Border Crossing: Jamaican Woman Details Failed Attempt to Enter USA via Central America | TVJ News

[@PC-zg3eo]

This is a rough time to come to America. Many people at home are living better than many in the US. It is not all that it appears to be.

[@levi3433]

True but hey.. she trying a thing for a better life. Sad - not legal. There are opps for youngsters and understandably not much for persons her age. Hope she finds the legal way to get in

[@danielhammond3054]

Well every state diffrent ok so maybe were you at ntn naw gwn but once a person have a aim and a steady mine set tings can change

[@chantalwright9772]

Are these people aware of the changes to immigration law that states that because they enter illegally, they can never be legal.

[@suzyhur8161]

@Wallo Don That is the premise most are going by so no matter how much those who are here already tell them it's not easy- that won't deter them from coming!

[@funnycatsvideos8013]

So why you still in us go back to your home 😁

[@nicholeknight9764]

It might not be better in the USA especially when you are illegal. What people don’t show is the struggles that some face, they pretend like once they get there they are living well!

[@TheDarkDresser]

If you are willing to work hard, you stand a good chance of making it in the US. If you are unable to read and write properly, the few jobs available involve sanitation work, which doesnt pay as much, considering that it's quite expensive to live in the U.S. I noticed that employers prefer to hire Latinos for these positions, since they believe that they have better work ethics and attitude.

[@judamom2545]

@@TheDarkDresser The labor is much cheaper when the Latinos are hired. Yes, they do have good work ethics.

[@LXNL]

True, credit to the point that Jamaicans LOVE to put on a show for those they know. Even those they DON'T know and it sends a message of "it's smooth sailing". However, with that being said, for those with the willingness to work, the willingness to not be stagnant, the willingness to do tasks you wouldn't even do in Jamaica, the reward CAN be greater. Many have gone illegally and made something of themselves, helped family and friends, get legal and doing good. And you have those who have gone there legally or illegally and tun big dutty cruff inna di place and cause all kinda problems. It may not be easy, but from a financial standpoint, it sure is a whole lot better. And that is something that CANNOT be denied. Ask western union and money gram dem how tings look.

[@donovancameron2867]

Fine something to do,and stop trying to enter foreign countries legally

[@donovancameron2867]

I meant illegally

[@93sabz]

This is an example of a people that has lost faith in it's own country government and have become extremely desperate. This is very sad to see and the Jamaican Government needs to pay attention to the concerns being raised by the people.

[@judamom2545]

I will never discouraged a person from doing what they think its necessary for their personal well being. Foreign is not easier however, if an individual is willing to work hard with a positive mindset they can make it.

[@tresvorhenry3760]

For things to be better the government must build trade centers in each parish so that they can learn a trade Jamaica need good carpenter plumbers and electricians no body want to work jamaica is my home .

[@prestonmatthews725]

You need to explore this concept of hard work and working hard. What does that look like? Some people also go by the discourse of “working smarter and not harder” and fail to understand how capitalism works.

[@killydon908]

​@@tresvorhenry3760 lie yuh nuh see how much seller down Town Kingston and Jamaica have nuff trade man government kill Dem with tax force Dem out of and income Jamaican a pay enough tax Land tax car tax food tax u don't see where they money go criminal and greedy mind set cyaa run county only Michael Manley was for the people

[@gallen2101]

​@@prestonmatthews725 💯💯💯

[@GI4JESUS]

@@tresvorhenry3760 Jamaica is not so much lacking opportunities, and skilled laborers, but lacks participation of the total workforce in the varying industries. The decades of low wages and years of viewing everyone around leaving for the so called better opportunities outside has created a culture of everyone thinking that the only way that they can make it is if they migrate often not knowing what's waiting on them in these foreign lands. Many Jamaicans are skilled in multiple trades and will look down on the same work that they'll end up doing in foreign countries often in worst condition for the same likkle and nothing and do the same things they say they won't do in their homeland "make rich richer"

[@giovannimckenzie2211]

This comment section is so depressing. I love Jamaica and I never want to leave but to see 90% of the comments are people stating they are hell bent on leaving is a really sad case I wonder if the government take notes of this. It is like hell in this country for real you live in constant fear of going broke or losing your life whether due to a person just being plain Evil or because of their carelessness and disregard for the safety of others. The country is lawless and Poor I wish I had all the answers. I am studying political science rn at the UWI and I pray that I can make it to a level where I can help to start make real changes in Jamaica. I want to see Jamaica become a better place and it will be 🙏🏾

[@LXNL]

Revisit this comment section AFTER you've done your studies and have entered the work force. There are so many factors as to why this is your current thought process. A discussion where things are likely to get lost in translation and not conveyed as it should. But believe us when we say (and as you've also pointed out) it nuh easy out deh and it's not getting any easier. All the fears you have now, the anxiety, magnifies when you you hit the work force, unless you come from a family that is AT LEAST doing "ok" in life.

[@lorrainebrown6270]

Love your optimism. Foreign is not a bed of roses.

[@sylvesterwade9321]

Giovanni McKenzie. Your comment are so true, best i had seen for a while. If everyone was like you Jamaica would be a better place to live.

[@kshenriques]

You have the right idea ❤️

[@Tufffcode]

Nice mind set but one person can’t do it. It takes everyone. People don’t understand the power they have when they are in numbers

[@lamindy]

"People want to live lavish." That is true but no one wants to help and build Jamaica so that future generations can have it easier. America was not built overnight. We need to cut out the selfish attitudes and corruption from our leaders and we ALL work hard to build a better Jamaica!

