I Spent a Day in Jamaica's Most Dangerous Slum

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Welcome to JAMAICA - one of my favorite countries in the Caribbean. This island is full of life, culture, beaches, and reggae music, and it makes for an excellent vacation destination... However, there's a darker side of Jamaica that exists among the local population. In recent years, the nation has emerged as one of the most dangerous in the Caribbean with gang violence and political turmoil in the slums areas. In this story, I went deep into a dangerous slum called Flankers in Jamaica's second-largest city (Montego Bay) to document street life and see what kind of people live there.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this story - does it change the way you see Jamaica? Let me know in the comments down below!
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[@drewbinsky]

PS I really love Jamaica! This is my 2nd trip here and when it comes to culture and vibes - there is no better place in the Caribbean. I made this video because I was curious about the real street life, far away from the tourist traps, and I’m really glad I did. Because the people everywhere in this country are amazing!!! 🇯🇲🙏🏼🔥

[@malhdshorts]

Respect bro.

[@guillaumechevallier2545]

Jamaicans people are really nice, funny and awesome Always in the mood for a good laugh while sharing a meal

[@MsMamatube]

Yes! I've traveled to JA 19 times since 2000

[@drewbinsky]

@@guillaumechevallier2545truth!

[@cookingwithmyssbrown]

Thanks for coming back 🇯🇲❤️❤️

[@obpihhipbo888]

The people of Jamaica are just full of love and warmth. They honestly seem so down to earth and kind. I need to visit one day, its a must.

[@andreafrith1]

I left Jamaica when I was 9 years. I have being back every year since I turned 30. I am now now 46, even bought a house in a gated community. There is no where like Jamaica. No one will not bother you as long as you mind your own business. I’m happy there are other KZbinr showing the good side of Jamaica.

[@enlightenedg3843]

Mind sharing some good KZbinrs? 🙏🏻 thank you

[@fewkeyfewkey5414]

Ong people usually shows the bad side but I went there once and it was amazing

[@isaacgwandaru1771]

Dee mwango​@@enlightenedg3843

[@crayboss_vevo]

You sound sweet . You single 🫦

[@shantelwest8968]

I HATE WHEN PEOPLE SAY NO ONE WILL BOTHER YOU1!! THAT IS NOT TRUE! Some men came in my yard in my gated community while my 2 year old was on the veranda, they walked straight into our yard off the street! they asked for money to buy a phone credit that evening our neighbour's house was broken into while she was not at home! a man was also shot in our gated community before we moved in (contracted killing ). Over 4 kids were killed at the start of the year by gun violence in Jamaica , while they were on their way to school in a taxi that got shot up... i guess all these victims are criminals! Jamaicans are not honest and it's so infuriating. THE COUNTRY IS NOT SAFE!!! YOU think people just going around making up how dangerous Jamaica is/

[@user-pk3yw9ud4h]

Only jamaicans like>>>>>.

[@TestAccount-mv4zs]

I'm halfway through the video and I finally get what this comment is saying. Im jamaican by the way

[@TestAccount-mv4zs]

Guy live a life most jamaican wont

[@Yourlocalchals]

Ya man i come from trench town

[@MickealReid-hv4gq]

Mi a wan Jamaican mi deh inna Brunswick avenue

[@reeeeeeeroblox2222]

Ya man I from Kingston

[@akiyatiffany]

Jamaica is like any other country. There’s good parts and bad parts but 1 things for certain. That island is absolutely BEAUTIFUL 😻 ❤

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

Thank you.

[@LemarSterling]

​@@LivingOnPurpose1there is no bad part

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

@@LemarSterling So why yuh only ah tell me dis? 🤔

[@gwendolynechols7888]

Why can't you go to your own beaches? That's a shame. You all should protest that. You live there & should have more access to your beaches than anyone else! How DARE they! Surely that should be your right as a citizen. That's freaking silly!

[@akiyatiffany]

@@gwendolynechols7888 that most islands. And there’s access to some beaches just not all.

[@mialovestravel]

Jamaica is one of my favorite countries I’ve ever visited. I spent 2 weeks there and met some of the kindest people ever. Every person I met had so much GRATITUDE for the life they had, and that has always stuck with me. ❤️

[@J_H72]

If you really believe that, you need to travel more...

[@Steventravels485]

Loads better places 😂😂😂

[@mialovestravel]

@@J_H72 I’ve traveled to 17 countries and Jamaica is easily in my top 5 favorites. Wonderful place with incredible people. 💗

[@J_H72]

@@mialovestravel I've traveled to more than 40, including Jamaica and I've found good people and bad people in most of them. This may come as a surprise to many but I would have to rank the Russian people as some of the most hospitable. Many of the Jamaican people (and people of other countries) treated you well as long as you were spending money. I can only assume that most Jamaicans are in contact with tourists more often than most Russians, Bulgarians, Togolese, etc.

