Life in Grenada, West Indies | Why The Spice Isle Is Not For Everyone

Considering a Blaxit to Grenada, Caribbean? The Exodus Collective's Zoe Smith explains why life in Grenada, West Indies isn't for everyone.
If you're simply looking to replicate your life in North America or Europe in a sunnier destination then the Caribbean's Spice Isle may not be the right island for you.
In this Grenada vlog, The Exodus Collective's Zoe Smith talks through the realities of island life and how you can go about making a move (if that's right for you).
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[@Forgftd5436]

As a caribbean descendant, I feel so peaceful back home. Thank you for sharing this.

[@lakeishagooding2095]

When she said Good Morning and the guys greeted her back, i just smiled because our people are so friendly. I miss home honestly.

[@ExodusCollective]

Yes, it's the little things like the way people greet each other that make such a difference ✨!

[@doza1493]

I want to live there

[@Johnmag1976]

I worked with a young man from Grenada in USA in the 90s. I heard so much about it. My wife and i are retired and speak english. I am white and my wife is originally from english speaking Africa. We now retired. Could we rent a studio and live simply Go to Market, cook, meet people, go to church... How much does it cost to live in Grenada ? Please

[@ricardolee2441]

As A Jamaican I Love Grenada And the People , There Always Reserve And In there Comfort Zone .....Respect Mon!

[@domenicv7962]

Come back to Jamaica MON !!! A place where you can drink the water straight from the pipe, Mon !!

[@lewistonsmith6179]

Good honest video! Really enjoyed the quality of the discourse and the even handed way in which you have done your analysis on Grenada. Many visitors to the Caribbean, not just Grenada, come to get away from the hustle and the bustle of the so called "more developed countries ". (Development has a price. Sometimes that price is destructive of who we are as a people). At first these visitors are happy with the easy pace and lifestyle of the islands . Paradise is the first impression! However, once they have taken a decision to settle or return permanently, the problems start to manifest themselves. A big part of the reason is that unconsciously they try to recreate the way of life of the very countries they have left. They try to change the philosophical underpinning that is so fundamental to the Caribbean and to Grenada and Grenadian people. The above is not to be mixed up with a desire to make services in the islands more effective and efficient. Or how to make people feel wanted and at ease while doing business with us. This is an area that is badly in need of an overhaul. On the contrary, nothing should change our world view, and our deep-seated belief that life is more than a hustle for the next dollar. Materialism is not the sole purpose of life! Certainly we have to look after ourselves and our families. We have to earn a living. But to us little things make a difference: like the sunset, a seabath, loving neighbours who look out for you, a quiet unmolested walk in the countryside.....these are all critical to our spiritual wellbeing. And should never be sacrificed on the alter of "development"

[@ExodusCollective]

Lewiston, I couldn't agree with you more! Thank you for taking the time to share this very well considered response. Sustainable development is definitely a delicate balance which few in the region seem to be getting right.

[@1siwela]

Well said👍

[@ebonychukwulo3389]

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[@edh9500]

Great to read this insight from youas well Lewiston. Thank you.

[@jacquelinebeharry978]

Americans are on the move out of the country and are realizing they were lied to about the rest of the world. I moved to MADIRA in 2019 and did what this girl is doing...talking up the island. I feel responsible for the influx of expats that have come in and turned it into another American state. This lady has retained her British accent and is inviting her fellow countryman to join her in exploiting the country. Ask her to give up her BRITISH PASSPORT and see her TRUE affiliation.

[@normanstoll1able]

Hi Zoe, you said all about Grenada and I agree with everything you mentioned. The people are so friendly, no one harasses you. I lived among the locals in St. Andrews for a few months and made many new friends. I hang out at the various venues and karaoke bars with locals peeps I befriended. I'm ready to do it all again. Two of the main reasons I love Grenada, 🇬🇩… the friendliness of the Grenadians and not bumping into foreigners like myself. I am Guyanese-born, grew up in England, and now live in the USA. Hopefully, Grenada can be my final destination. 🙏🏽🫶🏽 I'm Norman from NJ.

[@ExodusCollective]

Yes life outside of St George is definitely something I encourage people to experience. It's great you're a citizen of a CARICOM country, it definitely makes it easier for you to settle here.

[@franjones5312]

Nooo! I selfishly do not want the world to know about Grenada. I want to relocate to Grenada for the chill. I hope you all are able to withstand outside pressure to trash the island. It's beautiful AS IS.

[@ExodusCollective]

I hear you 😉. And don't worry, I feel no pressure to trash Grenada at all, that's very much not my vibe 😁✨

[@paulcharles7627]

Those little third World islands are hard to survive. Little pay and high Cost of living. People are frustrated and feel trapped .

[@beyourself2444]

@@paulcharles7627 Very true but they keep voting in uninspired leaders but the world outside isn’t much better, you can find work but the racist and structural racism in the US and UK esp is soul shattering sometimes.

[@nixonesport1998]

@@beyourself2444 brainwashed

[@judyjoyette9044]

You think you want to TRASH Grenada ! You are in for a BIG BAD & Very SAD surprise. Though the locals may be beatifull and love chilling they/WE are filled with ATTITUDE ! You TRASH you WILL BE TRASHED !!! 'TRASH" T R A S H E S !!!

[@callieduval3000]

The diasporaians are looking to get back to their roots and if they have roots there why can't they come back. I do understand the people being squeezed out of opportunities in buying homes land and the high economy but the colonizers have been buying and causing inflation for years yet they have no roots there. It would be great for diasporaians to spend their monies in the Caribbean than in Europe where there's no respect for people of color. I'm definitely coming to visit and spend my money in the Caribbean.

