"Just want to be free", that says it all. I am a member of that group also, but haven't moved back yet. Jamaica is my happy place. There is a big positive movement of black people moving back home, or moving to the mother land of Africa. Jamaica is like the Africa in the Caribbean, I imagine the same can be said for other black Caribbean countries.
@@generalenquiries8629 here's the link to join. It's on Facebook. Also please check out the announcements to complete the survey the admins have posted and pinned. The survey will assist with providing the proper resources desired of the group responses. facebook.com/groups/BlackExpatsNJamaica/?ref=share
Interesting interview, like Kwame, I was born in UK and shipped to Jamaica at age 6 and came back to UK after high school.Because I knew the value of education from Jamaica, I went to College and later Uni. I came back shortly before the Tottenham riots as well. I see Jamaica as home , I understand the Yard culture and yes visiting the Bank can take 1 hour or more to do a simple deposit /withdrawal, so being patient is a must, getting frustrated wont help.Getting to the Bank very early before opening time is what I do. The freedom, the fresh fruits, foods and climate is what I miss the most. Choosing where one go to live in Jamaica is important, sometimes going back to where one grew up is not a good idea.
It’s a wonderful group by the way. Very informative and everyone’s so helpful. I’ll be moving to St.Ann in 2022.... I can’t wait. Great interview by the way.
Someone alerted me that I was part of this video and mentioned. I certainly do appreciate you referencing me and I love what you had to say as well , as so agree with you. Circle, association, location is key, just like anywhere else in the world.
Great interview with Kwame McPherson! I can relate as I was born and bred in the UK and have now lived in Jamaica for the past 14 years. I am in the Real Estate Industry and have worked with quite a few people who have had to discover how to transition from the UK to Jamaica. Its been a wonderful experience so far!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! You use a great word 'transition' - it really describes the process of settling and readjusting to a new destination. It can take much longer than people might expect...
That is so TRUE, I was moved to Toronto at age 5 in the early 60's...my parents prepared my sister n I for racist survival. I came from a place where everyone looked like me to a nightmare of being the target of hatred. This was a trauma that I had to heal from. My moving back to JA is a part of my healing.
I love the group it’s been my support I am UK born and my mother is fearful of me moving to Jamaica but the new friends I have made it the group had been valuable
So glad to hear the group is giving you the support you need!! Nothing like the honest experience of others to give you a clear picture of what your life in Jamaica may actually entail.
Kwame is so wise. We move to JA is less than 1yr god willing. My husband and son will be there next week for the summer break. I’m looking forward to the schools for my son and preserving his innocence. My husband and I are not ready to talk to him about the hate and racism in America because we feel he’s too young. We want him to be a kid, maintain his innocence and have the freedom. When we think it’s the right time we’ll sit down and talk with him but right now 6yrs old is too young for that type subject matter so we’re choosing to move away from USA.
That’s the reality we live my sister. The racism permeates so deeply. My son had a speech delay but could read by himself since he was only 3yrs old. One yt woman teacher said to us that’s not normal and instead of looking at my son’s reading skills as exceptional she saw it as an issue. My son didn’t really speak because he didn’t want to talk to them but now he won’t shut up lol. But they tried to label him with an intellectual disability. I was like heck nah! I can’t wait get the heck up out of here! This is how they start by destroying these kid’s self esteem at an early age.
@@kemi1486 well done to you and your husband for creating your own solution to allow your son to thrive. Hope you inspire others to do likewise in the process!
@Sade Jones Beyond disgusting ain’t it though?! I’m so glad a lot of us are getting hip to their very dangerous game against our children. This type of system will affect our children for the rest of their lives if we don’t advocate for and remove them from it. I’ve heard a guy named Dr. Umar Johnson who was a school psychologist talk about how they do our black boys with the special Ed programs. I just need to tie up some things and we’re out of here as soon as possible. Sis, thx for re confirming what we’re all seeing because sometimes I want to tell myself the people and their system can’t be that wicked but turns out they are.
