lamont johnson, you can keep your Crown Jewel. That Jewel of yours sucked up my brother and my cousin's blood. As child, I celebrated the Independence of Jamaica. Then, it was a beautiful country, almost paradise on earth. Where I come from, we never locked our doors when leaving the house, and we never experienced a break-in. There was need for police coming to our community; murder was unheard of. The only problem we had were women quarrelling or fighting over men. Sometimes, people had dispute over land. The only fear people had back then was spiritual. Jamaicans, need to do something about the gun violence that is taking the lives of thousands of Jamaicans, and stopping old people overseas from coming home. We have a right to come back to our country without the fear of being murdered. It's terrible! People want to come home.
This lady truly loves Jamaica,as a Jamaican, just imagine if we all felt this same passion for our country the changes it would have made for all of us al,l both local and those overseas.
@@Throp a lot of times we tend to forget that as much as we enjoy these interviews,it could not have been possible without you,so I say thanks to you for what you are doing,because I know it's not as easy as it looks.
I was going through RUclips and I stumbled upon your interview. I am a Jamaican living in Atlanta Your got me rethinking my retirement prospects What a fantastic Lady you are to see the beauty we left behind I was actually in Negril in February and stayed at a fantastic all inclusive hotel It was a great experience I have subscribed to your page you will be on my number one list Thank you for Representing Jamaican the way you are doing Be Safe
Wow this lady is AMAZING!!! I would love to meet her! She brought tears to my eyes. I have never heard a non Jamaican speak so highly about our country. I was very touched! I love my country!!!
There is a crime problem here, especially per capita of the population. I was isolating out one demographic, which is this perception that RETURNING Jamaicans are hunted down just for who they are. The data does not really support that ,but those cases are often high profile ( as if a returning Jamaican's death is somehow worse than another's), that is the MYTH I was addressing. Crime is real here, just as it is in Memphis where I came from,
Exactly! Look if the economic situation here was anything Near Jamaica's it would be Unadulterated Crime in every city of US!! So in perspective I am impressed by the Jamaican people and their resourceful adaptation
Omg! I could listen to her all day, I just love her accent. However, more than that, she dropped a lot of gems in this interview. Misti is a beautiful woman through & through.
Loved this interview I’m American born to Jamaican parents married to a American man and 3 years ago we were over all the crap going on in America we packed up left south Florida and settled in westmoreland where my family is rooted it’s truly the best decision of our lives
I love these podcasts!!! Where do you find people with hearts like she has. This lady is a living legend! I was born in England to Jamaican parents. Grew up in Jamaica from I was a young child, did my primary school there, split my high school days between Canada and Jamaica with University also in Canada where I now live most of the time. I was thinking of looking at Ghana for house and land to live after this pandemic cools down a bit. Even though myself and family already have house and land in Jamaica I can go to, but have been turned off by the violence I've seen myself and heard of and grew up with in Jamaica. With all these positive stories though I might have to take a second look at Jamaica. I still do visit when I can cause I do have close family down there, but wasn't planning to go back to live. I'm sure Ghana has their own brand of crime and violence, I just haven't seen or heard how it is down there, I will have to visit and experience the place for myself. Africa is somewhere a lot of us want to go to anyway. Happy to hear people talk about Jamaica in a positive light, and also doing positive things for the people down there. They need to provide jobs for these young people so they don't turn to crime as easily. The educational structure has to made available to all young people no matter what financial background you come from. Jobs have to be a reality for people who complete school at any level, high school and post secondary education. So they can provide for themselves and feed their families and elders. Love, appreciation and humility to everyone living down there in Jamaica. It is a place of beauty and natural fruits and food like not many other places. I send my love to the Caribbean.
Consider home, It you have family and friends here , it makes sense. If you would like to speak to someone living in Ghana let me know, I have a friend there with her husband and she will be happy to talk with you, She seems quite happy by the way.
@@876Misty Thanks Marilyn, that's very kind. I will have to make a note of that in my diary. The Ghana plan is maybe 2 years away, plus or minus, depending on how this pandemic shakes out. I want to visit first with my cousins and see what my other Mother land is like. Good wishes to you.
Let me tell you something I have friend live there and violence is everywhere and I just try to send some money to a friend and not even that you can do the scamming is so bad over there the guy tell me he don’t send to those places in Africa and we of to remember that the Bible of to fulfill war and rumors of war so there is no way around it we just of to pray and seek God more
Nothing will stop 🛑 me and my family from returning back to Jamaica 🇯🇲, after being in a foreign country for many years especially in the cold 🥶, it’s time for a change, we love ❤️ Jamaica 🇯🇲 so much.
First let me say this is another great interview. I agree with you Misti. The educated and skilled Jamaicans should go home in invest in the country. If we have more constructive people in our country, the destructive ones will be weeded out.
Some have lost their lives after putting their hard earned retirement and building their homes only to get robbed and killed in the land they love. It's hard to come back when your life is at stake.
I love Capital of Casual. I am spending a month in Jamaica in January to visit my friend who moved there with her family 3 years ago. I am so excited to explore this beautiful country!
