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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024

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  • @marviabrown6119
    @marviabrown6119 3 года назад +67

    I'm currently living in the US and there's not a year that goes by that I haven't go home to Jamaica, sometimes three times per year....I am definitely moving back, I probably won't wait until I retire, I also encourage other Jamaicans to do the same or even to just visit....Jamaica is a beautiful Island it has its issues like every where else.

    • @rawminimalist9043
      @rawminimalist9043 3 года назад +8

      I’m 32, been here since I was nine and I’m ready to go home.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +4

      Thank you for watching and thank you for your input. Wishing you the best on your eventual move

    • @chelseaclinton2927
      @chelseaclinton2927 3 года назад +6

      It's not where you live,but how you live.Please make sure you own a piece of paradise for the sake of your grandchildren.I wish you all the best. We are on the same path.

  • @chelseaclinton2927
    @chelseaclinton2927 3 года назад +93

    Good to know that a lot of Jamaicans are going back home to help to improve and build the country.Thank you for believing in Jamaica.Great interview.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +4

      absolutely. Thanks for watching

    • @landonprice5656
      @landonprice5656 3 года назад +2

      Lancescurv RUclips

    • @AfroJamaican
      @AfroJamaican 3 года назад +5

      @chelsea Clinton. We need to this collectively. I have ideas but not sure how to start

    • @AfroJamaican
      @AfroJamaican 3 года назад +1

      Chelsea, do you have Twitter or Telegram? I am @jamaicaraye on both platforms

    • @chelseaclinton2927
      @chelseaclinton2927 3 года назад +1

      @@AfroJamaican I'm sorry but I am not on those platform.

  • @shellywilks883
    @shellywilks883 3 года назад +76

    Throp, do you know of Irina? A lovely Ukrainian-Jamaican lady? She has a fantastic youtube channel debunking a whole host of negative perceptions about Jamaica. Although she has covered almost everything content wise on her channel, it would be nice to see you interview her. You both continue to phenonmenally represent Jamaica, I love it!!!

    • @paabrob7503
      @paabrob7503 3 года назад +8

      Yes, this would be insightful!

    • @londonmusicmum4560
      @londonmusicmum4560 3 года назад +4

      Completely agree!!

    • @misskjamaican7823
      @misskjamaican7823 3 года назад +15

      I just moved back home 8 months now and I absolutely have no regrets. There are lots of challenges like going in the bank to do a transaction which will take up to half the business day, same for the tax office. I’m a little too young to retire so I’m thinking of what to do. It’ll definitely not be to open a business cause the vultures will be coming for protection money to protect me from them🤦🏾‍♀️. Anywhere in the world you go you have to exercise caution. Same crimes being committed here are committed abroad. Most violent crimes involved some mix up but people won’t say their relatives wrong someone or involved in wrongs, easier to tell the world how dem wicked a Jamaica. Crab in a barrel mentality is real here and also In other cultures. Better to die here than in Babylon cause here’s where my heart is, plus, way less stressful if you know how to live modestly.🇯🇲🇯🇲❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @shellywilks883
      @shellywilks883 3 года назад +6

      @@misskjamaican7823 Ms K Jamaican, in my honest opinion and at this present time, being in Jamaica is one of the best move anyone take. So kudos to you for making the move. As you have clearly noted negativity, crime and obstacles are present every and anywhere in our beautiful world. Just have to stay present and focus in any situation. Sadly, it often takes a while to get anything done in Ja but take it all in stride, could be worse. When it comes to business I would not used what can negatively happen as a deterrent not to start or open one. Especially if its a good idea and the market needs it. It all depends on the kind of business and where you want to set it up. Please do not kill your goals and dreams because of fear and what you think bad mind people are likely to do. Since you have already made the move, its now up to you make the most of every moment, think positive, be more optimistic, try to connect with the right people. Then do what you need to do in order to live a beautiful and well balanced life. God bless you🙏

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +23

      I do know of her. Her channel is awesome. I will definitely reach out at some point and let everyone know when

  • @drewski1441
    @drewski1441 3 года назад +29

    Good interview 👍this lady is very wise. The church is just a building, God is everywhere. She is very humble, more returnees from England should follow her lead.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching!

    • @monikadunns9230
      @monikadunns9230 3 года назад +2

      Dont worry because I am on my way back home. Am just waiting for covid to settle before I make my journey back home.

  • @zandramorgan440
    @zandramorgan440 Год назад +3

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thank you, you have spoken exactly what is needed in Jamaica 🇯🇲 Professional skilled tradepersons, like you so rightly said, Carpenters, Plumber's, Electricians, Brick Layers, Tilers, Painters and Decoraters, Land scapers, e.t.c e.t.c so many skilled workers needed. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @Throp
      @Throp  Год назад

      Thanks so much for watching

  • @buildinginjamaica-missionv3365
    @buildinginjamaica-missionv3365 3 года назад +17

    I am currently building in Jamaica, as a fellow brit and a US resident, I would have loved to have sat down with someone like Mrs. Bradley, before I started the build last year. Great interview as always! I find them very informative and current. Keep up the great work of bring Light and Love to Jamaica.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +2

      Awesome! Congrats on the construction of your house. Thank you for watching!