[@Earthlybeing396]

@@mialovestravelhorrible country

[@richardmichael1445]

It's great seeing the less travelled paths of Jamaica are just as friendly as anywhere else. I'm visiting soon and thanks to this film and some others I'm sure gonna have a great time.❤

[@sophiajones4375]

I'm impressed by Drew's courage and willingness to venture into the Flankers community, an area I, as a fellow Jamaican, wouldn't dare to visit myself! I love how he connects with the locals and shows a genuine interest in their lives, even if it's just for a short time. Drew's passion for his content shines through in his videos, and I'm still in awe that he went solo without his friends - that takes a lot of guts! He's definitely become one of my favorite KZbinrs, showcasing versatility and a genuine passion for his work.

[@drewbinsky]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@classicleslie6914]

​@@drewbinsky I dare you to try a week 🙂

[@maureengordon309]

@@drewbinsky Big up yuhself Drew!

[@taharka3897]

​@classicleslie6914, you are what you call a coward.

[@Uk58442]

Amen❤

[@robinsnestradio]

I love Jamaica. Much love and respect for Jamaican people. Home is where the heart is. I have beautiful memories of my times in Jamaica 🌺

[@guillermogonzalez5131]

Hello

[@JERIMIAH0ZENDIAH-db3gy]

as a Trinidadian, thank you for coming to Jamaica once again drew, I've been to Kingston before in 2015 and it has such negative stereotypes, but beyond the narratives of drugs, gang violence, crime and political bribery or manipulation it is far more than that .This is raw, unfiltered content that you rarely receive from any media organisation or youtubers now these days. its undeniable realise that Jamaica has amazing, hospitable, beautiful people., a diverse vibrant culture and jaw-dropping landscapes that really make the island the most lively in all of the Caribbean!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@jahlanclaps21]

Trini a say this about our land surprise me as a Jamaican 🇯🇲

[@ith3323]

There‘s a really interesting trinidadian historian who goes by the name of Tony Martin. Whe wrote a lot about sl*very. Have you heard about him? Is he actually well known in Trinidad?

[@jahlanclaps21]

@@ith3323 never

[@ith3323]

@@jahlanclaps21 I was actually asking the commentator above. The trinidadian guy. And what do you mean by „never“? You‘ve never heard of him? Or what do you mean exactly?

[@JERIMIAH0ZENDIAH-db3gy]

@@ith3323 , sorry i was off a bit, Ive heard off Tony Martin, he passed away a long time from 2013, I know he moved to the UK then on to the US and that he wrote a few books on Pan-Africanism in the americas. But i didnt really read his books. I guess a few people would know him for the controversy over the criticism of the jews and off course slavery. i wouldnt say that the vast majority of trinis really know about him unless if they went on to school, uni or to do more academic studies in the history of slavery or activism in the country. in other words hes known but not well looked into across the nation 👍

[@swankyspoon]

It's been amazing to watch your early films (which were already good) evolve and become so amazing! Love it! You've inspired me to push myself when I travel.

[@neutron_blast1330]

If you can be one thing in this world... Be kind! Jamaicans are kind!

[@paco680]

That's why I love them! And also for their patois🫶🏽

[@Snd32888]

Yes we are

[@esmineawinde]

Indeed thank you🤗

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Drew, as a fellow creator and from a journalistic perspective, your ability to tell stories and share places around the world is a creative inspiration over the years for me! I really appreciate your ability to connect with locals and ask poignant hard hitting questions. I loved this video, and I also love Jamaica because its such a beautiful place with incredible people. Your beach access commentary was spot on, as its such a accurate reflection of the issues Jamaica is facing right now, and it had very Anthony Bourdain inspired vibes. I've been really digging your recent stuff, especially the Haiti content, but this is also some of your finest work. Look forward to the next video man.

[@user-dx5mg9by9y]

It's all bs David!! Jamaicans have access to many beaches,.Yes we face challenges but we are not suffering has he kept stressing, JAMAICA is just a misunderstood place where extremes reign supreme.The average Jamaican doesn't live like this yet he used this as the opposite of going to the resorts. EVERY WEEK NOW THIS NEGATIVE BS AS IF JAMAICA HAVENT MAKING SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS.KMT

[@drewbinsky]

Thanks a lot bro!! Big fan of your work as well. Hope to finally meet up somewhere soon!

[@GrimrimChristie]

Big up David!!! When u coming back?

[@clovemartin]

Sorry but that would be a horrible idea to give Jamaicans access to tourist beaches. There is a reason why they are restricted to their own local beaches. We have to keep tourists safe here in Jamaica.

[@mikz7270]

yes 😊💯

[@ultraparadoxical7610]

You always find the very best guides. Love the people you met. The poet Wes made my day!