@@876Misty Yes she is, thank you! She is the one who told me about your page! (Dr Lakisha) I'm so glad she did too. There is so much useful info! Stay healthy and blessed!
It is such a joy to hear from people who have such love deep in their heart for Jamaica. It was light in my day to hear of Misti's affection for the people and culture in Negril.
I agree with her, support the small Businesses and the self employed.. I go out of my way while I am there to buy from locals..I love and miss Jamaica, especially Negril at my favorite hotel Travellers... Keep the content Throp..love it.. I love the appreciation that Ms. Memphis has for my country and culture and the amazing work she is doing to assist my fellow country men.i also agree with her on the diaspora of jamaica should return once they acquire a certain skill... I will be back! I would definitely be contributing to the cause🙏♥️
Great interview! Appreciate her love for my country, and her touching on the topic of crime, which is the exact same thing I have told people. I can’t wait to return for good!! 🥰🇯🇲
@@876Misty I agree as well. However, a lot of Jamaicans that are here overseas keep saying that they are not going back because of high crime but they are not getting the facts. Yes, there is crime but but the majority of the killings are isolated incidents that are more connected among friends and family. What a lot of us fail to realize is that, we have to be the change can’t leave everything up to the government, that’s why I plan on returning to put my efforts in helping my country to continue to thrive.
Bravo!!!!! This is exactly what I try to do when I visit my 'second home' Jamaica. I love the idea of making Jamaicans get the benefits and profits from the tourist industry. Especially the Jamaican owned businesses and establishments. I am not on Facebook nor a fan of it, but I do love to see this genuine level of honest support to the local community. Jamaica is definitely on the top of MY retirement list. Hope to be retired there in the next 2 or 3 years. Peace and Blessings
@@876Misty That would be my dream - relocate property from St Catherine over to Negril - ANYDAY. Negril is just paradise for me on every trip... roll on the next one!
My hubby is retiring at the end of 2021 and he is just counting the days to get back home. Thanks for this interview and the updated info on where things really are in Jamaica.
Lorna there are literally thousands of returnees living a happy peaceful life here in Jamaica. Whitehouse and Mandeville come to mind for two places I know are famous for this. Out of all the returnees who have gone, come back and re -settled here, that is a vast number. Compare that to the few incidences you know about because of the publicity they received and just use your common sense .
Enjoyed this video very much. Misti's hometown is just down the road from mine. I live in Little Rock, Arkansas. I've been retired for ten years now. My wife and I have made our first trip to Africa (Ghana). I hadn't thought much about visiting Jamaica; however, I've come to realize that Jamaica is similar in many ways to Ghana. I've got to make the trip there. I've added it to my bucket list.
Great video. I got to meet Misti Aug 2023 in Negril. She was walking on the beach & sat in the lounge chair next to me. I wish the 🇺🇸 would allow dual citizenship….. until my next return 🇯🇲💕🇯🇲💕🇯🇲💕🇯🇲💕🇯🇲
You can't say everything you want to say in the context of an interview. Just this morning I was talking to another African - American friend who moved here a few years before I did and is STILL living happily and safely here in Negril. We were talking about Belmont and the area around 9 mile, both of which I have stayed in. NO VILLAS , I stayed in people's homes in the community. In 9 mile for example, my hostess was leaving off for work and did not lock her door. When I reminded her she should lock it she told me no one there locks their doors and no one troubles anything. In Belmont my friends and I spread all our electronics out on the veranda, so when we were about to leave our host saw us gathering things up to store them and told us to leave them right where they were , everything will be fine. Our Negril based experience did not like that idea , but we did it . Over our entire stay there, it was so nice, windows open, door unlocked , no issues. WE FELT FREE. There are MANY communities in beautiful Jamaica like this where the pressure is off , and the living is perfect. You can't tell people not to come back here because they will be the target of crime or worse, when that is NOT TRUE about the whole of this beautiful island. Like in Treasure Beach area, and Alligator Pond is another space I can think of. I just want to neutralize the hysteria with another perspective.
I don’t know this lady, but I like her. Her spirit and warmth just radiates and she’s someone I’d love to share a red stripe or a coconut with. Thanks for sharing this. 👍🏾👏🏾
I really loved this interview. She’s such an inspiration. She looks so young so it’s surprising to hear that she’s old enough to have participated in the Civil Rights Movement.
I am a born Jamaican from kingston but living in Canada 32 years, haven't retired yet but Since covid i decided to go back home. built, Little Cabin in Negril, now on airbnb. Negril will be my retirement spot.
I cannot wait to go back to Negril. I love the 7 mile beach, I haven’t been every where but, she probably has, and says that is the most beautiful of beaches. I agree❣️
I agree Misty just watch your surroundings you will be just fine know where have crime than over this side. Great interview looking forward to be in Negril
I just got off the phone with a Govt. official and fact of the matter is the statistics do not bear out the notion that returnees in particular are targeted from crime here in Jamaica. That was the population i was referring to specifically. That myth keeps many a good Jamaican from returning to make Jamaica their home again and contribute.
