience there?
    34:49 - What is your favorite activity in Bahrain?
    36:53 - What is the first thing you are doing when you land in Jamaica?
    38:22 - Tell us about the connection you made through this series.
    40:22 - How do you say bye there?
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  • @Jamaicans
    @Jamaicans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for watching! Are you ready to visit Bahrain after watching this video? If you are an expat living in Bahrain what's been your experience there? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a video in the “Jamaicans to the World” series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

  • @gillmush4974
    @gillmush4974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    One of the best interviews! Dewayne knew his stuff about his current country. He kept the conversation flowing without Xavier having to ask too many questions. Dewayne seemed very happy, which is wonderful.
    Nice that he reconnected with his childhood friend from watching this series.
    And, yes, Xavier, Jamaicans are surely advertising KFC and Tastee/Juici patties on almost EVERY interview. They need to be paid by these companies. 😀

    • @teacheryute6701
      @teacheryute6701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you very much. It was a pleasure talking to Xavier and sharing my experience. Jamaica 🇯🇲 to the World!!!!

    • @stevemoncrieffe9279
      @stevemoncrieffe9279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well done my son Dewayne, you have represented yourself and country well, you are knowledgeable of the culture, good interview.
      I am very proud of you.

    • @Mellobeth
      @Mellobeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second that.

  • @paulmarriott266
    @paulmarriott266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a host, occasionally you'll have a guest who's a brilliant narrator, thereby making your show and your job most intriguing and effortless. This is one such individual, Dewayne.

  • @tesalyncampbell5834
    @tesalyncampbell5834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Dwayne never skip a beat I was intrigued the whole time watching it would seems like he was there for over a decade. Keep them coming Xavier, have a bless Sunday y,all

  • @MarlonHillMIA
    @MarlonHillMIA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Definitely a top 5 in the series - the knowledge, passion, and vivid story telling - Dewayne takes us on a deep dive. Brilliant!

    • @teacheryute6701
      @teacheryute6701 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Marlon Hill. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did.

    • @sohailalbalooshi3167
      @sohailalbalooshi3167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@teacheryute6701 hey brother how are you well im happy to see a Jamaican in Bahrain coz I know jamaica for last 18 years i just love Jamaica will be great to meet you for real

  • @ChrisWilliams-le1we
    @ChrisWilliams-le1we 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Two wonderful Jamaica citizens.
    Great attitudes and just full of class.
    You both make me proud.
    Blessings.

  • @esbarrett2868
    @esbarrett2868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Very well prepared and well spoken. Always a pleasure when Jamaicans represent well. Stay safe family👍🏽

  • @richieredw2142
    @richieredw2142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well, he´s a teacher and living in an Arabic country so it goes without saying that he would be able to learn the language....he´s a smart gentleman so he has embraced the culture well

  • @shawn-a-leebernard6884
    @shawn-a-leebernard6884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He's so well-spoken! And he left the plug too 😅

  • @saybyghrace2
    @saybyghrace2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Respect Xavier for this interview with Dewayne , man a feeling proud being a jamaican. Much Love and Blessings 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @coreenjohnson5967
    @coreenjohnson5967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is very impressive. Dwayne you have learned the culture and everything so well. You are a great teacher fi real. The Bahraini people are very discipline.

  • @Yesmyjamaica
    @Yesmyjamaica 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have consistently enjoyed these interviews by Xavier but this i think is the best. Dewayne is articulate. Passionate. Knowledgable. I now want to visit Bahrain. Fabulous. Blessings. ♡♡♡🥰🇯🇲🇯🇲❤❤

  • @becomingsheena
    @becomingsheena 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is by far my favorite interview!! The flow of the conversation; very insightful and informative. Thank you Dewayne, brought back some memories of by time passing through Bahrain as an active duty member. American Alley was my spot too😁

    • @teacheryute6701
      @teacheryute6701 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Sheena, you are most welcome. I love Americam Alley 😆

  • @lornafullwood2476
    @lornafullwood2476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this program, 😀 Love ❤ 😍 💖 been a Jamaican 🇯🇲

  • @--christine
    @--christine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Another brilliant interview Xavier and Dewayne appears to be having a great time out there in Bahrain. You can tell that he enjoys teaching and it must be so rewarding to teach those students who are so eager to learn. I wish him all the very best.

  • @BORNFREE876
    @BORNFREE876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    🇯🇲 Most eloquent guest.
    Would've appreciated knowing what subject he teaches & the nation's pay-scale for his type of work.
    Very sure many prospective teachers are contemplating making the leap if the scale is right.

