What's It Like Being a Jamaican Living in The British Virgin Islands?

[@Jamaicans]

Thanks for watching! Are you ready to visit The British Virgin Islands after watching this video? If you are an expat living in The British Virgin Islands what's been your experience there? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a video in the “Jamaicans to the World” series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

[@blackhelmet6725]

Diane a real lady but me never know she do the passport thing

[@--christine]

WOW! Diane had me 🤣🤣🤣 when she said she 'could start a conversation with a fly' she could really talk till the cows come home and I could listen to her all night. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview and she is making a difference by doing a good job in the BVI.

[@dianelewis914]

Happy to give you a chuckle Christine. Thanks for your kind comments.

[@claudineraynfamily]

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[@barbarasutherland1470]

Love this interview very informative

[@iantheianthe846]

Xavier, this is one of your best interviews. Diane is such a great comedian and I love how she speaks Jamaican Love from Saint Lucia

[@dianelewis914]

Thanks, Ianthe.

[@claudineraynfamily]

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[@Jamaicans]

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[@jcdcampbellc]

I must give Diane 100% credit for an excellent honest description of the British Virgin Island (AKK BVI). I was offered a job in the BVI, back in 1970, when I was a teenager at Hotel School in my native Jamaica. I accepted. the islands was still basically unknow. I watch the BVI grew, as I spent the next 37 years plus of my life, in this beautiful place. I was basically adopted by some really nice BVI families. I just fit in, and became a local, finishing growing in the BVI, married, having children, learn Chess, and representing the BVI at many international Chess Olympiads, and many more accomplishments, was the best days of my entire life. I even became a sort of a BVI historian in my own way, by documenting local events, especially in video and Photography, plus saving all kinds of local information, in print, and so on. Lots of great changes has taken place since 1970 in growth and development of these BEAUTIFUL islands. The BVI is dear to my heart. Thanks again Diane for an excellent interview of BVI life. You did not miss a beat. I commend you even more, for not speaking anything negative about the British Virgin Islands, in your fabulous interview.

[@dianelewis914]

John, the BVI has been my home for more years than I have lived in Jamaica. It's a great place to live, work and raise a family (as is said in and about Jamaica). Thanks for the feedback and for giving some insight on your life here as well. Blessings.

[@MonifaAdebola]

What a wonderful interview. Her energy is infectious.

[@denjah9224]

Excellent interview! BVI is now on the family travel list. Diane is awesome and is just herself and it is beautiful. Blessings!!

[@dianelewis914]

Thank you Den Jah.

[@toyameyers6176]

Love the whole interview I'm from Tortola BVI raise in ST.Thomas living in TX love how she talk n love the people n culture

[@shahinebroderick4674]

Hey I would like get some information about your country's culture

[@proudxaymacan2944]

Diane was awesome, hilarious and so much more. Could not stop laughing when she said, "mi run aff." 🤣🤣🤣BVI is now on my list of places to visit. Thanks Diane and Xavier for another excellent interview.

[@dianelewis914]

Lol.. thanks.

[@linnettegayle8116]

Hi Diane, your interview was lovely, I’ve never thought of visiting the VI, but listening to you, I feel like giving it a try. I’m from Jamaica 🇯🇲 I’m now living in USA 🇺🇸. You are one of the best, happy you’re doing well there, blessings to you and family, continue to enjoy, God blessed 😇

[@dianelewis914]

Thanks, Linnette! Feel free to take a visit soon. Walk wid yuh grip. Lol

[@claudineraynfamily]

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[@selectamark]

Mi a tell yuh, dis interview yah well lively not a dull moment 🤣 Has to be one of the most entertaining dialogue! Shoutout from the Uk 🇬🇧

[@patriciashawwatkins2901]

Love your spirit Diane, and enjoyed your interview.💕 Congratulations on your positive impact on the BVI. Open-mindedness is critical in all cultures. If I was a little younger, I'd be on my way with my 'grip'. 👍

[@dianelewis914]

LOL Patricia. Blessings!

[@patriciashawwatkins2901]

@@dianelewis914 👍

[@claudineraynfamily]

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[@donnaherman3876]

Diane, you gave us such a broad overview of the island

[@eleanorallen7493]

Nice 👍🏽 I’m putting this island 🏝 on my bucket 🪣 list

[@elizabethking8763]

Another great interview. Diane you gave us a wealth of information. Always proud to see Jamaicans flying the high whereever they call home. More blessings Diane.

[@dianelewis914]

Thanks, Elizabeth!

[@tracey-annrichards7387]

An amazing interview 👏, thumbs 👍👍 Diane, well done, and well said, I'm living in the BVI, and I'm excited want to visit from this interview 😀.