[@jacarlamitchell8975]

I agree with this as well. My fathers side is from Grenada and I would really like to buy a home and land where my roots are from and create opportunities for people that look like me. Why would I do that anywhere else???

[@Threemore650]

Did they also build any structure worth owning? Did they? Hmmm? You’ve ruined their homelands so all quits now. You do know the British are the only people in history to even consider slavery to be wrong? They fought 100 years and spent one fifth of their entire GDP to end it. Several generations of my family and I have been paying off the costs until 2015, now we just have the interest. A little less hostility towards the 98.6% who never had a slave owner in the family would be nice. Especially since you are also colonisers these days.

[@paz8179]

Right!!! 🇬🇩 🇺🇸

[@africanbeauty7]

@@Threemore650No

[@Johnmag1976]

I am french from France. Could i be retired there ? How much would it cost to rent a small flat for 2 ?? I do not want to be an intruder. Just live, eat, go to church like any Grenadian.

[@Drivernorthwales]

Very well put ! I moved to Grenada 3 years ago and consider it the best country I've lived in for many reasons , all of which you have discussed here . Thankyou !

[@ExodusCollective]

thanks Jools! I'm glad you, like me, are loving life in the Spice Isle 🇬🇩!

[@tyronegriffith473]

Hmmn

[@ourblazingworld]

My great, great, great grandfather was from Grenada. I can't wrap my brain around him having live there back centuries ago. I want to come and see can I get a feel for his life and what it must have been like for him to leave. He kept his oral history strong. He wanted his descendants to know where he came from so he must have loved it a lot.

[@ExodusCollective]

You should definitely come visit. If you haven't done so already, check out the Grenada Genealogical and Historical Society FB group. They have a tonne of information that's shared between members and its a surprisingly good way to make family connections too! I'll be posting an interview with their founder in the coming weeks.

[@ourblazingworld]

@@ExodusCollective oh wow thank you!

[@donaldpolson5450]

I would argue the reason why Grenada isn't as developed as other islands - which should not be viewed as a negative in anyway imo - is because of location and diversification in its economy. As the most southerly Windward Islands it is off the ourism beaten track - eg cruise liners. I think it is no coincidence those islands that have not moved their economies to rely 100% on tourism (still have some agricultural base) have the same vibe eg thinking of Dominica, St Vincent & the Grenadines, etc. unlike some popular tourists spots. Yes it's a double-edged sword: more tourism = more money which SHOULD go into the local economy and generate wealth for everyone (jury still out on that one) meaning higher standards of living. Downside you dance with the Devil and accept the negatives that appear to go hand-in-hand eg rising crime, loss of traditions/communities, etc

[@ExodusCollective]

I very much agree with you. Sadly, even in the more established islands, tourist dollars seem to cluster in the hands of the few not the many.

[@EmpressG]

Grenada is a tourist island, yes...but I think most of their money cones from mace tbh. Grenada isn't called The Isle of Spice for nothing. Nutmeg and mace are currently the cash cows.

[@chrisper7527]

Yes, that double edge sword is a great analysis.

[@justbelit]

Im from a caricom citizen but have wanted to relocate to Grenada for work, it been difficult. The westerners dont realise the priviledge they have to relocate anywhere and find jobs online or start businesses. Island life for locals is hard. Kudos to you for returning to contribute.

[@ExodusCollective]

Thank you. As a CARICOM citizen you have the right of establishment in other CARICOM countries if you're looking to start a business. You should look into the provisions of the CSME

[@hillieduvalier]

As a close neighbor to Grenada i dont think that we should mine if blacks from diaspora want to come to the caribbean to live.. we should welcome them with open arms...

[@woodybostic1128]

Especially if the so called: Blacks are Natives of the land... only white People claim countries, and take over it, even if it means they have to wipe out the natives-

[@MrsLucas-rz5ce]

This was informative. I am an American who is reading the writing on the wall and I forsee having to eventually leave this country. I want to retire in a place of calm and peace. I wouldn't mind being around more people who look like me either.

[@ExodusCollective]

Thank you, I'm so glad you found it useful. Come visit Grenada, you may just fall in love with the place 😊

[@BigDaddy-vr2ut]

What’s the writing say? There ain’t nothing on my wall yet..

[@jacarlamitchell8975]

Same! I can’t afford it anymore!

[@domenicv7962]

Or live in a van

[@johnbkyak]

Real good stuff thank you ...I moved to Carriacou 11 years ago from northern Calif. and am so grateful. The big island of Grenada is too busy for me, I so like the quiet rural country life of C'cou.

[@ExodusCollective]

You make me want to visit Carriacou! I'm glad to hear life there is treating you well ✨!

[@EmpressG]

My granny was from Carriacou 😊

[@CanadianGrenadian]

I wanna live in Carriacou 🐶

[@jandevlieger4252]

I visit Grenada Carriacou many times and i like it a lot.❤

[@mariancounsellor]

Thank you for taking us on a walk so that we can see the lovely scenery and background.

[@BEugeneFleming]

Excellent straight talk, much appreciated explanation about Grenada 🇬🇩!

[@ExodusCollective]

Thank you 🙏🏾. Others may disagree 😁

[@eventconsultants7010]

The Carenage has one of the most picturesque harbour in the world. It's a dormant vulcano much like most of the Caribbean island which are formed from volcanic activity.

[@cedifrederick6470]

I agree, but I really wish that they gave the Carenage, and the whole of St Georges a lick of paint! It could look so much better!

[@nicolewong4654]

I love the cleanliness... Beautiful. I'm a descendant born on another Caribbean Island. Thanks for sharing

[@ExodusCollective]

Thanks for watching!

[@briannicholas8891]

Your channel will have zero impact on outsiders buying up everything. The current government has done a masterful job off selling out the country. Your channel highlights the best of Grenada and it’s potential.

