Is Jamaica becoming too Americanized?

[@moreiangel8950]

I agree with DWIGHT, Jamaica is slowly losing its culture, becoming too American/Westernised. I miss the old school traditions that he's talking about. Hopefully we can teach more of our history and culture so the next generation will be more proud of their heritage rather than trying to "change" their roots. Thank you THROP🙏💕

[@eileenwatt8283]

We blame the younger generation but aren't the older generation aspiring to be Americanized. They are not holding onto their roots either.

[@Clairemont7893]

It happens every where .it's a natural change That's been taken place all the time . every generation say the same thing. Must been more than than 20years ago Some one.. I think it was in .st.vencent .Wi. They complained about the youths adopting Jamaican culture .

[@Throp]

thanks so much for watching!

[@toxicheadshot360]

@@eileenwatt8283 which roots, we already lost our roots when we left Africa and were enslaved, yea we created our own stuff but nothing is wrong with adopting other cultures, apart from the lgbtq and man hating agenda they are pushing in the west

[@WWEENETWORK]

He is saying it nicely....its becoming GHETTOized .. which is NOT americanized. I grew up in America from Age 12 - 52. I lived in Jamaica for 8 years and travelled the entire island. Very little I knew of as a child is in place. First thing I noticed when I got back.. people walk pass you and dont speak or smile even if you speak. It felt like I was in NYC...lol

[@tishapetite3641]

When Dwight said... create somewhere that someone could go to "just talk", that hit differently! I love that idea, because regardless of how small that may seem sometimes that's all we need!

[@Throp]

Totally agree! It’s so powerful and so important

[@eileenwatt8283]

Mental health clinics are in every parish for free.

[@doretteedwards6285]

Big up to my Brofor being so caring kind & unselfish always giving back.Your children will be blessed. GOD honors that.

[@paulettephilp8649]

😘Here, Here, 🇯🇲is now Americanized. I saw it coming from the 80s, with the introduction of satellite dishes booming American Culture into our living rooms. Madison Ave via commercials saying you need this or that to be validated. Thank You both for this discussion. Bless Up 😇🕊💐

[@haronrobinson7422]

So true what this man is saying! The pull/ attraction to Jamaica over the years has been our uniqueness! Our music,our arts and crafts,our way of life, our talents that are recognized globally. Unfortunately,this attracts people of various backgrounds...some that wants to add to our culture, wants to add to the enhancement of it! However, there are those that are culture vultures,,and yes,there are those, they exist, CULTURE VULTURES!! that seeks to usurp our culture at the expense of the natives. The seek to integrate/infiltrate, disrupt and conquer! Our leaders have nothing called patriotism! They are selling out our country! We need patriotic leaders to move Jamaica forward!

[@kwacou4279]

Gov is only as good as they people who elect it. Everybody who's elected are Jamaicans. The problem & solution is the man in the mirror. Look at the obesity levels, it is literally killing Jamaica. No more vegetables just carbs, yam, potatoes, dumpling (food) The so called food provisions are causing our kidney, diabetes, cancers & high blood pressure. We're killing ourselves.

[@dixonsworld2506]

Uf I could like this comment a million times... that's what I've been saying all along, no patriotism in the leadership

[@andreac6024]

No patriotic leaders since Norman and Michael Manley. The end of all things is near. The country has been sold out, no going back. The fix was actually put in the early 70s when Michael Manley was forced to accepting bad IMF loans. It's been all down hill from there.

[@throp69]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝..

[@PersianImmortal514]

Richard currie

[@veronicatait5067]

Jamaica is selling out the country to foreigners and their monies are leaving the country to their country , so that is a huge problem. This gentleman is right on point.

[@eileenwatt8283]

This is why people in the diaspora should spend their money at Jamaica owned hotels and leave those "All inclusive hotels " alone. Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from people selling on the road side. That's helping the economy. Don't buy in new immigrant Chinese/ Indian stores. Buy Jamaican to advance Jamaica.

[@cmartin5903]

That's why many have left based on what was seen happening. It's like Jamaica is about to crash the way the land was sold out.

[@jeanstewart4857]

We who go to ja like to see the old culture . Where freedom is .

[@glenoneill3950]

@@eileenwatt8283 BETTER EMULATE THE CHINESE AND INDIAN WORK ETHIC MINDSET........TO MUCH COMPLAING KEEPS ONE FROM GAINING......

[@jamaica_uncut]

@@glenoneill3950 and that’s the sad truth

[@MichaelAMagnus]

It is fantastic to know we still have genuine people who care for others and who understands the power of our culture. Much love to both of you.

[@Throp]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝.