[@KyaP_Stacey]

I admire that everyone is showing pride in their home, and speaking hope only. Jamaica is a beautiful place; nurture and protect it.

[@SpikeAsks]

Jamaica Has Been Like A Second Home To Me For Years. Your Video Brings Back Many Great Memories... Nuff Respect ❤💛💚🎹☀☮🌎

[@JERIMIAH0ZENDIAH-db3gy]

Investing in the lives of poverty-stricken areas and regions of hardship is what many tourists forget is the meaning of travel. Tourism is a lifeline to so many yet nowadays we forget to realise the opportunities it creates for so many. It can help trade, infrastructure and develop a nations economy, you create so much from so little - that's the beauty of travel!

[@maureengordon309]

Thank you for saying this. It's what I have often mentioned to others.

[@pietrojenkins6901]

But why can't Jamaicans invest in industries ? The whole idea of being dependent on outsiders is not good.

[@jenchasesstorms3093]

I love what you do Drew. I understand some of the other opinions… but these videos are very heart warming and great to see from your perspective. Keep up the great work.

[@KendellHarris-tz6vj]

As a Trinidadian living in london, I love this video. Thanks for this beautiful documentary on Jamaica. Stay safe and bless up. 🇹🇹🇬🇧🇯🇲

[@connerSphotography]

Man I love your content man super respectful of everyone’s culture and the respect you get back shows that

[@genevieveallan9470]

Drew is so cool, we're literally travelling the world through his videos

[@SarasSmile]

Thank you Drew for all you do! ✌️🫶🙏

[@marciocesar5782]

it's really amazing see you visiting differentes cultures and people, your videos run away from the tipical documentaries and tv shows that we normally see. Thanks for the good videos and continue with the spetacular content

[@user-lw5jf4co9i]

My father was born in Jamaica back in 1923,passed now. I've never been there but it's nice to see someone showing the OTHER side of Jamaica...the people that live there as genuine citizens..and to SHOW just WHY these other people called Criminals is NOT all what Jamaica is about. Thank-you for having some Positive videos about the poor people who endure the injutices of their OWN Government.

[@RosieC061]

You should visit

[@user-jx3nm2ot6p]

I’m sorry for your loss ❤

[@drewjohnson4883]

Drew big up yuhself 💪🏾 I was in Flankers for 1 week last September. I had a great time and the people in the community were very hospitable . I didnt feel unsafe once🇨🇦🇯🇲Circle lane up top

[@vickiblausey8349]

I love Jamaica ❤ never been there, but seeing your video, was Amazing! Much love to Jamaica ❤

[@peta-gayetaylor5591]

I love that you came back Drew!!!! I watch almost all your recordings , Im a a really big fan of yours. Im pretty sure I could identify you if I saw you in person. Its a pleasure having you here again.

[@Kan-cg3bd]

You sure is desperate and frighten fe white man.yu think him $h1t can make patty.the man come here to make money and make jamaica look bad .

[@francinebrown6582]

As a citizen of Jamaica 🇯🇲. Our country is very beautiful. It's true that there is crime and violence here and at times in some communities more than others. Everywhere in the world there is crime....it's just that it happens behind gated community with wall fence. Crime is crime behind zink or wall fence. Death is death. I have friends in flankers they are beautiful people inside out. The government in our country Can do better but the truth is they care more about themselves. Its us as a individuals that should Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery as None but ourselves can free our mind. The youth can be educated and learn skill in Jamaica however most of them dont because of wrong thinking and they lack motivation. Some of the youth does have good mom and dad but they dont listen. "Jamaica is a nice place fi live ". Next visit to our country come to a regular home and see how they sit at the table and eat and even say their grace just like some of you do. Nice video One 💯❤🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@I_am_cheeseman]

I’m a fin(I’m form Finland)and I have WANTED to come to Jamaica for years!It seems so nice,and the people sound SO friendly!Do you think someone form a northern country could take the heat?

[@anabala4763]

@@I_am_cheesemanof course you can, people from England live in Jamaica and don't want to leave.

[@876mostvaluabletreasure2]

@@I_am_cheeseman come and enjoy, we welcome everyone, don't only watch these types of videos about, Majority Jamaicans lived comfortably in nice homes, to get assurance watch Dee Mwango, and Shorn Awa's channel, also a lot more youtubers that shows the great part of our island and it's people.

[@drewbinsky]

Thank for your comment! Jamaica is a special place and I love it !

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Well said Francine.

[@jasantharuiters5135]

his videos are always so raw and informative, it’s so nice to see

[@drewbinsky]

Thank you so much!

[@drewbinsky]

Woo!