[@couragetm]

That is so not true. People don't want to help and build Jamaica no no no no Jamaica don't want to build people. These companies use and slave out people so much and then minimum wage and we know these companies can pay a lot better why try to build somewhere that doesn't try to build you

[@giovannimckenzie2211]

Couldn’t have said it any better

[@mzwrightbella3542]

I agree

[@c-money2787]

Build Jamaica when the government keeps robbing and enslaving our citizens. I am a hardworking Jamaican and I encourage young people if they see better elsewhere please going. Hardworking Jamaicans are underpaid and we work very hard. If we go elsewhere with the same work attitude and better pay, then they can send back and build Jamaica. As a civil servant you can hardly afford proper housing plus send your children to school. Everyone knows America is not a pot of gold but at least you get a better pay for your labour. Not everyone want lavish lifestyle, some just want a decent life.

[@kgriff5537]

I don't know where she get story that people come to America and start sending down 💰. Maybe that's true but that person maybe staying with a friend or relatives who will get tired of them and kick them out. Then, they'll have to find a place of their own. Let's see how far that money will stretch after that. When you come to America it takes years to establish yourself. By that I mean having a place of your own and be able to send remittance, it's not as easy as Jamaicans think. It's even worse when you don't have work permit.

[@djwtv484]

What is dangerous is the Jamaican government not providing opportunities for the citizens of Jamaica. They has no one to protect them from crime and violence. Andrew Holness and the government and opposition only care about themselves and their immediate family members safety.

[@eileenwatt8283]

There are tons of opportunities in Jamaica but people have to acquire education and skills to get ahead. These people leaving will not get good jobs wherever they land because they have no skills. Jamaica has tons of opportunities.

[@chantalwright9772]

They will just suffer at another level.

[@peekaboo991]

NOT AMERICAS PROBLEM TF

[@sades_travels1749]

Crap, it's all the government fault, right.. Crime is everywhere you heard what she is saying, people wnat to live lavish, well if she does get in, she will have a rude awakening..

[@anthonyjohnson5961]

I understand that people need better and I truly hope both side of the government stop being selfish and greedy and actually do more to help the citizens of Jamaica.

[@danielhammond3054]

Best comment

[@stephaniemclune2296]

Some Jamaicans have visas expired over and over without traveling on them ....Why some people risking their lives to go overseas. Foreign is not a bed of roses as some might think. You work until u die there to pay bills n hardly can take a break or see your family to survive. Better living is in Jamaica if you get an education.

[@jamaicanprincess4124]

you get better pay.

[@donovanpusey4415]

All foreign countries is better than Jamaica not to live in but to work you save more do more back home than stay in Jamaica working for hand to mouth

[@jhopwood193]

Just stop the bs plz

[@stephaniemclune2296]

@@jhopwood193 come. I'll give you my two.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Rubbish, you get an education in Jamaica and if you're lucky to find work outside of call centers you make very little to nothing. You get skills in the U.S and you're making 6figures +/year and live very well.

[@kshenriques]

Life in the USA kind of sucks and is just getting harder. You're not missing much!

[@addretherichkid5891]

Come back home then

[@kshenriques]

@@addretherichkid5891 Its all in the plans. All in the plans my friend

[@Robertodicartlos]

@@kshenriquesi hope u go back home after reaching your goal

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

The U.S has the most economic opportunities in the world, nobody saying it's easy but if you're willing to do the hard work there's no better place to be.

[@suzyhur8161]

They won't believe you until they come to that conclusion for themselves!

[@donnabeccan9129]

Jamaica is lovely it just nee to build up when the foreign they came to Jamaica 🇯🇲 they say how beautiful the Island is and we we a run for it. We never no the good things we have until we lost it 😢😢

[@donovanpusey4415]

There's nothing to lost than our lives in JA

[@delavago5379]

I've worked in America multiple times legally. For all who want to run off, America is NOT easy. Matter of fact alot of work there is harder and more stressful than here

[@sophiagraham6248]

Tell them straight 💯 I've to work 2 jobs to survive in America an am a USA citizen. From Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@jamaicanprincess4124]

but you get better pay.

[@donovanpusey4415]

It's still better to work in there than Jamaica you make life faster than back home if you wise enuff

[@Vaughn876]

Tired to hear this. I did the same thing. Nobody said it would be easier, I wanted to make a lot of money so of course I did multiple jobs and pushed myself. Fact of the matter is that there are more opportunities to gain income in comparison to Jamaica. I have seen ppl buy decent cars from working summer jobs, compare that to Jamaica where ppl will be working working working and can't even think of buying a car. Just 1 of many examples though. It's all about the mindset

[@suzyhur8161]

At the end of the day- they believe that at least they won't go to bed hungry, so it's worth it to them!

[@simplyames4969]

Many Central Americans come the same way. My husband came to the US from Panama, same way in the 80s. Landed in Texas via Mexico, got on a bus and made it to NYC. Was a long, dangerous process.... when him get here, he cried himself to sleep on a cold floor as it was winter here. May all my Jamaican brothers and sister get a fighting chance too

[@tamaraharris8054]

❤

[@lj4635]

I love Jamaica, no matter what.

[@missfluffydiva2120]

The money they spent in order to use the illegal route to enter the US, she could have gone the legal way. It's people like her who make it so much harder for us as more loopholes are put in place to legally emigrate. Always trying to find another way rather than the proper way.