[@ExodusCollective]

Thank you! I'm trying 😉

[@rosahacketts1668]

The government need to change the law and not prohibit outsiders to buy land and those who have they need to sell their land to the government and lease it instead

[@ExodusCollective]

@@rosahacketts1668 the leasehold model definitely is worth exploring in greater depth...

[@Emily_CM]

@@rosahacketts1668 This is not true. Where did you get this information?

[@theelements7189]

Grenada itself have its power. 🙏🏿🙏🏿 many bought and run! 🙏🏿

[@claudettepaul8212]

Omg Grenada is beautiful, and you my dear did a wonderful job with this video. I am Trinidadian living in the US since 1984. After seeing this I most certainly want to visit. I also love the way you speak. Thank you♥️👍👍

[@ExodusCollective]

Aw, you've made my day 😁! Please do pay us a visit ✈️🇬🇩🙌🏾

[@sablesupremacy888]

When I get my passport I'm going to take a vacation to Grenada because I want to scuba dive to see the Underwater Sculpture Park!🤗

[@ExodusCollective]

Nice. It's definitely worth the visit!

[@DrCrystalHarris]

This is a wonderful video and I appreciate your honesty and look forward to learning more about the area.

[@ExodusCollective]

Thank you for your kind feedback 🙏🏾

[@kathleenhughes2066]

@@ExodusCollective 0:23

[@daryleberhardt4110]

We want to stop the destruction of the environment on Grenada like La Sagesse. Too much development destroys the natural charm and true cultural experience. Stop trying to make the Caribbean over into North American or European expectations. We travelled to Grenada to feel the true place. Stop them replacing rain forest with concrete. We travel to experience the people and place as they are. Wonderful people but Stop those who want to change the island to something like Barbados which is totally British. Leave Grenada real with all its charm.

[@ExodusCollective]

You could also add Levera, Mt Hartman and the turtle nesting site in L'Anse Aux Epines to that list of nature sites that are being over developed for tourism purposes 😔

[@rosahacketts1668]

Barbados is not totally British! Where did you get them from? Are they not the one's who have removed the Queen!

[@daryleberhardt4110]

@@ExodusCollective oh yes I agree with all of that. I also grieve the loss of the 20 acres of rain forest and natural drainage and filtration provided by the rainforest/Palms etc. that was destroyed by Silver Sands. The biggest thing that drew me to Grenada was that in 2014 it was not over developed. I was told by a person of the Caribbean it was one of the last islands where I could experience TRUE Caribbean life and culture and that was true. Also why I fell in love with the island in only one visit. My comment about Barbados is not in relation to politics. Many friends remark upon visiting there that it is just concrete and pubs like England. They allowed the LAST portion of ORIGINAL RAINFOREST to be destroyed for another un-needed hotel development. Grenada 🇬🇩 her mist orecious resource and the reason most LONG STAY tourists come is her untouched Nature that is being systematically destroyed by greedy politicians and corrupt developers. La Sagesse was one of the most peaceful, serene places and the reason they destroyed it was because it was " pristine " Mitchell's own words. So beauty and sustainability and Mangroves and birds are all a reason to be destroyed and be replaced by concrete. Same as the influx of FAKE friendship of the Chinese with their financial colonialism. Wake up to their true intentions which is NOT the betterment if Grenada but the expansion of their holdings in many poor countries when they take land, services and utilities when LOANS CANNOT be repaid. Their is a method to their handouts. Look to Africa and the Seychelles and educate yourselves. I love Grenada fir all the quirky things, her natural beauty and you were right the PEOPLE. It was exactly that reason I gave after my first visit. Don't believe fir one minute true lovers of Grenada need you to turn into some "western" interpretation of what you are. You are ENOUGH as Grenada as she has been for hundreds of years. I feel it is my second home.

[@ExodusCollective]

@@daryleberhardt4110 couldn't agree with you more. I wonder what, if anything, needs to happen for a shift to occur. Folks seem opposed to this trend but the absence of accountability / taking the govnt to task seems to allow business as usual to proceed unabated...

[@daryleberhardt4110]

@@ExodusCollective Vote KEITH the dictator OUT. I believe if you could look into his hidden bank accounts you would see the wealth of Grenada. There are BILLIONS of dollars missing from covid support. The citizens certainly never received what was intended to financially support them through covid. Only select businesses got money and certain persons. I was there all of 2020 and saw the impact on family and friends. I see Nurses that don't get paid their worth and exist in temporary jobs. Nurses and Doctors are ESSENTIAL services and need to be shown respect and value with PERMANENT jobs with benefits. You wonder why the intelligence and skills disappear from Grenada. This is one reason. Lots of changes need to happen. Even just removing the Customs fees on gifts from the diaspora with a value of 100EC or less. The diaspora trys to support Grenadians but then the locals are robbed with exorbitant Customs fees. I could go on for quite awhile.

[@zaahrijeezeya6146]

I love Grenada I first heard about it few years ago when I travel to Scotland for a football tournament I met a team from Grenada.. my main man name is well I call him bang bang and I had so much fun in Scotland with the grenaden team.. I miss them so much and I will love to visit them one day

[@ExodusCollective]

You should definitely visit!

[@ajjajk]

Yes come and visit our island.