[@lisamariechinking6079]

😇😇😇… THIS WAS A GREAT CONVERSATION THROP… WILL DEFINITELY GO OVER TO & SUPPORT JAMAICA UNCUT… 😇😇😇

[@Throp]

awesome. Thank you!

[@marlenemaymay128]

You are rich. Richness is not measured in money alone. You are rich in love. Rich in kindness. The best richness there is. And you are using your platform to give love. How rich is that! I’m so moved.

[@Throp]

thank you so much for your kind words

[@throp69]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝.

[@marjoriemcintosh6609]

This is a great conversation that was needed. I love my culture and traditions. I’m moving back to Jamaica in a few years because I just miss the warmth and politeness of the people. Dwight you’re a blessing to some of us that miss the old times days just simply days . I miss your OG churches videos and the unique people and things you capture. Keep doing what you’re doing. God bless you and you family.

[@Lumsdenaa]

Excellent way to spend a Saturday morning. As long as there are people like you, then the culture survives. The world is becoming homogeneous with technology. Jamaica has a special flavour and for many sets the beat to dance to Dwight yuh wrong, you sat down before me. Blessings to you both 🙌

[@suebell1212]

This is by far one of the best interviews because I share his passion and love for the Jamaican culture which I totally agree is dying out. As a Jamaican overseas planning on returning, watching this interview reminded me of why. I just subscribed to his KZbin and following on IG, appreciate his honesty and transparency. 🙏🇯🇲

[@davidscott3726]

So Jamaica shouldn't get modern?He thinks the way his grand parents were living was by choice..Every country gets "Americanize" after they reach a state of affluence and development..He can keep that old Jamaica.I want a Jamaica that the people are to weak in spirits and mind to envision..

[@gloriarobinson1869]

@@davidscott3726 Sad you want a people you can manipulate and steal from. Just remember and know that that country you mentioned is on its way out.

[@Throp]

thank you so much!

[@Den-gz4yo]

@@davidscott3726 You dont even live in Jamaica, its not up to what you want

[@napturallyyours70]

God bless this gentleman! And I say gentleman in every sense of the word! Wonderful interview Throp and thank you for bringing such innovative, exciting, and cutting edge guests to our attention.

[@Throp]

Thanks so much for watching

[@jessicaloisturner]

Great interview again Throp. Big up Dwight and everything he does

[@Throp]

Thanks so much

[@davaunic]

Very inspiring. Thank you.

[@Throp]

thank you so much

[@asistasjourneywithpaula]

Great point our youth are dealing with trauma, no safe space for youth and adults to talk, Jamaica culture of lack.of respect for mental health/ mental health challenges. Beating was used out of proportion with no reasoning in it. Throp thanks for this inspiring conversation. I have an idea to return to Jamaica and teach social emotional learning and mindfulness activities to youths in Jamaica. I have passion to contribute to the change in Jamaica

[@Throp]

This is so important what you’re taking about here. This topic needs to be at the forefront of “Project Jamaica”

[@eileenwatt8283]

@@Throp Every parish has a mental health clinic in Jamaica. There is also a 24 hour hot line that family members can call. Mental health experts are available in Jamaica. Jamaicans are ignorant to a lot of resources that the government offers for free. The people who need the resources are not computer savvy or they need assistance to go to the offices in the capital of each parish. The government should have satalight offices in major towns and have field staff visits certain rural areas on certain days to sign people up. Not many people know that there is a pension for people 70 years old there. The person didn't have to work either. It's a small amount but it's better than nothing.

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

Mee to, we need to salvage our Authentic origins

[@davidscott3726]

@@Throp Did you hear what that man said ?'I will post things that are true Jamaican,things that I did Growing up.🤔 SO YALL NOW REALISE THAT THEY ARE JAMAICANS WHO DONT WANT THE SOCIETY TO EVOLVE . Just by Speaking patois ,I had already REALISE that their are parts of the Jamaicans mindset that fears evolution.👍

[@davidscott3726]

You won't..😂Jamaicans who want to return just do.......

[@mrmichael610]

This is what you called leadership 👏.

[@jeanparker8652]

The motto is, out of many one people. I love Jamaica. There are awesome people there. Dwight is right. You cannot act like you’re better than anyone. Keep up the good work (Sir)

[@Throp]

Thanks so much for watching

[@mrinfo649]

The Jamaica that Dwight is talking about is the Jamaica I want to grow my kids and grandkids, I need that old school, good Jamaican culture

[@izlandsisterztv8792]

Sadly it’s now dead! That was the Jamaica I grew up in

[@veronicatait5067]

That Jamaica no longer exists. 😢

[@mrinfo649]

We can and Must bring it back

[@noriwilliams4637]

Jamaica of the past that is never to return,

[@noriwilliams4637]

@@mrinfo649 The mentality is not in the youth.