[@gallen2101]

Gentrification is making it very expensive to buy property here in America, Investors have cornered the market and ppl are flocking to Jamaica which is pushing prices Up for the ppl there. JA will be highly valued 1st world in the near future

[@mmsmith1525]

While I don't think life is easy in the US I know it's far better than here in Jamaica and I use the teachers and nurse for example, they're migrating in large numbers as well with the legal route because here in Jamaica you're not been paid for what you worth. 'Pam' might want to live lavish but 99% of those who migrate or want to migrate just want better opportunities so they can make use of them and have a better life for them and their families. This mass migration issue is very very deep in the case that many aren't given the opportunity here in Jamaica and they're not been protected either. People feel far safer in first world countries than in Jamaica even though crime is everywhere. In first world countries though they're many deterrence to prevent a lot of crime like cameras and other measures of security everywhere so even though crime is committed they're sure it will be solved. That's NOT the case in Jamaica, people here are even afraid to start a business because they'll be targeted by criminals and corrupt people in society

[@anthonyjohnson5961]

Teachers are walking off the job here in the US because they’re not getting paid properly and other reasons. Over here is not first world like you think. They’re starting to seem like developing countries just the same. Regardless of what’s taking place over here though, you can still see your way. Especially if you put in that work and not try to live lavishly.

[@mmsmith1525]

@anthonyjohnson5961 teachers from Jamaica will be grateful for what they're getting as teachers in the US because they know it's far better than Jamaica plus they have more opportunities to do a second job

[@killydon908]

​@@anthonyjohnson5961 yuh right see it on KZbin and something about The health issues doctor and nurse walking off the job I don't quite remember the issues but regards to patients but most Jamaican don't watch international news fi know what going on in America And beyond

[@eileenwatt8283]

​@@killydon908 they watch but still think life is better in the USA. Foolish of them.

[@anthonyjohnson5961]

@@killydon908 exactly. A lot of things are happening here that a lot of Jamaicans don’t know about. People just need to do their research before making that trip. That way that’s can be aware of what’s happening and know how to move accordingly.

[@MagnificentBeautyyy]

This is a message for all Jamaicans that want to come overseas to the US. I suggest you to follow the procedures and do it the correct way because I am a Jamaican and I am fully citizen and they are getting very strict in the United States and I suggest everyone of you guys to do it correctly, because to get your citizenship in the United States it’s now moving extremely fast and they want you guys to do it correctly so please do not do what is wrong and get deported so please all Jamaicans this is coming from a Jamaican Citizen please do it the correct way please

[@suzyhur8161]

Good advice- not many people describe how hard it is to conduct legitimate business here without proper documentation. Even replacing lost documents require verifying legal status as well as renewing expired ones. That being said, people are desperate and your advice might still fall on deaf ears!

[@MagnificentBeautyyy]

@@suzyhur8161 well who can’t hear must feel.

[@missfluffydiva2120]

Great advice which many won't heed as they will always try and find a way to get round doing it the correct way. It's even harder to come to the UK too. Home Office has closed almost every loophole due the constant abuse. Not saying not to come overseas, just do it the right way.

[@MagnificentBeautyyy]

@@missfluffydiva2120 Honestly if they want to risk that’s okay but they won’t go anywhere. It’s even hard in the US working hard hours and getting low pay, no rest. Rent raise everything gwan up so.. if they want hard life well

[@missfluffydiva2120]

@@MagnificentBeautyyy so true. Its the same in the UK. Even if they manage to arrive in the UK illegally, it would be almost impossible to survive. There are massive fines if employers are caught with illegal workers...ignorance on the employers part (checking with immigration that they have the right to live and work in the UK) is not a real excuse...our Home Office expects them to know and do the relevant checks before taking them on.

[@jamaicantillidie6626]

The problem is people who do not even have a primary school education, made the wrong decisions in life want a lavish lifestyle. The fear of not being able to maintain or even acquire our increasing wealth and material goods often leads to increased unhappiness, misery, anxiety, and depression. Let me also say that not having any wealth can also lead to unhappiness, misery, anxiety, and depression. As a society we worship money, and we worship material goods. We have been conditioned to think we are nothing without it and everything with it. We are who we are simply because somehow, we have developed this sense of entitlement, greed, selfishness, nastiness, self-importance and a callous disregard for morals and values. Stop using poverty as an excuse for not having any morality, self-respect, personal responsibility and basic human decency...

[@marcusjohn6654]

Thank you.

[@eileenwatt8283]

So true. It's the choices people make why they are poor. Jamaica has so many opportunities now than 50 years ago but people have to acquire education and skills .

[@danielhammond3054]

Money a jamaica weak bad talk truth😊

[@jamaicantillidie6626]

@@danielhammond3054 The money and the country is only as good as the people! if the people are useless and worthless and weak then the money will also be useless, worthless and weak. We have the lowest productivity rate in the region, education levels falling. Highest murder rate and highest merriment rate and we import 5 Billion worth of weave yearly. You have to earn exchange rate to spend exchange rate not borrow it. The money is a reflection of the value and worth of the people.

[@starbwoybling]

You can have all the education you want in Jamaica but if your born in the wrong family or neighborhood. You want get a job close to your value. Jamaica will never get rid of crime because the people in the government themselves are criminals.

[@PP-xm5gg]

This is what happens when u have corrupted governments PNP and JLP that have failed the citizens, All well thinking Jamaicans vote for the (UIC) to form the next government of Jamaica .🇯🇲

[@pearlbernard7999]

Trying to escape one hell to another hell. USA is not the country of opportunities anymore. Jamaicans don't want to farm the land anymore like he said living a lavish lifestyle is the order of the day. Stay in your country and work to make it better.