[@russellsmith1048]

I'm extremely interested in this island. Being a young African American teen I remember watching the invasion of Grenada. I did not know where Grenada was at that time. I am a lover of history culture geography government of the world! I was shock to find out that Grenada was in the Caribbean island close to America. I must add this woman is absolutely beautiful. :-)

[@domenicv7962]

yeah...something about her, I agree

[@SydneyGayleJr8]

I love your accent and you seem so nice and sweet... thank you for sharing the beautiful looking island of Grenada. Much love from🇯🇲

[@lilyrodriguez9274]

Very,very, very important, my son arrived 18/4/23 and think life in Grenada, congratulations, greetings Lily

[@securethebag1613]

ur camera isnt doin the harbor any justice. thats the most beautiful harbor ive ever seen. brightest colors. water changes colors. beautiful chocolate women everywhere. downtown is like san francisco with the extremely slopped streets. i love grenada

[@ExodusCollective]

I look forward to seeing your video 🙂

[@domenicv7962]

@@ExodusCollective before he makes his video, he needs to go back to grammar school !!!!!

[@ExodusCollective]

@@domenicv7962 you're too funny 😂

[@elintocable0072]

I like grenada is probably my favorite Caribbean country. I hope one day I can visit this great country greetings from Puerto Rico🇵🇷 👋🇬🇩.

[@rl3021]

Thank you for sharing. I moved from England to Grenada, as a child, in 1984 and stayed for five years. I then moved to Canada, and have been here since. I am considering spending more time in Grenada at this stage in my life. I appreciate your comment regarding being okay with "chill". I understand exactly what you mean :).

[@ExodusCollective]

Great to hear you're thinking about moving or at least spending more time in Grenada. Check out this interview with a lady who also made the move back from Canada to Grenada if you haven't done so already kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4ushaqKeKebfZY

[@markdonovan1540]

Great to see a bit of St. George's and the stunning beauty of the Caribbean sea. As a young 22 year old traveller in the summer of 1981, I got on a plane from London to Barbados. From there I got inter-island flights or boats to visit Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenada. Grenada was by far the most friendly island, although at that time only Barbados had signs of more modern development in comparison. I was in Barbados for Carifesta and met Linton Kwesi Johnson, who I was a fan of. Each island had its magnetic charm back then, but now over 40 years later, I've no idea how much they have changed. However, from my own experience during 4 months of travelling around those islands on a shoestring budget, I couldn't have wished for warmer, more hospitable, friendly people. The whole experience left an indelible footprint on my heart of the beauty, happy spirit and resilient people of the Caribbean.

[@ExodusCollective]

Wow Mark, that sounds like an amazing experience. I hope you have the chance to retrace your steps. Hopefully you'll still find Grenada a welcoming place to be

[@markdonovan1540]

@@ExodusCollective You never know, I've often thought of going back to Grenada and St. Vincent, I met some wonderful people there, but I've no idea how to contact them. In Grenada I stayed in Grenville and the surroundings for a few weeks and later on took a trip to Gouyave before going back to St. Vincent. I used to visit St. Georges and Grand Anse Bay and met some lovely people in Cherry Hill too. I did go back to Barbados around 1992, and it had changed quite a bit compared to 1981. I now live in Madrid, Spain, so a trip to the Caribbean would be quite expensive these days. From here the main Caribbean flights go to Dominican Republic, but the mass tourism destination doesn't attract me. Grenada could maybe develop sustainable tourism around the flora and fauna, plus the sea life of course. Bringing quality tourism will always be a more sustainable way to go. I've seen some of the jungle resorts in Suriname, where my wife is from. They are fantastic places to visit to really get an appreciation of rainforest habitats. Grenada has some spectacular rainforest areas too and the cultivation and processing of spices could be made more of an attraction to more ecologically minded tourists. I remember being taken to see the processing of mace and nutmeg at an old mill factory back then. It was very rustic and the smell of spices was fantastic. I also had my first introduction to Mauby in Grenada, that was a bit of a shock! Hahaha, but I soon developed a taste for it. Your channel is very interesting, I'll share it with some people I know in Suriname and friends in the UK whose parents were from Grenada. I grew up in Wembley, and I had many school friends whose parents were from different islands in the Caribbean, but I didn't really appreciate it until I went there to see it for myself. It absolutely changed my life for the better.

[@ExodusCollective]

@@markdonovan1540 thanks for spreading the word about the channel 🙏🏾. I hope life in Madrid is treating you. Suriname sounds like a fascinating country to visit! I wonder if flying via the UK or Germany to the Caribbean may be an option but yes, flights these days can be ridiculously expensive! Maybe is definitely an experience but 😄. The epitome of an acquired taste!

[@tropics8407]

You are very correct. There is not USA / GB etc in the Caribbean. Accept the chill. Properly love the Caribbean and it will love you back.

[@ikatelx1503]

Hey , excellent video, I'm Grenadian living in New York , and I've been looking at your videos for a while , yes they literally care more about tourism than anything else in Grenada , with all the major changes that have been going on in the world lately , food production and food safety should be first priority , thanks for putting the spotlight on this , and by the way, after looking at your video with the mix family from England who move to Belize , I finally made up my mind to give Belize a try , thank you

[@edh9500]

I enjoyed this a lot. Great that you cover these points and fill the video with lot of thought provoking questions and insights. It's refreshingly authentic! Maybe I'll be over in Grenada as my next overseas move. Tropical island life is the best!!

[@ExodusCollective]

You're welcome Ed! Definitely come check out Grenada, it really is a special island.

[@allgoodthingsjamaican]

As a Jamaican I totally agree with your comparative analysis re: the value of tourism dependency.

[@ExodusCollective]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@BrixtonBeat]

I love that you film your videos with the island behind you. It’s weird to watch videos where people are in paradise but film videos with their webcam in their office 😂

[@ExodusCollective]

Lol, I'm definitely guilty of filming withing four walls. It's not always easy to find the time to shoot on location if KZbin is not your day job. Thanks for encouraging me to get out and about though - I'll dedicate the next video to you 😉

[@zolakhadijah7634]

What amazes me is you are grenadians, so it's not that difficult to overstand, but you cannot compare Grenada with where you live before , stay positive stay healthy and continue your journey with love in your heart. ❤😘🇬🇩

[@jenny-im9gc]

Hi Zoe. Grenada is beautiful and many are very welcoming, but there are "gate keepers" who believe that they can dictate who come to Grenada and what they are permitted to do. Eventhough that might be the case those from the diaspora should not be discouraged.