[@marjorietaylor9950]

This is a very interesting conversation. The "Power of One" can do so much. If every Jamaican does even one small generous action, there can be improvements. "Good manners" is going "out of style" but it is important to demonstrate essential courtesies as this is basic for communication and building good relationships. Best wishes for "Jamaica Uncut" and for Winston for interviewing and showcasing this selfless Jamaican. Kudos. and God bless.

[@weddy2144]

I am here for this. I really believe in the "power of one"

[@jackieclarke6781]

Dwight is absolutely one of my favorites on IG. His passion and dedication to the culture is beautiful!! His IG gives a person all the feels of nostalgia, and the amazing Jamaica we knew and loved as a child!! 💖 I will absolutely support his ytube channel. Great interview Throp!!

[@Throp]

thank you!

[@annjames4403]

One of the best dialogue about the essence of the traditional Jamaican culture then and now that I've listened to. Your guest is correct, the village is being replaced by this unknown cultural invasion that has changed the traditional Jamaican essence. As poor as we were the church was a place of refuge. Our identity is quickly displaced. I cry for my country even after 35 years of being away.

[@Throp]

thank you so much for watching!

[@majorieokay3756]

I agree with you, 31 years I left and still felt the pain for my country.

[@kkinthecity]

Don’t really understand these comments since you left. Wasn’t the culture great when you decided to migrate home and family?

[@carbethgolding1283]

This is such a Great conversation. Thanks to both gentlemen. You touched so many topics. Many blessings to both your channels. ❤

[@Throp]

thanks so much for watching

[@joandenton7569]

Great interview as always Throp and with one of my favourite persons, Dwight. His Jamaica Uncut videos especially those about places in Westmoreland. They just bring back so much memories of the Summers that I spent there as a child. One thing you said though that "no one should live in board house", I think what you mean is, no one should live in a shack. A good board house is the ideal living space for healthy living.

[@tiffaniejackson8511]

I think that is what he ment to say as well....lol

[@Throp]

yes! sorry that is what I meant to say. We have board houses here at Travellers and they are one of the most requested accommodations we have available

[@wandagallimore7434]

This was truly an awesome 👏 platform today loved it! In my many travels to Jamaica 🇯🇲 I briefly saw Dwight at work on the seven mile! I did follow your page and just to know the purpose and passion behind it is such a blessing thank you for your service/support in the vision that God has given you amazing! I love Jamaica 🇯🇲 married to a Jamaican. Prior to my marriage I already planned on moving there. Its all in the process now. Throp I’d like to elaborate on a topic you briefly discussed here. I agree with what investors or typically trying to do who truly love Jamaica 🇯🇲 because she’s a GEM 💎. In my opinion Jamaicans may need to seek out partnerships that help the local people the citizens of Jamaica gain the skills and capacity to become increasingly self-reliant. The approach emphasizes free and open, enterprise-driven development to build resilient market economies where sovereignty of states and the dignity and rights of individuals are valued! Jamaicans are very Resilient, and resourceful, I see so much creativity to hone in on these awesome skills they already have. Like Dwight said there needs to be more investing into the educational system. Redeveloping Jamaica is awesome but its something they themselves need to be apart of without many outsiders coming in to dominate the monopoly ijs 🙏

[@alphansoworth9775]