[@judamom2545]

I think alot of Jamaicans would stay if better opportunities are presented.

[@Aaron.Davis56]

It's the lesser of two hells

[@shenekkarogers2854]

I’m American and I want to leave. America don’t have opportunities like they think. It’s terrible here. Years ago yes, not now. You’ll have no life here but to slave to make ends meet.

[@shenekkarogers2854]

Many Americans are migrating to the different Caribbean Islands as well as other countries

[@rocky2966]

U think this country can get any better ? Persons are underpaid cost of living high jps bill high

[@romariohylton3963]

So let me get this straight, based on what “Pam” said people are risking their lives, and their freedom to cross the border illegally to come to America, because they want to live lavishly and owning a car and a house and living in Jamaica you’re working your whole life and they’re not getting any of that lavish lifestyle that they want. As someone that lives here in America, you work more harder than you would ever work in your life then you would’ve worked in your negative country and you really don’t have your neighbors to rely on when you fall on hard times like you do in your native country and the most important part Uncle Sam, which is the US government earth state that you live in the city that you’re living will be texting everything a dollar that you make and I can guarantee you nine out of 10 of those people who are risking your lives in freedom to illegal to cross the border to come to America don’t pay taxes in Jamaica whenever they make money. this so-called lavish lifestyle that jamaican is having their mind about America send me your throw it away and stop thinking like that.

[@rickeybillboardakarickeybo6007]

Stop being silly. All they are saying is that the basic stuff are attainable in America. No one should feel wanting of the basics. Stop acting as if going to America isn’t a good move. It has good and it has bad. Please tell people of the good things too. Stop discouraging people from having their own personal experience, like you did.

[@jackbanks4384]

People like this only discourage other Jamaicans cause they know that you will realise that the grass is greener there and only them must experience it, so to tell you lame hass stories about how tough it was and that jamaica is more better to thrive in ..., then why aren't they living in jamaica. Every other countries having mass migration illegally so why is it the worst thing for Jamaicans to do?, slavery finish long time ago. And guess who's making Jamaicans get denied from Panama.... no other than the government of jamaica who loves us so much 👏

[@verreal]

Cost of living is higher than Jamaica. It's a fantasy that the US is great.

[@andrewmitchell2354]

Then why are you still working there, come back a Jamaica and work if living standard is unbearable.

[@Vaughn876]

@@andrewmitchell2354 lol they'll always talk about how it rough and they don't recommend it yet they never return

[@denisetaylor265]

I'm here and I worked hard and live in a nice house (3) bedroom with 3/12 bath and it's JAMAICA money I used to do it and I'm looking pretty good. My children are attending good school with (1) in college so, I don't know what old manvoice miss lady talking about. Some of us don't want to work for money but do other things and when they getting old and not looking good anymore and the men moved over to a much younger woman then they're putting blame on the country, live according to your means. It's same way plenty of them who leave going to be when and carry on if and when they got through. Stop putting down your/ our island like that.

[@rocky2966]

Not everyone in Jamaica will get a good paying job like you out of a 100 maybe 20 people get a good paying job

[@novelettesmith9943]

They are lazy, they have no ideas what they running to, all of dem need to get visa and ship them away in winter to work. Let’s hear their complaints…

[@donovanpusey4415]

People all ways immigrate from one country to another for better it's nothing new let them leave if them have to it's all over the world

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Denise go to a call center and realize that half of them have a Bachelor degree and good grades in school but still getting $80k/month, just because you landed a good paying job isn't the case for the majority.

[@yagga8885]

Problem is the citizens of those same countries are doing the same thing, so it’s a competition for them. As an aside, I have nothing to say about people who are desperate and believe this is the best option. Grateful everyday that my parents took a chance. Takes courage and it’s not for everyone.

[@lorrainebrown6270]

Too risky. Deadly option.

[@tinachambers1376]

True true and it's very very risky

[@A.Walker.]

The grass is NOT always greener on the other side!

[@Debbiediamond0310]

How would you know

[@gervanmyers3066]

If you take care of YOUR grass it will be green...

[@Debbiediamond0310]

@@gervanmyers3066 thee point is that they don’t have the resources take care of their grass.

[@donovanpusey4415]

Dont care if its greener bigger and better

[@TamaRe]

Jamaica feels more hopeless everyday

[@kattahb4103]

U mean you feel more hopeless...because Jamaica is s place. Places dont have feelings!

[@invadertv8482]

Yow free up mi ppl them they jus need a chance like everybody els Jamaica has been dee stabilize from in the 70s no pnp no jlp can’t change this over night

[@brandondenver4331]

What's the sense? If you manage to make it into the US illegally, you'll be ostracized and forced to live in constant fear of deportation for the rest of your time there - which may be more limited than you think. It's not worth it. As for the notion that they're seeking a better life there; sadly that prospect is reserved for legal immigrants and citizens. I mean, you have to view this thing realistically. It's better to use the money you've saved to fly to Central America to invest in yourself in an effort to enhance your eligibility for a US VISA and utilize the legal process, otherwise, you're in for a rude awakening.

[@N-Gray]

I just don't get it. Yes Jamaica hard but you have hundreds of thousands to attempt an illegal crossing?

[@jannettjones9165]

This so ironic... Wasn't this what use to happen in the mid 80s another opposition minister told those people then not to stay here and suffer..

[@PicaboloTvGh]

I feel sad to see these kind of things. Am in Ghana and most ghanaians and Africans are doing same through the risky desert and sea to reach Spain and Italy. Most die in the end. No where cool

[@collinscott1369]

We need to import some new Jamaican to Jamaica people who know what's it like to work hard not saying current Jamaican don't work but people wants to work and have vision and goals for Jamaica and not just run the first sign of hardship things are hard everywhere right now and if you run from the hardship it will just get harder when your too old to do anything about it we can make this country a lot better if we work together.