[@phyllisferguson3889]

I totally agree with you about the people who lives in Grenada but I do think it's a bit too laid back and its it's alright to be laid back but sometimes there are businesses that need to do their jobs in a reasonable manner rather than making excuses as why certain things cannot be done. I love visiting Grenada and hopefully to retire.

[@martinrev8487]

I really dig the sensibilities of the people of Grenada. Thank you for the insight. I'll be visiting soon.

[@ExodusCollective]

Nice! Hope you have a great time while you're here!

[@celebspatrol]

Every time I watch your videos and other people who show my beautiful Island I get home sick. I would love to come back and help build up the economy with sustainable jobs. I appreciate that you have provided some valuable resources and services folks can utilize such as real estate connections, which is often difficult to acquire when going through the regular channels. I will definitely continue viewing your videos for reference and enjoyment of Grenada. To the government, STOP the sale of Grenada to people who have only one agenda to STEAL, KILL & DISTROY our GEM.

[@celebspatrol]

Pardon my hyper-correctivity-DESTROY

[@lakeishagooding2095]

Now i am here in london getting homesick 😫😫😫😫

[@alexettienne5326]

Great insights and appreciate the realism! And we are still coming!

[@ExodusCollective]

Yay, can't wait to see you here. There's quite a crew of new arrivals beginning to form 😊🙌🏾

[@richardhayman4868]

Very nicely done. Thank you for creating and posting.

[@kemi1486]

WOW…. that’s your capital?! My gosh so peaceful and quiet which is my kind of vibe. I shutter to think about walking around in Kingston, JA like you are here. Would be way to much hustle and bustle and my anxiety would be thru the roof which is why we love life in the countryside. I totally understand why the locals don’t want you advertising the country. Don’t need greedy developers and a new type of colonizers coming in and changing their way of life. Please don’t recommend people to come to Jamaica lol. We’re full to the max 😄. We’ve been colonized yet again but the government and locals are in complete denial and I’m heartbroken over it. Even with all the natural resources, Jamaica relies solely on Tourism which is a quite dangerous state to being and C19 proved that but they refuse to make adjustments.

[@HAYDENMUSICTV]

What natural resources do you think would be able to help underpin the Jamaican economy ?

[@kemi1486]

@Sade Jones Exactly! “Diversify” the economy. That’s the perfect description 🙏🏿. People ONLY worry about tourism. Also Jamaica should not be importing crops and products that can easily be grown right in Jamaica but the younger generation don’t want to do farming not even to feed themselves so of course they don’t care about it on the bigger scale. I haven’t been able to make sense of what’s really going on TBH.

[@krazeeekuzin8840]

Too late, the developers already there!

[@gigit43]

My husband late father was born in Grenada. My husband has been there as a child. We want to move there. We are selling our home and vehicles and such. I’m going to watch the rest of your videos and I hope to meet you some day!

[@ExodusCollective]

I hope you get to check out the island soon.

[@rachaelfrancique5345]

I met you a few days ago at the beach while vacationing in Grenada (2024). It was quite nice chatting with you.

[@matta6170]

Grenada 🇬🇩 is a very lovely country. You made a lots of strong points.

[@ExodusCollective]

Thank you!

[@antinatalistwitch111]

No hustle and bustle.... AHHHHHHH looks quiet and peaceful. Just what I am looking for!!!

[@ExodusCollective]

Nice! Try visiting areas outside of the capital if total tranquility is what you're looking for 😊

[@AspirationsYoung]

Always wonderful keep up the good work

[@ExodusCollective]

Thanks Mark! I'm looking forward to our sessions 😁🤞🏾

[@MarkHall-xh6rn]

I would love to visit Grenada, I've heard that the ground provisions and food is really good

[@ExodusCollective]

It really is!

[@veronicaedwards7886]

We Grenadians are very resilient we survived 2 terrible hurricanes and have bounced back ivan not very long ago and the country got back on its feet. Most countries depends on tourism Grenada is no exception.

[@ExodusCollective]

It certainly makes up a significant part of the island's GDP.

[@Grenadafoodforest]

Hey, that's my boat from 6:33 to 6:44. Lovely honest video about Grenada. I see that you a trying to thread lightly indeed as you consider the mindset of the locals while trying to promote the island. I wish I would have met you for a conversation. Things are often either very much simpler or way more complex than they appear to be.

[@ExodusCollective]

Nice boat! We should connect - your channel is just what I need to get me started on a plot I have in Madeys, St Patricks. How have I not come across your content already???

[@ExodusCollective]

@@Grenadafoodforest great, I'll message you there. We're probably related - my grandmother was a Lewis 😁

[@ExodusCollective]

DM'd you. Let's film a KZbin video in St Patricks soon!

[@Grenadafoodforest]

@@ExodusCollective Great idea let's do it.

[@virginiakirton3935]

The people are warm and friendly I love the place with a passion

[@calijencalivigny5958]

The Carenage is beautiful. I have walked there a couple times, but not nearly enough. Clearly this is a Sunday taping though, cause during the week, there's more activity, at least it was when I was there. One of my triggers, is the real estate issue. I think that it's so geared to foreigners, with the stronger currency value, average Grenadians are being squeezed out of the market. I hear you on the lack of ability to conduct business easily online, they are so behind, even though they are trying to get there. Health care is also severely lacking, so that's a reason to consider very carefully

[@liberatedlioness6478]

So much appreciation for your comment 🙏🏿. We'll said.