Great comment... but as a jamaican I can honestly say that this present government is doing an amazing job of leading our beautiful island towards prosperity..I absolutely agree with you that our education system his the #1 sector that must get a lot of attention and this government is doing just that..its at a level now where's the school system is now teaching coding skills to the kids..this past budget the government allocate a sizable amount of the budget towards education..there will be six high level universities that will be built from the ground up to cater to the top students in the country..plans are also in the works for an Indian university of technology to be build in the very near future..the government is also modernizing all the class rooms across the country with modern technology to advance our kids natural talent..so am very confident in the future of our education system. I'll encourage all my brothers and sisters her and in the diaspora to pay close attention to what's really brewing in Jamaica..our country is on the brink of a huge economic turnaround..we are blessed with an abundance of natural resources that are now being realized... one in particular.. our geographic location. Jamaica is an asset to the world.. Jamaica sits at the intersection of global trade routes it's location gets goods and services faster and cheaper than any other country on the planet..the other three connecting points are Rotterdam, Singapore and Dubai Jamaica sits in the middle of these three logistics hub..I'm very sure that in the very near future major companies across the globe will leverage Jamaica location to get their goods and services to markets faster and cheaper across the globe. If you brothers and sisters are paying attention to the many developments that's going on in the country you will get a sense of what Jamaica is shaping up to be.. all the ports on the island is privatized and under massive expansion and don't pay attention to comments that the government is selling out Jamaica you have to understand the business and nature of what the government is doing..Jamaica doesn't have the experience or the money on hand to modernize these ports so the government has to look for investors to take on the task..in the agreements the investors will modernize and expand the ports and operate the ports for a fixed time agreed upon by the government and the investors when that time elapsed the ports will be turned back over to the country...just thought I should explain that to calm some of the anxiety about our country being sold out. Jamaica needs these types of investment and infrastructure to take our country to the next level.. another of our natural resources that will catapult Jamaica to the next level is also on the arizon but I wont say too much on that one for now just stay tuned for another couple of years.i know the #1 concern in the diaspora and brothers and sisters in Jamaica is the crime monster but I can assure you the government is putting in place the methods to fight this monster..in 2017 the government purchase two long range patrol vessels dub Cornwall and middle sex to conduct long range border patrol in 2019 the government add another vessel dub nanny of the maroons to its fleet of patrol vessels bringing them to a total of five with three more under construction in Amsterdam..in 2019 the government also purchased two bell helicopters and a long range spy plane for border patrol with four more bell helicopters to be delivere in short order..this will better protect our borders from illicit weapons and drugs trade..the government is also modernizing the police stations across the island and better equipped the police force with modern technology to fight crime..the Jamaica eye initiative to put cameras on every streets in Jamaica is also being put into place..on that initiative I would like to see the government develop the Jamaica eye plan to a level whereas when you leave your yard you are on cameras until you reach back home..I think this will reduce crime dramatically in our country.. another initiative the government embarked on to control violence is teaching the kids from kindergarten level on how to manage and deal with violent confrontations..so I'm very sure with all these things put in place to fight crime and a better economy on the arizon Jamaica will be the place of choice to live work raise your family and do business.

[@wandagallimore7434]

@@alphansoworth9775 Thanks 🙏 for sharing this wealth of information to the platform. I pray for Jamaica and whatever decisions it makes it is aligned with God! we must be aligned with Him before we can be effective anywhere and to anyone else! What (you say) your government is doing is a blessing although there are limitations to what any Govt can do. I pray 🙏 that the decision, promises and contracts be kept for the benefit of the beautiful people of Jamaica 🇯🇲. Peace and blessings to you and everyone Amen 🙏

[@veronicatait5067]

@Alphanso if ALL the progess you just outlined is in the works, then the government needs to make it known, so that us in the Diaspora will feel more comfortable knowing/ looking forward to going back home to retire and feel safe doing so.

[@alphansoworth9775]

@@veronicatait5067 I couldn't agree more one of the biggest problem with the development of Jamaica is the lack of information to the public and those in the diaspora this is why a lot of the young people are fleeing the country and turning to crime.. they feel a sense of hopelessness..the effort to inform the diaspora about the development in the country is on display but I don't think the government is doing an effective job of explaining what's going on now in the country and what's to come..I would advise you tho to listen to the budget presentation at the end of each financial year which is in March of each year. I'm of no political party but I can assure you that this government is doing an amazing job to lead Jamaica towards prosperity.

[@veronicatait5067]

@@alphansoworth9775 continue to spread the good news to all the different medium you have access to because this needs to be told. All we're hearing on my side of the globe is bad news like the killings, robberies etc... Keep up the great work because it only takes one person to make a positive difference and the rest will follow. 🙏 ✌️ ❤️

[@mitzvj]

Literally one of the best conversations on your show. Dwight is Jamaica, and you asked all the right questions. Excellent.

[@Throp]

thanks so much. I actually feel the same. Very insightful even for me being the host

[@shenshen900]

There are still good people left in Jamaica! Keep up the good work.🙏🏾

[@Throp]

Absolutely!

[@denkuewan7668]

Nice conversation with Dwight….Throp I’m loving the look of the new set design, plants 🪴 and furniture selection are on point.

[@Throp]

thank you thank you thank you!

[@throp69]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝..

[@MP-ou2lu]

Jamaicans on a whole are very giving people. I'm so delighted to find this gentleman Dwight sharing and helping his fellow brothers and sister in his homeland. His story is amazing and I hope others who see this story will be motivated to help those who are in need . Is there a company in Florida that ships donated goods to Jamaica in which the shipping cost is free for donated items . Please send the info Please . Thank you 😊

[@yyb7027]

I share his sentiments. Im moving back home but moving to the country side for this reason

[@alisacannon5136]

Throp, Shalom and Thank you for this segment. The timing of this is divine.

[@Throp]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝..

[@vernajoseph9444]

I just loved this episode, totally as I’m also from that era where all the things Dwight spoke about. I’m subscribing straight after finish watching this.

[@Throp]

thank you so much! We will have to do a part 2 at some point

[@throp69]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝...

