The reasons for BRAIN DRAIN in JAMAICA are NOT what you think they are.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

This is a short video clip from a full video. Please watch the full episode here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWLPk6qvnMSVmpI

[@koffi3415]

😊😊.please

[@soniatucker9830]

Miss lady it is happening all over nit just jamaica sometimes you have to step out of the box and look at the box you cant look at a box from inside

[@Alloyd876]

Everyone knows Jamaica is very dangerous for Jamaicans

[@SuzanneRoundtree]

You a “traitor” to Jamaica and Jamaican people as a whole. You desperately “always” trying to down-play/undermined Jamaica and Jamaican people. You need Jamaica, right! Jamaica & Jamaicans don’t need you. Just go about your business & leave Jamaica & Jamaicans alone, thanks!

[@davymark4376]

Jamaica is an expensive place to live now. Only privileged people like yourself can afford it.

[@leethomas7089]

Don't forget that you are privileged wherever you go in the world you get first priority. Blessed love.

[@AnnaYAH5315]

This is absolutely true!!!

[@fruitofthespirit4650]

@ire

[@deefowler7292]

I'm glad you said exactly what I was thinking you are white that alone will open doors for you, you will get better opportunities even if you're less educated let's be honest Jamaicans are frightened for people who look like you

[@violetallen5962]

Very much so

[@Arawaksunn]

Its because Jamaicans have been displaced. Lets not even start with now l, lets to back to windrush era where UK got our best minds and our best hands to labor for them in the 40s-50s then tell us the whole Island is illiterate when (fake) election time comes but yet yall barred doctors, athletes, masons, etc and told them if they couldn’t find work in England, “dont come home”. Theres a whole newspaper article about this family. The braindrain started when they tricked our grands to go out of Jamaica and leave their land for a weak ass job in UK and then dont give them papers to return. Yeah thats why nobody grands was here to tell them dont vote for no fake ass independence that foreigners brought us. We were independent before that if you actually study the jurisdiction of the UK legislation in Jamaica. They had power only over their small quarters, not the whole Island. But yeah yall keep thinking its a now a days thing when they made sure (Manleys and Clarke’s/Bustamonte) made sure of that. Then let the Peace Corp come to Jamaica to live tac and duty free (this is CIA debrief on the destabilization of Jamaica). Its not even a secret. www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP90-00845R000100190003-4.pdf

[@augr3324]

It's all about economics. I am a Jamaican and a US citizen who left Jamaica but invest there because I can once I left. I was unemployed when I left Jamaica now I own my own business in Florida. License Electrical Contractor.

[@DNDBOT]

💥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Bigup 1099..

[@adamstern5116]

The primary reason is that the education system produces more educated people than the economy can support. Than the tertiary education system can educate so from the beginning people received bursaries to study abroad. Before crime became a major issue in the 70s you had significant emigration even if it was only temporary. The economy will never be able to support everyone especially people that study hard sciences as it is an island and heavy industries cannot and likely should not thrive there.

[@svst3767]

What means „that the economy can support“.? Markets are not created out of the blue but by ppl who create needs for new products and services . The real issue here is that the graduates of this generation and culture don’t have an entrepreneurial mindset- rather they choose a nine to five in already established usually white men institutions. And the latter are more likely be found in the states than in Ja ofc. If Jamaicans would put the creativity they show for entertainment and sports into „real life“ markets there wouldn’t be a lack of demand for high quality labour on the island..

[@kattahb4103]

Adam, everything was fine until I read your last five words. Was there a typo? Do you mind explaining?

[@adamstern5116]

@@kattahb4103 there is no typo. Islands are space limited which presents environmental and economic challenges to industries such as steel, technology manufacturing and auto manufacturing. HEAVY industries should not be on islands due to damaging effects they can have on the local ecosystem as one main reason. Jamaica has one or two major river ecosystems. Things like chemical runoff can affect that river water and render areas of crucial land and living space useless for generations. The other challenge is the raw energy that is required. Jamaica has no significant source of cheap reliable energy. Neither does Cuba- almost the size of the UK (or even Trinidad). That kind of energy comes from hydropower, nuclear power and vast amounts of imported oil. That said light fabrication of pre-made imported products for subsequent export is an option. There is little pollution and energy required there. Of course labour becomes another issue with that.

[@kattahb4103]

@@adamstern5116 Thanks for YOUR explanation!