[@donovanpusey4415]

It's not about hardship alone crime and corruption selfishness

[@iceman4660]

Even grass on a cesspit is green.

[@tracyjames9193]

It's just too sad that our people don't realize the privilege to live in Ja. I have been traveling 27 years and I would not exchange Ja for no place on earth. People want to live about their mean and don't understand that it's not a bed of roses living in other countries. People have to work hard to survive. They might not tell the truth, because they don't want anyone know they are suffering. The struggle is way worse in another man's country

[@machelboss9189]

Run my people Run ❤❤❤❤

[@Anna-xd5to]

😂😂😂

[@johnmcnally6681]

Didn't know Jamaicans we're in such horrible conditions in Jamaica that forces them to risk their lives like venezuelans , Cubans , Haitians, Dominicans and Mexicans trying to enter the united states didn't know Jamaicans were in the refuge list too . After I read this article a Jamaican told me it isn't the lack of opportunities that causing some Jamaicans to risk their lives to leave Jamaica it's the senseless violence that many Jamaicans grew tired of they aren't feeling safe in Jamaica they can't deal with the extreme violence any longer.

[@kevinnhue]

All that is violence talk is non-sense, take a look at the early morning news in New York, is the same violence that nobody talking about 90% of the even more shooting. Where in Jamaica do we have mass shooting every month? Yet jm is more violent.

[@EarlyNeil-v4g]

I believe if persons were paid a decent wages, affordable housing and affordable health care, more people would want to stay in beautiful Jamaica.

[@krptoking4644]

Cant say I blame them at all. I have a degree and it sucks working in JA with Student Loans plus starting your life worse majority of the so called "high paying jobs" in Ja are in Kingston and living in Kingston isn't cheap especially rent. Majority of my friends who I went to college with are overseas, either legitimately or illegally and them no stop tell me to try and forward, who no done pay off their Student Loans, start business, building house and start family, kmt, Ja a crap, and its not like you dont have persons who rather stay but stay for what? These Ja businesses want persons with qualification and not even paying them good, some persons not even making over 100k, if I wasnt working for a USA based company here in Ja I wouldnt be making over 100k and its still not enough with this economy. I will tell anyone to leave if you can and try not to get hurt, take chances in life yah else you stuck a JA in poverty.

[@kaycampbell364]

what do you do for a living

[@sylvesterwade9321]

Good job. let them stay in Jamaica.

[@lorrainebrown6270]

Risky chance. It’s a risky route travelling through terrain in Mexico & many don’t reach the US border including Mexicans. Many died. It’s a very long journey. I can’t see how ppl travel with children through this. A family of 4 die recently trying to cross the river from Canada to the USA. Try alone & leave the innocent children. If you love your children that much you wouldn’t put them through that. A family can take care of your children while you hunt (in case u make it alive across the Mexico terrain). If successful & you find a better life return for children later.

[@couragetm]

100k little bit. I have 1 Son and I make 120. Paying off few bills and buying his stuff I'm broke. And we are both male so you know clothing and all of that stuff is extremely expensive for us. Nuh easy here

[@judamom2545]

​@@couragetm Yea, its rough!!

[@mikmowmil]

Where worthless Pam going at this age. The money she use buy ticket to Mexico could have been used to start a small business. They wasted their young days now following yellow brick road to 🇺🇸.

[@millzomillzo7230]

It's really hard in Jamaica right now it's so much robbing and killing nobody's safe!!!

[@rogermoore5590]

Very sad but it's a harsh and grim reality‼️No one cares for the poor. I'm not discouraging a soul from trying cause Jamaica is Hell! The Prime minister can do a much better job of looking out for the poor the country better off financially now from the last 60 years.

[@nataliemullings6908]

That's a very dangerous practice. Many people have died trying to cross other Countries Borders. Corrupted Johnson needs to go hold a couple of seats 💺. Preferably in the back of the building or the Outside Toilet 🚻. Jamaican Government wasted million of dollars 💵 on this woman 👩 for nothing at all. That money could have helped out poor Jamaican Citizens. It's the Incompetent Politicians who are responsible for people running 🏃‍♂️ away from Jamaica 🇯🇲.

[@michaelschmitz6779]

But everybody took the handouts before voting. So we are guilty for allowing those incompetent but wealthy politicians to enter public office ourselves!!! The first world votes on performance and vote buying is a criminal offence with serious consequences, in Jamaica we vote for who buys us a beer and lunch on election day and maybe some cash rolled up in a party Tshirt. So why do we complain, because we are corrupt to to let this people lead our country!

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

Well people are doing what they have to do. It may not be safe, but I really don't blame them trying when America is letting in so many Mexicans and Ukrainians. Just a thought though, wouldn't it also be an option to just go live in another Caribbean country and try set yourself up or get established there _then_ move onto the US/UK/Canada? It may take longer but it wouldn't be so risky.

[@kerwensjoseph2828]

You got it. And this is the ye same problem that Panama 🇵🇦, Belize 🇧🇿 and Mexico 🇲🇽 have with illegal travelers. If you’re seeking to migrate why you don’t stay in their place ? Why you use them as getaway ? So Jamaica 🇯🇲 is not really the problem, you just have an American dream. We can travel hassle free to Barbados 🇧🇧 Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬 and Belize 🇧🇿 and by having a skilled Caricom certificate we can stay indefinitely and work.

