How I got my Jamaican Citizenship a story of abuse, trauma and perseverance

[@KimberlyApplesInc]

Who else loves her omg such a sweet soul. Love this story 😊

[@Florkubana]

But you are sweeter Kim 😘 Thank you so much!

[@1r3almccoy6]

It’s the feminine energy, it’s what we men love, but now men are becoming more feminine and woman are becoming more masculine 😐

[@cherylnicholls7842]

Such a beautiful personality. How can anyone not love you.

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Not many people in the world speak Spanish, English and Jamaican patois. Big up yourself!

[@Florkubana]

Is my superpower 🤗❤️

[@dwightspence3571]

Actually, it is is in the thousands , not very uncommon

[@Shazzyhtown]

🙋 actually there are many! Im 🇨🇺🇯🇲 😊.

[@caribmpress1255]

I know many Jamaicans including myself who do:-)

[@skateroren]

I’ve been learning Spanish for the past few years, so I will be fluent one day in all 3😂

[@NewYorkDiary2]

TO THE BADMIND LADY PON THE THIRD FLOOR YOU NO SHAME LML FLOKUBA WE LOVE YOU ALL OF JAMAICA ALWAYS LOVE CUBANS THEY BUILT SCHOOLS IN JAMAICA AND OUR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WENT TO SCHOOL THERE AND LOTS OF US HAVE ROOTS IN CUBA MY GRANDPA BORN IN SANTIAGO HOLGUIN ONE CUBA

[@Care-o9i]

💯💯🎯my grandpa born in Canada and was raised in Cuba partially then went to JA and had all his children with my grandma who was born and raised in JA...

[@Florkubana]

😂 poor third floor lady we are well connected Cuba 🇨🇺 and Jamaica 🇯🇲 for Millennials

[@melvinellis1651]

Flor, you're the best of Cuba and Jamaica. We need more people like you. My mother was born in Cuba and I consider myself partly Cuban.

[@Care-o9i]

@@melvinellis1651 ❤️❤️💯💯🎯

[@MarjorieWong-ly1fi]

I thought you had no friends,you Utubers;need to stop exaggerating or views and wealth

[@hortensepalmer2955]

I love how you tell your story. You did so with respect for the Immigration Officer who disrespected you and your husband. You persevered through the process and came out the victor. Blessings to your family!!!!

[@Florkubana]

I 😊am so happy you enjoyed 🤗❤️ I understand people and always visualize where their behavior may come from o wish I could detected sooner still 🤣

[@candicebennett7123]

I'm so sorry you had to experience that. To me, this rude and unprofessional. I'm glad your husband held it together.

[@Florkubana]

Thank goodness things are much better now

[@MarjorieWong-ly1fi]

Years ago ,someone told me you Cuban women are very sweet looking.But as you know Beauty Is A visa

[@ClaudetteLals]

@@MarjorieWong-ly1fiwhy would you say “you Cuban”. That’s not nice.

[@beverlytucker9537]

You are a beautiful soul. May your star always shine. You and your husband are blessed ❤

[@roadtripja5723]

That was very rude, yes I agree unprofessional.

[@dorothyennis9285]

I'm glad to have you in jamaica. Thanks for embracing our culture. Sorry for your experience.

[@Florkubana]

My pleasure🤗❤️ Jamaica to the world 🇯🇲❤️

[@ivorstewart2473]

I had a similar experience. But I eventually laughed at it all. My mother was born in Cuba when Jamaicans used to work there on the sugar plantation. I was born in England. So after going to infant school, primary school, high school then finally CAST it never dawn on me that need to apply for citizenship. So I went to the Ministry and the lady said ‘how you got free education, free scholarships, no work permits?’ ‘You don’t have any of this Rock yu know’ it scared me. Anyway, I revisited the same office a year later but was seen by a different lady. I told her about my first visit which she apologized on behalf of the woman. She assisted me and within a few months the citizenship was granted. Yes Jamaica is a paradise in spite of those one or two

[@desa9414]

Girl, you are so Jamaican! You swing from Queen's English to Patois without effort. She will meet her match one day

[@Florkubana]

@@desa9414 🤣🤣you made my day 🤗❤️ thank you

[@jerrysatram7084]

ent!!!