  • @noreenwilliams3612
    @noreenwilliams3612 Год назад +6

    Love this interview. We are now on the path to figuring out how to retire in Jamaica. Thank you. So inspiring 🙏🏾

    • @Throp
      @Throp  Год назад

      amazing! thanks for watching

  • @giniolamy
    @giniolamy 3 года назад +14

    Love 💘 Jamaica 🇯🇲 no matter what. I'm not even Jamaican I'm Haitian American. I'm going in October for 3 weeks can't wait. Would love to buy some property and move there someday. It's time to leave The United States 🇺🇸

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching

    • @ingababy5196
      @ingababy5196 2 года назад

      Ginio Lamy my Haitian brother go and enjoy living in Jamaica my Island home.

    • @nesq4104
      @nesq4104 Год назад

      Why not move to haiti, the nice parts?

  • @jlights4
    @jlights4 3 года назад +8

    I just subscribed to your channel! I am from and presently reside in DFW, Texas. You made a big impression on me when you shared how you left New York for Jamaica many years ago and have no intentions on returning to the US. I visited the beautiful country of Jamaica in the summer of 2018 and every year I dream of permanently making Jamaica my new home. Thank you for producing awesome videos of the Jamaican experience!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for subscribing!

  • @cattb5271
    @cattb5271 3 года назад +13

    Healthcare is a great concern so happy you touched on it. I only want to add that the best healthcare is prevention... Taking care of yourself can prevent or diminish a lot of major health concerns.No matter where in the world you live if you fail to take care of yourself you compromise your health.In the States UK and Canada confinement during the winter months can be brutal on the mental state. In my opinion Jamaica offers a great opportunity for the promotion of good health. I continue to plan my move and can't wait for the final stage. Thanks Throp for these excellent bits of knowledge. Each episode gets better what a pleasure to watch. Again I wait patiently ...lol well anxiously for the next... Blessings to you and your family
    Mrs. Bradley you are a true ambassador.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      Haha thank you for the support Catt! And you are absolutely right. It is so important that we live healthy and active life styles to prevent these extremely preventable lifestyle related diseases. Thank you for your insight

  • @suebell1212
    @suebell1212 3 года назад +25

    Great interview!! And I totally agree with regards to the crime, I wish fellow Jamaicans overseas would realize that crime in Jamaica is no worse than anywhere else. I’m definitely planning on returning back home to live!! 🇯🇲

    • @rtee4086
      @rtee4086 3 года назад +7

      Suzette yes, there is crime every where, however it is a fact that Jamaica currently
      Has the highest murder rate per every hundred thousand people, of any country in the world, yes Jamaica is a Lovely place to
      Love, and most of the people are good people, but we should not forget the truth of
      Very the very high rate of crime and violence
      In Jamaica,
      Many returning residents have been killed over the years.

    • @4evahodlingdoge226
      @4evahodlingdoge226 3 года назад +5

      No, crime in Jamaica is ridiculously bad, stop downplaying it.

    • @rtee4086
      @rtee4086 3 года назад +3

      @@4evahodlingdoge226 they want to sweep it under the carpet, as if that will make it disappeare, only by us highlighting the problem, can we hope to see change for the better, there shouldn't be any no go areas
      In the country, our politicians need to bring in some tough new Laws to fight this, like
      Bring back capital punishment.

    • @4evahodlingdoge226
      @4evahodlingdoge226 3 года назад +5

      @@rtee4086 I mean it's one thing to say that Jamaica isn't a warzone because it's not but it's another thing to describe the country as some semi safe place to people who aren't used to living cautiously.
      Compared to Chicago, New York etc the crime isn't too different but compared to Canada, Europe and most of Asia it's night and day.

    • @suebell1212
      @suebell1212 3 года назад +3

      @@4evahodlingdoge226 No one is denying that there is crime in Jamaica, of course it but it is not the highest of the countries. There are places here in Florida that is even worse than trench town that I will not go. Yes, Jamaica is a small island but the crime is more hyped up than it actually is. On a global scale Jamaica is not even in the top 10 of countries with highest crime/murder rate, and within the Caribbean Trinidad and Guyana listed in the top 10. Again Jamaica has a problem that needs to addressed but it’s not the worst.

  • @donnabrice3770
    @donnabrice3770 3 года назад +27

    A school that teaches the trades is such a good idea

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      Totally agree! There's incredible talent here it just needs to be harvested

    • @GreenOrchid9
      @GreenOrchid9 2 года назад +1

      @@Throp what happened to the Heart program that was teaching trades?? Little theatre? UNI WI theatre?

  • @ingababy5196
    @ingababy5196 3 года назад +12

    I want to be one of those Jamaicans returning home. There’s no place like home❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      You’re so right!

  • @whitney954
    @whitney954 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic interview with a great guest! I'm so glad you touched on healthcare for potential retirees because it is so important. Aside from prevention (eating well, remaining active) and acute care (private hospitals, imaging, etc) another really crucial area to focus on is long term care or aging in place. I find that many people home and abroad don't spend enough time considering what that will look like. The likelihood of needing a caregiver or nursing home is high, especially if you don't have immediate family available to provide that care when the time comes. So for retirees the question of "What does aging in place in Jamaica look like for me?" should be of great importance. I know nursing homes in Jamaica are often negatively portrayed in the media as well so I would love to have her discuss her thoughts on that in a Part 2. My family runs a caring, clean nursing home in Mandeville which anyone would consider more than comparable to what you'd have access to in the US, UK or CA, so they are out there but may be difficult to find without proper forethought/planning. Thanks again for a great interview! @Throp

  • @ingababy5196
    @ingababy5196 3 года назад +12

    This is what Jamaica needs her professional children returning home to help build her up👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      !!!!!!