Thank you for having Ms. Misti on I enjoyed watching and listening to some of her history and background it is clear that since she was little she has advocated for the rights of people and I love how she continues to gives back to the community and let's us all know what is needed. Thank you Ms. Misti when I come back to Negril to visit I hope to meet you someday. Thank you for kewy hope alive in Negril. Joy Bailey
Visited Jamaica several times from 1989 in Mobay, Ochi, & Negril, with Negril being my favorite. Stayed at Hotels, All Inclusives, & Airbnb's. My favorite place to to stay in Negril was formerly, Our Past Time, a family owned property on 7 Mile Beach. My relationship with the owner was so good, I stayed there for an entire month on one occasion. Been longing to go back, but Covid has put a hold on my travel. I'll be back, as soon as things get under control.😎
Misti is the reason I'm moving to jamaica .I'm from Tennessee, And jamaica reminds me of the South, and Southern people can adapt to anything .We love Greenery .
Hi.... I loved this video. I shared it with a friend who lives in trawlany... I felt so proud listening to misty bigg up Jamaica.. It has given me so many ideas for the area I am planning to return to in Jamaica (ST MARY)... Once again an excellent that I happen to stumble upon... Stay safe.
Now I know why so many celebrities love this beautiful Island. My last visit was over 24 years. If I were to live in Jamaica I would have to go into the agricultural industry if I really want to make a good living.
I respect educators Ms. Misti and Jamaican education is top notch which is one of the many reasons we’re coming back so our son can go to school there. We’re soon to return too Ms. Misty! I’m in my late 30s but by God’s grace I’ll be retired this time next year. I’ll still be youngish so I’m trying to see what I can do to help create opportunities for my fellow local Jamaican people. Not trying to take jobs from anyone there.
Misti - Thank you for re-enforcing what I always knew about my country. That is why I retired back home. Not Negril but in just as safe and great area to retire to in the South East St. Elizabeth/South Manchester area where the life of a retiree is absolutely great and affordable..
italian canadian here, we got a flat in negril in 2015 for annual trips and now we are shopping for a hillside villa for a permanent relocation to the garden of eden... JA Bless!
Awesome interview so much highlighted and learn alot about the parish ...people like these bring out the true beauty of the island so much to explore and contribute to helping the less fortunate ...keep up the amazing work❤🇯🇲
Just think about every single person who left Jamaica and then returned to do either 6 months here or live full time. Ok now calculate that # in you mind. You have to count every single person who returned and is still living here who returned. Ok now think about the crimes you have heard about and the # of returnees. Now do you see my point? I am not talking about the overall crime stats, just the ones against returnees, and now the notions people have just don't make sense. now do they? There are THOUSANDS, literally THOUSANDs of returnees living here happily and peacefully. We cannot focus our energy and attention solely on the bad in this life.
Love this interview inspirational lady! She is very intelligent and brings people together. Crime happens everywhere here in the UK it is swept under the carpet and downgraded to an incident. Have faith pray for Jamaica if you are that concerned about 'crime' we claim to be people of faith and yet quite a lot of us happily slag off Jamaica. I don't hear English people slagging off the UK. They big it up and have mad love for their country even the bad weather! In short they make the best of things. Wherever I go I big up Jamaica and people are always so kind and generous towards me. . .
@@Throp thank you so much. I ended up just searching for the group on Facebook on my own and joined the group. Thank you for sharing this lovely lady‘s story.
So interesting since I got back from Travelers Beach Resort, your videos started popping up in my feed. My husband and I are really looking at moving to Jamaica. I was born there and he’s a first generation. Interesting that you have a RUclips channel but you appeared so reserved when we saw you.
Awesome! Thank you for staying with us! Best of luck to you and your husband in making the move here. I think it’s a great idea. I will be having more guests on who have made the move here. Hope you’re able to get more value from those videos. Thanks for watching!
@@Throp Yes,,your videos are informative. Next time we are there, chat a little. We don’t bite, 😆 we are actually from the same place here in the state. Best of luck with your growing channel.
I look forward to relocating to Jamaica that’s exactly what I want to do I’ve been over there I fell in love with the country I called that my second home. Great interview thank you
I’d like to thank you both for your insight. It was a lovely testament. Jamaica has been calling my name since I was a little girl. I hope to meet you both when I reach. My family laughs when I make any efforts to research and relocate. Watch them beg to visit 🤣🤔 🇯🇲 🖤💚💛🇯🇲 new subscriber
I'm so grateful to come across this interview. Ms. Misti is amazing. I'm contemplating my retirement next year and the exodus from America. I'm definitely going to visit Negril. Great interview!👑👍
I’ve met Misti in passing while in Negril. “You’re Misti - aren’t you?” ☺️ I want to try staying at Travelers. I’m usually further up the beach when there for the Reggae Marathon race functions.
