What's It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Dominican Republic?

In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World,” Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Amega "Terry Royale" Smith. She is a Jamaican living in Dominican Republic. We discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting to living in Dominican Republic as an expat. Xavier asks about the must eat foods and must visit places in Dominican Republic. #WeJaminate #DominicanRepublic
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[@eddiemonesti5671]

Jamaicans are very welcome Dominican republic. Caribbean Powers in the house.

[@reeniepm7806]

We visited there 2 years ago and we loved it there!

[@JuniorRD1994klk]

​@@reeniepm7806🙏

[@K1ngKrunch]

Jamaicans are good people, you guys are always welcome in DR.

[@paulturner8372]

We are all Caribbean people.

[@dominicanvic9]

💯

[@bevyg5635]

That statement sounds very very nice, but it’s actually problematic. So what people are not inherently good (as a people)?? What people are considered’bad’ as a group, so not welcome?

[@alexanderpapii4866]

@@bevyg5635Haitians…

[@yudelkaanziani2478]

​@@bevyg5635Haitians and the violence.

[@cregjohnson3037]

I am a Jamaican and I live in Dr over 10 years and been to the jamaican restaurant and it shat !!! Love it!! Amega and her sister is a whole vibe... been here for more than 10 years and can testify that she right lol they have train system and even airline cable cars....amazing country and love it here 🙏🏾♥️

[@thepassportlife]

Hey Craig, just came across this video. I am planning to visit DR in Jan. Hope to see you soon.

[@annyaymclean8765]

I love Mega! A fantastic interview, right attitude, vibrant spirit with alot of confidence. Sister Amega will succeed wherever she goes. Excellent representation of Jamaica and DR. If I ever visit DR I would have to visit Cafe Jamaica. All the best Mega and much success Thanks for the report of DR, well done, God bless. Peace! Barbara

[@CarlafluffyBalvinbrown]

What is the name of her restaurant?

[@ronloc3309]

@@CarlafluffyBalvinbrownand it shat !!!

[@M0schin00]

Much blessings to Amega and her Journey in the D.R. and her business. Hopefully she does very well. Im Dominican from the states but visit my country often. I will definitely be visiting her Restaurant to get some food. I love JA food that I get here in Brooklyn NY from my long time JA friends. So I love that she brought Jamaica to D.R. its always good to have variety. Santo Domingo is an up and coming city with alot of money floating around, and like she said theres alot of tourist there. So hopefully she get blessed with alot of exposure to uplift her business. #CaribbeanConnection 🇩🇴+🇯🇲: One ❤

[@ronnyteekaa2713]

Amega had me in stitches, she’s so festive. We know how to survive wherever we go🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@walterscott6162]

Gofio

[@Favouredandree]

Amega you are a DR Ambassador. As a Jamacian your interview fill me with excitement. 🇯🇲

[@MyPlusOne]

It's so crazy how different and how are the same. The ancestors really do live through all of us. Are personally going through a food Journey now and seeing how Dominicans foods are similar and how they differ from ours in Jamaica

[@jorgeduran7168]

Welcome to all jamaican brothers to my country.

[@shernethsimms2420]

Amega has really give us a lot on the Dominican Republic which is much appreciated 👍👍👍 nice going Xavier nuff nuff respect big up up one love 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@angelladavis2250]

She is a real traveller.

[@maqudizesunset6033]

OMG!!! Amiga bring a whole nother level of Jamaican vibes to this interview 🙌 she had me laffing for three quarters of the interview, she is so real and hilarious 😂 all the best in your business my girl, money haffi mek, food haffi eat 🙌 👏

[@totalwomanja9105]

I enjoyed this interview! She’s going to the top without limits. You go, Amega!

[@diannesampson1929]

I'm so very proud of you Amega!! You're a true Jamaican 'SURVIVOR' filled with ambition and resilience. I hope to visit the D. R. one day and I'll definitely be supporting you. Big up an' walk good!!! "REPRESENT" my girl!!! Nuff 💕.

[@jorgeduran7168]

Welcome to my country all my jamaican brothers and sisters.

[@linnettegayle8116]

This interview was one of the best, I enjoy Amega ‘s story very much. I wish her all the best, in D. R. ❤

[@dianadavid3362]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR JOURNEY WITH CAFE JAMAICA 🇯🇲 ✨️

[@rubyberylgarraway634]

I love it this lady have a lot of vibes

[@daynajoe]

Amega’s spirit, positive attitude, and her ability to create her way in a place like DR is truly AMAZING! Wishing her all the success in the world with her restaurant. Passing the info right along to my friend who has a lot of family living there. ✨🇯🇲✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@gwendolynallen121]

I was entertained the whole time , I couldn't stop smiling right to the end of the iinterview.I hope her business do well ,with all those happy smiles people will keep coming to Cafae Jamaica. Xavier your programme is entertaining and educating .Thanks very much keep op the good work.