[@JoseMendez-gr9gw]

@@drewbinskycan you comment on my comment I left your my idol

[@user-dx5mg9by9y]

​​@@drewbinskyWHY NOT LEARN ABOUT JAMAICA INSTEAD OF MAKING US ALL LOOK LIKE A BUNCH OF SUFFERING MUTTS.....THE AVERAGE JAMAICAN DOESN'T NOT LIVE IN FLANKA TYPE COMMUNITY.FLANKA IS WHAT YOU WOULD CALL INFORMAL SETTLEMENT.. JAMAICA IS JUST MISUNDERSTOOD BUT ITS NOT POOR HAS HOW YOU KEPT STRESSING

[@kwacou4279]

If he was being informative, he would have shown the overwhelming majority of Montego Bay residents do not live in ghettos.

[@dionmedlen1667]

That was an awesome episode Mr Binsky.

[@jewelwilliams3597]

Nicely Done ✅ excellent journalism 🏆 nuff respect ✊🏾

[@karenmckenzie2410]

Thanks again for your visit and keeping it real.

[@RainyDaysShorts]

You’ve inspired me to plan a trip to Tanzania with a close friend of mine who was born there. Thank you Drew for everything you do. JUST GO!

[@tarzantravels2547]

I did the same thing it’s on my channel check out my Tanzania trip

[@nataliejohnson9526]

Lived there for 6 years. It and Jamaica are my favourite places on earth! Enjoy! Travel all around TZ, it has so many different landscapes all within a single country. Beautiful, peaceful and friendly nation. Love it!.

[@LifeisEnergy2]

Thank you for such lovely adventure meeting the real people of Jamaica 🇯🇲 ✌🏽✌🏽

[@namelastname2127]

Waah!, such an amazing video, I've really enjoyed watching this, thanks so for sharing, much love from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 💕

[@AlexisOnomeEgborge]

Apart from the story, what did I love most about this? The editing!! It was sweet, and I am a video editor!!! Well done!!

[@stoneking417]

I'm a born American who lived in Jamaica 20 years. I met my wife in Westmoreland and our 14 year old daughter and 9 year old son were born at Cornwall. At some point i was in Flanker every evening buying ganja and juice. If i did not show uo the Flanker people would call to check on me. Solid people there for sure. My family migrated to my home in America last year. I'm now worried about America and the violence there. For the most part Jamaica is a place where problems won't reach you if you are not living a street lifestyle. I actually knew my neighbors in Montego Bay and Kingston. We all looked out for each other always. Jamaica changed me for the better and i supposedly came from the best. I love the country and the people to death ! Big up every area, scheme and community island wide 💚🖤💛 ❣️

[@ChrisMustList]

Great video, I also filmed in Flankers about 6 months ago and enjoyed myself. Jamaica is an incredible Island and I can't wait to get back!

[@cleo63100]

You’re all the same aren’t you? You all set out to show Jamaica in one light only. People in those areas that you all tend to feature should be very wary of you all. They shouldn’t be so accommodating to people who are only out to use them to get views on KZbin and make money at their expense, and at the expense of Jamaica as a whole!

[@ChrisMustList]

@@cleo63100 If you watched my 50+ videos in Jamaica you would know I am possibly the most loved KZbinr in Jamaica. I don't sell fear, and i've shown many sides of Jamaica and not simply the most dangerous. So "You" are not all the same.

[@Lovergirl876]

@@cleo63100chris is cool, he's actually the only one I prefer.

[@NewaccountNumber]

​@@Lovergirl876Have some pride in yourself

[@elcapitan4890]

@@cleo63100 look here if you dont have anything good to say hush up. #ChristMustList is definetly not one of those that you describe. He HAS done stuff for people he has come across in jamaica. CHRIS actually helps. EASE OFF... 1GAZA CHRIS #cliq876

[@esthersdaughterlong8149]

Drew you always amaze me. You go to places no one else would go. I think if we show kindness and love to other's there is no difference in race or ctreed. Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@bellainbuenosaires]

I used to walk some of those streets. I live in a neighbouring community and my mom had friends who lived in Flankers. Sometimes the community is calm. It's good to see this side of Jamaica as long as the impresssion is not given nor taken that this the only reality.

[@abbyhofer608]

Thank you, Drew!! The most underrated you tuber!

[@ItsGage]

Truly a unique look into this community!

[@qadasha4]

Blessings to brother Mckoy and the crew much respect for the tours ❤🎉

[@budvibes3367]

When they say don’t go there Drew does the opposite and goes all in. I love it 😎

[@ADMG2003]

Drew you literary have a golden guts go travel to off limit places just share stories with us.Mad respect drew!. Thank you for sharing man!👍💯

[@SharonMcwilliams78]

What a cool guy “ Wes “ is epic video Drew thank you 😊

[@minglewiththecringles]

Great video Drew ❤ We were in Jamaica for the first time last July/ August and CRAVED this so much. We "conveniently" got a flat tire on the bus on the way from Negril to Ocho Rios and the two of us stayed on the bus while everyone else got off to shop so that we could have a chance to visit a local tire shop and meet some locals. We also can't WAIT to go back. 🎉

[@teazerfemi]

You are fantastic Drew, thanks a million

[@cookingwithmyssbrown]

Wah gwan 😂😂❤❤ welcome back Drew.