[@doopdapps1088]

I would hate to fall sick in greenz 🇬🇩 cah the health care is shocking 🤯 😱😱

[@sawandisam4829]

The vlog is rich and honest! Need to follow🙏🏼

[@ExodusCollective]

Thanks!

[@kojakcountrylifestyle3580]

Happy Easter to all the beautiful people of Grenada from kojak country lifestyle KZbin in Jamaica. Very beautiful island thanks for sharing my sister I am inviting you to visit Jamaica.

[@ExodusCollective]

I might just take you up on that invitation - I'd love to visit Jamaica!

[@doopdapps1088]

I've been to Grenada at least 12 times and all my friends say "u don't get bored going to the same place all the time" 😂 😂 and I told them Grenada is like heaven on earth and its my home BUT when I visited Jamaica that country is out of this world, the moment u touch down the place has a vibe to it, the scenery and things to do is just exciting, I stayed in mobay and loved it but the moment I went to Kingston there was people everywhere like ants 😂😂, I couldn't wait to reach back to mobay... If you like excitement Jamaica is the place to be or if you like to chill wid no fuss, greenz 🇬🇩is the place ❤️❤️❤️

[@ExodusCollective]

@@doopdapps1088 nice to hear you've found a bit of what you love in each destination! 🙌🏾

[@doopdapps1088]

@@ExodusCollective Thanks sis and keep up the good works your doing... I love this channel 🇬🇩 ❤️👍🏾👌🏾👊🏾👋🏾

[@ExodusCollective]

@@doopdapps1088 ✨🙏🏾🙇🏾‍♀️

[@chrisper7527]

These smaller islands are a gem for travelers and others who are looking for a more quiet boutique like experience. I am surprised the governments don’t sell that. 🇺🇸🇯🇲

[@ExodusCollective]

Very true

[@NickSonnega]

I have to say that I really liked your video, and right smart you are. I had no idea of what/where Grenada really is. Your government does you well by not promoting tourism as the panacea to all budget concerns. Agriculture and manufacturing jobs are much more stable and beneficial for the citizenry. You need an export economy of some scale to have a decent economy. Tourism is rarely the end all that politicians and development companies portray it to be. They see it as an easy tax revenue stream, but the benefits rarely go to the people. The service industry is notorious for creating low paying dead end jobs that trap people in a lower caste that's very difficult to rise from. Education and economy are the main keys to the future. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to more of your videos. Cheers!

[@ExodusCollective]

Thanks for your kind words, it's a pleasure to have you as a subscriber!

[@lisan1690]

Thank you for this video. Informative. Thankfully I’m not looking to ‘recreate’ what I currently have here in London. I’m hoping that when I eventually move ‘fully’ I can ‘create’ a ‘new way of living’ and ‘making it work’… Networking is also a biggie for me… But i will definitely continue watching and look forward to the workshop👍🏾

[@maureengolding2980]

I have never been to Granada but I guess after spending years in New York such fast paced and money centered I would want to chill in Granada for 3 months.

[@ExodusCollective]

It's a pretty good idea

[@sargonofakad]

Very interesting, Zoe, and a well done video. I spent about 10 years living in the Dominican Republic. Grenada sounds like the place i would have liked to move to. Alas, I am now too old to be contemplating such a change. So I am stuck in Wilmington, NC...maybe in another life I will be on your spice island. :)

[@ExodusCollective]

Aw, don't say that. Hopefully you could come to visit the island at least?

[@sargonofakad]

@@ExodusCollective I am considering it...I'll talk with my son. Just maybe I can make a trip to your island this year. [My son, Alex, is an assistant professor at our university -- UNCW, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. and he has a university planed trip to South Africa with a group of students. It would be great if he and I could also visit Grenada sometime this year...or perhaps next year.] Cheers.

[@ExodusCollective]

@@sargonofakad that sounds like a fabulous idea! I hope you both can make it happen 😊

[@anasalaa7327]

What about the Asian (China) investments on the island and the Sandals... so it is pretty tourist prone with the facade of being an untouched small island....

[@helgamitchell367]

Grenada is a beautiful country i was born there we are praying country with beautiful people

[@beckyfereira5701]

This is truly helpful because I do plan on moving back- being from Grenada 🇬🇩, however I’d like to give back- it’s not without its stresses, simply due to how my return will be received. I will try to check out the diaspora link. Thanks again for sharing 💕🦋🙏🏾

[@ExodusCollective]

You're most welcome Becky! It's great to hear you've already started planning 🙂

[@rthomas5986]

Nice! it was very nice to see the surroundings where you are. Very informative video, lots of things that people need to think about.

[@patriciabeharry7473]

Well, Grenada is not for everyone The UK is not for everyone. The US, Sweden, Canada, Not for Everyone. Everything you are experiencing in Grenada can be found anywhere in the world. Rural US can be difficult to live in.

[@ExodusCollective]

Couldn't agree with you more. Anywhere can be the wrong place if you have the wrong mindset 🙂

[@marlonpatrick509]

Worst if the town is all white .

[@nixonesport1998]

@@marlonpatrick509 🐑

[@realitystrikes9698]

The people of Grenada have their mind in the right place.

[@rachelwinter1404]

I am Grenadian living in America. When I retire I will be returning home.

[@ExodusCollective]

Great plan!

[@richardhill802]

Are there important do’s and don’ts regarding making friends with Grenadians? Growing up in Bermuda and living as an adult in a number of US states, I value the importance of friendships - and as a retiree/prospective immigrant, I’d want to understand and support Grenadian culture and its economy - and I would certainly like to make new friends.

[@ExodusCollective]

That's a very good question!. To be honest, I don't know the answer. May have to ask a Grenadian friend and make a video about it.