[@blairboyd5617]

This guy does not know what he is talking about the migration in the 1970s, the only people was leaving Jamaica in those days. Was the rich property owners them because, they refused from selling the government some of the lands. For development of Jamaica, because the PNP party government ministers them was on a development program. To build thousands of houses across Jamaica, so what that person is saying. Maybe he is from Jamaica,I was born and grow there and. I started to work in the Bauxite industry in 1973, when the Bauxite companies was in full operation during those days. Where the Bauxite companies is hiring people with technical skills, because this person may not know.That the PNP party government won the election in 1955, and the Bauxite companies was about enter Jamaica and,In 1958 Reynolds Jamaica mines . Was shipping away Bauxite out of the Port of Ochi Rios to the United States, to the smelters in Baton rouge and Grammacy New Orleans and. The PNP party government ministers them built 4 technical schools in the Bauxite companies them areas,in order to supply them. With technical skills workers, things only change in the 1980s when. The jlp party came to power in 1980 and in the 1980s, they followed the instructions of the united states government. To closed down the Bauxite companies them, also killed out the ganja fields. Also close down the training centers across Jamaica, where hundreds of young people was learning some form of skills. That is when the economics of Jamaica really got a beaten, because the Jlp party government ministers them in the 1980s . Locked down the major companies across Jamaica,on the advice of the united states'.I worked in the Bauxite industry for 22 years, so I know what am saying. There are a lot of people is writing a lot of nonsense about Jamaica and, they were not born and grow there like me. I could write ✍️ before 1962 independence august 6 th about Jamaica, so I don't haveto read someone else opinion. Because I was born and grow there living in the society, to know what took placed in Jamaica those days,ok.

[@kishnapage9934]

I'm Jamaican, and I can tell you that Jamaicans just love to travel and brag about it! They get to come back and pretend to be foreigners...

[@passion-RIP]

That's cute 😍

[@veronicatait5067]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 So wrong

[@AnnaYAH5315]

😂😂😂😅 woooooie, mi belly!

[@august9006]

YOU ARE A DUNCE

[@awakeninGod]

There may be some truth to this. I know someone from JA and they live in the states. They go back to JA for months at a time and show off all the money they make.

[@kenamasunsmith3976]

I have always notice tha Jamaicans adore foreigners more than each other!

[@jenniferdavis1394]

Create jobs to match the skills but will it happen

[@chynorawhite9142]

Your not lieing

[@SuzanneRoundtree]

Wrong, you wish!

[@robertworpole1351]

​@@chynorawhite9142- Correct spelling is (Lying)

[@WealthyFritoZ]

They bleech

[@errolstephens4220]

Because if you don't know with your color and you are a Foreigner will allow you favoritism and business opportunities than a black Jamaican just look at the Chinese,sad but true

[@carlalandrau6033]

why is that on an island 90% black. tells you a lot about that mentality and they take it everywhere

[@phillyyardyvibes808]

Some what true. So do you buy the "out of many one people " I always say I want to see out of many one people in the opportunity's sphere

[@ab71640]

How can you change it?

[@carlalandrau6033]

@@phillyyardyvibes808 they took it from Marcus Garvey and wanted to use it to include the people that they feel are superior to them. Marcus Garvey quote was We Are One race the black race with many ethnicities. The way they treated this man and his own country is sad because of their slave mindset. When he ran out of money they ran out of love. I don't know why they always hyping up the Moors who sold them out and soul other people around the world. The Moors in Europe would marry the white women and make the black women their slaves. For the life of me I can't understand why they're being upheld as some kind of black Heroes because they kept their freedom is why they sold out their brothers. Make it makes sense only Africans and Caribbeans can uplift people like that

[@carlalandrau6033]

@@phillyyardyvibes808 it's that slave mentality they have do you think the Chinese the saying that are the Indians on the island. They're only saying that to the foolish 80% of the black people while they're laughing at how silly you are. Now you're saying you're being in plays he should be you so everything to them for pennies on the nickel. We call that a colonized slave mindset how can you blame 20% of the people from ruling 90%. Only person you can blame is your own mentality

[@ChefDwight]

Irie it's sad to say because of your skin color it's easier for you to guy through in Jamaica than a regular jamaican try going to the bank for a lone or opening a bank account and see who get through easier with less problems

[@AnnaYAH5315]

Yes, it is so! Even more true on the US Canada plantations, no love extended! Bulldozer workings!!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

It took me 2 years to open a bank account in Jamaica and it was way harder for me than for any Jamaican ever would, because bank needs references and I knew nobody, so I couldn't get references. Bank also needs a proof of address and I didn't have it, because rented property can't change name for JPS/NWC, and phone bill was not good enough and I have no property until now. Also, they needed a letter from JP who knows me for at least a year and I didn't have such a JP. Also they needed a work permit to open a bank account, because if I don't have it - I'm not eligible to apply. To get a work permit is another 100 step process that takes 6 months. So... each time I hear in the comments that "white people get it easier in Jamaica" - it makes me wonder - are you sure we live in the same Jamaica?

[@kattahb4103]

​@@JAMAICAWITHIRIEAnd here we go again...some folks just love to spread the rumour mill. Immediately, they start the race thing with you and opportunities in the country. Im glad you highlighted the time and process you experienced. Perhaps, it will keep some quiet . Or at least to think before they speak (or in this case, write!)