@Sade Jones Thank goodness for clarity! I believe either of those 2 majority black country will be a great choice for you and your family. Wishing you all much happiness and success on your journey to freedom and inner peace 🙏🏿
This is very true, l have several Caribbean family members who went to the UK during that time , achieved higher education and there kids were born in the UK and they moved back to the Caribbean in the 70's with the British born kids
Great interview. Kwame thank you for highlighting the many positives about this little island state. I can relate to everything you are saying.We have a basis for comparison which many of our people in the uk do not have.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Kwame's story is so relatable! Here's hoping you eventually find a place and space in which you truly feel you belong 🤞🏾
This is great! I hope they can succeed on the issue of lobbying for change...I hope to return to live to JA from the US soon. Hope I can be apart of that group...
Love this conversation. Thank you for making me see how achievable a move to JA is 🙌🏾. I can see how much he cares and how knowledgeable he is about this subject.
Definitely join the group - I'm not even planning to move to JA but I still find it useful. It's full of people who are more than happy to share advice and assistance. Good luck with your move!
Hi the link to the Jamaica expats FB group is in the description but here it is just in case you can't see it 🙂facebook.com/groups/BlackExpatsNJamaica/?ref=share
Crime is everywhere in the world! At least there’s not school mass shootings to worry about the JA unlike the USA. I’m planning to move to JA for many reasons but one is so that my son to go to school in peace and I don’t need to worry about those crazy a** yt boys shooting up the school.
This Jamaica "crime" verbiage is becoming downright cliché...crime is EVERYWHERE!! Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, London, Middle East...is there a city worth living in that has zero crime?
@@dspirit444 Crime is a reality when Jamaicans overseas retire back in their country. You mentioned Atlanta, London Toronto, Chicago - all these places are plagued by dysfunctional black people who are responsible for a lot of the crimes there. People retire from UK to Spain and they don't get murdered whereas retirees from the diaspora returning to Jamaican are at a real high risk of being scammed or murdered by their own families who of course pretend to be Christian. What sort of BS is that? Even black people in The UK don't behave themselves properly their men don't even know who their children are, yet alone their D.O.B., so why go to a place where you put your life at risk?
@@dspirit444 Atlanta, Toronto London, Chicago all have serious problems caused by the black community who of course always blames everyone else. A Jamaican retiree returning to The Carribean is at risk of being scammed or even murdered by their own families. Whereas a Brit can retire to Spain and Portugal and this nonsense doesn't happen.
"Just want to be free", that says it all. I am a member of that group also, but haven't moved back yet. Jamaica is my happy place. There is a big positive movement of black people moving back home, or moving to the mother land of Africa. Jamaica is like the Africa in the Caribbean, I imagine the same can be said for other black Caribbean countries.
So true!! It's an amazing movement indeed!
The FB group is superb - I recommend it to all the black folks I come across who are thinking of making moves to Jamaica
@@ExodusCollectiveI'd like to join it. Can you please let me know how I can join it?
@@generalenquiries8629 here's the link to join. It's on Facebook. Also please check out the announcements to complete the survey the admins have posted and pinned. The survey will assist with providing the proper resources desired of the group responses.
facebook.com/groups/BlackExpatsNJamaica/?ref=share
@@vonnieg thanks! You got there before me!
Interesting interview, like Kwame, I was born in UK and shipped to Jamaica at age 6 and came back to UK after high school.Because I knew the value of education from Jamaica, I went to College and later Uni. I came back shortly before the Tottenham riots as well. I see Jamaica as home , I understand the Yard culture and yes visiting the Bank can take 1 hour or more to do a simple deposit /withdrawal, so being patient is a must, getting frustrated wont help.Getting to the Bank very early before opening time is what I do. The freedom, the fresh fruits, foods and climate is what I miss the most. Choosing where one go to live in Jamaica is important, sometimes going back to where one grew up is not a good idea.