[@shilohpr2658]

I love this man! I agree with everything he is saying.

[@opalbeach9626]

Born amd raise in Jamaica but living over seas for decades. I still teach my child to be respectful and to know that money does not make you. He gets the same Jamaican upbringing that I got. Thanks for sharing, I will be checking out your channel.

[@Throp]

love this. Thank you for watching and thank you for your comment

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝

[@chocolatequeen5953]

Lol 😂 you both dress alike same pants and shirt ! That man is so kind and considerate,he has a heart of gold such a kind man ! Bless his heart ❤️

[@Throp]

LOL that wasn't planned

[@throp69]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝..

[@donnamckenzie7623]

Throp..Your podcast is so amazing.. I need to link with Dwight..we have some of the same passion for youths.. We need a session where we can all get together and start some program to build up our country and helps the youths..they are the future of Jamaica.. One love Bro..

[@Throp]

Thank you SO a much!

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝.

[@brianmorrison6637]

This was a wholesome conversation was good. The beating part is/was real & painful. Children who got beat, ends up (usuall) beating their children and thats not healthy & causes mental stress and aggression.. About the safe space to talk - I want to help in some way or form. And a virtual space might be the answer.

[@faymariehawthorne199]

This is awesome, I'm very touched thanks for caring.

[@Iam_MJ876]

This was such an important conversation. There were so many important topics that he spoke about. I think that the government should make sure that a certain amount of apartments in each building is allocated for low income families.

[@eileenwatt8283]

They would have to be approved my a board of the residents.

[@Throp]

thanks so much Ebonie!

[@throp69]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝...

[@colleenshaw9895]

Great interview, I’ve been following Jamaica Uncut and love it. Great Job Dwight 🇯🇲.

[@Throp]

thank you so much!

[@weddy2144]

This has been a very informative Podcast. I am very impressed by the host's interview skills in asking the right questions and leading the guest speaker to feel comfortable in discussing these issues that the audience would not otherwise learn about facing Jamaicans such as socioeconomic factors caused by the vast amount unhoused population and the lack of effort by authorities to invest in community engagement and development. I agree with Dwight about gentrification, income status and class, are some things that have long plagued our Island, which will worsen if we are building new developments and not creating policies that do not price out the regular everyday hardworking Jamaican from being able to afford one of those homes. We must address this area quickly so we do not become another island that forgot and sold out its people, because of foreign investors.

[@vintonettelemond5551]

Amen! my brother , we are here to help our brothers and sisters who are let fortunate. May God continue to bless you and your family, may your store house never be empty.

[@Throp]

Thanks so much

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝

[@natashasterling1292]

You are inspiring....really want to realize my aspirations of moving back home and giving back

[@Throp]

Thanks so much. You will make it happen

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Great show, both shows are awesome.

[@Throp]

he's great

[@Malcolmsfamily]

My guy uncut. Love what you both are doing 🇯🇲

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝..

[@joyturner8971]

Great conversation...took me back in time. Dwight is the real deal..on point. I am sure my grandma was the Midwife at his birth.

[@Throp]

Thanks so much

[@augyannafacey7616]

Dwight you’re a wonderful soul🥰 God bless you and your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽💕

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝..

[@ty.ramsay650]

Dwight. I enjoy all the content you post on SM...may all time fave was the content about how we interact and engage our children.....As a child advocate and parent coach, I know the value of fostering healthy attachments and that content spoke volumes.....Healthy parent/child relationships, social emotional learning, mindfulness and mental health awareness is paramount to our progress as a nation..... keep up the good work...

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝...

[@Judy-bb5lh]

I so appreciate this video It is encouraging me to move back home to make a difference

[@michellecharlton6876]

I am blown away by this conversation...love it..

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝..

[@ianbolah5873]

Enjoyed this podcast! Dwight is phenomenal. I got to get me socks like his.

[@Throp]

thanks so much

[@anthonymccauley9101]

Great interview, and great subject. I really enjoy "jamaica uncut" the Brother like yourself are doing great work.

[@Throp]

thank you so much!

[@throp69]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝

[@marlenemaymay128]

I miss the Jamaica I grew up in! Young Jamaicans know nothing about that!

[@glenoneill3950]

YOUNG JAMAICANS WILL BE CREATING THEIR OWN JAMAICA......EVERYTHING CHANGES

[@nadinebeckford3340]

The old needs to teach them by showing them. Children live what they learn.

[@StarrTile]

Excellent podcast, love your guests, sounds a lot like me... I'm constantly doing for others in JA because even though I make money it does not make me happy unless it's shared 💯💪🏻👍🏻

[@Throp]

thank you so much

[@throp69]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝..

[@auntiepaulinejamaica1542]

I too love the old Jamaica..will check your page out

[@Throp]

Awesome. Thanks for watching

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝..