[@debraD83]

​@@kattahb4103u really believe all that was said??? Did she tell u how she managed without the work permit for a whole 6 months????? Do u think you can go u.s and just apply for a work permit while u are already on their soil??? U better have it b4. How did she maintain herself ?? How much money did she have access to when she decided to go Jamaica??? Because obviously she has been goimg to J.A. before SEEING these opportunities?? How did she live?? What community did she live/lives? What is this great opportunities she speaks of ??? Can a regular real Jamaican have access to these great opportunities??

[@cannabis1490]

@ chefdwight exactly so!

[@samzara30]

They leave and many of them also return… but now those that have returned found out that they are being criminally targeted 😮

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

who? I hear sometimes people mention in the comments that returnees are targeted, however, when I try to find out who exactly these people are - I found only a handful of cases, and all related to the activities these people had done prior to leaving Jamaica.

[@veronicatait5067]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIEmost times family members are the culprits.

[@veronicatait5067]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE can you do a segment on the condition of the healthcare system, because that's is a big factor we the diaspora are very concerned about. TIA 💗

[@sportreelz7025]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Beautifully said

[@kattahb4103]

​@@JAMAICAWITHIRIEIn Jamaica, negative news carry sooooo much weight. A few is magnified as the many...mi just a say! And my question is...who benefits from the negativity? Any answers?

[@eileenwatt8283]

Jamaicans want the " American. Canadian. UK dream" and foreigners want the " Jamaican dream".

[@gshock2824]

Jamaicans do not know how great the country is until they leave. Jamaica also have fewer high paying jobs for educated people.

[@jaycommonsense2468]

I agree

[@fitzroydawkins2690]

Exactly I just leave for the travel experience and to get a bigger dollar value then back home 🏡

[@jacquelinemorgan2086]

By nature we all want to travel so what's different with Jamaicans. Why do they have to defend themselves. Most times the ones who are criticizing feel that they have a right to be traveling.

[@justinclarke5959]

Fact

[@carlalandrau6033]

Because they have created nothing for their own people but I can guarantee you the Chinese and the Indians are living well. That's what happens when you have a slave mentality you're too busy lifting up other races instead of your own how can you be 90% of the people but yet you're the poorest. Now you're being controlled in your own country that's what happens when you have a slave mindset.

[@peternurse3707]

Jamaicans love people like you all door are open for you .but they eat each other for breakfast. So it's great for a foreigner like you.

[@jenh1155]

Jamaicans love their country. But the corruption in government and the CRIME IS OUT OF CONTROL!! We wanna stay but are FORCE TO GO ELSEWHERE..😢

[@BOASYKING]

POLICE AND GOVERNMENT ALONE CANNOT STOP CRIME WE ALL CAN THOUGH THE REASON WHY FOREIGN SO SAFE AND NICE IS BECAUSE THE PEOPLE HAVE A PROGRESSIVE MINDSET AND THEY ALL WATCH EACH OTHER IN JAMAICA PEOPLE ARE TOO CURRUPTED FROM THE SMALL POOR MAN TO THE BIG RICH MAN IF WE WANT TO GET RID OF CURRUPTION WE HAVE TO HELP BUILD BACK JAMAICA BECAUSE WE ALL MASH IT UP IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER

[@jacquelinemorgan2086]

And where is it safe. In another country you can't even walk on the streets or go to the store without being killed simply because of who wr are.

[@vince2nd]

​@@jacquelinemorgan2086 Have you even traveled the world to know? You can walk the streets in Singapore any hour of the night/ morning and feel safe.

[@jacquelinemorgan2086]

@@vince2nd knowing Singapore is not travelling the world. What about the other countries.

[@vince2nd]

@@jacquelinemorgan2086 you want me to start a list? Singapore tops my list, Japan felt very safe, South Korea, Bali, Iceland, Spain, Hawaii, French Polynesia, Greece, Turkey, Australia minus their animals. Those are the ones I remember off the top of my head that felt like I wasn't in any physical danger. We've gotten numb to violence out here. I wouldn't suggest people stay here, from the womb till now.. same surroundings? Fk that. Jamaica has vibes but Im willing to give that up for some peace and better quality of life

[@carlenereid434]

The same way you leave your country for better ,the same way we leave for better

[@keithhenderson6950]

really

[@teena-adijay152]

I am Jamaican and living here. I am educated and inadequately employed. I would love to start a business to supplement my salary, but to get the start up finances is almost impossible. There are opportunities, but some people have greater access than others. I still find it hard to leave my country behind. I travel, but there is no place like home.