Wow, you and Kwame have such similar paths! I hope you get to connect in real life!
It’s a wonderful group by the way. Very informative and everyone’s so helpful. I’ll be moving to St.Ann in 2022.... I can’t wait. Great interview by the way.
Thanks Joy, best of luck with your move 🤞🏾✈️!
The Exodus Collective Thanks... Same to you luv🙂
Yeah!
SO HAPPY FOR YOU. I WISH ALL JAMAICANS ABROAD WHO ARE SUCCESSFUL AND HAVE SAVINGS AND RESOURCES WOULD DO THE SAME.
Great interview
Someone alerted me that I was part of this video and mentioned. I certainly do appreciate you referencing me and I love what you had to say as well , as so agree with you. Circle, association, location is key, just like anywhere else in the world.
Great interview with Kwame McPherson! I can relate as I was born and bred in the UK and have now lived in Jamaica for the past 14 years. I am in the Real Estate Industry and have worked with quite a few people who have had to discover how to transition from the UK to Jamaica. Its been a wonderful experience so far!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! You use a great word 'transition' - it really describes the process of settling and readjusting to a new destination. It can take much longer than people might expect...
That is so TRUE, I was moved to Toronto at age 5 in the early 60's...my parents prepared my sister n I for racist survival. I came from a place where everyone looked like me to a nightmare of being the target of hatred. This was a trauma that I had to heal from. My moving back to JA is a part of my healing.
So glad to hear you're moving back. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey.
Excellent interview!
Thanks Alecia - Kwame is a great source of information isn't he?
This interview was great! Great questions & great answers. Well done to you both. :)
Thanks Tammy 🙏🏾
I love the group it’s been my support I am UK born and my mother is fearful of me moving to Jamaica but the new friends I have made it the group had been valuable
So glad to hear the group is giving you the support you need!! Nothing like the honest experience of others to give you a clear picture of what your life in Jamaica may actually entail.
My parents fulfilled their 5 year plan and took their children home. Best decision they ever made.
Love that! My grandparents' 5 year plan took closer to 15 years, but they still went back home. I'm grateful to have them as role models!
Kwame is so wise. We move to JA is less than 1yr god willing. My husband and son will be there next week for the summer break. I’m looking forward to the schools for my son and preserving his innocence. My husband and I are not ready to talk to him about the hate and racism in America because we feel he’s too young. We want him to be a kid, maintain his innocence and have the freedom. When we think it’s the right time we’ll sit down and talk with him but right now 6yrs old is too young for that type subject matter so we’re choosing to move away from USA.
Same reason I'm taking my son out of the UK sis! So glad you're making the move 🙌🏾
That’s the reality we live my sister. The racism permeates so deeply. My son had a speech delay but could read by himself since he was only 3yrs old. One yt woman teacher said to us that’s not normal and instead of looking at my son’s reading skills as exceptional she saw it as an issue. My son didn’t really speak because he didn’t want to talk to them but now he won’t shut up lol. But they tried to label him with an intellectual disability. I was like heck nah! I can’t wait get the heck up out of here! This is how they start by destroying these kid’s self esteem at an early age.
@@kemi1486 well done to you and your husband for creating your own solution to allow your son to thrive. Hope you inspire others to do likewise in the process!
@Sade Jones Beyond disgusting ain’t it though?! I’m so glad a lot of us are getting hip to their very dangerous game against our children. This type of system will affect our children for the rest of their lives if we don’t advocate for and remove them from it. I’ve heard a guy named Dr. Umar Johnson who was a school psychologist talk about how they do our black boys with the special Ed programs. I just need to tie up some things and we’re out of here as soon as possible. Sis, thx for re confirming what we’re all seeing because sometimes I want to tell myself the people and their system can’t be that wicked but turns out they are.