[@marktulloch2690]

Love both of y I love this man soul a man of my own heart I am not I a position now but I always like t share and help when I can love u

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

"I sleep with my door open" Dwight is certainly the bravest, boldest Jamaican alive in 2022. Noone comes close!

[@Throp]

Haha I know many people who sleep with their door unlocked

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

@@Throp must be rural Jamaica. Not in Kingston, May Pen and Spanish Town lol

[@Throp]

@@haddingtoniangcp2464 haha that is correct. I’d never leave my door unlocked in Brooklyn

[@kingstongal6151]

👋 Throp your guest we must be from the same area ,all that he says is exactly how I remember it to be i left Jamaica in 1964 i know that you don't need a lot of money to help but the Jamaican do not trust each other when it comes to sending money back to help to do something to help other very sad😞☹☹but he so right to try and help young people in Jamaica when they have been molested or got treated badly either by family friends or by parents it would be good to have someone in whom one could talk to.

[@hyacinthgordon5295]

Kingston Gal. Well said 👏 👌 👍 🙌

[@Throp]

I think that is such a great idea. Something that I think we should really start working on

[@throp69]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝..

[@lornaammann5961]

Thorp. I am a Jamaican residing in Switzerland. 🇨🇭 I have the same idea to come back home and give back to my country, by helping to mentor the youths. I will contact you to link me up with Dwight when I get there.

[@hhewitt4772]

Recently came across your channel. Thank you for a great video. Your communication skills is outstanding.Thank you for to simple and easy to understand video. JUST SUBSCRIBED

[@Throp]

Thank you for watching and for subscribing!

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝.

[@normachristian6473]

Hahaha. LMAO. IMAGINE THE LOOKS and the response I got in the early 1970s when I showed up in NYC and would say Good morning or just enter a room and say hello... but I'm still that person who will greet anyone with a smile and a hello. Jamaica 🇯🇲 here I come.

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝....

[@eliseduncan6256]

Very interesting conversation and topic , i completely agree with this gentleman response, 👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾❤️and the important to keep the culture of jamaica its moving away from where its, education important

[@ashleyashberry2435]

I am Jamaican too so absolutely agree because im Jamaican that lives in Florida and Jamaica for me is not the same and I try to live the authentic life of Jamaican and will strive teach my future kids true meaning of being Jamaican is

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝..

[@maried2089]

This is awesome! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝🔝..

[@tiffaniejackson8511]

first time watching ur channel....love the interview, it's very refreshing.

[@Throp]

thank you so much!

[@throp259]

Msge me 🔝🔝...

[@tishainnis]

I love what Dwight said about low income housing allocation. The last time I made a comment on here about gentrification I got roasted so I’ll leave it at that! 🤣🤣

[@Throp]

Lmao!!!! Aw man. I’m sorry that happened

[@tishainnis]

@@Throp They came for my whole life! I’ve never been so famous. 😖🤣🔪

[@Throp]

@@tishainnis 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

Don't leave it, speak up please. Let them back up.

[@tishainnis]

@@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198 Lol!! Aww.. thank you so much. 😁

[@jasent4234]

This is an amazing interview, thank you Throp as always you deliver great content. Dwight, I agree with all that you've said. Regarding the financial side of what you do how about setting up a Foundation to finance future projects, so long as you're transparent people would donate especially the Diaspora.

[@Throp]

thank you so much!

[@throp69]

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[@andrewgarcia9205]

I love this, keep it coming Throp

[@Throp]

thank so much. I will

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[@yvonnecoke6724]

Continue to do what you're doing to help under privileged Jamaicans your rewards will be great

[@shauneilscott]

Mr. Jackson already earned my respect with Jamaica Uncut's "How to Eat a Mango" video😂. His idea IS NEEDED! I have noticed people assume our culture is simple minded. I am excited that you valued so many daily values and experiences that makes us special. Our norms require love and effort. People have lost their way and assumed that other cultures, specifically America is better culturally. It is not. I call it AC and chicken land. They sell a story and leave out the hatred of God, unbelief in God, hatred of self or obsession with self, focus on money more than people and relationships, and the overall disrespect towards people and general dehumanizing of humanity. I have so much to share about HOW we can teach others to value the "weak" traits they say so many cultures have. Those "weak" cultures lead to healthy lives, generational longevity, food that is sustainable and relationship oriented (market/shop life), and the general connection to others that is needed. I have suffered for years but never silently. I am SO HAPPY to use your videos to SHOW what I have been trying to explain since I was 6. I appreciate both of you for this type of work. It is needed and should help build a better Jamaica. ❤

[@e.r3519]

Great video throp. I will definitely check out Dwight's channel. Im coming to negril in a few weeks. I've stayed at travelers 4-5 times but im staying somewhere else this time but will definitely come by for dinner hope i get to say hello.