[@shannaofficial4325]

I have a hefty slb loan I have to repay, and I have a degree.... I have to leave, the pay is low and the bills are high.... everybody has their own cross to bare but Jamaica is a hefty one. God bless

[@krptoking4644]

You and me both, totally understand.

[@tishainnis]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯💯💯💯 It’s 90% mindset. TV and social media works wonders. The other 10% really do have a better chance for a better life emigrating elsewhere.

[@relandodaley405]

Better income abroad. Jamaica is indeed a great place but you must have money to experience that greatness, hence the brain drain.

[@ishiode]

I am a Jamaican with a university degree who is planning to move abroad for better opportunists. I have a BAS In computer Science and have been struggling to get a job in my field for 2 years. For me it really feels like I don't have a chance to get a job here, even my current job is one from abroad (Thank you remote work) .

[@tishainnis]

I’m not trying to discourage you but, can I tell you that 1) the very same thing happens abroad. MANY people get degrees and don’t work in there field of study. Do you know that there are many people with college degrees in this country that work retail and waitress? 2) You’re more than likely will have to start from scratch if and when you migrate. Most of the countries like the US, Canada and the UK don’t recognize Jamaican education and degrees. I’m in the US and everyting a money. I leave you with this, pray and ask God for wisdom and guidance. I’m a strong believer that you can grow and bloom where you’re planted. Look at Bob Marley and Usain Bolt for examples.

[@gbb82]

I understand why you would want to move abroad. Even with good opportunities here, the quality of life in many areas of Jamaica is too bad. I visited a cousin in another district yesterday and the road was 13 miles of sheer hell. The NWC service workers are so rude; their standard response to every billing error is “You have to pay the bill”. The politicians are tone deaf, dishonest and disrespectful. I hate to say these things but it is true. For every problem, there is a denial. Take the opportunity and go and if you feel like, you can come back one day.

[@sivartb7273]

Why not create a business using your field of study?

[@veronicatait5067]

I would encourage you to not give up your job, but to come and see for yourself. There are many of us here who would like to return, because the quality of life is much better in our little paradise, but the crimes, healthcare etc are the main reason. I agree with that lady who started your degree is not recognized here , so you would have to start from scratch, but if you have the right support here it might be possible. Good luck!

[@tishainnis]

@@veronicatait5067 Well said and great advice! 👏🏽

[@MosesIsrael-t1o]

It is because the FATHER is drawing HIS children back to the promise Land and they just don't realize that this is going on

[@consistentlyloyal8163]

Jamaicans leave because they can. May El Salvadorians don't get the same opportunity to leave

[@links404]

Irie I don’t know if people want to have an honest conversation. I have talked with exPats that would love to come back home and bring back skills and the brain trust however leadership there is the issue along with corruption. I myself would love to come back because I see how rife the business opportunities are there however I couldn’t start anything because of corruption that is waiting at the door to get their cut.

[@Decimo10X]

And in some area Gangs that terrorize business owners.... I know of Area that had around 8-10 restaurants that had to be closed due to criminals demanding food from them or they die or get their business burnt down. Now that area has 1 restaurant owned by a highly "connected" man they don't want to mess with.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@Decimo10X which restaurants, could you please share the names or the links to this story in the media or where you learnt about it?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

hm, about corruption - who is demanding a cut from you? I've been running a business in Jamaica for 9 years - nobody ever wanted any cuts from me 🤔

[@mdl9096]

​@@Decimo10XStop spreading RUMORS on Jamaica and the Jamaican people PLEASE.

[@Decimo10X]

@mdl9096 Not rumors, just facts, you're most likely a relative or lover of one of the criminals extorting people. Extortion is a huge business in Jamaica.

[@tegra_0]

Because you have money. If you don't gave money certain opportunities don't open up to you. This is from a Jamaican....we leave because of opportunities. If you leave for 5 years and work hard you can return to Jamaica and do what you couldn't do working in Jamaica for 50 years.

[@imwokedonttwistitmeansnome7718]

A Foreigner with $$$ to invest, I don't see the comparison.. respectively speaking!..

[@bernidre]

If you and I both (I am very black😅) attempt the same process to acquire a certain job or start a business, the outcome will be far different for each of us

[@ANTHONY-yu5ot]

They simply leave for a better life, it's really challenging in Jamaica, all because of greed from the ones who runs the country.