I lived in Jamaica 🇯🇲 for almost 4 years, and I’ve been throughout the Caribbean and Jamaica is truly the Crown Jewel of the Caribbean - Respect ✊🏽
I can’t argue with that
So why you left
Yes she is
lamont johnson, you can keep your Crown Jewel. That Jewel of yours sucked up my brother and my cousin's blood. As child, I celebrated the Independence of Jamaica. Then, it was a beautiful country, almost paradise on earth. Where I come from, we never locked our doors when leaving the house, and we never experienced a break-in. There was need for police coming to our community; murder was unheard of. The only problem we had were women quarrelling or fighting over men. Sometimes, people had dispute over land. The only fear people had back then was spiritual. Jamaicans, need to do something about the gun violence that is taking the lives of thousands of Jamaicans, and stopping old people overseas from coming home. We have a right to come back to our country without the fear of being murdered. It's terrible! People want to come home.
@@876Misty I’m sorry to hear that. May God Bless you.
This sister is a blessing to our country Jamaica.
Thank you Ingrid
she is indeed
INDEED!
This lady truly loves Jamaica,as a Jamaican, just imagine if we all felt this same passion for our country the changes it would have made for all of us al,l both local and those overseas.
Thank you for watching and thank you for your comment
@@Throp a lot of times we tend to forget that as much as we enjoy these interviews,it could not have been possible without you,so I say thanks to you for what you are doing,because I know it's not as easy as it looks.
@@rasfari2081 🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you for the kind words. very much appreciated
Well stop listening to fool fool media and come set down your own roots
I do love Jamaica, and thank you for recognizing that in me
I love Ms. Misti. She is a true gem. She's a blessing to us all.
Thank you so much
Indeed she is
I was going through RUclips and I stumbled upon your interview. I am a Jamaican living in Atlanta Your got me rethinking my retirement prospects What a fantastic Lady you are to see the beauty we left behind I was actually in Negril in February and stayed at a fantastic all inclusive hotel It was a great experience I have subscribed to your page you will be on my number one list Thank you for Representing Jamaican the way you are doing Be Safe
I am returning too after 44 years. I am just waiting for my home to be completed
Thank you so much for joining Capital of Casual Negril Jamaica. I hope you enjoy the group
Thank you for watching Brenda
Wow this lady is AMAZING!!! I would love to meet her! She brought tears to my eyes. I have never heard a non Jamaican speak so highly about our country. I was very touched! I love my country!!!
I would love to meet you, Just message me on FB when you are coming
Irina (fm Ukraine 🇺🇦 ) has a YT channel re Jamaica 🇯🇲 awesome 👌
Thank you for watching
How cam I get in touch with Ms.Misty?
Thank you for dispelling the myth about the so called crime situation in Jamaica.This interview was very informative and uplifting.💯💯💯
There is a crime problem here, especially per capita of the population. I was isolating out one demographic, which is this perception that RETURNING Jamaicans are hunted down just for who they are. The data does not really support that ,but those cases are often high profile ( as if a returning Jamaican's death is somehow worse than another's), that is the MYTH I was addressing. Crime is real here, just as it is in Memphis where I came from,
Exactly! Look if the economic situation here was anything Near Jamaica's it would be Unadulterated Crime in every city of US!! So in perspective I am impressed by the Jamaican people and their resourceful adaptation
@@gallen2101 Indeed!
thank you for watching!
@@Throp they make it sound like it’s the wild Wild West to live in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and gun shots are every where, so not ture Jamaica 🇯🇲 is so beautiful 🤩
Omg! I could listen to her all day, I just love her accent. However, more than that, she dropped a lot of gems in this interview. Misti is a beautiful woman through & through.
Wow thank you so much. I would love to have you join us on Capital of Casual Negril Jamaica on Facebook
@@876Misty Absolutely! 🇯🇲🤗
This is what happens when you allow your spirit to soar! Great interview 👍🏽
Couldn't agree more!
@@Throp well done misty continue to be a blessing⁰.encourage the people to plant and grow their food.
Loved this interview I’m American born to Jamaican parents married to a American man and 3 years ago we were over all the crap going on in America we packed up left south Florida and settled in westmoreland where my family is rooted it’s truly the best decision of our lives
welcome home , glad you chose Westmoreland .
that's awesome! Welcome!
I love these podcasts!!! Where do you find people with hearts like she has. This lady is a living legend!
I was born in England to Jamaican parents. Grew up in Jamaica from I was a young child, did my primary school there, split my high school days between Canada and Jamaica with University also in Canada where I now live most of the time. I was thinking of looking at Ghana for house and land to live after this pandemic cools down a bit. Even though myself and family already have house and land in Jamaica I can go to, but have been turned off by the violence I've seen myself and heard of and grew up with in Jamaica. With all these positive stories though I might have to take a second look at Jamaica. I still do visit when I can cause I do have close family down there, but wasn't planning to go back to live. I'm sure Ghana has their own brand of crime and violence, I just haven't seen or heard how it is down there, I will have to visit and experience the place for myself. Africa is somewhere a lot of us want to go to anyway. Happy to hear people talk about Jamaica in a positive light, and also doing positive things for the people down there. They need to provide jobs for these young people so they don't turn to crime as easily. The educational structure has to made available to all young people no matter what financial background you come from. Jobs have to be a reality for people who complete school at any level, high school and post secondary education. So they can provide for themselves and feed their families and elders. Love, appreciation and humility to everyone living down there in Jamaica. It is a place of beauty and natural fruits and food like not many other places. I send my love to the Caribbean.