[@Throp]

awesome! thanks for staying with us in the past! Hope to see you on your next trip. Thank you for watching!

[@throp69]

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[@vintonettelemond5551]

I totally agree with you, I myself have been saying that for years. The authenticity has been lost!

[@Throp]

Thanks for watching

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[@augyannafacey7616]

My neighbors who are Pakistani children called me aunty, my neighbors will greet you. People from the South will hello you to death😂. Dwight you’re so right about Jamaica losing it’s culture. I’m from Kingston and I love to farm, having a garden is a must. I’m in love with nature 🌴🎋🌾🧚🏽💕

[@throp259]

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[@marciamartintoussaint8650]

Good conversation

[@Throp]

Thanks so much

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[@carmensubaran7729]

You are so correct, the government not looking for poor people everything expensive and no work for poor people, they give returning residents a very hard time at the bank people just got Frustrated and leave why can’t the government do something to lower prices on everything for poor people. They want to be like American but American got $1 stories so no matter how much people earn they can seriously make ends meet Jamaica is for the rich.

[@howardmullings7047]

I like what he say in the introduction keeping the culture because people not leaving America come to Jamaica on vacations just to find America we need to see Jamaica

[@tahnaiyarussell]

You guys are wearing very similar outfits. Love it. Good video but also sad to hear about JA losing it's culture and becoming more Americanised. I noticed the supermarkets have more and more junk food. Stuff I'd see as soon as you enter Walmart and Ralphs.

[@Throp]

Haha the outfits weren’t planned. The culture is definitely changing

[@throp259]

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[@marlinsamms5926]

Good morning Mr, you conversation is needed for Jamaica. Yes Jamaica needs structure. Children needs more mentorship for young people. Please post your information so others can help. Yes, trusting an adult in Jamaica is hard. No one wants to listen. We need to get out of some of our old Jamaican doctrine. 57:16 There is help out there but sometimes we are not sure who to trust. Keep doing what you’re doing blessings lies ahead for you and people like you.

[@Throp]

Thanks for watching

[@veronicatait5067]

Community involvement is the key to any successful community.

[@Throp]

SO true

[@throp69]

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[@izlandsisterztv8792]

Jamaica started becoming too Americanized in the late 1990s. In my opinion our Jamaican culture is already dead! Todays Jamaican children can’t even make a kite to play with. I was watching a video recently on Morris Time Family, and his 15 yr old cousin did not have a clue as to how to make a kite, and that was rural Jamaica. Adrian did mention that the said 14/15yr old is a game head. Simply put Jamaican kids don’t play outdoors anymore…….and that’s terribly sad

[@Throp]

thanks so much for watching

[@claudiap9621]

Sad,sad.

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[@noriwilliams4637]

Counselling and advice centres around the island.

[@Throp]

I don’t think people know about them. Also It’s hard for us, especially men and boys, to realize we have unresolved trauma that needs to be addressed. How do we close this gap?

[@throp259]

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[@feonasmith9226]

As someone who works in the tourism industry, it annoys me that so many Jamaicans romanticize the difficulties of the past, forgetting that the world has moved on. it seems they want to sell what I like to call 'poverty tourism.' Visitors don't necessarily want to see the poor farmer riding the donkey, they want to see an affluent Jamaican riding a horse. They want something to aspire to, not feel guilt over other people's bad situation. Many things from our past was done because we were poor and it's no longer appealing. We need to be aware of that. We seem to be unable to untangle our culture from a culture of poverty, it seems like how we define ourselves as a country, not from a point of view of abundance, but most times from scarcity. We define ourselves not by what we have, but what we don't have. That holds us back from seeing opportunities right in front of us.

[@bandit4true]

I agree with you 100%. Time have changed and every Jamaica is thriving for a better standard of living not for tourists to come to the country to look down on their poor state of being.

[@throp259]

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[@garfieldharrison510]

I grew up as a small hild in Jamaica. When my family migrated to America. I think I cried. I hated the cold. I missed the natural rural area of Jamaica. I grew to like New York. The fruits tasted differently. Long Island was more rural. But, I grew up in the Jamaican Diaspora at home. Two worlds. But, it served its purpose in my life. Now I know why I was attracted to the things like I was.