[@sidneydavy1079]

Why do you leave your country to go and live in Jamaica?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

I have a video on my channel that answers that question, it's called "Why choose Jamaica" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYGnfmh8f9aapsU

[@espon2112]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIEthe same way u left your country for better living/ opportunity is the same reason Jamaicans and many other nationalities immigrate …

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

​@@espon2112 I didn't leave Ukraine for better living/opportunity. For me the living and opportunities were better in Ukraine than in Jamaica at the time when I left. I originally left Ukraine because it was my child's dream to live in a country with no winter - I have a skin condition - my skin peels off when it's exposed to cold, so each winter I had to have several extra layers of clothes, including covering the face. When I left Ukraine - I went to live in England for 6 years, then to Egypt, then came back to Ukraine, then went to live in India, then back in Ukraine and only then came to Jamaica. My next country was supposed to be Costa Rica, but I fell in love with Jamaica and stayed here for longer than I initially planned. This is not because of better living/opportunity, but despite all the hardships I had to go through. It was really the people of Jamaica who made me fall in love with the country and hence I decided to settle here at least for several years before I manage to get a boat and will be able to live in the sea, so I'd always be on the move from place to place. All I'm saying is that most people have very different reasons for migration.. Kindly note, this short 1 min video is a simple promo clip, but there is a full video on the channel that goes into all the details about the Brain Drain.

[@patriciamckenzie4859]

Jamaicans love foreign countries they want better lives but if you stay focus you don’t have to leave Jamaica I didn’t leave

[@conroylawrence1582]

Love your content keep up the good work🎉

[@WrighteousBrand]

That happens everywhere if her country was great why is she in Jamaica why are Americans going to other countries to live. It’s people’s preference and we must admit there’s not enough work in jamaica. Lack of education played a big role too because a lot of Jamaicans had to drop out of school to help raise their families.

[@boborigue]

El Salvador's brain drain is actually similar to the one of Jamaica. One point that could be pointed out is also geography.

[@enigma6451]

Because you came to Jamaica with resources.

[@thefamilyhubbyinasim]

This is the same situation in Nigeria.

[@phillyyardyvibes808]

Nigeria, they are the worst. With all the oil and natural resources in their possession, the should have been one of the powerful countries in the world

[@phillipharrison5994]

Better and more jobs abroad. I am 52, and I was unemployed. Stigmatization is real in Jamaica. I was qualified but couldn't land a job in Jamaica because of my age. The second I went abroad there was so much opportunity available. I could work ten jobs if I wanted. I met many Jamaicans with the same complaints.

[@aristontaylor5995]

People leave because they dream big, and when they calculate the circumstances,they don’t see a possibility for their dreams to come through

[@kutie_pie3778]

It's more like things are expensive and the money doesn't have any value( as you get it , it done😅). So we tend to travel abroad to countries where the money has more value in our country, so we go to work there and come back to build back and invest in Jamaica. Sometimes it's a win win..... SOMETIMES

[@thomascolbert2687]

It's because Americans love reggae, and we love the way they talk.

[@Anderson-xw8jd]

What is the reason for this video

[@claudejames8869]

We are still under the British colonialist;as a Jamaican who lives the country over 30+ years I love Jamaica; because we’re 92 percent back population the European country would never give us a chance

[@bessbess3810]

Not all the time, i was born there but i realy did get tired, i wanted to explore, ire

[@CoreyHarrisinterviews]

She seems to be saying “what is wrong with y’all yardies? I travel from halfway across the world to your country and steered my own business. Why can’t you do that.” She need to sit down somewhere…🔥🔥🔥

[@garygrant5490]

Jamaican love to travel love tour love to have money in their hand If Jamaica should pay $1 for A US dollar we wouldn't travel that much

[@wendy123.]

Because you have money to create better opportunities in jamaica, jamaican have to go elsewhere to make money to create better opportunities in jamaica.

[@stepministriesinternationa5933]

The reason why you will make it big in Jamaica being a foreigner and many Jamaicans don't is because of the slavery past. Ideologies developed by the ruling classes which set ordinary Jamaicans against each other and see them trusting people who look like you more than their fellow Jamaicans. For example, they will patrionize your business and Chinese businesses more than their own. It more complicated but tine is limited but everything said is true.

[@annetteb2473]

What foreign country are you from?

[@shelly-annrennie5378]

Let them go Irena and let people who want to build Jamaica come in. They are the same ones cursing that foreigners taking over. We were just told that foreign is better and we believe it.

[@chrisper7527]

Yes, if Jamaicans covet going abroad, why is it wrong for foreigners to covet going to Jamaica?

[@jenwilli9832]

i agree with you those who want to go and then get people who want to be here and help build our country. Not all of us want to leave though.

[@AnnaYAH5315]

US canada and such places are extremely overrated. They will see!

[@veronicatait5067]

@@AnnaYAH5315 you are missing the point. People are leaving for better opportunities and for someone like me who knows the grass is much greener in those countries you mentioned. No where is a bed of roses but it ALL depends on what you want and make of it. ✌️ ❤️

[@AnnaYAH5315]

@@veronicatait5067 all the best to you. I am yet to meet the greener grass despite watering it much. God speed!