[@pamelasmith5404]

I'm so glad I came across your channel. I am a Jamaican who has lived overseas for the past 40 plus years. Your genuine love for Jamaica and its people radiates through my phone. You still look like you are 20 years old. You are such a beautiful and intelligent individual. Laughter is therapy and you are an overcomer. May God bless and protect you, your husband and your children. The aura around you tells me that you and your husband are the perfect soulmates who love and respect each other. I am sure you have beautiful children as well. I wish you all safety, good health, happiness and prosperity always!

[@Bentyxx1]

So happy to see that those horrible experiences didn't change your kind-hearted nature. We can't control how others behave, we can only control our own actions. Jamaica is better for having someone like you. BIG UP yuhself gurl!!!! ❤

[@pattyhem8919]

You made me cry, you are so sweet and precious. We Jamaicans appreciate you. X

[@marviav3071]

You always find those cruel, unprofessional people in the government offices. They feel like they have the privilege to abuse people bcos they're in the government office. They will let you sit, and they go around like they're on strike just to torture you. She stepped out of her line of duty to discriminate against you. Things like that happen, but it is not the time and place.

[@Florkubana]

Yeah, I am glad the situation is better now

[@onlinegenie]

You are such a beautiful person with a loving and forgiving soul. I would love to hear your husband's story of how he fell in love with you.

[@Florkubana]

OMG 😆 he is so shy I would love to hear that too

[@kerax656]

It’s sad that lady was so unprofessional and insensitive. It’s lovely you got your documents sorted and still with your husband. Goes to show why ppl shouldn’t judge.

[@Florkubana]

Exactly! Thanks for watching 🤗

[@nikimd7833]

Two minutes in-I know it’s gon be a good story!

[@Florkubana]

😂 you are the best 😂😂😂 thanks so much for being the first to comment. 🤗❤️Mucho love

[@brascoemontaque]

Flor, I am so proud of you. You did not let that negative experience define Jamaica, Jamaicans and our culture. Respect, respect and more respect! I am enjoying your stories more and more.

[@lindelmccormack1660]

I was angry and upset hearing your story. I even shed a few tears. That woman should not be serving the public. She is nothing but an embarrassment to all Jamaicans.

[@Florkubana]

I understand she had encounter all sourt of things. I don't hold it against her 🤗

[@MarjorieWong-ly1fi]

Most of your women are so ungracious

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

@@Florkubana True, i guess she was only trying to protect Jamaicans.

[@nirbija]

"That immigration woman" SHOULD INDEED be serving interests of her fellow Jamaicans as a priority! That is what they are there to do: They are there to GUARD Jamaicans National Interests against UNKNOWN FOREIGN threats! If anything the vast majority of Jamaicans should never ever forget is how they came to be in Jamaica in the first place: It was on account of the evil acts of unknown foreign invaders and kidnappers! This immigration "woman" is on the right side of history; you are not!

[@Adlaistephenson]

@@nirbijaThis is pure trash! How was she protecting the interests of Jamaicans by doing what she did to this woman? Are these the questions and suggestions you get when you go to the US embassy? The questions she asked, the suggestions she made would have been more appropriate coming from his parents, not some jealous immigration officer. She’s out of order!

[@glendagrace7204]

As a Jamaican am so happy for you. You have a beautiful personality ❤🙏🏼

[@Florkubana]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@dorothyennis9285]

Flor you are funny. I'm glad you can laugh about now. Keep the videos coming.

[@kaymeatunde6129]

Many of us have our roots in the Caribbean.My father ( Papi)was born in Cuba , now we can travel from island to island as long as we have our money. Thank God for CARICOM, therefore, there should be no discrimination or disrespect - we are human beings.

[@Florkubana]

You have no idea how happy I fill when people complement my comedian skills 😆 thank you so much for that 😘 mucho love

[@Florkubana]

@@kaymeatunde6129 Humans indeed, I also call my father papi ☺

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Love your humor and good spirit.