Consider home, It you have family and friends here , it makes sense. If you would like to speak to someone living in Ghana let me know, I have a friend there with her husband and she will be happy to talk with you, She seems quite happy by the way.
@@876Misty Thanks Marilyn, that's very kind. I will have to make a note of that in my diary. The Ghana plan is maybe 2 years away, plus or minus, depending on how this pandemic shakes out. I want to visit first with my cousins and see what my other Mother land is like. Good wishes to you.
thank you for your comment and kind words
Let me tell you something I have friend live there and violence is everywhere and I just try to send some money to a friend and not even that you can do the scamming is so bad over there the guy tell me he don’t send to those places in Africa and we of to remember that the Bible of to fulfill war and rumors of war so there is no way around it we just of to pray and seek God more
@@stephiadavis8273 crime is everywhere there are humans unfortunately.
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Nothing will stop 🛑 me and my family from returning back to Jamaica 🇯🇲, after being in a foreign country for many years especially in the cold 🥶, it’s time for a change, we love ❤️ Jamaica 🇯🇲 so much.
My heart loves you for this. Why should I soak up all the ambiance that truly belongs to you and your family.
SWSt.E - 🇯🇲💯🇯🇲
Thank you for watching!
@@Throp your welcome
First let me say this is another great interview. I agree with you Misti. The educated and skilled Jamaicans should go home in invest in the country. If we have more constructive people in our country, the destructive ones will be weeded out.
That's my theory anyway, strength in numbers
thanks for watching
I do hope you deh ya!!
Some have lost their lives after putting their hard earned retirement and building their homes only to get robbed and killed in the land they love. It's hard to come back when your life is at stake.
Getting a decent job in Jamaica is difficult because there is not a transparent process for employment opportunities
I love Capital of Casual. I am spending a month in Jamaica in January to visit my friend who moved there with her family 3 years ago. I am so excited to explore this beautiful country!
Seems they are thriving too
awesome
@@876Misty Yes she is, thank you! She is the one who told me about your page! (Dr Lakisha) I'm so glad she did too. There is so much useful info! Stay healthy and blessed!
Great interview, Misti Memphis!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much
@@876Misty absolutely!
Dang Throp! Interviewing the real class of Negril! Misti is a wonderful human being. I can't wait to see her again! Keep up the good work Brother.
thanks so much John 🙏
That is a very kind thing for you to say John
What a great interview! it's been 8 months since my last trip to Jamaica this interview is persuading me to book a trip soon!
"How Stella got her groove back" 1 of my favorite movies.😇classic!😍
Awesome Interview, kudos💯💫💥💯😇
I am honored if this inspired you to come visit us
@@mystical-nl8zt I watched it every single Sunday for a whole year, drinking champagne
@@876Misty
It's inspired me to book my next trip asap, I've been coming to JA since the 90's lol!!
Hi Throp... Could not miss this... 👍🙏🥰😇
Just seeing this. Thanks as always Lisa
Great Interview with Miss Misti, she is so genuine and love her enthusiasm for Negril.
thank you
thanks for watching
Wow very informative and beautiful interview
Thank you
Thanks for watching
It is such a joy to hear from people who have such love deep in their heart for Jamaica. It was light in my day to hear of Misti's affection for the people and culture in Negril.
Easy place to love you know
thanks for watching
Big Up Yourselves Misti Memphis and Winthrop Wellington, Good Talk
Hi Doc, thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you Obra!
I agree with her, support the small Businesses and the self employed.. I go out of my way while I am there to buy from locals..I love and miss Jamaica, especially Negril at my favorite hotel Travellers... Keep the content Throp..love it.. I love the appreciation that Ms. Memphis has for my country and culture and the amazing work she is doing to assist my fellow country men.i also agree with her on the diaspora of jamaica should return once they acquire a certain skill... I will be back!
I would definitely be contributing to the cause🙏♥️
So it starts with you ,come home
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you I will
Great interview!
thanks for watching!
I'm Portuguese living in Florida but my heart is in Jamaica. I want to retire there in Montegobay.
I think that's a good idea
Great interview! Appreciate her love for my country, and her touching on the topic of crime, which is the exact same thing I have told people. I can’t wait to return for good!! 🥰🇯🇲
Crime here is a factor for sure , but I don't feel that this perception that returnees are targeted and hunted like prey is accurate.
@@876Misty I agree as well. However, a lot of Jamaicans that are here overseas keep saying that they are not going back because of high crime but they are not getting the facts. Yes, there is crime but but the majority of the killings are isolated incidents that are more connected among friends and family. What a lot of us fail to realize is that, we have to be the change can’t leave everything up to the government, that’s why I plan on returning to put my efforts in helping my country to continue to thrive.
@@suebell1212 , so true.
thanks for watching
@@suebell1212 count me in.