[@daniawania]

There aren't many job opportunities in Jamaica like aboard. Business opportunities are here but it's very challenging and easy to fail without much needed connections and endorsements. Most Jamaicans are interested in working for someone or hustling (low income self employment)

[@nyah6989]

As a Jamaican I can tell my point of view. Most people that are unable to see the greatness here is because they were taught that it’s unattainable. I don’t mean someone came and teach them that. The system showed that to them. They see these things from a tender age. It takes forever to get important documents and it’s even harder when you’re trying to get something when u hardly have anything. What I see is that some Jamaicans notice the greatness and are Able to make use of it after leaving the country. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing because at least some get the ch ce to recognize it. When they leave they’re able to make more money and the ones that want to invest find those opportunities after. Some on the other end just want to go abroad so they can return and pretend to be a foreigner. At the end of the day, I can understand why many Jamaicans just don’t see Jamaica as profitable. From crime to the government and their nonsense 🤷🏽‍♀️ I haven’t left Jamaica and I recognize a lot of opportunities here and I’m aware that te key is to work smart. If you’re intelligent you should know how far networking and building or relationship can take you. It’s already hard here so working hard might not be the ONLY solution, working smart is important. And tbh this country will make it easier for foreigners sometimes.

[@crowman-gc1kh]

Thank u for saying it because at this point ive seen it all I've made more money in Jamaica than I've ever made in the u.s and others realize that it's easy to make millions in jamaica faster than you'll ever make it in other countries including america.

[@jacquelinemorgan2086]

So why did you leave your country? Jamaicans have a right to go wherever they want to just like everybody else.

[@razeemnepaul8597]

As a jamaican I rather stay and live here than anywhere else.

[@jeremygardner5987]

The answer is pretty simple and structural: IMF loan conditionalities restricted where and how money could be spent. There was massive divestment from education, infrastructure and healthcare in the neoliberal 80s. The existing business structures are culturally alienating to Jamaicans and are gate kept by a handful of oligarchic families that red tape progress with a maddening bureaucracy that is bypassed by knowing the right people and making the correct connections, guaranteeing the same families retain power. Hence, social mobility depends solely on social buy in. In situations like this, crime spikes. Crime isn’t a function of poverty, but a function of relative poverty and the difficulty of the hierarchical climb. There is a lot of money here. It’s just in very few hands. And a large percentage of the real economy is black market activity which has created parallel economies managed by area dons/warlords who funnel the youth into killing each other for scraps so they won’t rebel against the system. It’s really an elegantly designed oppression with classist and racist components. And that oppression’s maintenance depends upon and is informed by the United States’s hegemony.

[@thelivekatcher666]

benefits are here for foreigners but not for us Jamaicans. In the 90's the govt made sure local black people from Jamaica who had their own business here was ravished just as how America's elite destroyed Black Wall Street and other Black Big businesses.

[@kieranwilliams1817]

El Salvador don't have an issue with crime now. You hasn't check they becoming the safest country in the Americas. Jamaica should copy El Salvador.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

you are right, from 2019 El Salvador has reduced their homicide rate significantly, though it's still unclear if it's something that will last or if it's a temporary situation like it was the case in Jamaica in 2011 after a fight with the gang leader. In any case, the point of the video is not about what's happening today, but rather about the historical situation with the "brain drain" in Jamaica, so covering the period from 1962 to present, that's why I brought up ElSalvador as an example, because during these years its homicide rate was much higher than in Jamaica, yet it never experienced such high brain drain like Jamaica has.

[@adamstern5116]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE With respect Irie that is because the educational institutions to produce secondary or even tertiary educated people per capita historically are not as numerous in El Salvador. Look at per capita tertiary educated Salvadoreños vs Jamaicans. Also, a more apt comparison would have been emigration rates from El Salvador to Spain or to larger Latin American economies. Larger South American economies also take up a lot of the skilled labour migration within the Spanish speaking mundial. Of course this approach would not control for proximity but we are focusing on skilled labour. Additionally almost all Latin American countries have visa on entry with Spain and are able to work there. All told in the main you are correct. I did want to add one point: that the British initially planned for Jamaica to (Believe it or not) fall under Canadian rule and so the education system took into account a greater degree of flexibility with regard to Jamaicans going to Canada to work. So emigration was almost built into the secondary and tertiary system. Consider that even today our students do A-levels just as they do in the UK. Spanish speaking countries do not have such a unified approach to education and this likely due to how they gained independence (war of liberty vs planned transfer of power).

[@racheljones4561]

el salvador still has the highest murder rate in the world, what are y'all talking about?

[@savalynjones8336]

who knows what is your main agend for you been in Jamaica?.Besides El Salvador does not get vesa appertunites like Jamaicans..You could only have this as a window dress...while working as a double agent..who knows..Why does Ukrainians..leaving..before the war started.and their economy is far better than Jamaica.And now there is a war more and more is leaving.Your country Ukraine is the world largest exporter of grains in the world..There economy is much stronger than Jamaica,and yet they were leaving..long before the war started.They went to Russia,Hungry,Greece,Spain,U.S.A.Canada,England..why did they leave the Ukraine.???