[@Florkubana]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Straighttalkjam22]

Girl! You are a beautiful soul with SUBSTANCE. Stay forever blessed. ☮️❤️🙏🏾🖤💚💛

[@Florkubana]

Thank you! You too! 😊❤️

[@enabrown3078]

You're so sweet 😘. She was unprofessional and needs customer service training. You are one of us. Stay blessed. One love ❤

[@troyellington7099]

Customer service training is putting it mildly. She should have been fired all those years ago.

[@steverousseau9601]

Welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲 Cuba n Jamaica have a great history

[@Florkubana]

Indeed

[@SharonWhite-sr7kg]

"Tell her bout her backfoot" this is so Jamaican.I love your patois.Keep going Flor

[@heathercampbell8970]

Happy that your rezliance stood the test of time. Glad you choose Jamaica to live despite of being tramatize in the beginning, god is good. Welcome home my sista.🖤💛💚 #1❤🥰

[@delightfular9200]

No idea, why I stumbled on this page. But, I'm loving the story times. Just wow, what patiance and preseverance at such a young age. When I was 20 my head was in the clouds I could barely tie my shoe laces. It's such a blessing to have met your soul mate at such a young age and to have made such a committment to each other in that way. I can imagine not many would have understood just how strong 2 young people wanting to be together can be. What a sad woman. Envious and jelouse of your luck. ❤ btw, I just went to Jamica for the 1st time. I loved it so much. I'm Trini Cuban and live in the UK. I love how you mix the languages and accents. So lovely. ❤

[@Florkubana]

@@delightfular9200 what a beautiful comment is such anplarasure to have you here 🤗❤️

[@SharonWhite-sr7kg]

Nice Flor continue to live your life and give back to your community and speak your beautiful patois.I love it. ROLL IT GYAL.ROLL IT (Allison Hinds)

[@MarleneDavis-g9h]

Flor good morning from England. From I was growing up in Jamaica as a child. I always love Cuban people. Always thinking the best doctors in the whole world is from Cuban. Since moving and living in England I have never trusted any doctors in this country especially since Covid. Is the first I'm watching your channel and I know you said you don't have any Jamaican friends can't say I blame you. But girl I welcome you to loving and living in Jamaica unlike many of us who is so scared is moving back to Jamaica. I'm looking forward to meet and greet you when I come to Jamaica. We need more Cubans in Jamaica like you. One of the thing I will tell you black Jamaicans don't like our colour and especially when you don't wear wig and you pretty they are so jealous and badmind.

[@joanmonzac6824]

What doesn’t kill you make you stronger 😊

[@horatiobarnes8608]

I am so. please that you get your Jamaican citizenship, my grandmother was a Cuban too she lived in Jamaica 🇯🇲 from 14 to 76 years ago when she died , she would sang to us. her grand children in spanish ,I have thousands of relatives in Cuba that we don't know because of the Cuban system, enjoy your life in beautiful Jamaica 🇯🇲 and I love how you speak like Jamaican Blessings galore.

[@chy-kie1961]

Flor I didn’t want to comment but remember one thing, when you marry your husband you marry all of us. We love and welcome you in our life. Bless

[@YTWorldTraveler]

I admire your skills in English. I wish I could speak Spanish half as well.

[@Florkubana]

Thank you so much 🤗❤️ I did not go to school I learned on the go so to hear a complement on my English is a big compliment

[@juliettesimmonds5893]

Gm Flor, this is my second time listening to you. I am a Jamaican living abroad, and I sure can relate to your experiences. I enjoy listening to your stories. I also have Cuban friends and they share some of their stories living in Cuba too. All the best to you my dear.

[@YTWorldTraveler]

You are such a sweet and beautiful person. You give us an insight into Cuba. My wife of 25 years is Jamaican. We have two sons. My first wife was Cuban. She passed from cancer. She was born in Camaguey and came the US with Peter Pan. They placed her with a family in Oregon. She didn't speak any English and the students made fun of her. She was so intelligent, the Cuban regime was going to send her to the Soviet Union to become a doctor. When they told her father, a wealthy sugar farmer, he put her on the next plane to the US.😁

[@chrmlollie489]

You are a sweetheart. Just from sharing your story I know you are a genuine person. Forget about that lady, she is just a hater.