  • @NURSEPAULINERN
    @NURSEPAULINERN 3 года назад +11

    Millionaires living in Jamaica can also be encouraged to start trading schools, they build the largest homes and drive the best cars but they should be encouraged to give back to the younger generation.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      good suggestion

  • @Justin.D.DC4L
    @Justin.D.DC4L 3 года назад +26

    Keep showing Jamaica in a positive light Throp!
    Breaking the mold is important.
    Bad mind & Bad choices usually leads to a Bad life.
    Jamaica isn't perfect but is there anywhere that is?

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Justin. Always appreciate your insight

  • @ychanan36
    @ychanan36 2 года назад +4

    I have been living in the USA for decades. I miss Jamaica 🇯🇲 . Shalom/Peace family and much blessings

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching. Hope you come back soon!

  • @ihartsnowyo
    @ihartsnowyo 3 года назад +28

    Wonderful interview! My biggest hesitancy has been healthcare as we get older and now I feel so much better. It is a much healthier place to live.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +3

      Valid concern. I'm happy you found this interview helpful

    • @tracyardelia
      @tracyardelia 3 года назад +1

      It's also my "concern," not that I am "sickly," but I'm not extremely knowledgeable about the Healthcare system. Love 💘 this interview and all the other interviews.

    • @imprsk6729
      @imprsk6729 3 года назад

      @@tracyardelia i would say the private healthcare is essential... later years sometimes see ailments...

    • @Beautybizz28
      @Beautybizz28 3 года назад +2

      @@tracyardelia Not even the politicians use Jamaicas medical care system. So that should answer your question.

    • @donovanhendricks6815
      @donovanhendricks6815 3 года назад +1

      Agreed, however I've been told that in the Montego Bay area has a state of the heart private hospital or health center. Worth checking out.

  • @noblegirl1991
    @noblegirl1991 3 года назад +22

    The food also is better in Jamaica. One can get organic foods everywhere

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +2

      Definitely!

  • @simonebrady3
    @simonebrady3 3 года назад +16

    I just want to say that I’ve watch most of your podcasts, and they are very informative. Thank you for providing us RUclips watchers with all the important information many of us has been seeking to be answered. Thank you Mrs. Bradley, and thank you Throp..

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate the support

    • @simonebrady3
      @simonebrady3 3 года назад

      @@Throp you’re very welcome 😊

  • @Ubetterworkblog
    @Ubetterworkblog 3 года назад +16

    Another great interview. I think she made a lot of valid points especially about safety.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching and your continued support

  • @lisamariechinking6079
    @lisamariechinking6079 3 года назад +13

    HEY THROP... LOVING YOUR “ON DECK WITH THROP” SERIES... LEARNING A LOT... 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +2

      awesome awesome. So glad to hear

  • @annmccurdy4401
    @annmccurdy4401 3 года назад +5

    I already build in ja and that's where my heart is for my retirement.nowhere no better than yard .I love my ja.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      respect

  • @ingababy5196
    @ingababy5196 3 года назад +16

    I’m so happy Jamaicans are moving back home. We have people from all over the world buying up Jamaica so why not Jamaicans?

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      I say this all the time

    • @kingrastatv802
      @kingrastatv802 2 года назад +1

      I completely agree I plan on claiming my ancestors land as well RasNation 2025

    • @ingababy5196
      @ingababy5196 2 года назад

      @@kingrastatv802:Amen to that👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat 2 года назад

      Exactly!! I tell people to STOP bad mouthing foreigners. Nothing is stopping Jamaicans abroad from buying anything.

  • @paabrob7503
    @paabrob7503 3 года назад +10

    Happy Sunday, Thorp! I agree with Shelly Wilks about a collaboration with the RUclipsr, 'Jamaica With Irie'. Irina is a trained journalist doing great work educating her followers. Keep asking the tough questions!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks for your insight!

    • @sandrabrown3387
      @sandrabrown3387 3 года назад

      Not necessary… This man, Thorp, has a very helpful channel and needs no help from any Iranian about Jamaica. The suggestion is insulting.

    • @paabrob7503
      @paabrob7503 3 года назад

      @@sandrabrown3387 Sorry that you feel that way. From from support network to another, with their own platform, the gain would be great for each audience. Then again, it's only an opinion! Respect 🙌

  • @donnabrice3770
    @donnabrice3770 3 года назад +12

    I love your interviews. Always interesting and always learn something or have a fresh perspective on a topic. Keep these coming please!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      Absolutely! And thank you for watching!