Bravo!!!!! This is exactly what I try to do when I visit my 'second home' Jamaica. I love the idea of making Jamaicans get the benefits and profits from the tourist industry. Especially the Jamaican owned businesses and establishments.
I am not on Facebook nor a fan of it, but I do love to see this genuine level of honest support to the local community.
Jamaica is definitely on the top of MY retirement list. Hope to be retired there in the next 2 or 3 years.
Peace and Blessings
I’m thinking of moving back home to Jamaica myself.
I hope you make that leap of faith someday, I did
thanks for watching
Blessing Throp and Misti❤
🙏 🙏 🙏
Thank you for watching
I just joined Miss. Misti’s group. I’m waiting to hear back from them.
You are in now right ?
@@876Mistyyes I’m in Yeah!!
I love this. Keep it coming. I could sit on that beach all day
thank you for watching! I will!
Great interview... I just love 💘 Negril....one of my top destinations in Jamaica to vacate at, live and to retire at!
Thank you! And thank you for watching!
Please do consider settling here
@@876Misty That would be my dream - relocate property from St Catherine over to Negril - ANYDAY. Negril is just paradise for me on every trip... roll on the next one!
Just seeing this video. I am really inspired by Ms Misti. She is giving of herself to a country she has no attachment to. 🙏
My hubby is retiring at the end of 2021 and he is just counting the days to get back home. Thanks for this interview and the updated info on where things really are in Jamaica.
Lorna there are literally thousands of returnees living a happy peaceful life here in Jamaica. Whitehouse and Mandeville come to mind for two places I know are famous for this. Out of all the returnees who have gone, come back and re -settled here, that is a vast number. Compare that to the few incidences you know about because of the publicity they received and just use your common sense .
Me too 🇯🇲🇬🇧🇺🇸
Thank you for watching
Love these videos. Keep it up man. Big up from Mo Bay🇯🇲🙋🏾♂️
absolutely. thank you for watching
God bless her beautiful heart.
thanks for watching
Thank you
Thanks for an awesome interview , love. Her🇯🇲
Thank you
thanks for watching
Enjoyed this video very much. Misti's hometown is just down the road from mine. I live in Little Rock, Arkansas. I've been retired for ten years now. My wife and I have made our first trip to Africa (Ghana). I hadn't thought much about visiting Jamaica; however, I've come to realize that Jamaica is similar in many ways to Ghana. I've got to make the trip there. I've added it to my bucket list.
Life goals! I LOVE this lady- connected with her on FB. Headed to Negril this summer and will definitely seek her out.
awesome. Thanks for watching
I look forward to meeting you
I was overjoyed to listen in on this conversation interesting I'm ready to go home
Thank you Misti, you are a great ambassador. The Jamaica Tourist Board needs to hire you.
Agreed!
I thank you so much, LOL I can't even get to talk to Mr. Bartlett, I have IDEAS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is my favorite seat, it provides the most amazing view... better to be there in person 🙂...❤️🇯🇲
Awesome :) thank you for watching. See you next time
This was so heartwarming! Thank you Miss Misti Memphis. I'm so glad you found your piece of paradise!
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Great video. I got to meet Misti Aug 2023 in Negril. She was walking on the beach & sat in the lounge chair next to me. I wish the 🇺🇸 would allow dual citizenship….. until my next return 🇯🇲💕🇯🇲💕🇯🇲💕🇯🇲💕🇯🇲
You can't say everything you want to say in the context of an interview. Just this morning I was talking to another African - American friend who moved here a few years before I did and is STILL living happily and safely here in Negril. We were talking about Belmont and the area around 9 mile, both of which I have stayed in. NO VILLAS , I stayed in people's homes in the community. In 9 mile for example, my hostess was leaving off for work and did not lock her door. When I reminded her she should lock it she told me no one there locks their doors and no one troubles anything. In Belmont my friends and I spread all our electronics out on the veranda, so when we were about to leave our host saw us gathering things up to store them and told us to leave them right where they were , everything will be fine. Our Negril based experience did not like that idea , but we did it . Over our entire stay there, it was so nice, windows open, door unlocked , no issues. WE FELT FREE. There are MANY communities in beautiful Jamaica like this where the pressure is off , and the living is perfect. You can't tell people not to come back here because they will be the target of crime or worse, when that is NOT TRUE about the whole of this beautiful island. Like in Treasure Beach area, and Alligator Pond is another space I can think of. I just want to neutralize the hysteria with another perspective.
Great show as always. Great topic as always. Respect
thanks so much Gregory
Thank you so much for this program. I’m thinking of moving back home and I am so encouraged by your program.
Ingrid, I hope you will do it
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I don’t know this lady, but I like her. Her spirit and warmth just radiates and she’s someone I’d love to share a red stripe or a coconut with. Thanks for sharing this. 👍🏾👏🏾
Just let me know when you are in Negril, a red stripe sounds good
@@876Misty haha. Deal! 👍🏾
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Very educational, thanks for contributing to cohesion and development of Jamaica.❤
I really loved this interview. She’s such an inspiration. She looks so young so it’s surprising to hear that she’s old enough to have participated in the Civil Rights Movement.