    • @teacheryute6701
      @teacheryute6701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you very much. I would be happy to give you some info anytime.

  • @ileneclark3821
    @ileneclark3821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this interview.Dwayne is just a fine talker.He knows we want to hear as much as he can give in a limited time.

  • @owallace1755
    @owallace1755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow! I am so intrigued by this interview! DeWayne was amazing! I was completely captivated and learned a lot about Bahrain. So much so, that I was able to pronounce it properly😊. Well done Xavier! Love and Light to you as you continue to bless us with these beautiful interviews. More power to our Jamaicans living abroad and sharing with us. God bless!

  • @gillmush4974
    @gillmush4974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for educating us, Teacher!
    I'm glad you knew how to say "goodbye" in an informal way. A lot of these interviews I've watched, when the interviewee is asked this question, the response is that he/she does not know, and he or she has been living in the country much, much longer than you've been living in Bahrain, which is only 3 or 4 years. I never quite understood that. I would imagine "Hello" and "Goodbye " are at least a couple of the first phrases one would pick up in a foreign country.
    Keep up the great work, Dewayne. Stay safe.

  • @claudettepeart3580
    @claudettepeart3580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Xavier I love your program I almost can't wait to see the next episodes.
    Very interested interviews.
    It gives different perspectives on what's its like to live outside of Jamaica 🇯🇲 I'm hooked ❤

    • @Jamaicans
      @Jamaicans  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe here so you don't miss any future videos in the series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

  • @audreyjumpp1687
    @audreyjumpp1687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dewayne is so fluent great storyteller…..his students are fortunate to have him

  • @chadoe90
    @chadoe90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very very interesting and intriguing interview. Dewayne looked very happy in Bahrain. Xavier you are doing a very good thing, showcasing Jamaicans all over the world. Nuff respect 🙏

  • @sheilavaz5255
    @sheilavaz5255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been to Jamaica, worked in cayman islands, and now I'm in bahrain, true yah tell Sir Dewayne.

  • @kaydian4791
    @kaydian4791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dwayne look him belly...
    I love his interview from the start to the end, he is so inviting with his conversation.

  • @shanonbrown6170
    @shanonbrown6170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dewayne is very knowledgeable about the culture, I learnt a whole lot! I also love his expression! He is so animated and joyful! I think part of it is the fact that he is a teacher! My mom, also a teacher, is the same way! Love it!! 😄

  • @maxxiemasom6
    @maxxiemasom6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Xavier please interview a Jamaican living in Saint Lucia

  • @FrenchAction1
    @FrenchAction1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very interesting interview, I had no idea that Jamaicans would go there. Jamaicans are really international and are very adventurous,

  • @wendzlifestylevlog7320
    @wendzlifestylevlog7320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best interviews I've watched. Keep up the good job Xaviere. Dewayne you did very well🤗

  • @margaretkibe7468
    @margaretkibe7468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bahrain the best place to be am from kenya currently working in Bahrain awesome place.

  • @Tourlou0409
    @Tourlou0409 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another addition to my bucket list.… Have to link with Dewayne for the places to visit lol

  • @valeriebolageer6522
    @valeriebolageer6522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent interview. Very interesting and informative. Keep up the good work Xavier.
    Dewayne, you represented Jamaica very well.

  • @earlyalvarez8703
    @earlyalvarez8703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can tell from the get go when the person is going to be fun and riveting ....NOT that the others aren't but sometimes they tend to be a bit shy and less forthcoming ✌️

  • @angelaforbes3395
    @angelaforbes3395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent interview, seem like I could not get enough, I could listen for another 30 minutes ❤️❤️🇱🇷🇯🇲

  • @savannahwilson1295
    @savannahwilson1295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow…another great interview….Dewayne is very articulate, intelligent, on point and a pleasure to listen to!! All the best…love how you represent JA…all the very best!!

  • @donnaherman3876
    @donnaherman3876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dwayne is very impressive in educating us on the culture. Phenomenal personality. I could have listened to him forever. Dwayne what side of the road they drive? Will you be visiting your friend in Malta?

  • @marcih.8826
    @marcih.8826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dwayne is such a delightful person so knowledgeable. I could continue listening awhile longer.Great interview makes me want to get there sometime soon.

  • @hyacinthgordon5295
    @hyacinthgordon5295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great interview 👏Xavier Murphy. Thanks for sharing 👍😊. I enjoyed this interview 😀. Thank you Dwyane.