[@DirasatLanguage]

Great content as always! I love Jamaicans.

[@drewbinsky]

Me too!!

[@bendybody]

Thank you for providing such great insights !!

[@Jattractions]

It's really cool that you've experienced that. I've lived in Jamaica all my life and I've never been there and would never go there without a friend who is living there. With communities like that, you have to show up with someone they know, if not, they are going to be very on edge because they don't know who you are or your intentions.

[@nathdonplays2782]

Jamaican in Jamaica are scared to do anything but the place isn’t as tensed as Haiti

[@Iquivo]

Jamaica have 14 parish only small minority have ghetto i dont know gbetto.an.live in ja

[@cleo63100]

Do you know all Jamaicans? You’re clearly not one yourself. You’re just the same as all those who want to perpetuate the negative narrative of the beautiful island. You must be working for the CIA!

[@nathdonplays2782]

@@cleo63100 👀👀?- me just leaving my call center work a portmore fi guh grab a pizza… seeing sumn weh seh im not in Jamaica or Jamaican 😂😂😂or maybe .:.. I am the CIA🕴️🕴️🕴️

[@owenferguson7893]

You krayzze .everyone in Jamaica has their own home. Unlike Americans City that's filled with homeless people

[@Dginny865]

Drew I really think and would appreciate it if you could make a video about how to travel to all these different places alone. If you’re someone who’s young around your age & wants to see the world but doesn’t really have people to go with, or would know when/where/how to go to specific places and what to do when you’re there to make the most out of it.

[@paco680]

Again the kindness and love of Jamaicans surprises me once more! I really wish to go there to meet all those nice people🫶🏽

[@walterd11]

Thank you for all the videos, Drew! You have inspired me to see the world more, which has really improved my quality of life, because it has gotten me a better job, and a desire to do and be better. Thanks so much! I honestly cannot tell how grateful I am for your inspiration!

[@ncubesays]

After watching Tayo Aina's Jamaica series and it's interesting seeing the country through Nigerian vs American eyes.

[@olumawos]

Whyte Americans will always project Negativity about Black People… Remember they will NEVER CHANGE. Tayo Aina a Nigerian went to Jamaica it was Never Negative.

[@owenjoy6498]

What’s the difference?

[@olumawos]

@@owenjoy6498 How WS see Black Jamaicans People with Poverty len and how Black Africans see Black Jamiacians from a different lens with love ❤️… It’s just the way they have being doing for 500years they will NEVER CHANGE.

[@Bunfire123]

@@owenjoy6498west African travellers are less patronising. And can relate to some of the social issues…more empathetic.

[@windsurfer8824]

​@@Bunfire123we can't relate to the social issues but we are empathetic. For example West Africans can't relate to high single motherhood homes or unchecked street life crimes but we can empathise.

[@warrior-xd2xn]

Why the false thumbnail of a different country? For views? These people will do anything for money smh.

[@Kimmyboo24]

All of them a run come jamaica to get views

[@stephanbutler7988]

Was in Jamaica back in 1983 , stayed in different people’s homes, had a great time, people were awesome, so friendly.

[@HOTRhuntinontherock]

Great content!!! Really enjoyed watching

[@giannishen]

You are really a warrior, I have to admire your courage! It is the greatest honor in my life to know you. And I hope to have the opportunity to be your friend one day! Thanks a lot for sharing, really great job! 👍😍👏

[@danusdragonfly6640]

This is such a sad post by the time you read the 3rd line. 1st and 4th lines = good, 2nd line I am wondering how you know Drew, then by the 3rd line I realize you don't. Man make a better life for yourself. Watching a KZbinr can't be the greatest honor in your life. Believe in yourself!

[@giannishen]

​ @danusdragonfly6640 He gives me a red heart every episode, not you; from now on it is me who will travel around the world with him, not you! In fact, you should care about yourself, not others!

[@danusdragonfly6640]

@@giannishen OK - enjoy that meaningless red heart. It's the least he could give you. I am sure you will be best friends by the end of the year. Then you can say "I told you so!". Forgive me, kind sir, for wishing you had a better life than hero-worshipping a KZbinr you've never met.

[@giannishen]

@danusdragonfly6640 You should pay more attention to yourself and your family, I believe they need your care more!

[@danusdragonfly6640]

@@giannishen You are wrong. I expect you are used to being wrong. Have a nice life little dud.

[@tp213]

Jamaica is more than resorts or abject poverty. It’s unfortunate that Jamaica is always dichotomized in this way. There are many ways of life in Jamaica than just those two states. Also, Jamaicans have access to beaches, but it is true that preferred beaches may fall on privately owned resort property or have an entrance fee for the general public.