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

@@kerwensjoseph2828 True, bless up. I think more Jamaicans need to realize the access they have to other Caricom countries and make use of it if they can't reach the US.

[@2ruebarb]

Correct ...they're letting Mexicans flood US but anything black coming over is a problem and Mexico go alot of nerves not letting Jamaicans enter the US

[@peekaboo991]

KEEP EVERYBODY OUT WHOS NOT FROM AMERICA PERIOD THOSE WHO HAS RIGHTS TO BE HERE WHO HAS PAPERS OR PASSES WELCOME

[@stevepatrick8734]

I would rather go to Africa. Today, the US is full of racism and very little opportunity. Dubai, Qatar would be a better option.

[@pearlbernard7999]

Dubai etc more struggles for you racism is rampant.

[@blackpanther6411]

I second that,Africa I say.

[@speechyisraelite4903]

@@blackpanther6411 I 3rd ,the US dollar will no longer be the world reserved currency , the new currency is brics

[@donovanpusey4415]

For you but not for others i like the US i can find work i know hundreds of people there

[@jkay2747]

For citizens to take such risk to get out of Jamaica, it says things are really bad in Jam rock and they really see no hope of it getting better.

[@eileenwatt8283]

Nonsense. They are not skilled or educated that's why they finding it difficult there. Jamaica has lots of opportunities but people have to have the skills and education.

[@chantalwright9772]

Or people see others do and just follow.

[@Molodawgviral]

Yes we soon leave Jamaica fi the tourist dem because a them Jamaican politician care about 😂😂😂😂😂

[@bigboycatches6250]

The lavish part took me out.😂😂😂. Girl you ain’t fitting to come up here living lavish unless you about to own a hedge fund or got a sugar daddy on deck. But maybe her idea of lavish is an indoor bathroom.

[@Loyalty499]

Please don’t watch your friend come to the u.s on working on sent money back home just pray 🙏 What is your will be yours trust in God

[@marcushenry3766]

😔 sad ,abt lavish, that's why we aren't,goin anywhere,life has more to give

[@sudannpowell1412]

No mama dont get trick over deh is not a bed a rose people only fake and show you the good side. Once you get there you on your own family only keep you fi 2 weeks tops you wrk laka donkey fi every cent all when you tired...

[@donovanpusey4415]

Doesn't matter if you make it next man can

[@angelickawilliams6342]

Jamaica is in a dilapidated state, people trying to escape. It's not easy getting up everyday doing nine to five and can barely feed your family or being in constant fear of your life. Not all want to leave because of financial burden, some just want peace of mind. No peace Nuh deh a Jamaica. Our island is beautiful but our leaders are corrupted and think only about themselves and their own. 😢

[@stevesteve7162]

Dude alot of people in America that's looks like us Caribbean people work 9-5 n still can't pay their bills

[@ChefJohnsonfoodandskills]

I see people posting here about how hard the us is right now, man shut the hell up, no one said it was easy, but you can work the same way u did in Ja and still achieve more here in the US, most of these people don't really want to stay here, they just want to work some money and help their family back home and help build up Jamaica. Let's not discouraged people from coming here, I came here 5yrs ago and today I'm living better than the PM of Jamaica I can guarantee that. US is filled with opportunities and it welcomes people who are willing to work and pay tax, it discriminates against no one, I wish we all make it in this life.

[@avalles463]

Her comments regarding America being better saddened me. People really need to do some real research on America before they kill up themselves to reach here.

[@donovanpusey4415]

Do you like it there

[@beasttitan8747]

Well me nah look fi climb no fence and run from police right now... Canada me a pree still...

[@johnhardly5499]

Its hard to get employed in Jamaica at her age once you reach 30 a Jamaica its hard to get a good job

[@JoelHenry-rr1yr]

I just hate how this will affect our passport and international relations.

[@diplomaticstatusimmunity663]

It's not an easy rd some see the glamor and the glitter and think it's a bed of rose but who feels it knows however there is more opportunity and diversity in America I wish all Jamaicans could go to America and see that it's way better in America than it is in Jamaica. I came to America with 50 US dollars in my pocket on a duffel bag on my back and now I own multiple cars multiple house so yes you can make it here with a positive mindset strong will and determination.

[@damionlewis5947]

Amen to that, but yet u still have some lazy people a talk bout it’s not a bed a rose every body situation is different, some leave Jamaica and guh itch up round the same people them a run from how u expect to make it.

[@Chizenet4life09]

I can assure you 9 out of 10 ppl that come here illega don't make or own 5 percent of what u achieve

[@diplomaticstatusimmunity663]

A person mindset determines their achievements. Coming to America if you don't have a mindset then you already failed..

[@charmainerussell5226]

People want to live lavish OMg,in her fifties !if some people would just learn to live within their means ,their life would be beautiful.

[@jeanettecarter5438]

Stop fighting your own Jamaicans other country love there own

[@kennethreeves5068]

Jamaica's government, over the past sixty-odd years, has been unwilling to engage in creating opportunity for the people. Why?. As a result - this. It could all be avoided, but people like this Minister Johnson, who lives as smug as a bug, all her life, in Jamaica, talks rich, speaking about how much the value of the passport is devalued by the actions of people seeking a better life; a way out of persistent poverty - something Kamina Johnson can't relate to.

[@kattahb4103]

Do I hear a hint of jealously? She didnt ask to be born...neither did any human being. That being said...she didnt chose her parents..neither did other human beings. I say that to say...be mindful of our comments. You could have been Ms Johnson!