  • @lisamariechinking6079
    @lisamariechinking6079 3 года назад +11

    THANKS THROP... FOR BRINGING “GREAT” CONTENT TO THE MOVEMENT... LOVING IT... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +3

      absolutely! thanks so much for watching and your continued support

  • @dsmith9709
    @dsmith9709 3 года назад +6

    I Elaine Bradley, we are on the same page. I agree not to attach to a church and don't let people come to your home and get involve in the community. The shoes she is talking about is called AFO.RN I have worked with those kids in the USA for 30 years RN hers. I hope to do something with her organization. I understand fully what she's talking about. RN here. I would love her to have a channel. She spoke about water catchment. Can you do a video on that.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching

  • @vaneitaadams4790
    @vaneitaadams4790 2 года назад +4

    I just came back from Jamaica yesterday. I want to live there so badly. To relax, and contribute to a better Jamdown. It's gonna happen.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      Hopefully you can make that happen one day

  • @thirddaysoapsgarden
    @thirddaysoapsgarden Месяц назад

    Thank you. Jah bless Mrs. Bradley. I'm A healthy 67. I'm currently planning to move to Jamaica. I'm a Cosmetic Formulator, Certified Herbalist and Master Gardener. My field of interest is hygeine education. I plan to share my skills with the Jamaican. People. I live in Pennsylvania in the US. My sister lives in Jamaica. She has been there 6 years.
    Thank you.

  • @yvonnerinehart5559
    @yvonnerinehart5559 27 дней назад

    Oh my Gosh! I loved this. Her Spirit is so inviting. She loves Jamaica & loves people. Thank you for shatter with us. I’d love to live in Jamaica! I simply love Jamaica. Keep doing what you are doing young man🙌🏾🙏🏾🇯🇲

  • @shellywilks883
    @shellywilks883 3 года назад +6

    Thanks Throp, appreciate you and all of your guests sharing their amazing stories. Have a great Sunday, bless up❤💚💛

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Absolutely! Thank you for watching!

  • @MarciaPalmer
    @MarciaPalmer 3 года назад +7

    Thanks to you and Mrs. Bradley for this informative and pleasant interview. I am a recent retiree from the USA now settling down In Jamaica. Listening to Mrs. Bradley has helped me to confirm again that I made the right decision in choosing Jamaica.
    The points she made and the information she shared have made be feel more comfortable about moving about in my community, and Jamaica in general. I am also motivated to seek out groups, like Rotary Club, that strengthen and support the community. And yes, I would love to hear more from Mrs. Bradley if you decide to do a part 2. I am always excited to learn all that I can about Jamaica.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      Awesome! Thank you for watching! Will definitely have a part 2 in the future

  • @DeannaMaurice
    @DeannaMaurice 3 года назад +3

    I absolutely love this, I have always wanted to move back to Jamaica. It’s great to hear about the positive side of JA. Instead of listening to the negative narrative that always seems to be prompted.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for watching

    • @111pp7
      @111pp7 3 года назад

      visit alot first before you repat..my neighbor is in the hospital right now recovering from 5 gunshut wounds..decent hard working man well respected..

    • @DeannaMaurice
      @DeannaMaurice 3 года назад +1

      @@111pp7 I agree that you should visit often if you're planning to move back. Praying that your neighbor has a full recovery.

  • @ingababy5196
    @ingababy5196 3 года назад +5

    Yes she’s correct be mindful of who you let into your circle.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      One of the best pieces of advice

  • @andrearhule-hudson1671
    @andrearhule-hudson1671 3 года назад +3

    Great interview, well said my dear friend Elaine always saying it like it is....love yoy for that girl.🤗
    Well done Winthrope...keep the positivity for our beautiful country going🙏

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thank you thank you!

  • @ncssmith7833
    @ncssmith7833 3 года назад +2

    Loves this interview, especially the advise about building while on site in Jamaica. An Jamaican/Englishman who was building his house in the area that i had bought a lot, told me to wait until i could sit on site and manage the building of my house. I didnot listened to him and i learned the hard way. After two contractors, i decided to only build while i was on site.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      aw man sorry to hear this. I know how that goes

  • @oneilricardo4994
    @oneilricardo4994 3 года назад +2

    I am a Healthcare Professional and prior to living in the US, I worked as a medical sales representative in Jamaica, so I made friends with many Doctors and Nurses. I remember being stopped by the Police who pointed 8 m16s at both my wife and myself for no reason this got me thinking about how easy it would be for us to be killed without any recourse. As a Healthcare Professional I visited the Hospitals that I used to sell products and was appalled by the condition. I Love Jamaica but Security, Healthcare and Education has to be a priority. The General population needs a remedial education program so that they can think more constructive.

    • @imprsk6729
      @imprsk6729 3 года назад

      Great and honest comment

  • @myrtecampbell7083
    @myrtecampbell7083 3 года назад +6

    Another great episode, very informational. I am making plans to relocate, and you and your guest have provided useful information.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      🙏🏾🙏🏾 makes me so happy to hear. Thank you for watching!