  • @janetmorgan3204
    @janetmorgan3204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow!! Very informative

  • @gloriarobinson1869
    @gloriarobinson1869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another lively and informative interview. Learnt a lot about the Bahraini's culture and practices. Diwayne is a true Jamaican with good sense of humour.

  • @lanekka_lee3121
    @lanekka_lee3121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best interview in my opinion.
    Dewayne is jovial, a great communicator, very intelligent and undoubtedly a Teacher.
    Thanks Xavier for bringing him on your show..great job!

  • @desreelaing5732
    @desreelaing5732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! I enjoyed this interview immensely!🤗 Dwayne never stopped; he seemed to have taken in quite a lot about Bahrain during his short time of being there. He sold the place to me and makes it sounds like it's easy to live there as a foreigner. Thank you Xavier and Dwayne for an awesome interview.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤗❤

  • @keshkecitathuo4911
    @keshkecitathuo4911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He speaks de true coz am here in Bahrain

  • @InfiniteNaturalMystic
    @InfiniteNaturalMystic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dewayne, it's a joy listening to you about your awesome, experience teaching in a new country with a different culture from yours.

  • @merlenepryce1263
    @merlenepryce1263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is one of the best interviews and I am very impressed with Dwayne’s responses. Keep up the good work Xavier

  • @True-yj3ur
    @True-yj3ur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do a series where you interview a Jamaican in South Africa

  • @Dewspurpose
    @Dewspurpose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great interview D.B.

  • @patriciashawwatkins2901
    @patriciashawwatkins2901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    DeWayne's interview was powerful. Blessings! I can see he's having a great time in Bahrain.👏I had a colleague who went to teach in Bahrain and wrote back to say she enjoyed being there. I've lost touch with her, so I don't know if she's still there. When you mentioned the US military base, I remembered that, and also her saying, there was loads of entertainment.

  • @Mellobeth
    @Mellobeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dwayne you are a wealth of information and very interesting to listen to.

  • @madewithrealdiamonds
    @madewithrealdiamonds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the most interesting interview that I've seen from this channel so far👏

  • @elainechin898
    @elainechin898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interviews ! Big Up Zaphia! We de all bout a di world 🌎

  • @sandralevy9839
    @sandralevy9839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very good interview 👏

  • @lorisaris961
    @lorisaris961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another excellent interview,so appreciate it. Great job

  • @carmenpetrson5120
    @carmenpetrson5120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blessings all the way my brother ☝

  • @lifewithshaneil7048
    @lifewithshaneil7048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very interesting

  • @rubyberylgarraway634
    @rubyberylgarraway634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grate that was nice.guyanese and j.are oll over the world.god bless

  • @queenj1745
    @queenj1745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another Winner 🏆

  • @debbieclarke1267
    @debbieclarke1267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoy your channel so much.. it is so informative..I am learning so much about how truly big this world is... I have never heard of Bahrain before this interview. Thanks Xavier for bringing the world to my front door.

  • @ms.sharon.7581
    @ms.sharon.7581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Dwayne for your description of everything.

  • @elizabethking8763
    @elizabethking8763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very good interview, the information flowed so well. He spoke so well and it was informative. Thanks again!

  • @VOUSTUBER
    @VOUSTUBER 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    High accuracy, very captivating guest and great attention to detailed and vivid explanations 🌺

  • @morleyw5146
    @morleyw5146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great representation of Jamaica, Dwayne. I salute you!!!

  • @alph1975
    @alph1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was another interesting Jamaican story Xavier. I love this one and I can compare to another that I watched sometimes ago.

  • @abasilumsmith91
    @abasilumsmith91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Really,, really enjoyed this conversation Dewayne. Truly wonderful seeing you.

    • @teacheryute6701
      @teacheryute6701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey batchie , thanks for the commendations. Glad to connect with you here man

    • @abasilumsmith91
      @abasilumsmith91 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a pleasure. We must link sometime.

  • @anthonymccauley9101
    @anthonymccauley9101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview, wonderful young man who represents the Country very well. I look forward to watching these every week and this one did not disappoint. I think Dwayne should stay in Bahrain, he seems to have found his groove there and I am sure any side hustle or business he may develop would do very well. Yes...I also like those Arab. Oud Colognes, here in USA we're often just getting copies but he's getting the real deal over there. Anyways..keep up the good work.