[@brandondenver4331]

Alright, so you're suggesting that America opens the floodgates to these people who will likely put a strain on their resources? By your logic, they would also have to open up the gates to all the other third World nations too. You're not looking at the whole picture.

[@drmorgs]

Jamaican passport has no value to me . Has been expired and not renewed. If it had such great value, the consulates overseas would not be making it a difficult task to be renewed. Sometimes people tell themselves something until they totally convinced them own self . So Ms Johnson can keep talking about devaluing a passport that lacks value

[@ChefJohnsonfoodandskills]

The world is so big and it doesn't stop at Jamaica, love my country very much, but I'd be happy if everyone from Ja could experience more parts of the world, the government and the criminals are in the same category. They are the onse that are chasing good citizens away, I pray we all make it in this life, hurts my heart sometimes to know how many people out there fighting the fight and doing exactly what the government requires but are still unable to see better days, I wish we all make it.

[@carlalalorebanks6894]

NOT STAYING HERE😂😂😂

[@spencergarner4213]

Thank you Uncle Joe. Further contributing to this ever growing problem.

[@TheMrlojack]

Yeah... All those European migrants just flying into New York or D.C.

[@daniquearthurs6888]

Then look how unuh mek mi caa go bck a Panama 🤦🏾‍♀️kmt

[@damionlewis5947]

It’s sad living in your country being slaved by the system watching everything around you develop, houses are being built in gated communities, but you continue to work hard every day, you decide to make a next step in your life wanting a roof over your head walk into NHT you are only qualified for 6.5 million while houses are being sold for 15-50 million it’s like the people of the country have to settle for less, they can’t pay the bills, light ,water phone , internet all that is an essential part of living while the government use tax payers money to beautify the areas that value more to capture the eyes of tourists and investors. These people come in the country they get lands to buy beach front properties then restrict the people that should be enjoying the amenities of their own hard work.

[@TLCentertainment703]

Jamaica 🇯🇲 don't have nothing for us here

[@yfndon876]

People Suffering and all them a worry bout is Lawful travelers

[@OMARLOYALTYKGN13]

Honestly, I won't even discourage one from tryna make a life that is more promising and conducive to them. But as a Jamaican born American citizen, America is not a easy place to be broke, hungry or homeless and that's on God and the truth. For many people who are desperately taking those dangerous routes to get to the promise land, I wish them all the best and truly hope they get there and do all that they needs to become a better person and have a better life. But they all don't know what they all truly have in front awaiting them, many legitimate travelers with a valid US Visa doesn't want to stay in America as most hasn't really travel for many years now due to the fact they know the real deal about Merrimacka. America is not they Sunset Blvd or Hollywood Blvd America you see on TV at all. Jamaica just need better government strategy, more workforce/preparation for work agencies and a committed and understanding leadership and loyalty to the people the citizens that's all so crime can reduce. Wish ya all the best 🙏🏾

[@jackbanks4384]

Well this is one of the better comments

[@missfluffydiva2120]

​@@jackbanks4384 common sense talking.

[@johnthree9462]

50 states Pam not 52 / 53.

[@Aaron.Davis56]

She might be including US Virgin Islands, PRico, Guam,, etc.

[@johnthree9462]

@Aaron Davis yea your right but they're not states they are territories

[@jdmilly876]

@@Aaron.Davis56 those aren't states and most Jamaicans aren't even educated on US territories

[@merleneca]

Who wouldnt want to leave Jamaica at any cost

[@1000davetron]

Wow, Pam's voice is deep.

[@Douglas-Allen]

Escaping from Jamaica under Anju by any means necessary 🔥

[@couragetm]

Explain

[@jamaicanprincess4124]

jamaicans have been doing this since slavery.

[@michellejackson2099]

They are in for a rude awakening. It is very hard I'm America right now. Maybe years ago sure but it is very rough now. I wish them the best at figuring it out though.

[@gazaman7561]

They need someone to tell them about the true reality of living in America compare to living in Jamaica. 90% a them that cane across the border is either their visa was denied or they are in some form of criminal activity and that's a fact cause I have my evidence. However, some cone to get a better opportunity at life plus they want to send back the latest polo and physio bunny back to Jamaica and the latest version of iPhone.

[@Deco_2k]

That lady from Ukraine move to Jamaica, she was on a Jamaican podcast and she said Jamaican doesn’t know what they have, but I say that to say this,( them say cow never know the uses a him tail until the man chop it off man 🤣

[@gazaman7561]

@@Deco_2k I can understand the situation of living in a country where the dollar doesn't value much, but I can tell them living in Jamaica is way more affordable than living in America right now

[@Deco_2k]

@@gazaman7561 right now, inflation a do we away everything sky HIGH .. jah jah

[@donovanpusey4415]

Some of you di flee Jamaica yes legally and illegal way so stop discouraging the ones that are trying to

[@Rainingdogsandcats]

It's not our job to continually send people home. There's no opportunity here. Look at the Navajo locals don't even have running water. I bet you all have water there.

[@keithrussell1587]

I personally know two who took the trek its a smuggling ring they pay people in the US to recieve them they have jobs waiting too. It wont stop

[@susangordon3152]

Just remember, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. The minister is correct in her statement regarding how their actions can affect genuine travelers to these countries.

[@thebang794]

Don't blame you run

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

These trips aren't cheap, is better dem use the money and start a likkle business instead a meking it harder for us Jamaicans who look to travel and go on vacations in these places.