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

My main "agenda" for being in Jamaica is openly available in the video "Why choose Jamaica" - one of the first on this channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYGnfmh8f9aapsU As for your questions about Ukraine: Ukrainian economy is not better than Jamaica's. Ukraine's GDP per capita is 4,835 USD, Jamaica's 5,183 USD (data for 2021). Ukraine is a country that has been in the center of many many wars for the last 400 years (including WW1 and WW2) and it has also gone through multiple famines in the 20th century. Ukraine was occupied by russia during the USSR times and people were brainwashed with communism nonsense, all of which has completely destroyed our economy. However, emigration from Ukraine before the war was 14%, Jamaica's is 38%, and this is because the reasons for emigration from Ukraine are totally different from the reasons for emigration from Jamaica.

[@tishainnis]

Wahhh??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paulhaye]

Weather, high rise buildings, sense of confinement, lack of environmental beauty, not very warm populace, and just overall lack of fun. If you have a smidgen of financial stability in JA, life can be really fun.

[@AnnaYAH5315]

You are a critical thinker! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@bornyaadi9910]

She knows it's racism and classism are some of the reasons why Jamaicans struggle.

[@dookoonu2741]

Simple answer: The bureaucratic hurdles in Jamaica is too much for a common poor person to surmount! Not only that but those who have gotten out of the barrel or think they do, deliberately make it so much harder for those who try to climb out behind them.

[@judsjo]

They make it easier for foreigners like you to take advantage of those opportunities so they travel and then come back as foreigners to take advantage of the opportunities

[@huberthibberts1799]

If you should notice every Jamaican is sending back their money to build their retirement home ,Jamaican have big dreams and that’s why they went looking for it.

[@davidlloyd8135]

Investing is different than raising a family and living in Jamaica

[@Antoinette-dl1by]

I will never leave even though I am working minimum wage. The investment schemes don't cater to starter companies. I wish they would. I'm near the point of retirement from being an early childhood education practitioner. I would love to open my own preschool and I own property that I would build into BnB for tourists or build a play park for kids only

[@dustymiller65]

You leave Jamaica and do well. You come back to Jamaica well educated and wealthy--and that's when you get targeted by criminals who want to rob you.

[@huiedean4452]

Some of them love quick money and some greed can't satisfy some because when they make the money it value more if they are poor

[@lornabeech2886]

WEY LOVE WE COUNTRY …. SUH JUS ENJOY JAMAICA 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲WHILE U CAN!!!

[@ReligiousReasoning]

Easy the laws are written to make investment easier for foreigners. For example 5 year tax breaks

[@charmawingingitlewis1259]

Seize haha! Just continue to love the sea and the sun! Out of many we are making it as one! Just enjoy the warm ppl! From a yardie seen! Glad your likes can seize the opps

[@artisticsoldiers8105]

She misunderstands Us Jamaicans leave For the foreign money $100,000 Canadian would equal 9 million Jamaican dollars It's even more if it's US money So we leave to come back rich and live in luxury On sunny beaches

[@darrenpinnock6651]

The same thing Europeans do .

[@patriciatennyson6557]

Jamaicans who leave want a better life I love when they go seek the better life I benefit through remittances,

[@Patricia-g4t5i]

The government in Jamaica doesn't help Jamaicans they'll make it easier for foreigners get better financial help.

[@carltonbennett496]

Foreigners can come and buy a building you wanted for 10 years and odds are always against us

[@dcfowler100]

It’s the government of Jamaica that favors foreigners over it citizens.

[@glossbrown7760]

We love traveling and WE ALWAYS GO BACK

[@Boogs114]

😳So many jump up & leave: My late 🇯🇲Dad left Jamaica in the 1970s, only went back 3x. Practically All the family left Jamaica for NYC or The UK.

[@rumonajames155]

Because you come to Jamaica, change your Euros and instantly become a millionaire... Those that live there are working paycheck to paycheck with no end in sight.

[@amoyalove9586]

No brain drainage here! It’s the reality of things You get what Natural Born Jamaicans will never have!!

[@Jcan4u]

The existence of Classes bureaucrats is one of the reason. Mental slavery is another just to name two of the many

[@mr.wilken8482]

You go to Jamaica, the Government will protect you . Not there own people, you should ask that question to England .

[@xAce99x]

She isn't from England she is from Ukraine

[@jacklinmiller5958]

Sadly colonialism is still rife, and the slave mentality seems to be carrying out in the Caribbean etc...