  • @janetmorgan3111
    @janetmorgan3111 3 года назад +1

    Oh that was lovely listening to you Mrs Bradley same name as my head teacher at secondary school here in 🇬🇧Uk.
    Everthing you say was right. I moved to JA with mum plus 5 and schooled over there Loved it. Came back to the Uk in the late seventies.
    And every yr i am back in JA apart from these past 2years with the pandemic. I am also with the NHT The family house is there which i have turned the car poch into my bedroom but i want my own small house. people have tried putting me off but that is the place i am most happy.
    The thing is my 3 children and 7grand children are all here. lots of brothers and sisters but im more worried about my kids & grands. I know if not for the pandemic i would be there. It has really been putting me off but listening to talk u Mrs Bradley u have really put my mind back to before the Pandemic. your right about people from Uk🇬🇧 who think they are untouchable lol. And i am the sort of person who is private and always have my car there dont eant nobody ripping me off. But i also like to mix and i am also very careful who comes to the house when i am there🇯🇲 on holiday. when they come to visit i entertain them on the verander which is big enough. I used to ask mum why she never lets people into the house i never knew why until years later she allowed my family member to use the bathroom and they ended up taking something that belong to me. i just popped down the road got it back though.
    So i would know how to live there im still trying thank you for your talk. I learnt a lot more from the program.🇯🇲🇬🇧🇯🇲

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @myrnanewell3706
    @myrnanewell3706 2 года назад +1

    Great interview I love Jamaica I have been living in the USA but I still have my house in Jamaica planning to retire there so I am encouraged when I see and hear other singing my song that Jamaica is not worse than anywhere else no matter where you live one have to be careful.Thank you for these eye opening.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching

  • @DS-ss7fp
    @DS-ss7fp 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for this honest interview, I plan to return myself just waiting for my children to finish their schooling.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @ThePhilosopher24
    @ThePhilosopher24 3 года назад +4

    This video made me subscribe. Very Wholesome content. Keep up the good work.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Wonderful. Thank you for subscribing

  • @theocraig4312
    @theocraig4312 Год назад

    This is a truly inspiring interview. I like the way the interviewee places a positive spin on things which is very uplifting. However, we must be realistic and understand that simply 'wishing away' Jamaica's vicious crime monster won't necessarily keeep you safe. Regarding health-care, here again we need to be realistic -unless you're blessed with good health, be aware that you'll pay dearly if something goes seriously wrong with you. That is a fact. But if you can somehow manage to safely navigate your way around the Island's murderous predators, and the corrupt money-hungry Lawyers and other professionals eager to rip you off, then Jamaica is indeed a fantastic and beautiful place to retire.

  • @kathleenmair1376
    @kathleenmair1376 3 года назад +4

    Great interview. I am a returning resident from the U.S. one month now and it's a good feeling.

    • @MontegoBayTechTalk
      @MontegoBayTechTalk 3 года назад

      Would love to talk to you about this. Inbox me!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      awesome! Thanks so much for watching

  • @JamR0ck
    @JamR0ck 3 года назад +2

    Great interview. Her English accent is very smooth unlike some people that go England for 2 weeks and come back fully English accent

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Ahaha

  • @jackiemclean5571
    @jackiemclean5571 3 года назад +3

    Totally agree with my sister I really ❤ my country and nothing could stop me from living in Jamaica 🇯🇲 one just have to plan properly.

  • @sofiaairbnbja
    @sofiaairbnbja 2 года назад +1

    I encourage all my friends to move back home, some are skeptical but most are excited especially because I encourage them to invest in short term rentals through Airbnb. Best decision I've ever made. Best of both worlds. 🇯🇲 forever 🙂

  • @shandiehamilton1749
    @shandiehamilton1749 3 года назад +5

    Amen to growing old in Jamaica, I'm in for that.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Agreed

  • @jboucher681
    @jboucher681 3 года назад +4

    Jamaica is best place on earth.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      no argument here

  • @pamelamyrie7658
    @pamelamyrie7658 3 года назад +4

    Love this....finally something positive is been showcase about Jamaica.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @anngore3842
    @anngore3842 2 года назад +8

    I TOTALLY agree with this lady about not attaching yourself to a church. I feel exactly the same. Really cannot take the hypocrisy and fake behaviour, so avoid it at all cost. Doing good and helping one another isn't and shouldn't be about church or religion. God is not a building. Sadly most jamaicans judge you on the basis of whether you attend church or not- how shallow??

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @ethelstewart3379
      @ethelstewart3379 Год назад +2

      Interesting. Hypocrisy is everywhere. People don't stop working because of Hypocrisy on their job. They don't stop buying goods and services because of Hypocrisy in consumer driven enterprises. They don't forsake their lived ones and friends. You will never avoid hypo. You work around it. You choose yo be better and an example.

    • @Healed-th6cb
      @Healed-th6cb 9 месяцев назад

      Speak
      Amen
      No different to uk church dem
      My mom says she lonely
      Near by church unfriendly unless she a give to the beggars there

  • @nadinegibbs808
    @nadinegibbs808 3 года назад

    Great lady not a selfish lady helping back her people, God bless you and as I Jamaican I salute you.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Indeed. You are so right

  • @ann-marieknight1593
    @ann-marieknight1593 Год назад +1

    Hello, you have really sparked my interest. My husband and I have been toying with the idea of living in JA (his birth home and my home by way of my parents). Throp, I would love to chat with you one day. I am a healthcare administrator in Jacksonville FL and retired from the US Navy. I appreciate ALL of these videos, now to see things in real time. Hope to meet you one day.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  Год назад +1

      awesome. thank you for watching. So glad to know you are receiving value from these videos

  • @elainem6832
    @elainem6832 2 года назад +2

    Interesting program. I’m born & raised in the U.K. Although from North London, I’d like to say in defence of South London - where Brixton is - in the heart of the Black or African Caribbean community (in South London) I have never heard that said before. I have never had any problems. Perhaps that statement is just a tad boogie. A good informative interview. Thanks & Peace 😏🙏