[@geoffmitchell]

I really enjoyed your video. Both my parent are Grenadian!

[@lucian_73]

I’m so happy I watched this video!! I am waiting for my passport and all day I have been watching to figure out what county is great for me. Many of them are great BUT I’m 50. Dont party. Don’t drink. Etc. I don’t want all the tourist and loud all day and I just have $1400 a month social security 😊. I’m ready to leave America and Grenada looks perfect.

[@ExodusCollective]

Congratulations on getting your passport 🎉! Grenada is lovely but the cost of living is higher than in places like Belize or Mexico. Check out numbeo.com for a general cost of living guide and visit Century21 Grenada to get an idea of how much rentals cost. If you're willing to live outside of the parish of St George and forgo imported foods your money will definitely go much further. Happy to talk with you if you need more pointers so feel free to book a call (link in the description) 🙂

[@mrog5481]

This is great info. Thank you Zoe!

[@kathleenmorris1123]

You are correct.

[@robertgilbert6283]

Blessings to you from Florida

[@nikkicicero7730]

I’m so Considering Grenada. I live on the island of Saint Croix in the US Virgin Islands, I’m a single female thinking of transitioning to your island. I think my money would be better invested in your island than in Saint Croix US Virgin Islands.(13 years Have not been off the island except for one visit to Mexico for a wedding,) Looking for a place to settle down Between the rent and the electric here on this island it has become impractical to live. And have a simple peaceful life. Landlords here on Saint Croix, are charging exorbitant rent, for One bedroom apartments, and a single person can have electric bill of a $110 a month (WAPA is a corrupt monopoly) they’re renting shanties here for an upwards of $800 for a studio you may be lucky to get a one bedroom apartment for under $1200 if you’re lucky. Just thinking of moving somewhere on a fixed income that I can just enjoy my life. Just want to live simply and peacefully. What is your opinion.

[@ExodusCollective]

We should definitely speak. Grenada is a safe and beautiful option for a single female. You can find 2-bed properties for under $600 USD/month. It just depends on how central you want to be. Electricity here isn't cheap - I pay around $150 USD/month for a 4-bed house but I only have AC in two bedrooms. If simple and peaceful is what you're looking for the Spice Isle might be just up your street. Let me know if you're interested in some options (I'm offering pay what you can calls until Jan 30: bit.ly/exodus-pwyc)

[@claymurray3438]

Yes that is it life in the Caribbean it’s what it is if anybody decide to live or have a change of life in the Caribbean you got to roll with the punches… have to adapt to the ways it’s just different

[@ExodusCollective]

Very true!

[@cedifrederick6470]

I totally love Grenada but I just wish it had a better health system. My mother spent time in the General Hospital and I visited her every day for two weeks. Getting sick in Grenada is very scary experience!

[@ExodusCollective]

This is true, there is a LOT of room for improvement in terms of health care in Grenada and its certainly a factor that puts many people off returning to the island. Despite SGU having a presence in Grenada for over 40 years it's hard to see how the island's healthcare system has tangibly benefitted from having a medical school in Grenada. A real missed opportunity in my opinion...

[@finaldays1455]

Then don't get sick. Learn to eat healthfully and exercise. Let food be your medicine.

[@cedifrederick6470]

@@finaldays1455 My mother was 88, slipped at home and fractured her hip. I sat alongside her in hospital for 10 days and saw the service at first hand. She died 10 days later!

[@mariancounsellor]

@@finaldays1455 if that was a reality then I'm sure nobody would ever get sick or have a medical emergency or accident. Total deflection from the issue. healthcare should eb adequate and good enough for it's people.

[@TeeyaB1]

Honestly, I really trying to get back to my roots. I'm in the states and I don't like all the hustle and bustle here. I've been thinking of coming to Grenada and connect with family.

[@ayisha75]

Wow I agree with everything you are saying. I'm sorry I missed the session on Sunday. I would love to be a part of the conversation if you would have me. And I'm always up for drinks

[@ExodusCollective]

For sure we'll have other sessions - I'm actually shifting to weekly live events for members so we'll have to find a way to get you involved. And yes, yes, yes to the drinks 🙌🏾🥂✨😁

[@JuanMateoUno]

Zoe you speak very eloquent. God bless you 👏

[@ExodusCollective]

Thank you 🙂

[@JennasMagicalAdventures]

Hello! I will be going to Grenada in November and I am so excited. As a person that lives there, do you have any suggestions for towns/ restaurants/places to visit?

[@nubianking1976t]

My family is from Carriacou

[@Northernman72]

Drives me nuts listening to people who leave the UK and bash it, I know the UK has issues like every other country but come on you’ve not done so bad!

[@ExodusCollective]

You're more than welcome not to listen to me if you don't like what I'm saying 😉. The fact that I'm alright doesn't change the fact that, statistically, outcomes for black folks in the UK are unacceptably inequitable.

[@Northernman72]

@@ExodusCollective For as long as a handful of people (politicians, and those with all the wealth )control the masses there will always be injustices and corruption, it’s these people who create animosity between races as it makes it easier to control us, “divide and conquer” racism is prevalent in all races as a direct result of this. We can’t move forward if we keep looking backwards, bitterness is a double edged sword which inflicts injury to both the bearer and the recipient, our greatest strength is our solidarity 🫱🏻🫲🏿

[@EmpressG]

@@ExodusCollective The constant undercover racism and micro-aggressions become very wearing on the spirit when you live in the UK. I lived in Edinburgh,j London and Leeds, and spent time from the Isle of Skye to Cornwall and a lot of places in between. The UK is better for some things, the Caribbean is better for some things. Trust and believe. I think your assessments are fair.