[@smithjam2006]

Because we all ways want more we believe in good better best have u notice we always go away work set our self up and return to live quote a good life

[@jamaicanl5283]

You know what they say the grass is always greener on the other side Jamaica people love Jamaica the only reason why they go to America is for work an money

[@beresfordforbes]

little paradise unconditional love no problem man 🇪🇹 🇯🇲, man can't be a prophets in his own country said the lord Emanuel.

[@leonjohnson2478]

Ambition ,and we are fallowing our wealth.

[@readermode9916]

Anju caters to foreigner like you and neglect the poor local residents.

[@spooky12ful]

We're both of the same view as I too am a fariner living and working here

[@horatiobarnes8608]

Big brother the USA is next door 90% of Jamaicans who leave are in the USA.

[@thespeakersoftruth7187]

Let's talk about the high level of intergenerational oppression by the ruling elite. It's not difficult to figure the anti-Black caste system.

[@janettejackson146]

People migrate from all over the world.

[@NBO440]

In every country people leave to go other places, not only Jamaica

[@simonekaren8613]

Because for far too long is one set, namely our politicians make the cash. We don't prefer no foreigners, we want to earn even alittle more for our families.

[@attackontitan3594]

I'm Jamaican and the cost of living is too expensive houses are over priced

[@nickeshajohnson3936]

I love my Jamaica country 🇯🇲 different reasons why Jamaicans leave to a foreign country. But Jamaica is the best.

[@cram8441]

ATTENTION!!! Don't get it twisted...we know what we have and most Jamaicans are overseas to get a better education, and more job and investment opportunities, but whatever the reason,, many Jamaicans go right back home to retire!!! You didn't do your homework well...We are great and proud of our country then go back home to build what you enjoy when you go there!!!

[@chrisannk983]

Its great when we jamaicans can afford what we need, we as jamaican our pay check can never afford a house... if we do farming our products wont sell every business places are importing , i saw a video with a lady making lettuce smh which wont spoil

[@nigercarib6728]

Jamaican right here. Microbiologist. Corruption. No monetary growth.low Education standards. And crime. PLEASE STOP COMPARING. Penny for a penny dollar for dollar we are not the same.🇯🇲

[@racheljones4561]

Jamaica has good education standards. What are you talking about? 🙄

[@suedi-annhamilton6032]

Where.....when 70% of Jamaican men cant read. I know this because I employ them.

[@richardnelson7294]

Don't you just hate it when they act like they don't know what privilege is. Let's make her 5 shades darker so we can witness how this conversation change.

[@dewguy48]

You asked why are Jamaicans leaving? Here is some information for you to digest: I have been thinking about and observing the social and economic condition in Jamaica with a focus on large and small businesses. My curiosity and inquiry opened me eyes to some very disturbing facts. Jamaicans of African descent are mostly not participating in the primary economic activities of the country. They do not own any major industries including tourism, our biggest export, bauxite mining, telecommunications companies, cement or any retail grocery stores. The owners of these companies and businesses are foreigners or foreign born Jamaicans whose functions it seem is to extract from the country it’s wealth while socially separated from the average Jamaican. What does this mean for local businesses participation in the economic development of our country? It means that the average Jamaican has limited access to real businesses opportunities to build a sustainable economic middle class. The evidence is so glaring when one walks downtown any Main Street in any village or town, a majority of the small stores and shops are all operated by recent immigrants from various countries many of whom do not speak or understand the Jamaican culture or language. How is this possible when so many Jamaicans are natural entrepreneurs and socially adaptable. Why is it that most left out Jamaican entrepreneurs find success in such hostile countries towards immigrants? Where are these foreigners getting capital to start these businesses and who is inviting and sponsoring them? Why is the government not promoting and supporting localized Jamaican entrepreneurship? I believe the answer is government is powerless to go against the wishes of the ruling economic elites who sets the agenda for the governance of the country. I compare this situation with Jamaicans dominance in sports, Jamacia’s world dominance in contrast to the USA’s vastness, it’s wealth superior training facilities and financial support. Our athletes for years lacked proper training facilities and financial support yet we compete on the highest levels in all sports competitions. The athletes who bring glory to Jamaica are usually from the local population l have never I seen any one representing Jamaica in any world class sport activities or in music from the elite controlling class, why is that so? If the local Jamaican citizens can participate and excel in sports and music at world class levels, why are they not allowed an equal opportunity at entrepreneurship? These are questions to be answered and probed by Build Back Jamaica, perhaps we should be focusing our energies more on Building A Better Jamaica that will be inclusive of all it’s peoples. I welcome you comments and feedback.

[@DerrickThompson-k7f]

Jamaicans doesn't get loans from banks without all kind of collateral, our business model never won

[@Rasheens-Story]

Lmao we just like to travel just be able to say we traveled 😂

[@larrysmith3102]

Irina, El Salvador migration is crazy, they traveled across the Mexican border in their thousands . I know because we worked together and Atlanta is home to many migrants