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      Fair comment. Thank you for watching

    • @shirmelduggins9984
      @shirmelduggins9984 2 года назад

      That statement about Brixton is perfectly true. Not now though because Brixton have cleaned up - gentrification have cleaned out the low life. Property now is extremely expensive

  • @bridgetpearce7972
    @bridgetpearce7972 Год назад

    Loved your interview. I grew up in Jamaica, live in Uk. But always loved that island. I’ll be visiting May 2023 . Look forward to meeting some returning Uk people now living in Jamaica x

  • @donnabrice3770
    @donnabrice3770 3 года назад +24

    From a health perspective, Jamaican food is healthier. Mostly non GMO and meat not pumped full of hormones etc

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      You're absolutely right. Great point

    • @imprsk6729
      @imprsk6729 3 года назад +4

      To an extent.... however... many still eaten foods like cowfoot are detrimental to health....my family eat way too much meat and starch...however...fruits and vegetables are in abundance there...

    • @valchung296
      @valchung296 3 года назад +4

      They destroy a lot of that good food with the use of Maggie! And then that white flour and rice from China.

    • @bandit4true
      @bandit4true 3 года назад

      @@imprsk6729 and alot of farmers in Jamaica use synthetic fertilizer and insecticides that are harmful to humans.

    • @imprsk6729
      @imprsk6729 3 года назад

      @@bandit4true too much of a bad thing always detrimental...meat = cholesterol... huge problem in Ja high BP... many can grow own... here in uk...not a consistently warm climate... i grow organic vegetables in my yard throughout the year...and source the rest from organic farmers... wherever u go.... mass production farms will be using fertilizer and various pesticides...

  • @errolwilliams9902
    @errolwilliams9902 2 года назад +1

    I like this lady. She is a good example of how I remember Jamaica and Jamaicans.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @Amidat
    @Amidat 2 года назад +3

    Great interview. She spoke a lot of wisdom. I hope to make the move before I retire... But I live in NY and I know Jamaicans who retire to Florida because they say "too much crime in Jamaica"... When they buy a house in Florida they buy a house with security alarm and in "nice" areas. But for some reason people retire to Jamaica and feel they shouldn't have to have alarm system or can just go build right next to poor people and expect to not have any issues. It doesn't make sense.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      You make a really good point

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat 2 года назад +3

      @@Throp Thanks. I believe Jamaicans abroad judge Jamaica unfairly.

    • @bevsmith2040
      @bevsmith2040 Год назад

      Grills are the in thing. Well, what do you call poor. Most people in rural areas own a piece of land, which they plant food on.

  • @Motolulu7
    @Motolulu7 3 года назад +5

    Love love love what you’re doing!!! Great insight!!! 💜✅🌟😊💐

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thank you Lindy!

  • @zimbaliretreats
    @zimbaliretreats 3 года назад +6

    BIGUP Throp- great interview❤💚💛

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks a lot man! 🙏🏾

  • @terrysinclair8533
    @terrysinclair8533 3 года назад +3

    Thank you my brother for doing wonderful things and sharing your experiences. You bring to light the best of everything and hopefully my next trip to JA I’ll be to meet up with you.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Absolutely 🙏🏾. Thank you for watching!

  • @moniquelee9808
    @moniquelee9808 3 года назад +5

    Dat is RIGHT sista. Wi nuh worse dan nuh body bout yah !!
    ❤💚💛

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      loll Thanks so much for watching

  • @jamaica_uncut
    @jamaica_uncut 2 года назад

    That was amazing… Ive never seen her in this light before and was great hear her speak about this topic. Thank you and keep up the good job.

  • @blacklove4125
    @blacklove4125 3 года назад +11

    True words, stay in Jamaica and oversee your house buildings and spending because your own family members will fleeced you of every penny.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +2

      Thanks so much for watching

  • @AfroCari.Naturals
    @AfroCari.Naturals 3 года назад +6

    Very good interview 👏🏽👌🏽🙌🏽

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks so much!

  • @jackiemclean5571
    @jackiemclean5571 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Winthrop tocontinue to expose Jamaica 🇯🇲 in such positive light. Good show.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Absolutely! Thank you for watching

  • @vaneitaadams4790
    @vaneitaadams4790 2 года назад +1

    It is said that Jamaica has a lot of crime. I am not overly concern about that. As Elaine said one should be careful and alert. I am still heading back there someday soon. Atlanta is only 2 hours away, so reasonable healthcare is accessible. Thanks for the interview. Very helpful.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      You are welcome. Thanks so much for watching

  • @sharonthompson6365
    @sharonthompson6365 3 года назад +4

    In the UK you have to go on a lengthy waiting list to have an MRI. If you go private it would cost a lot more than it costs in Jamaica.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +2

      I didn’t even realize that

    • @cleverB634
      @cleverB634 3 года назад +1

      Real talk

    • @imprsk6729
      @imprsk6729 3 года назад

      U forgot about the option of private healthcare...I have several relatives that have private healthcare as a benefit attached to their employment...also... many...that are in a position to have private healthcare insurance (monthly policy fee such as BUPA)...and rec instant care when needed...