LOL I'm 69 and happy to still be here . Thanks
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I am a born Jamaican from kingston but living in Canada 32 years, haven't retired yet but Since covid i decided to go back home. built, Little Cabin in Negril, now on airbnb. Negril will be my retirement spot.
I cannot wait to go back to Negril. I love the 7 mile beach, I haven’t been every where but, she probably has, and says that is the most beautiful of beaches. I agree❣️
I agree Misty just watch your surroundings you will be just fine know where have crime than over this side. Great interview looking forward to be in Negril
I just got off the phone with a Govt. official and fact of the matter is the statistics do not bear out the notion that returnees in particular are targeted from crime here in Jamaica. That was the population i was referring to specifically. That myth keeps many a good Jamaican from returning to make Jamaica their home again and contribute.
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Thank you for having Ms. Misti on I enjoyed watching and listening to some of her history and background it is clear that since she was little she has advocated for the rights of people and I love how she continues to gives back to the community and let's us all know what is needed. Thank you Ms. Misti when I come back to Negril to visit I hope to meet you someday. Thank you for kewy hope alive in Negril.
Joy Bailey
I would love to meet you, did you join Capital of Casual ?
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You are doing a phenomenal job!! Great interview and very informative. I will definitely stay at your hotel!
thank you so much! Looking forward to hosting you
Another great interview...Misti is truly a gem and an awesome Ambassador for promoting Jamaica and Negril.
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Thanks, I just joined Capital of Casual Negril.
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Visited Jamaica several times from 1989 in Mobay, Ochi, & Negril, with Negril being my favorite. Stayed at Hotels, All Inclusives, & Airbnb's. My favorite place to to stay in Negril was formerly, Our Past Time, a family owned property on 7 Mile Beach. My relationship with the owner was so good, I stayed there for an entire month on one occasion. Been longing to go back, but Covid has put a hold on my travel. I'll be back, as soon as things get under control.😎
This is home for you then . .
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I absolutely love this interview. She's awesome.
Keep doing great work!
Thank you
thanks for watching
That was so great to listen to. Hearing Misty talk so passionately about Negril and Jamaica generally.
Thank you
Thanks for listening
Thanks for coming to our country it's a beautiful place no matter what.
Thanks for choosing Jamaica, love you all, welcome to yard 😎❤
Good interview
big up, enjoying the show from the beautiful TBR pon 7 Mile! Hope to be down in late August or Sept to enjoy the beach and swim up to your bar!
awesome! looking forward to it
Misti is the reason I'm moving to jamaica .I'm from Tennessee, And jamaica reminds me of the South, and Southern people can adapt to anything .We love Greenery .
Hi.... I loved this video. I shared it with a friend who lives in trawlany... I felt so proud listening to misty bigg up Jamaica.. It has given me so many ideas for the area I am planning to return to in Jamaica (ST MARY)...
Once again an excellent that I happen to stumble upon...
Stay safe.
Sharon I love the St. Mary area very dearly. I hope you do return and help this land .
Thanks for sharing!!
The beach in the background is absolutely breathtaking. 💛💛💛💛💛💛
Consistently voted one of the best 10 in the whole world years running
It really is. I do my utmost not to take it for granted
Now I know why so many celebrities love this beautiful Island. My last visit was over 24 years. If I were to live in Jamaica I would have to go into the agricultural industry if I really want to make a good living.
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I love Ms Misty’s FB page! During the 8 months I couldn’t visit Negril, the page kept me from getting too home sick. This was a great interview Throp.
Terri it makes me feel good to know this
Thank you! and thank you for sharing
Yes! I'm doing the same. Bringing awareness to the real lives of Jamaicans.
awesome! I'm happy to hear
Good stuff, ❤️mi Negril🇯🇲!
Hi Lisa! thanks for watching
Thank you LIsa
I recently purchase a home in negril and I am loving every moment
I respect educators Ms. Misti and Jamaican education is top notch which is one of the many reasons we’re coming back so our son can go to school there. We’re soon to return too Ms. Misty! I’m in my late 30s but by God’s grace I’ll be retired this time next year. I’ll still be youngish so I’m trying to see what I can do to help create opportunities for my fellow local Jamaican people. Not trying to take jobs from anyone there.
I hope you work your plan and plan your work. Jamaica will be lucky to have your family here
absolutely amazing
Misti - Thank you for re-enforcing what I always knew about my country. That is why I retired back home. Not Negril but in just as safe and great area to retire to in the South East St. Elizabeth/South Manchester area where the life of a retiree is absolutely great and affordable..
I am in your area visiting now and I concur with you 100
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italian canadian here, we got a flat in negril in 2015 for annual trips and now we are shopping for a hillside villa for a permanent relocation to the garden of eden... JA Bless!
That’s so amazing! Congrats on all of the above. Looking forward to welcoming to the negril community on a full time basis
@@Throp oh yeah, and great interview with Margit the other day... she worked our condo deal for us!
Blessings brotha!