[@janetwilkins6687]

Yes Wilmot Perkins he was a great radio personality.

[@Florkubana]

RIP 12 years now 😱

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

I miss Wilmot very much, especially his mocking laugh..lol

[@buttyscott1]

I hated Wilmot Perkins..but loved his laugh

[@divadiva588]

So glad I came across your channel, so sweet. You really are a light. Keep doing you love your content. I'm a Bajan by descent living in the UK.🇧🇧🇬🇧❤

[@totalwomanja9105]

I love your channel and please keep the stories coming, I am enjoying them so much. You are a valuable Jamaican. That lady on the 3rd floor was bitter and so very unprofessional. You have written your very own Jamaican story, one to be proud of, 21 years later. 🇨🇺 🇯🇲

[@Florkubana]

Thank you so much your words mean a lot. Mucho Love

[@totalwomanja9105]

@@Florkubana You’re welcome dear. Plenty love.

[@marthapurrier8765]

Flor I am up at 5 Sunday morning the 25th viewing your vlog and must say that you are one good narrator and funny as hell; I can see that you are still hurting from that traumatic experience at the immigration office, and through it all you are still smiling and 'cracking some jokes' 😅😅😅 and can still say positive things about that office and Jamaica in particular. You are an extraordinary woman! Thank for sharing your story and hope that Officer is still alive and is viewing this vlog 😂😂 All the best to you and your family ❤❤

[@jasminepowell242]

Mucho love to you my dearest , I got the same treatment as a ,Jacan . We can be Very mean . It has a lot to with Our Experiences. In The BVI . It takes 20 years to Be a Belanger, that’s What you’re Called . But you get a Work permit . That is Renewed every year . So it is in the Cayman Island& the Bahamas. So I was Surprised . How fast it is in Jamaica 🇯🇲 it’s not Nice the way you were Spoken .Immigration around the World is not kind . ❤❤❤glad you it made you Better & Not bitter.& that you love Jamaica inspire of.

[@lillies4023]

Your right about immigration around the world 😊😊

[@EugeataCooper]

I'm happy for you ❤❤❤❤❤ welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 such a blessed country 🙏🙏🙏 and blessings 🙏🙏🙏 to you and family 🙏🙌🙏

[@everettmoore8304]

I’m very happy for you and your family. Congratulations on getting your JA citizenship. Love the channel

[@EvaJones-t2f]

I really love your channel!!😊

[@Florkubana]

🥹 my heart can't manage you know 😅 I can't get over the love and warmth 🤗 thank you so much

[@MissVee_NYC]

Sorry that you had to go through all that woman put you through. Look at you now, girl. Continue to love your family and Jamaica as well. ❤❤❤

[@amincider2451]

You are too funny. I love and enjoy your videos.

[@Florkubana]

I am so glad I make you laugh. Thank you so much.🤗❤️

[@carleontafari]

You’re full of life! You were bound to make good of yourself in Jamaica. And to stick with your goal of technically becoming Jamaican by citizenship, is pretty impressive. Big up yourself mama yuh strong yf ❤

[@Florkubana]

😆😆😆 Thank you so much 🤗

[@stanleyfranklin5449]

Love your story. Glad you still love Jamaica.

[@omaramcfarlanewilliams2368]

Jealousy and bad mind. That lady held back your paper work. She couldn't stop your progress and successes.

[@Florkubana]

Yeah! my husband remembered after watching the video that my papers were lost for some time 🤣 she could not find them

[@omaramcfarlanewilliams2368]

@@Florkubana yep that 3rd floor lady hid them

[@omaramcfarlanewilliams2368]

@@Florkubana yes ma'am, she sure did. But guess what. She was only a blip in your existence. Couldn't hold u down.