    • @elainem6832
      @elainem6832 2 года назад +2

      The NHS does have its problems but urgent care is always available. My worse medical experience wasn’t via the NHS - infact, they were my saving grace. So although it’s not perfect - it’s a lot better than most countries medical services, included the USA (in my opinion). I’d never travel to the USA without medical insurance. Thanks & Peace 🙏🤠

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909
    @hutchinsonjohnson2909 3 года назад +5

    She is right. On the money 💰

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Agreed!

  • @dominicapradere262
    @dominicapradere262 3 года назад +1

    Good to see my friend and fellow Rotarian Elaine and listen to her words of wisdom. Excellent interview.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching

  • @chocolatequeen5953
    @chocolatequeen5953 3 года назад +5

    It was an interesting interview , you have given us the prospect, of the younger people’s opinion about Jamaica and also the matured people , that is such an even balance! Lol 😂 you said Mrs Bradley is a widow, I think she would make a nice companion for your Dad ! Mmmmm🤔 go ahead tell me mind my business ! Still love you bro ! 🤣

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Loll I will let my Dad know your thoughts and suggestion

    • @elainem6832
      @elainem6832 2 года назад +1

      This is getting interesting! Thanks and peace 🙏🤣🤠😏

  • @ahw331
    @ahw331 3 года назад

    Thanks Mrs. Bradley for your perspective. I’m considering moving back and hearing from you was reassuring that I my quality of life and sense of security would not decrease but actually improve.

  • @blairboyd5617
    @blairboyd5617 3 года назад +3

    Let me try to help this lady and this young man, that Jamaica useto have a lot of training centers across the country.It is the same jlp party government ministers them dismantled, those training centers in the 1980s. That is why I don't like them at all, training centers was across Jamaica.There was a school in Hanover named Knockalva, there was one in Manchester,in Trelawny In Flamouth,4 in St,Ann, 3 in St, Catherine,3 in Kingston & St Andrew the corporate areas, one in Clarendon. Just to mentioned a few of them lady, I guessed there was two German schools in Kingston. Where you could go and learned a skill , and same jlp party government ministers them locked them down.Most of the houses across Jamaica was built by the pnp government ministers them, the Jlp party government ministers them. Does hardly do anything to enhanced the country, when I heard this lady was talking about nursing. Under the PNP party government ministers them, the government useto have nurses. Going around the whole Jamaica looking after old people, because they useto go to the schools. Also the difference clinics and as soon as, the jlp party government ministers them won in 1980. They dismantled all the social services programs for the poor people them, that is why the country is like that. I remembered in the 1970s when ganja was running in Jamaica, when you come to St,Ann a Saturday morning at Brown's Town Market.Man would be there giving away money to people, so they can go to buy their foods stuffs. Those ganja men useto have millions of us dollars, and as soon as the jlp party government ministers them came to power. They used the United States government used their black hawk helicopters 🚁 to killed out the ganja and the coconut 🥥. Just to bring in their soya bean oil 🪔, nobody doesn't want to speak out about this evil Jlp party government ministers them. They are the ones who destroyed the country like this, they are the ones who. Helped the destroyed the Bauxite companies them, the Bauxite companies them useto run Jamaica unless they messed them up. Sometimes I heard some little people coming back from foreign a few thousand dollars, only because that the Jamaican dollar. Devalues so much, that is does not values anything again.I remembered when Bauxite companies them paided retroactive money, millions of dollars.You could just walked into any stores in area and,buy brand new TV, Fridge, Stove, bedroom set, you named it.Those was the good old days and, when these wicked jlp party government ministers came to power in 1980s . That is when Jamaica take the turn for the worse, because all the infrastructure . That was in place for the betterment of Jamaica, those no good jlp party government ministers destroyed it.I can speak my mind, because I know what am saying. I started to worked at Bauxite company in 1973, and they was paying the most money in Jamaica. The majority of the younger generation does not know what am saying, because a lot of them wasn't born as yet.

  • @elizakoeberer9441
    @elizakoeberer9441 3 года назад +1

    She touched on one of my concerns - lack of culture of the arts - theater etc - not even a movie theater in the Negril area - there’s do much more than just the same old music !!!!
    Beautiful done piece by both Winston and Mrs Bradley ! The apprenticeship school is something I’d long thought of and is terribly overdue !

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat 2 года назад

      Generally speaking for culture of the arts - people usually have to go to major cities in any country. So it is with Jamaica... It exists in Kingston.

    • @ackeel11
      @ackeel11 2 года назад

      @@Amidat 😭not every country is set up that way. The UK Has it in every city.

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat 2 года назад

      @@ackeel11 But Jamaica only has 2 cities...