[@l.t.3857]

As a Jamaican, I agree. There is so much more to Jamaica than the two extremes… But it’s these extreme videos that get views and likes on KZbin. They rarely show the middle or upper suburbs… always either the ghettos or the tourist areas. What they are pretty much saying is that, outside of tourism, Jamaica is just one big ghetto, which is so far from the truth. The ghettos are in the small minority… most Jamaicans I know have never even been to the ghettos… only see them on KZbin. But let them carry on… most of us know the truth… let them continue to be entertained with the false narratives… entertainment at other people’s expense… that is the current state of the world, sadly.😢

[@tp213]

@@l.t.3857I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for the response.

[@drewbinsky]

Did you actually watch the video?

[@Iquivo]

Y​@@l.t.3857you talking facts i live in jamaica never been to the ghetto dont know what ghetto is like only see it on tv only hear about flankers,tivoli etc

[@horpauls]

Nice video. It's good to see the positive side to a garrison, but that isn't regular Jamaican life. Montego Bay has sections of poverty but it isn't a poor city, just like many places around the world.

[@travel_and_explore_with_bip]

Beautiful, Thank you! I’m going to Montigo Bay in August and I must visit Flankers 🍺🍺

[@bengtal]

FLOWER GIRL💖💚🧡🌱🌷🌻🌺 I want to garden with her. Style is intense too. I believe the earring pain too, because she has many, and when I wear bulkier ones myself, I feel it after a few days, especially sleeping with them on. I don't know if coconut husk fiber is being actively used and diverted for horticultural purposes in Jamaica, but it is the greatest gardening resource and soil ingredient for soil-structure. Beautiful people, and yes Flankers is beautiful too. Drew you are a badass, thank you for traveling, loving, and sharing your adventures/work.

[@puccipower]

Poverty hurts everywhere. Corruption & Violence in Jamaica break my heart because they are such hospitable, kind people who genuinely want peace. So many people aren't employed there who want to be.

[@876mostvaluabletreasure2]

where is poverty in Jamaica??? let a party announce and you'll see who's poverty from who Middle and first class, Majority Jamaicans are living better than most people in the US, don't follow everything you see.

[@Iquivo]

​@@876mostvaluabletreasure2 fscts you have the most homeless an poverty in some part of america this is youtube type in americs slums

[@Iquivo]

Americs have some of the worse slums,an pure board house,if you notice majority of the houses is concrete,bcz of the are they live in why they're some not working i see alot of sign workers needed

[@Legend-lc9bv]

@@876mostvaluabletreasure2so true

[@cleo63100]

@@876mostvaluabletreasure2 Exactly!

[@courtneythomas7226]

I just left Montego Bay the most beautiful place I've been and the people are the most nice humble hustle hard working people much love Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@ItsAndyAntonio]

Love this video 🙏🏾

[@moviebuff6490]

I love your channel,your adventures and your message that we are all one!

[@therealeuro1984]

Drew, you smashed this one!

[@IntegrityMeansAll]

Which of them ?

[@antton8575]

great content. love to Jamaica from Finland

[@Legend-lc9bv]

Thanks bro keep safe love from Jamaica to Finland

[@mrs.webley909]

Patois lesson "Wah gwaan". Thanks for doing another episode in our country Drew

[@Marstoinfinity]

Wow now I am intrigued, Drew. Big up, know you love wi country Jamaica

[@donovansherwood6497]

THANK GOD FOR DEE MWAGO , AFRICAN TIGRESS - MISS TRUDY WODE MAYA AND KINO LIFE FOR FEATURING THE POSITIVE SIDE OF JAMAICA-

[@Iquivo]

Yea but this punk.hightlight the negative sids🤨

[@cleo63100]

@@IquivoThat’s what they all do! They shouldn’t let them in! They’ve come in with their negative agenda. Where in Jamaica do you see men walking around with long rifles? Do they not know about Jamaican Police? He shows a picture of a lawless country and depict it as Jamaica. That’s sooo wrong! They shouldn’t be allowed to constantly do this to Jamaica.

[@OJ90-]

Thank God fr. Cause these white KZbinrs love spreading this narrative as if Most of Jamaica is ghetto & toxic. They never show the normal parts of Jamaica, with normal neighborhoods. But thank God for Wode Maya, Dee Mwango & Kino life in Jamaica that shows the real Jamaica fr 💯

[@pablo_fre5hcobar]

Notice who chooses to show the negative & their agenda

[@NickzAdventures]

Chris must list also went and highlighted this community too

[@VulMata69]

Your video is always perfect, informative, always on raw footage, i truly love it

[@monagraphic8340]

wE DO NOT HAVE SLUMS IN JAMAIC

[@esmineawinde]