[@barringtonbryan4622]

Quote of the day "I didn't want more than what I have" a very good life lesson, so many people killing, dying due to greed and power hunger. This is a delightful video ❤

[@user-hn1cv5mc2d]

Gwaan girl big up yourself..keep doing your thing. Enjoyed the video

[@seronthomas4377]

I am happy that everything works out for you, and I pray that you and your husband continue to be together forever 💓

[@Florkubana]

Awwww. Me too!! Thank you so much for caring

[@MarjorieWong-ly1fi]

Name her

[@Florkubana]

@@MarjorieWong-ly1fi no sah 😆

[@simonelavigne8618]

She is wonderful. I am proud to have her as a countrywoman.

[@shawnaw9750]

That is what you call giving a person GRACE. ❤

[@elgranjero2284]

Blessings Flor. Lovely story. We are glad there was a happy ending to it. I love your vibe, your command of English and the ease with which you slip in and out of Janaican patois. No es facil mami. Gwaan do yuh thing. Bendiciones!

[@alicksasylum]

So glad I found you on YT, I am now subscribed. Watching this and your other videos, you are very articulate and a wonderful story teller. Unfortunately, there is still too many people in positions of power who abuse it. You stayed strong and can now laugh at the person who put you through that ordeal.

[@Florkubana]

And count my blessings (hugs) Thank you so much

[@larrysmith3102]

I came across your channel for the first time and l couldn't help but to believe you are an amazing person..you melted my heart,when you said ,to the lady on the 3rd floor "thank you" you are truly amazing. Love your story ..guess, it would be interesting to hear Rita Marley's story.

[@soniadenny700]

There is absolutely no excuse for unprofessionalism and downright tackiness. Her bad behavior had nothing to do with your character, but everything to do with her power-tripping and crassness! All the best to you and your husband! ❤

[@kr2859]

Yardie watching from the US. Love your story and your channel!

[@andraeduhaney3297]

Wonderful story telling. I was not at all surprised at how you were treated. You and your husband both handled the situation well.

[@kingzellis1175]

😂😂 😂 yuh funny as hel! Luv yuh and the way you tell your story. God bless!

[@sangm1561]

You are a beautiful soul.

[@Florkubana]

Aww ☺️ thanks so much 🫂

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Yes she is indeed!

[@dorisbrissett2427]

Your story is so touching , keep telling your stories.❤❤❤

[@enidpowell7992]

Girl you are a light that so beautiful love so much usa Jamaican

[@doretteedwards6285]

Impressive!All well that ends well.GOD is always in control. Continue to trust Him.U are resilient,& funny. Love ur Patois.Walk good.One Love& GOD Bless. .

[@StepUp264]

No lies told, PICA is the most professional entity in government that I have dealt with.

[@joanpratt2553]

Love listening to you!! You’re so sweet god bless you stay safe

[@herberttouzalin2589]

I love you story nuff love my Cuban Jamaican from Leedsburg Florida USA 🇺🇸

[@josap4u]

Your story is so intriguing. Being a Jamaican I can't imagine how you must have felt. Trust me I live in the States and as an immigrant, I have had stereotype behavior and remarks thrown at me. A lot of people view us as people who don't speak English and are here to take their jobs.

[@slyviabrancoisjamaica]

can’t wait to hear to u and your husband love story with the likkle details 🌚woiii

[@Florkubana]

Can't wait to share 🤣

[@michaelbeckford9466]

You are a very nice soul am so proud of you keep on be strong you touch me

[@StephanieLogan-yw5vf]

You have such a beautiful spirit. I love your laugh, compassion and grace you have for people; even the ones who were not kind to you. May the Good Lord Bless you always.

[@enawinsomemorgan6466]

Thank u Flor for ur interesting story. I thoroughly enjoy it.

[@barbaragunning5784]

God bless you and your family with❤ love

[@staceyhucey-cf6mi]

God bless u my sister I love u . Sorry for all the unprofessionals u had to deal with u r bless no devils can stop u and your lovely family and welcome to Jamaica u r loved.