  • @angelaatkinson8698
    @angelaatkinson8698 3 года назад +1

    Nuff (much)manners/ respect to all. Lovely and informative and just beautiful conversation. Big up Jamaicans. God blessings always.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching

  • @patrickhenry7818
    @patrickhenry7818 2 года назад +1

    Well, i must admit that your Chanel is the most professional set i have seen there, good work...now the lady you have as a guest is on the privileged side of life and that is a good thing the problem i have is there are many Jamaicans that are barely making it living off social security ect and would like to come home there choices are very limited as to where they can live eg; they may have a piece of land left by there family so my question is what can you say to them.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      Thanks so much for the kind words. I believe there are many opportunities in Jamaica to have a high quality of life. There are accommodations and lifestyles here for all income levels. Being strategic as to where you may consider calling home is one of the first steps of such a journey

  • @merlinemcbean6061
    @merlinemcbean6061 3 года назад +1

    Lovely say for people think that Jamaica is the worst but as she say it is how you lived with people thank you very much for your advice 😊love 💘Jamaica 🇯🇲iam coming home 🏡soon

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @briandubois6617
    @briandubois6617 3 года назад +1

    What a wonderful woman .great interview....does so much for her community....I'd love to retire to jamaica .I've lived in usa and England ...holidays in jamaica....

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @carlysoul
    @carlysoul 3 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed this one with Elaine! Another good quality conversation here in representation of Jamaica.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @drewpieros
    @drewpieros 2 года назад +1

    Another great and highly informative video - Keep up the GREAT work, Throp! It was especially helpful to have the index by topic!!

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      Thanks so much Drew

  • @anthonyfrancis9363
    @anthonyfrancis9363 3 года назад +4

    Retirement in Jamaica, you can't go wrong with Ocho Rios and Mandeville with sophisticated surroundings, livable VERY PEACEFUL and easy to navigate.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching

  • @kaydenpat
    @kaydenpat 3 года назад +1

    While I don’t agree with her claim that crime in Jamaica is not any worse than other countries, I do agree that returning Jamaicans can live and thrive there.
    I have scores of relatives who live well in Jamaica after returning from Canada, the US and the UK. In many ways, they’re doing better than I am in the US when it comes to quality of life and escaping racism. Jamaica is a truly beautiful country. Love my visits there.

  • @TheMarge26
    @TheMarge26 2 года назад +1

    Great information. I wish Mrs. Bradley would have spoken about available health insurance but the overall content was quite informative. Thank you so much.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @intertwinedmpz8679
    @intertwinedmpz8679 3 года назад +2

    Contradicting; try going down town Kingston wearing a gold chain and see if it's not worst!

  • @crobinson437
    @crobinson437 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful interview Mrs Bradley. I have always said it depends on where you retire to and who you mix with in jamaica.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      Well said. Thank you for watching

  • @elizabethbekoe381
    @elizabethbekoe381 Год назад

    This is really true ..retired or visiting back home ..even back in Africa ..be nice and associate with people ..but be careful ..figure out if people just want you because of what you will give to them .. or just happy to be with you ..trust is the key ..be careful !
    Home sweet home 🌹

  • @clayond
    @clayond 3 года назад +1

    She is from my neck of the woods. I think she gave honest and wise info.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      Agreed! Thanks so much for watching

  • @noveletterobinson4665
    @noveletterobinson4665 3 года назад +1

    Love this content. Don't understand why anyone would give thumbs dwn🤷‍♀️

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад +1

      I do not know. Thanks so much for watching

  • @Cooyah888
    @Cooyah888 3 года назад +1

    Wise words about buying and building houses in Jamaica. I am 💯 percent with that.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      indeed! Thanks so much for watching

  • @rthomas5986
    @rthomas5986 3 года назад +2

    Excellent interview. Some great information here. Buying land but don't build if you are not there to over see it is a common thing I hear.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @zuhawk15
    @zuhawk15 2 года назад +1

    Stay prayed up and you will be untouchable with Psalms 91, 37, 1, 100, 27, 23, 39 and few others. Jamaica is NICE like Miss Bradley said don't mix yourselves with negative people and stay positive.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @learningmisso
    @learningmisso Год назад

    Excellent interview, which I at 73 can relate ❤

  • @ZakiSp
    @ZakiSp 3 года назад

    This is one of your best podcast so far. I'm planning to move to Jamaica and I find your channel very helpful. Thank you

  • @janetbowen4738
    @janetbowen4738 2 года назад

    Most amazing and inspirational yt I ever watched thanks both classy as can be🏆

  • @mystical-nl8zt
    @mystical-nl8zt 3 года назад +3

    What an awesome conversation, enlightening,educational and refreshing. Thank you.
    OMG! Mrs Bradley is wisdom given from the heart.
    Thank you.
    I recall having a conversation, ref retiring in JA.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @gilbertreid7232
    @gilbertreid7232 3 года назад +2

    Love your programme watch it all the time very positive.learn a lot.keep up the good work.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      Awesome. Thank you so much for the support

  • @Aquarius52978
    @Aquarius52978 3 года назад +1

    Good interview.
    Both my parents retired back to Jamaica in 1990, after 30yrs in the UK.
    Treasure Beach St Elizabeth. (St Bess)
    You recently interviewed Cory South from Sunset Resort: "Little peace of Heaven"
    I love JA, visit every year, sometimes twice yearly. London is my home, and I love it here, love the convenience of everything. Don't mind the weather.
    JA my bolt hole. (I hate Mosquitos, and they love me). 😅
    Not too impressed with many of the returnee residents I have met in JA.
    Covid lockdown mean I am missing my travels.

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      St. Bess! Thanks so much for watching

  • @deedee6336
    @deedee6336 3 года назад +2

    Love it, I’ll be moving back in a few years

    • @Throp
      @Throp  3 года назад

      awesome! Thanks so much for watching