[@missgulliver4621]

Xavier,thisinterview with Sister Amega is one that is Straight from the Heart.l love her vibes ❤🇬🇾

[@francishenry5411]

Home girl is a lot of fun ❤

[@markgreen3682]

I love her hustling mentality. Big up Sista.

[@JP-dq8vq]

I meditate the same way at my job sometimes 😂😂😂😂. Continue the journey stay strong.

[@claudiamyers4605]

Amega, you are a real Jamaican, full of vibes and a real survivor 🇯🇲 🇯🇲...I wish you all the best in your business and continue to shine...Xavier thank you for another great video ❣️❣️🙏🙏🙏

[@desnalowers7116]

This is a wonderful interview.

[@delorisjones6372]

This interview is one of the best 👏🏽👏🏽 Loving her vibes🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️

[@halcyeeanderson5610]

Great interview. All the best to you Amega. I love your spirit and can do attitude.

[@marlenestanley9133]

Real authentic Jamaican young woman. No pretence. She is for real. One of your best interviews. Love her .She is versatile in the way she speaks. She has the language covered. Really versatile!! Go get your D.R. DREAM.

[@helenbarrow2887]

Congratulations. Amazing Journey 🇨🇦🇹🇹

[@anthonymccauley9101]

Loved it, Amega is creative, ambitious and very down to earth. I am sure that she will have much success in anything she puts her mind to! You've had many great interviews I rank her among the best.

[@DJ.JAMROCK]

Another wonderful interview actually I would say this is the best interview you've ever done I love her, with a great personality.

[@thepassportlife]

WOW! Powerful interview. Sound like me when I came to New York. My cousin told me to come stay with him. I never know he was a drug dealer. The week I was about to go to the house , my aunt told me to stay at her house. A few weeks after, he was shot and killed. I had to sleep on the floor in someone bedroom. I thought I better head back home. The job was gone, I had no income. Well, fast forward, I got a job , found an apartment, and sort myself out. You have to be strong and determine to succeed.

[@RaymondGrandison]

Amega, I'm proud of you and congratulations! Big-up.

[@nycbebe2699]

I’m happy to be both 🇯🇲🇩🇴

[@kerwensjoseph2828]

So you’re both Jamaican and Dominican ? What’s your birth country ?

[@nycbebe2699]

@@kerwensjoseph2828 the us

[@kerwensjoseph2828]

@@nycbebe2699 😂😂😂

[@nycbebe2699]

@@kerwensjoseph2828 what’s funny

[@kerwensjoseph2828]

@@nycbebe2699 your case

[@nestacrooks8212]

Blessings and continued successes with your restaurant! Very entertaining and real vibes!🙏🏽🌺

[@laurafermin3026]

Am Dominican and I love Jamaican people. I love Jamaican food. My best friend is from Jamaica and my cousin married a Jamaican man. Nothing but love.❤

[@yudelkaanziani2478]

Me too ❤ .greetings from D.R.

[@jaespinnaz]

Seriously I love DR I’m Jamaican and everytime I go to DR I feel the hospitality even buy a condo in DR gracias mi primos 🇯🇲🇩🇴🤝🏾

[@kingnaldo4058]

Probably the most entertaining interview Xavier ever had...😆🤣😂

[@maijanay3350]

Love her spirit!🌺🌺

[@rrickyrhino]

Her stories exciting with so many parts, lol. I know time was limited why Xavier had to redirect her a few times, but I would listen to her for much longer though.

[@AVBNOW23]

Much success!

[@pauladwyer2626]

Go girl this interview is so interesting

[@sharonsamazingcakes]

Loved this interview ! I was cracking up (LOL). She was real !

[@francishenry5411]

Very wise sister, God bless you 🙏🏿

[@thewhipsboss9820]

I love this for you my sister...... this is a great move.. respect... love jamaica rep jamaica everywhere we go.

[@arlenedixon2547]

I love your interview

[@wendzlifestylevlog7320]

Amega is a big vibe. I love my Jamaican people.