  • @paulettelogan5475
    @paulettelogan5475 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful interview! Xavier, you are doing a great project...Informative, educational and inspiring! Keep up the good work...Jamaicans to the world!👏❤💯

  • @hopewalker442
    @hopewalker442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best interview ever! Great job.

  • @ConsciousOneTV
    @ConsciousOneTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dewayne have such positive energy. Definitely number 1 in the series for me.

  • @juliesashe
    @juliesashe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I truly enjoyed this on Xavier

  • @ilismo-Official
    @ilismo-Official 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice interview. We have a mutual friend living in Bahrain that sent me this video 😅. Hopefully one day I'll get to visit and we all hang out..Bless

  • @yxnone9771
    @yxnone9771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for an interesting interview!

  • @lornafoster3310
    @lornafoster3310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful personality. Thanks for sharing.

  • @donnacampbell3505
    @donnacampbell3505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It was a very interesting interview. Keep up the good work.

  • @maqudizesunset6033
    @maqudizesunset6033 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!! I didn't want this interview to end, Dwayne is so articulate, fluent, intelligent, and fun, Jamaica loss Bahrain gain (brain drain). I would love to hang out with him when I visit Bahrain 🍗🍞🥙🍇🍺🍻🥂🍾🧃

  • @theresanichols5556
    @theresanichols5556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This interview was so informative 👏🏾 🙌🏾

  • @VOUSTUBER
    @VOUSTUBER 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    True teacher🌺

  • @dorretteprince1754
    @dorretteprince1754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very impressive 👏

  • @misstinah4741
    @misstinah4741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As Ugandan living in Bahrain really enjoyed the interview 🙏

  • @coreenjohnson5967
    @coreenjohnson5967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Xavier I just can’t wait for more virtual tours around the world through our Jamaicans who are living in different parts of the world. Once again this was a great interview. The patty and the kfc thing again, mi mouth a wata.

  • @craiggarrickfr4fgz877
    @craiggarrickfr4fgz877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now this is a nice interview 👍🏿👍🏿

  • @richardstewart7889
    @richardstewart7889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good interview, he is ur best guess hands down. Very knowledgeable and engaging.

  • @tjsimpson3234
    @tjsimpson3234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview.....conversation flowed freely and was quite upbeat and informative.

  • @ookok8446
    @ookok8446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice interview. Enjoyed it

  • @heppal1828
    @heppal1828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely refreshing and informative!

  • @resetmyzen1585
    @resetmyzen1585 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extremely engaging, I loved this 😂

  • @vandasutherland6640
    @vandasutherland6640 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy this, would love to visit that place.

  • @dorrellwhyte5437
    @dorrellwhyte5437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful interview

  • @johannasquire7409
    @johannasquire7409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dwayne I saw you an TH-cam on this program

  • @MsDiversebeauty
    @MsDiversebeauty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Vey interesting and informative conversation.

  • @elfredawright
    @elfredawright 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another brilliant interview! Dwayne undoubtedly is very knowledgeable and insightful. I am truly living vicariously and learning a lot through these interviews.
    One thing I learned from this interview: My favorite pair of earring is the tree of life pattern. I did not know about this iconic tree in Bahrain, so I had to do a quick Google search and learn something new today. Fascinating! 🇯🇲🇨🇦💞

  • @kbulgin30
    @kbulgin30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful

  • @ericpowell4350
    @ericpowell4350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Xavier and Dwayne!

  • @cherylmontcrief7600
    @cherylmontcrief7600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very informative.

  • @sekayisenicholas576
    @sekayisenicholas576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Am also Ugandan living in Bahrain am teacher but as now am working as security guard what can I do to get teaching job but am having diploma in teaching

  • @sohailalbalooshi3167
    @sohailalbalooshi3167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow i never know a Jamaican in Bahrain man i would like to meet you and have a talk coz i love Jamaica(from Bahrain)

  • @janellmcpherson5108
    @janellmcpherson5108 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this

  • @tanyabartley2010
    @tanyabartley2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great interview. Im a big time foody so i will do well there. 😄😄..On a serious note im getting a bit restless and seriously thinking about a change. Dewayne do you have any idea on what is the start up capital for that restaurant?

  • @ajohnson3020
    @ajohnson3020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating...love it

  • @kevonpryce560
    @kevonpryce560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Continue to educate and try to convey back the language back to Jamaica.

  • @kbulgin30
    @kbulgin30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yea Middle East is the best region to work!!

  • @simonekaren8613
    @simonekaren8613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this interview