[@KimberlyApplesInc]

My God, hey some Jamaican a sample unuh. Mi glad you make it out jah jah. Sending love from 🇨🇦💕

[@BillyHaye]

Hi flo watch you on tiktok mi just love how you talk it's so nice the English and the patwa happy that you are now a jamaican

[@jackiehart7293]

😂😂love ur attitude towards such an uncalled for experience 💚💛🖤mucho love!!

[@wisdomcalls-u3f]

I enjoyed your story very much. Now all is well.

[@gary84118]

Watching u from Santa Cruz St Elizabeth, i visit ur country three time in my life cuba 🇨🇺 is a interesting country very historical

[@Florkubana]

One thing we take pride on preserve and cherish is our history. Thank you so much for that remark you are very observant.

[@jerrysatram7084]

....and with all that you've been through, you still maintain a sense of intestinal. ...a great story teller you are. Like an interesting book which you cyah put down...

[@victorcharles8686]

Very touching video. Continue the good work.

[@Florkubana]

Thank you, I will

[@nicolelevy2678]

I am proud of you both that your marrige is lasting , i pray for continuing Love for Both of you, Motty was a living soul hear you speaking of him bring alot of memory, it was nice listening tô you

[@jeanbowers3569]

You will never forget the first few digs at your motivations for "taking one of Jamaica's good men". Those insults will always resonate with you as your first impression of how Jamaicans thought about you. "There are not enough good men in your own country that you have to take ours"? I got all of those comments and more. I salute you for your kindness in not naming that officer. Jamaica is a small island. Word travels with the speed of light. You know who you are and your worth. Never allow anyone to tear you down to their level. Hold your head high. I wish I was there to sit down and talk to you. I believe that we would have been great friends. Be well.

[@Florkubana]

Awww Jean thank you so much for your words of encouragement 🤗 Those hard moments are the ones that make us stronger. I hope we can meet one day 🤗 Mucho Love🤗

[@InspirationalGem]

New subscriber here. I love ❤️ your story telling 😊.

[@Florkubana]

Thanks for subbing mucho love ❤️🤗

[@berylmorgan8482]

Thank you for sharing your story.. I loved listening to your story..

[@Spele10]

Thanks for allowing us to sit in on your therapy sessions. You are a great story teller. And the best stories are always the ones from your heart.

[@bromellwright1916]

God bless you my dear. What dont kill you make you stronger 💪

[@yasminmorais3154]

Flor, so sorry you had that experience. She was extremely unprofessional. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@Florkubana]

Thanks for watching! It was a difficult process that made me stronger

[@RitaB345]

Love ❤️ to and all the very best to you and your family

[@Florkubana]

You are so kind, same to you 🤗

[@verleynorris4987]

respect to you girl one jamaica

[@GoldVerSations]

You are such a Light. God bless

[@lionhead1193]

Respect 🇯🇲💐🔥

[@Florkubana]

Thank you so much for watching much respect to you too ❤️🤗

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Fortunately, the right people in Jamaica saw you were genuine and honest. Btw, I enjoy hearing your Jamaican patois.

[@Florkubana]

I appreciate that so much thank you

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Me too, she sounds so cute..lol

[@YankiePrincess-v6t]

Just come across your channel, I love it. Congratulations

[@donaldspencer5603]

How your husband was able to keep you away from JAMAICAN MEN, You are sooooo aweet.. "You a real yaadie girl" Bless up yu self..one love❤fr Jamaican living in NYC

[@Florkubana]

🤣 thank you so much 🤣 he give the good loving that is how he keep me

[@juney8474]

I really enjoyed your sense of humor

[@sweetv9775]

Back in my school day, I had some good Cuban teacher but they returned back home.

[@Florkubana]

Yeah usually they have a one to 3 year contract

[@abigailvalencia01]

Thank you for sharing your story❤

[@idelclarke9149]

I am watching u for the first time!,interesting I applaud 👏 you girl u are beautiful intelligent and thanks for your story,sometimes u got to climb one those stones to your big success with your head high,❤❤❤

[@Florkubana]

Thank you so much! I am so glad we can make meaningful connections and I can receive such beautiful words from you.

[@deividandrew]

I am happy it all worked out. May God continue to bless you and your family 😊🙏🏻🙏🏻