[@ewancameron5192]

Am seeing America plandemic is working,is the crime rate in America any better. With so many stores locking down renting rising costs of living so high wish you all luck

[@Crackshotsteph]

Plus how heavily divided the Country is and talks of Civil War in the minds of Americans.

[@ewancameron5192]

@@Crackshotsteph a me fi tell you I live where Ricky Trooper daughter get killed and many area's around America is getting worse,I feel much safer in Jamaica

[@Crackshotsteph]

@@ewancameron5192 Yeah I hear ya. I have plenty of relatives and friends residing in the US. In about 8 different States and they say the lawlessness in a lot of the major cities is out of control.

[@donovanpusey4415]

Talk for your self not for others some of you are selfish every one has his are her right to move flee run legal are illegally to any country of their choice for better Jamaican are not the only ones

[@ewancameron5192]

@@donovanpusey4415 if the watchman see the danger and warn his people,anything bad happens to them the blood will be on his shoulder. Have a wonderful day

[@Danieei]

Wow! Seeing all of these comments make me so sad because Jamaica is a very beautiful island., Yet the government doesn’t do anything to help. I’be been in the states since I was a little girl and I was given the opportunity to come to the states. And I’m trying to come back to Jamaica. I can only imagine what my brothers and sisters have to do to get out of Jamaica. At the end of the day please be safe and aware of migrating illegal folks. It’s not any easier here in the US but it is doable. Good luck guys your in my prayers.

[@jamaicanprincess4124]

you get better wages in the USA. you can work all your life in jamaica and cant afford a house or a car.

[@kadeengrant97]

Alot of these ppl who want to go over there don't even work in Jamaica and don't want to work here then they talk about lack of opportunities here oh wow

[@justtime2670]

The same Jamaican government tell the people them send them back f them politicians

[@davidscott3726]

If Jamaicans just relax and taje their time they can make it in Jamaica..Just press the government.

[@therealtorelvis3510]

The days of luxury in the US are no longer attainable. If you didn’t make it then you’ll be wasting your time running away from your home. Want to live lavish shouldn’t be the reason and with that mindset you would do whatever to come and to survive..

[@SuperReasonabledoubt]

The ideal place don't exist.,..but to each his own

[@shirnettethompson6493]

You all want to come here and I want to leave.

[@rocky2966]

Suh leave nuh

[@donovanpusey4415]

Leave them let someone take your space

[@Vaughn876]

And bet seh you nah guh leave

[@southsidescratcher]

You're welcome pam hurry up and come 😂

[@jenniferellis5776]

Listen to me my fellow jamaicans its not worth it putting your life in danger t hat man d ont what he is saying first of all america is not the same cost of living is very high rent even people with good jobs can hardly pay rent get t ing a house keeping job cant pay rent 1 doz eggs is 5 dollars compare to 95cents things is expensive every where sell calaloo yam u better off getting a green card is not easy any more tan a unoo yad if no body no spansor fe unoo ja nice

[@watchlooknlisten9451]

Foreigner want to run back a Jamaica much less just the criminals n killing els alot of Jamaica in us would a come back cause nothing nuh there more than slavery

[@donovanpusey4415]

You talking bulls everyone is different some people cannot make life even they earn millions while some can earn little to nothing and change their lives it's you attitude mind sit so stop discouraging people from leaving

[@harryburrell46]

What do you expect Jamaicans to do , I don't blame them, there judicial system help criminals to beat court cases so there's no hope for Jamaica

[@bigd8452]

Foreign countries leaders is absolutely responsible for their own citizens well Beings, definitely NOT the united states, Jamaican leader and other foreign countries leaders

[@jahiivey8502]

I heard it’s expensive, I don’t think regular 9-5 Jamaican can afford this ,it begs the question what kind of Jamaican are able to afford this

[@MarkStJohn-jn4lz]

Sad, very sad.

[@tilted_notbroken950]

Anju fi shame. Camina plz all you guys do is hold ppl down. Y’all should be doing more to help the people. Teachers, nurses and police not even getting proper pay when they work, what say others? Kmt. Try ya lady. I pray God Grant you favor

[@Magallion509]

It’s because of the worthless government in jamaica that’s the cause period .

[@kkroberts3840]

A lot of you saying foreign is not a bed of rose but you are still here. You are not going back. Every state is not the same. Let people experience for rhemselves.

[@verreal]

Cost of living is higher in the US, you know.

[@donovanpusey4415]

And?

[@_anansi2146]

Not everywhere 50 different states to chose from and opportunity to make a buck is more widely available.

[@Vaughn876]

If you live within your means a LOT of money can be saved

[@leoniehendrickson2530]

Sorry for them but a number of them coming to the smaller Caribbean and robbing the old men them and bring their obeah story.

[@TinyBubbleExtreme]

the grass is greener on the other side yes, but it a go run yuh belly! rather than move to a next country, move to a next parish! you feel seh if hungry a lick you inna the US you can go truss things a shop? or pick breadfruit offa tree? or ask you neighbor for food? lmao i know so many “bruk foreigners” who “send money” back home and who live “big life” when them deh a yaad, but in the US them no have a place to rest their head with that said, going the legal route is the best way! more opportunities that way! if you’re illegal, more problems

[@teeberrybrown4925]

Why can't the Jamaican Government let the countries that blocked Jamaican ppl free up the visa system and give its ppl a better way forward. Because Jamaican will be trying to leave Jamaica due to the hardship of life here.

[@brandondenver4331]

Not everyone gets blocked. Only a certain category of people gets blocked, and therein lies the reason for the restriction. You're asking America to take on Jamaica's burden, which is a bold suggestion.

[@dezreenthompson1243]

Agree