[@rclanglais5263]

My mom’s Grenadian, people have been trying to shut me down talking about my own heritage.

[@jlw7441]

Appreciate your honesty.

[@andrewflanders5323]

Hi Zoe, very interesting video. In regards to tourism, I would have thought they wanted that. I know there is this getting a passport through investment,and wondering if that is more of a problem. As for people coming to Grenada, I have heard of people who come across as if they are more than the locals, which does make me angry, and sometimes you can be put in the same boat. What does help, is if you have some contacts ,that maybe your parents know and if you fly there all the time, the family home is from one generation to another and a lot of people know who you are even though you have not met them. That's where you will get that community spirit, especially when you carry yourself the way you have been brought up. And you would be treated as a local. I think the majority of Grenadians will give you that respect. Grenada is a small island. I'm sure you may.

[@BlackCoasterGeek]

I’m just seeing this yet I find it very concerning when I visit almost Caribbean islands are all the foreigners buying all the land and making the land unaffordable for locals or people looking to come back to the islands. Perfect example while in ST Marteen so many Europeans and Chinese was very surprising to me but from what I am seeing this is happening in all of the Caribbean

[@ExodusCollective]

I think it really depends on which area of the country you're looking at. In the UK, most Brits couldn't afford property in Chelsea but in Scunthorpe, property is much cheaper. The same applies in Grenada - some areas are more affordable than others. Definitely wouldn't say that foreigners have made it unaffordable for local people in most parts of the island but in certain areas of the capital, St George, the housing stock is massively overpriced. If you want to live in an "expat" area, it comes at a certain price. If you're happy to live further out, prices are much more reasonable.

[@lsalmon907]

Honestly, leaving an Island as small as Grenada for more than 20yrs, and wanting to return without a lot of money to survive is futile. You will need a special mindset to want to live there...it's only a place for vacation. But good luck for the brave hearts.

[@ExodusCollective]

I hear you.

[@FinishTheRaceVL7]

Grenada 🇬🇩 looks absolutely Beautiful 😍 ❤. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@ExodusCollective]

You're most welcome 🙂!

[@beyourself2444]

It is extremely beautiful

[@Jhovan33]

You are very well in tune with Grenada! I've been here 10 years and have come to the same conclusions you provide here. There are some Grenadians that do not want Grenada to be a country accepting all people but would prefer to see it remain a black island.

[@ExodusCollective]

Maybe it's a little more complex than wanting Grenada to remain a "black island" but for sure it seems like many folks here don't want to end up in a situation where most of the island ends up sold off to foreigners who don't have Grenada's long term interests at heart.

[@Jhovan33]

@@ExodusCollective The Cubans have taken over southern Florida, the Arabs drive around London in Ferraris, but many still live with a "white privilege" mentality. The world has changed. Everything is not as people believe. Too many people living in the past.

[@bossyupbossy3912]

hello, I believe my great grandma from Grenada

[@robertway5756]

Love your insightful commentary. I visited Grenada in the '80s as a Navy sailor, and currently am wanting to retire somewhere down there in the Caribe. 🌴 🌞 🌴 🌞🌴 🌞 🌴 🌞 🌴 🌞 🌴 Trying to narrow down which island, and Grenada sounds pretty chill. Wherever I go I'll be wanting to buy a modest home, and maybe grow and sell a little produce, mostly for something to do. And maybe do a little work in the sailing community if possible, and do some community work also. And I def plan on melding into the existing community, as opposed to trying to bring mine there.

[@ExodusCollective]

Hey Robert, flitting between Grenada and the Grenadine islands might be a nice option for you. The sailing community here in Grenada are really warm and friendly. Make sure to check out this FB group if you do ever sail through, it's full of events and resources - facebook.com/groups/276417675891853/?

[@robertway5756]

@@ExodusCollective Thanks! 🇬🇩🇺🇲

[@maureengolding2980]

Antigua is as boring and nothing to do maybe just picnic at the beach. Bermuda has nice restsurant. Cayman has people from all over so after banking and restaurants I guess friends can get together. Jamaica is wild. Lots to do but very very expensive.

[@MeMyself-c2p]

Antigua is not boring

[@rosahacketts1668]

The government on the island need to put some laws in place with regarding selling off! None Grenadians should not be permitted to buy land on the island. They can live but never own land or property.

[@MickySupreme]

What's the real estate market like there? And how friendly are banks with expats, ie, mortgage rates and qualifying documents? - An Episode covering these topics would be great for your audience.

[@ExodusCollective]

Thanks - all of that is covered in the workshop 🙂. Alternatively, there's also the option to watch the previous videos on Grenada and moving to the Caribbean in general.

[@kasksa9667]

I'm a grenadian but some people are really rude tho

[@ExodusCollective]

lol, true 🤣

[@kimwilliams1217]

I'm so sorry that I missed the Grenada workshop today, is there a way that I can see the replay?

[@ExodusCollective]

Not to worry, a reformatted version will be available soon. I'll add a link to this comment as soon as it's up!

[@davetheman2615]

great video Zoe, many thanks for it

[@ExodusCollective]

You're most welcome!

[@davetheman2615]

Zoe have you got a website / email pls

[@ExodusCollective]

@@davetheman2615 sure, check out www.theexodus.co

[@davetheman2615]

@@ExodusCollective hey Thanks

[@ZM-gm9ob]

I was just clicking through videos when I saw your face. You have a striking resemblance to Marie Jose Ta lou of Bukina faso./ She is a athlete who specializes in 100.and200 meters...

[@ExodusCollective]

Thanks, I'll take that as a compliment. Funnily enough I've just spent the past few days researching aspect of Dagara culture in Burkina Faso. Are you from there?

[@thecanadiancaribou]

I live in Grenada and its the best.