Awesome interview Winthrope my Sisterfriend KimBey told me about Misti a while ago Jah willing i will be there soon💛💚🖤
Awesome interview so much highlighted and learn alot about the parish ...people like these bring out the true beauty of the island so much to explore and contribute to helping the less fortunate ...keep up the amazing work❤🇯🇲
Thank you Misti for keeping it real. The negatives are so loud, we can hardly hear the positives.
Just think about every single person who left Jamaica and then returned to do either 6 months here or live full time. Ok now calculate that # in you mind. You have to count every single person who returned and is still living here who returned. Ok now think about the crimes you have heard about and the # of returnees. Now do you see my point? I am not talking about the overall crime stats, just the ones against returnees, and now the notions people have just don't make sense. now do they? There are THOUSANDS, literally THOUSANDs of returnees living here happily and peacefully. We cannot focus our energy and attention solely on the bad in this life.
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Fabulous interview... Misti is a treasure. A wonderful advocate!
Thank you so much
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I wish I could moved to Jamaica 🇯🇲 right now
Wow that's major
@@876Misty God dam right
Love this interview inspirational lady! She is very intelligent and brings people together. Crime happens everywhere here in the UK it is swept under the carpet and downgraded to an incident. Have faith pray for Jamaica if you are that concerned about 'crime' we claim to be people of faith and yet quite a lot of us happily slag off Jamaica. I don't hear English people slagging off the UK. They big it up and have mad love for their country even the bad weather! In short they make the best of things. Wherever I go I big up Jamaica and people are always so kind and generous towards me. . .
That’s that Memphis love and resilience talking. It’s good to be happy with your decision, especially for retirement. Wishing her continued happiness!
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Love this!!! How can I become a member of capital casual?
thanks for watching. I put the link in the description
@@Throp thank you so much. I ended up just searching for the group on Facebook on my own and joined the group. Thank you for sharing this lovely lady‘s story.
This lady is awesome. I have gained so much information. Thank you
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much
Stumbled across this channel, wow!!! Great interview 💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
❤️❤️❤️ this Lady, great ambassador for Jamaica 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you so much
Thank you so much!
So interesting since I got back from Travelers Beach Resort, your videos started popping up in my feed. My husband and I are really looking at moving to Jamaica. I was born there and he’s a first generation. Interesting that you have a RUclips channel but you appeared so reserved when we saw you.
Awesome! Thank you for staying with us! Best of luck to you and your husband in making the move here. I think it’s a great idea. I will be having more guests on who have made the move here. Hope you’re able to get more value from those videos. Thanks for watching!
@@Throp Yes,,your videos are informative. Next time we are there, chat a little. We don’t bite, 😆 we are actually from the same place here in the state. Best of luck with your growing channel.
@@lioness3030 haha I will definitely make it a point to say hello next time. Thank you for the well wishes
I look forward to relocating to Jamaica that’s exactly what I want to do I’ve been over there I fell in love with the country I called that my second home. Great interview thank you
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@@Throp No problem at all love the channel
@@Misti1 Thank you I look so forward to it
Great interview so excited that she loves Negril
With all my heart
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Great interview. Mixed on the whole retirement topic
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You're a fun loving and amazing woman, May God continues to bless you for doing such incredible things for those in need.
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Great interview 🙏🏿
Yes I've never been to negril and I'm jamaican. I've seen videos of negril I definitely would retire there as well.
It’s not a bad place at all to retire
I've been living in Florida for the pass 21 years and I'm stressed I miss jamaica
I agree. Florida is no Jamaica
I hope you will consider coming home to us
Wow and I been trying to move to Florida
Me too hun I work so hard and still struggling everything is raising up if I go back I can grow my vegetables and raise some children
Stay away from Florida Florida is a racist and retired state
Yeah Misti Memphis. Nuff Love to Misti. Great lady, great interview.
Thank you for watching
Thank you R Thomas
I like jamaica been there was ok but plan to retire in another Caribbean country. Will definitely visit more often I love the food.
Please do!
It is a huge decision in one's life and wholly personal
Love this Lady love the conversation, she have changing my thinking about visiting .maybe I should come home
I wish you would seriously consider it
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My dream one day is to live 8n Jamaica . I’m from Toronto and I was in Montego Bay back in December and hopefully one day I can live in the island .❤
I pray manifold blessings on her life and those who contributes to her cause.
I truly thank you
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I’d like to thank you both for your insight. It was a lovely testament. Jamaica has been calling my name since I was a little girl. I hope to meet you both when I reach. My family laughs when I make any efforts to research and relocate. Watch them beg to visit 🤣🤔
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I look forward to meeting you someday . stay your course
You are so welcome. Thank you for watching
She is amazing!
Thank you
she is indeed
I'm so grateful to come across this interview. Ms. Misti is amazing. I'm contemplating my retirement next year and the exodus from America. I'm definitely going to visit Negril. Great interview!👑👍
Come see me . Just message me on messenger
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Thank you for shining the light....I am tired of the negative 👁 on Jamaica
me too
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Good stuff👍
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I’ve met Misti in passing while in Negril. “You’re Misti - aren’t you?” ☺️
I want to try staying at Travelers. I’m usually further up the beach when there for the Reggae Marathon race functions.