[@iantheianthe846]

Xavier this interview is just different

[@helenbarrow2887]

Omg!! Lol with this interview. Just love her 🇨🇦🇹🇹

[@cecelianelson359]

Amega, thank you for sharing your journey. I smiled and laughed all the way through this interview. My girl, you need a KZbin channel.

[@WillsJazzLoft]

Xavier, you're such lively, entertaining host. I'm glad that I've once again found your channel. I enjoy all of your guests as well. They tell some very fascinating accounts of their respective journeys

[@thewhipsboss9820]

Love ur programme xavier

[@AFocusedLiving]

Great video thanks

[@pamela7404]

love this....thank you for selling Jamaica, I went D R three times also, it was good.

[@thepassportlife]

All the best to you sista, you have a great spirit, God bless.

[@sheryljohnson8261]

I enjoy this interview she look of spirit love her smile 🇯🇲🇯🇲❤👍😍

[@simonelavigne8618]

This is the most enthusiastic guest I have ever seen on the program!

[@dr.viviagreen6896]

Love the story

[@arlenedixon2547]

This is great

[@AnthonyDRLopez]

Xavier I went to BK Technical H.S. here in NYC. As a 55 y/o born and raised in Harlem, my schoolmates were predominantly English-speaking Caribbean. Till this very day I would say Jamaicans are identical to Dominicans. I'm not referring to how we cook etc. I speak of how we both treat ppl. I want to thank you and this young lady because you are exemplary. We are island no matter what part of the world we live in

[@sisterdeelevy-lp7ip]

Anthony Domanican republic and Domanica are two different countries

[@sophiachue]

Amega is a whole vibe lol....I love her

[@marieyetburnham6111]

Great interview as usual. I am from Barbados 🇧🇧 It is interesting to hear. what other people think about us.

[@mariabarnes9197]

Agreed!🇧🇧

[@jaespinnaz]

Love 🇩🇴 and 🇨🇺 been to both they are our cousin 🇯🇲

[@marvellousmakeovers9123]

Love amega Smith girl my surname is Smith too💕 we could be related Stay bless good luck on your Journey and accomplishment

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Love her story.

[@curlsladycurlsladyVenice]

She’s funny and down to earth!

[@Mellobeth]

Mi love Amega's energy

[@dianadavid3362]

MAZING STORY .

[@lornaduncan5273]

Amega, Amega you are so real. Just last night I watched a documentary on Canadian TV about a flight crew from here that got wound up in a drug trafficking scheme, all innocent ofcourse. So right there I erased DR from my bucket list but with your testimonials of the country, I will put it back on my list.. Thanks again Xavier.

[@sophiemclarke6556]

Dominica sounds such fun. I would love to visit.

[@eddiemonesti5671]

Don't get confused with the names, Dominica is another Island smaller than Dominican Republic. Republica dominicana in Spanish and Dominican Republic in English. You also you can call it DR for short.

[@poorweakcua6372]

@@eddiemonesti5671 Yup. DR short in English and RD short in Spanish.

[@eddiemonesti5671]

@@poorweakcua6372 You got it my friend.

[@victorcharles8686]

Dominican Republic, not Dominica. Two different islands.

[@laurenewilson4127]

Hello, I'm a Jamaican and bought land in DR a few months ago. I would love to be in touch with Jamaican there.

[@AnthonyDRLopez]

BTW Amega hope you and your son have continued success. My family and doors are open to you here in Santiago. I know we're kind of far compared to the capital bit my family would adopt you and your son 😆. I only wish my mother and her sister would've still been alive because they never had girls. My parents came in ‘63 from DR to NYC. Your story definitely reminded me of them. My aunt was the first sponsored by my parents in the ‘60s as well. Just like you they expressed their cultural identity and connected with a new country through the stomach 😆. I have no doubt that your family and Xavier are favored.

[@diannesampson1929]

You're funny as hell!!... 😂

[@jmorgan3835]

Amega full a vibes!!

[@SammyJ96]

35:19 She took us right there for real. I like her vibes. Im sorty she didnt drop her Instagram angle.

[@ChefDacres]

I love this girl 😂💖

[@rubynewby3519]

Very interesting and inspiring 👏 went to Tarrant Jr Secondary! Big up!

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Love the name 'Cafe Jamaica'

[@tonydillion9807]

Congratulations, I was there a few years ago and it's a great country.

[@patwahili771]

Big up unusef Xavier & Amega! Amega yuh hab yuh own spice trus mi! 🤣 Respec an Mannaz!!!

[@ggunnz8621]

Love the people of the DR love their food also

[@garfieshasmith8161]

Love you my sister fly our flag high ❤

[@nickym4092]

I love this. When you get big, Please open a Café in Puerta Plata!