I went to flankers all age back in early 80s it was not like this but times have change..nobody will stop me from going home to Jamaica was there 3 yrs now..going soon..Jamaica is my heart..I pray for my beautiful homeland and you all Jamaicans let’s live in love and peace..no war no gangs..🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲❤️

[@Sariyah-sv4fc]

HEEY DREWW, I LOVE YOUR CONTENT, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!🩷🩷🥰

[@chauna5413]

Jamaica My people, much love Mi soon come ah yaad

[@milanrastislavstefanik1918]

Drew Binsky, please, do a full video on Slovakia. I know that you already did one, but it was only about one little festival in the middle of nowhere, and I doubt that many people who don´t live in Slovakia, would be interested to see it. We have so much to offer, from lovely castles, through picturesque nature, mountains, well preserved towns with elegant, historical architecture, some of the most beautiful women, great food, beverages, and much more. There is so much to see, discover, and explore him, but majority of travelers and travel agencies ignore us, just because our country is tiny in size. I´ve seen a number of your videos, and I know that you know that even in the smallest countries, you can find the greatest of hidden gems, and Slovakia isn´t different in this field. I don´t want to force you into doing something you don´t desire to do, but I am just tired of people almost always turning a blind eye to my country, for being tiny in size, population, stereotypes, or not having a metropolois with at least 1 million inhabitants...

[@thevideoof8795]

Do you have dangerous areas in Slovakia? Or it's pretty safe ?

[@milanrastislavstefanik1918]

@@thevideoof8795 Majority of Slovakia is really safe, having no terrorist attacks, and a really low number of crimes. Except for gypsie slums, which are usually far away from towns and cities, there are barely any dangers awaiting you in our country

[@MaS-ym9uz]

Thank you for this.

[@KimtheBakedPotato]

Jamaica is the first country I have been to aside from Canada and the US. I mainly stayed in the resort because I was a brand new traveller but I did get off the resort for a bit and was so surprised at how kind everyone was. I felt this vibe the whole time on the island and every local I met solidified the vibes. They say Canadians are some of the nicest people on the planet, but as a Canadian, I think Jamaicans have us beat. I am already planning a trip back to immerse myself more in the culture. I absolutely love Jamaica

[@aminaniyubushbozi5799]

Did anyone notice; WE ARE ALL THE SAME. Love that shirt 👕 😊, absolutely true 👍

[@tupacamaruiv5804]

If we were all the same there would be no need to travel.

[@aminaniyubushbozi5799]

@@tupacamaruiv5804 words are words, have you understood. If you don't get it, forget it 💯 🤷‍♂️

[@amoyedwards4885]

We all don't live like that in Jamaica.

[@TysheenOrane]

He knows that, He's been there before.

[@angiadiamonte4632]

Tru dat

[@j0aquininw0nderland]

no one says we live like this. It’s just a series on his channel

[@owenferguson7893]

@j0aquininw0nderland No one said we live like that... So if thy only show that kind of scene to the outside world. .. What do you think people will believe

[@owenferguson7893]

@TysheenOrane What about people who never been there before.

[@hogmawz_2724]

its 6:27 am this is my sec video watching of yours and they are so interesting!!! keep up the videos!!

[@zedzee23]

I don’t think there is a nation on earth that wants equality amongst all human beings than Jamaica ❤ Big Up Jamaica

[@Coco-im5ln]

Even Jamaicans wouldn't mess with Haiti. I have never heard of a Jamaican that would go to Haiti

[@l.t.3857]

The ones who practice voodoo… I heard of a Jamaican witch (now deceased) who went to Haiti. We all know why she went there. The ones who go for that reason keep it a secret.

[@unruly7516]

Haha your funny, a lot of Jamaicans go to Haiti when they are running from the law in Jamaica, some have even gotten in to problems over there, I remeber I story that came out where a wanted man from Jamaica was hiding in Haiti, so he sent his cousin or brother to go get some guns on a trip from Jamaica to Haiti , the Haitians killed him, the Jamaican that was on the run then went on a killing spree killing over 4 Haitians , then they eventually killed him also. Usually business go smoothly, because of mutual respect. please don’t do that, Jamaican do not fear people and we don’t compare I don’t get why people like to compare to us, Haiti is no joke but don’t compare. If you need me to I can definitely find the video, it’s on a channel called politriks watch, he covers a lot of the gang problems in Jamaica, that was more than two years ago, can tell you a similar story when the shower posie came to Miami and the Haitians robbed a couple of them in a drug deal, the tivoli man came back and killed 5 Haitians, the rumour was it was dudus.

[@jamaicanprincess4124]

jamaicans go to haiti all the time.