[@WWEENETWORK]

THORP this is a very great platform. And with that said....we who grew up in NY and returned are still SOMEWHAT wearing Rose colored glasses. WE HAVE NO IDEA HOW REAL THIS IS. Where are displaced people moving on this small island? Gentrification is contributing to lack, crime, traffick, fuel cost, JPS cost, etc. NEGRIL is great but its not the experience of the rest of JAMAICA. The rest is going thru the nightmare you mentioned. 28:00 THE BIGGEST FEAR IS BEING REALIZED...GENTRIFICATION is cross island...and is pushing out even Jamaican who have return or want to return. Jamaicans are leaving, not just young grads, even those who are older who have come back, we are giving up and leaving. And moving to other retirement friendly caribbean and latin American countries. .

[@Throp]

Thanks so much for watching

[@WWEENETWORK]

@@Throp Always watching.

[@Throp]

@@WWEENETWORK I sincerely appreciate it 🙏🏾

[@celticmulato2609]

Former Monroe College man. Saint Elizabeth is the best parish followed by St. Ann, St Mary and Westmoreland.

[@throp259]

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[@khulcha20]

What Jamaica do need is for those who can to setup sustainable businesses to help the youths/adults to uplift their lives, state of mind and the community. Jamaica need more affordable training institutions to equipment them with the best practices in agriculture,horticulture , building, social-care etc. And for those who can create these institutes it can become a business which they can also benefit from. I am always amazed when I see what the locals can do at the agri-festivals. For those with the funds why can’t they help to provide a better structure with these people to improve or provide a more formal outlet for a more professional and profitable outcome.

[@Throp]

thanks so much for watching!

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[@Francis77492]

Yes!!!already it is ,Jamaica has become veryyyyy Americanize !!!!

[@throp259]

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[@monicawright4950]

Very. Well said miss the. Old Jamaica america take over

[@beverleyjones2855]

I live in New York. As a Jamaican I say good morning to people in elevators or on the subway platform, but I live in Mount Vernon it’s a little different. However when I just came to New York I did find it strange that people did not say hello, on the street or if they walk in a room.

[@Throp]

Ah you can relate!

[@beverleyjones2855]

Yes I can relate. However I love my culture. Hoping to visit soon.

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[@yv8190]

Unfortunately the old Jamaica is gone technology and money exchange this country so much but you must understand it was coming I’ve been to Jamaica I think the worst part of seeing is that people do not wanna work anymore money cannot fall out the sky I was born there in Kingston the crime is just too much all the crime is in other places with the government selling out Jamaica I don’t see getting any better anytime soon love to come home and settle down but unfortunately there’s a lot of us abroad that are afraid🙏

[@Throp]

Thanks for watching!

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[@terralukemedia8691]

to the statement at the @32:00 mark. this is where education is important and should not be commoditized. This is how you lift a country by uplifting the skillset of its workforce. We should be focusing on STEM and providing financial resources to send every child who wants to go attend advanced studies at our wonderful universities as they do in Germany by channeling public funds from tourism back into the people instead of barring them from the beach and allowing foreign interest to further exploit POC.

[@owenmcken7456]

Owen McKen Hi Throp I am recomending that you invite Joseph L Patterson on your podcast. He is the leader of the U I C and I think Jamaica needs now.

[@Throp]

Definitely. I keep hearing the name over and over!

[@throp69]

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[@recewin]

I definitely agree we’re becoming too Americanized now it’s becoming a place for others to use as their vacation spots. People can’t even afford these homes now it’s becoming all Air BnB.

[@glenoneill3950]

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[@throp69]

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[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

I can't stand the modern Jamaicans giving up thier Authenticity. We are mixed, but mostly Afro Centric. I have returned to that, because I can't stand the westernized influence when it comes to many things

[@throp259]

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[@claudettejackson9676]

I love the old time Jamaica! life was good then. this morning I was saying to someone that no one farm sugar cane anymore and I can't get any wet sugar to eat with coconut. I missed those good old days.

[@throp259]

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[@babymilo7678]

Is there a link for that young man being interviewed to contact him ?

[@Throp]

His contact info is in the description

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[@weddingbeatzentertainment2380]

Great content!

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[@angelarodgers2338]

That's the truth I could never done that to the older people I have to say good morning 🙏

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[@vickkinorton1805]

This gentleman is haven sent.🇸🇳🇯🇲💸♥️👨🏿‍🤝‍👨🏾👨🏿‍🤝‍👨🏼👩🏿‍🤝‍👩🏾💞💫

[@Throp]

Thank you for watching!

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[@rawlemaynard4248]

They're truly good people on the island of Jamaica.

[@basilhylton1204]

I don't think Jamaica is losing its culture. I grew up on a large own by the government. You had horses and donkeys along with tractors and trailers 40 years ago. Progress is inevitably, so let's embrace it. However, the people I think need to think carefully about what is necessary to get be expressed. I grew up in the country. Climbed fruit tree. Swam in a river and ate good country food. Everyone is different. By the way, I live in South Florida presently and if I return, it will be in the country area.