[@slim9978]

I am Jamaican raised in new York with Dominicans from catholic school and their food is off the chain I don't know who u hang with that was cooking,

[@eddiemonesti5671]

It surprised me when she said Dominicans don't eat pork and beef.

[@slim9978]

What about their Sancoch that soup they make with all different meats

[@eddiemonesti5671]

@@slim9978 Sancocho. Bistec encebollado, which is beef and onion. white rice with stew beans and stew beef or chicken. Pastel en hoja. Chivo liniero wich is stew goat. Rostisiroe chicken with wasakaka. Yuca empanda or all flour empanadas, which Similar to Jamaica's patty. Kipe Fish with coconut sauce wich is popular in all Caribbeans Islands. Locrio de cerdo or locrio de pollo, which is rice cooked with pork or chicken the same way you cook rice beans together. I just think some Jamaicans can not find anything good that doesn't have curry in it. Very used to curry and jerk which I like both of them.

[@slim9978]

@@eddiemonesti5671 the thing about most Jamaican not all they just love their own food expecially if they live most of their lives there but I guest that’s for most people yes they love their curry and jerk

[@spesnews4709]

I know She's crazy wow she's bugging out

[@brittyindr1709]

Heyyy love this!!!! I'm a British/Jamaican living in the DR for 6 months now. I would love to contact some of you.

[@eddiemonesti5671]

Girl" Which Dominicans people are you living with?? Dominicans don't eat pork and beef?? 😁😁. We don't use spicy like curry and cumin. Here some Dominicans dish Chivo Leniero- Liniero Goat. Bistef encebollaro- Beef onions. Sancocho which is made with 3 different meat, Pork, beef and chicken. Pastel en hoja made with plantain, Pumpkin and Yuca. Empanada which Similar to Jamaica's patty White rice with stew beans Rice and beans Rice and guandole wich is rice with green peas. Bacalao wich is dry cod fish, The same you Jamaicans use with ackee With stew it and eat it with green bananas or other root vegetables.

[@spesnews4709]

She's taking lies She's bugging out saying we don't eat pork and beef She's crazy wow

[@yleanafabian8773]

Yo también quiero saber que dominicanos son esos si nosotros amamos demasiado el puerco ay virgen

[@tonydillion9807]

They have done a lot to change their country for the better

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

They are nice people.

[@pichorra9]

I'm Dominican and I dont know exactly which Domican restaurants or people she visited, we eat tons of pork and beef, craziest thing I ever Heard, maybe the people that ate chicken only ate that because that's all they can afford.

[@andreadavis9159]

Real vibes

[@iamchupsy]

Sounds So Intelligent🫶🏾

[@commakewichaatshow]

Hello love the program. Is it possible to get a link with this young lady?

[@miguelplacido2313]

Great that she's doing well in Dr now she is our.

[@virtuouswoman173]

Hello! Very informative video. My family is Jamaican and I am wanting to retire there. I am interest to know the areas where our community is living. Wanting to be in a nice modern area where we can easily get to the ocean, shopping, and activities. Where would you suggest? :-). Blessings!!!

[@oscarmartinez2538]

My respects to my Jamaican brothers and sisters

[@deanhamilton9280]

she have me in stitches 🤣🤣.. Amiga will survive any we're she land's. because she have a buz

[@lennoxgordon6557]

Not only a fun interview but also very informative. However, I would have love to get her views on the local DR attitude with their Haitian neighbors.

[@thepassportlife]

Lennox, thats a touchy subject, last week the police raid all the Haitian shops, close them down and took away there stuff. Thats a wound u dont want to open, if u live there.

[@manny1up]

If people are upset over the DR immigration policy toward Haitians, then don't travel to Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, or Cuba, these nations also share a robust immigration strategy against Illegal Haitians.

[@timasuna1756]

Any other questions?

[@timasuna1756]

Your real question should be, 😂 why wouldn't Dominicans hate Haitians back.

[@PabloMiguelSantiagoGarcia]

What she saw about dominican foods wa fast foods places, what we cook at home and eat is totally different.

[@taht5467]

Me love she like cook food! 🇦🇬 🇩🇴

[@adelinarichardson7582]

Amen

[@victorcharles8686]

Amega similar to the spanish Amiga.

[@jacquiedunn5193]

present

[@shavi_globetrotter106]

Anyone know what's the exact location of her restaurant?

[@Favouredandree]

Reach out to Juicy there patties are in Antigua.