[@beatrice123ful]

I’m Haitian and Jamaïcains always go to Haiti. What you need to do is keep Haiti out of your mouth

[@l.t.3857]

@@beatrice123fulYou all keep saying the same thing, “keep Haiti out of your mouth,” when it was the KZbinr who brought Haiti into this. You all are attacking the wrong people. He was the one who used a picture from the conflict in Haiti to represent Jamaica, which is why Haiti came up. But I’m sure that is what the KZbinr intended… to stir up strife and attract views. Of all the pictures available online for Jamaica, he just had to use one from Haiti. He knew Jamaicans would immediately notice. SMH. One thing about Jamaicans, we were raised to mind our business. You all are coming for the wrong person… go and tell the KZbinr to leave Haiti out of it, just like Jamaicans are telling him to vamoose and leave our ghettos alone.

[@BlessedyouthGodchild]

Jamaica is a very dangerous place for Jamaicans but not for tourists

[@twinny234]

Hmmmm

[@VaultYT.]

@@twinny234I wouldn’t say safe is the right word but it is normally a trouble free visit for tourists.

[@cleo63100]

@@VaultYT.Safer than where you are! Only Jamaicans who aren’t safe are gang members and criminals!

[@cleo63100]

Only Jamaicans who aren’t safe are criminals and gang members! All people in Jamaica are much safer than those unsafe places they keep quiet about. They’re too busy promoting their propaganda and false narrative about Jamaica!

[@railasvuo]

I've always liked Jamaica and its "feeling" that I always get when I watch videos from there. Maybe one day I can afford to travel

[@Dracodacreator]

Just left Jamaica last month and i already want to go back my whole family from Jamaica beautiful place.

[@goldenboy._]

As a Jamaican living in the US. Jamaica is one of the chill and safe places on earth.

[@MrOoofah]

Remember those song lyrics? “Pass the dutchie on the left hand side.” Ya man. Smoke the ganja!

[@olufunkeo9144]

Great video ,thanks

[@terryallen8463]

The way I grew up in a bubble. I thank god, that I grew up with blessings, upon blessings. The lifestyle that I grew up in, is completely different to what others live on the Island. Coming from the hills, going to prep school, nd a school like queens. Now, with a decent job at a hospital, nd my apartment in Jersey. I’m so blessed.😮‍💨🙌🏾 This was great drew, I’ve never heard of this town!🇯🇲

[@carlfinlay3051]

Some of the subtitles are not correct. for example at 12:44 when the guy is asked if he owns a gun he replies 'no, a machete', not 'why should i?'

[@drewbinsky]

Sorrry, my team and I do our best but sometimes there are mistakes

[@DeeDale937]

Get in right there’s many beaches in Jamaica that Jamaicans can go for free. It’s the ones a resorts they can’t access unless pay or staying there. Apart from that there’s others the can go for free all over the island some you pay.

[@fullybluntt]

U showed a part of the Island most ppl never show or go🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯😎

[@jeansmith9413]

As a Jamaican always hearing about flanker first time seeing that place, respect my bro.

[@goldenretriever6261]

There must be normal areas in Jamaica? Why do we only see the shit parts?

[@l.t.3857]

I’ve been commenting about that. Nobody wants to see normal Jamaica… too boring for clicks and views. I’m from a very normal middle class community in Jamaica, and I can tell you there are many others like the one where I’m from. But of course, you will never see KZbinrs there. By the way, not even Jamaicans visit these ghettos they show on here. Those poor people get stuck living in those places… so sad.

[@Iquivo]

​@@l.t.3857i live in jamaica an dont no what is a ghetto ,only on.media

[@OJ90-]

Exactly these youtubers only care about clicks and views, and spreading a negative narrative about the country. They always highlight the ghetto and slums. Never the normal parts of the country where there is middle class and upper class neighborhoods.

[@pablo_fre5hcobar]

Click bait racism. It's a human safari to these guys. You'll never see this type of title in a European (& their descendants) countries

[@l.t.3857]

@@pablo_fre5hcobarExactly. They’ll never show videos about all the old people in the United Kingdom, for instance, who are stuck in poverty for the longest now… Many of them can’t even afford heat during the brutally cold winters, and have to be frequenting the food banks... Or the pickpockets in places like Australia and Italy. They’ll never show that… It doesn’t align with their objectives. We are not stupid… We are wide awake now, and tired of the ish.

[@lotsoflove888]

Why would he go in the community and ask Random guys if they own guns or have bullets. So inappropriate and unprofessional.

[@lightbox6906]

ULOL

[@asecond_1]

It’s ok Jamaica doesn’t invite you Your too privileged

[@MikeHaux]

@@lightbox6906does he 🤣🤣🤣 waiting for that part

[@carti5195]

Same reason yt loves Zoos

[@mohammedayad2991]

Hes just asking if they have guns or not so chill

[@andyd5681]

Such an amazing video. Love Jamaica.

[@sudeshfitzgerald5473]

I live in Guyana and people say we say wag wan but we actually say what is going on but in Guyana it is wah a gwan but we say it fast so it sounds like wagwan