@Sade Jones Thank goodness for clarity! I believe either of those 2 majority black country will be a great choice for you and your family. Wishing you all much happiness and success on your journey to freedom and inner peace 🙏🏿
Fabulous interview.... Such great insight...Kwame
This is very true, l have several Caribbean family members who went to the UK during that time , achieved higher education and there kids were born in the UK and they moved back to the Caribbean in the 70's with the British born kids
Thanks for sharing that insight Chris - those who went back home early were really into something!
Good advice!
Great interview. Kwame thank you for highlighting the many positives about this little island state. I can relate to everything you are saying.We have a basis for comparison which many of our people in the uk do not have.
Wow I can relate to this a lot. I grew up in the US & never felt settled here
Thanks for sharing your experience. Kwame's story is so relatable! Here's hoping you eventually find a place and space in which you truly feel you belong 🤞🏾
Definitely can relate to this ...thank u ...on my way now to jamaica to settle and feel so refreshed seeing this.
@@DeeDee-jm4ls you're welcome! Congratulations on making the move ✈️🙌🏾!
Thank u 4 sharing....useful tips....
You're most welcome 🙂
This is great! I hope they can succeed on the issue of lobbying for change...I hope to return to live to JA from the US soon. Hope I can be apart of that group...
I'd highly recommend it. Here's the link, just in case - facebook.com/groups/BlackExpatsNJamaica/?ref=share
Love this conversation. Thank you for making me see how achievable a move to JA is 🙌🏾. I can see how much he cares and how knowledgeable he is about this subject.
Definitely - the vision for greater diaspora involvement is truly inspiring isn't it?
@@ExodusCollective Definitely! Now to make some movements physically, spiritually and mentally :D
@@GG-rk1bu 🙌🏾 💯
Thank you 👊🏿
Interesting and informative topic. Would you have the link to the expat group?
The link is in the description. Alternatively type in "Black Expats and Repats in Jamaica" in Facebook and you'll find there
I am looking to join the Facebook group I am planning to move to Jamaica in the next few years
Definitely join the group - I'm not even planning to move to JA but I still find it useful. It's full of people who are more than happy to share advice and assistance. Good luck with your move!
Take care. I have heard a lot of Jamaicans are killed when they return to live in Jamaica from overseas
Hi. Thanks so much for this interview its really helpful. I can definitely relate. Can you please let me know how I can join your Facebook group?
Hi the link to the Jamaica expats FB group is in the description but here it is just in case you can't see it 🙂facebook.com/groups/BlackExpatsNJamaica/?ref=share
@@ExodusCollective Thank you!
Crime is the greatest issue for Jamaica, followed by proper healthcare....
Crime is everywhere in the world! At least there’s not school mass shootings to worry about the JA unlike the USA. I’m planning to move to JA for many reasons but one is so that my son to go to school in peace and I don’t need to worry about those crazy a** yt boys shooting up the school.
This Jamaica "crime" verbiage is becoming downright cliché...crime is EVERYWHERE!! Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, London, Middle East...is there a city worth living in that has zero crime?
@@dspirit444 you’re right!
@@dspirit444
Crime is a reality when Jamaicans overseas retire back in their country. You mentioned Atlanta, London Toronto, Chicago - all these places are plagued by dysfunctional black people who are responsible for a lot of the crimes there.
People retire from UK to Spain and they don't get murdered whereas
retirees from the diaspora returning to Jamaican are at a real high risk of being scammed or murdered by their own families who of course pretend to be Christian. What sort of BS is that?
Even black people in The UK don't behave themselves properly their men don't even know who their children are, yet alone their D.O.B., so why go to a place where you put your life at risk?
@@dspirit444
Atlanta, Toronto London, Chicago all have serious problems caused by the black community who of course always blames everyone else.
A Jamaican retiree returning to The Carribean is at risk of being scammed or even murdered by their own families. Whereas a Brit can retire to Spain and Portugal and this nonsense doesn't happen.