[@dianelewis914]

@@tracey-annrichards7387 LOL.. you're too funny. Thanks my friend. 1Love.

[@Jamaicans]

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[@merlenepryce1263]

Great interview with Diane. I have been on cruises that stop in the VI, but it good to learn about the islands from Diane. Diane you are such a lovely person, ps continue the great job you are doing in the VI😊😌

[@dianelewis914]

Thanks, Merlene!

[@claudineraynfamily]

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[@jeffreyguiste5259]

I love how Jamaicans tell stories. They make everything so interesting. Loved the interview.

[@conservecaribbean5032]

YES Diane!! You are certainly a star here in the BVI! Big up Xavier for giving you a platform to shine bright!

[@dianelewis914]

Thank you. Yes man, him hunt mi down. Only God knows how him find mi. Lol! I truly enjoyed chatting with Xavier and sharing with the world. 1Love.

[@Hfh415]

Been to the American Virgin Islands and I loved it..my next trip after covid will be to bvi

[@patwahili771]

Diane is such a sweet lady_ I can sense her sweetheart. Bless you both for such lovely interview- Good info Diane... the 'hush' reminds me of if you tell a Nigerian to 'shh' (you have to be culturally aware...) hahaha

[@dianelewis914]

Thanks Yanniecke. Yes my dear, we have to watch out for the "hush" word. Lol

[@roseskitchen640]

One of the best interviews I've seen so far, Hilarious😆 and Informative. Diane Lewis big up yourself 👍 Jamaica land we love 🇯🇲

[@dianelewis914]

Rose's Kitchen, thank you. Lol

[@joanevans3101]

Great interview Diane Lewis. U have an awesome personality with nuff energy and participation. Stay safe and Blessings

[@SammyJ96]

37:26 so true! She shared so much information. They should make her their ambassador! I like her

[@dianelewis914]

LOL Sam. You're very kind. Thank you.

[@SammyJ96]

@@dianelewis914 ooh my lady Diane, you were a joy to watch and listened to. Thank you! You're like a walking encyclopedia. 😊 Stay beautiful my sista. Blessings and love!

[@GAZABABE12]

Not these peoples here in the bvi them don't like outsider at all

[@dianelewis914]

Hi Gaza melicea Blessings, just like anywhere else... everybody is not the same. A small minority does not represent the entire BVI. Again, like anywhere else, there will be ups and downs but once you keep an open mind and remain positive, things will work out.

[@bombohclat]

We need a brata for Diane ,so much information and a very funny person.

[@dianelewis914]

Lol Lebert!

[@lilymbbrown2596]

This was a very informative interview Thanks to Diane and Xavier .This is in your top 10 best interview in my opinion..😍👍👏

[@theresanichols5556]

I love this interview,to the max, a wealth of knowledge.

[@claudineraynfamily]

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[@Jamaicans]

Thanks for the compliment! We are glad you enjoyed this episode in the “Jamaicans to the World” series. If you missed any they are all located here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuop6R9a9l_sNU&list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ

[@wendelguthrie]

I enjoyed the days spent in BVI and many of them studied in 🇯🇲. UWI & other tertiary institutions.

[@diannewilson3557]

Diane made the interview very interesting and hilarious. I would love to visit the BVI.

[@georgiagunning5533]

Nothing strange about using milk my grandmother would put coconut milk and sometimes she used evaporated with a little sugar to temper the red peas.

[@hyacinthgordon5295]

Another excellent interview. Thanks for sharing Diane.

[@solayeharry456]

Reverend Diane. So nice to see you here.

[@sophiemclarke6556]

The carribean to the world. Every time a stunning Island in the sun. Wonderful interview.

[@damiondunbar5276]

I really love this interview, it was so much fun and very informative...God bless you both 🙏🏾 I think I might visit the BVI for this year, and I would really love to meet Diane, she has a great spirit...

[@morleyw5146]

Diane's interview is very impressive and informative. I have to pass her area to get through Glengoffe to Mount Industry.

[@missjuneplum1]

Fascinating, informative and hilarious...loved it! Makes me want to check out the VI.

[@presterjohn1697]

Profile a Jamaican living in Guadeloupe. They've been engaged in 6 month old revolutionary struggle against French restrictions.

[@osimeon00]

This was a great episode! Diane was hilarious and wonderful to listen to. And I love the new "subscribe" outro with you and the trees in the background. Very well done and captures the spirit of the islands.

[@tjsimpson3234]

This inerview was awesome. Diane has a very comedic flair..reminds me of Miss Lou.

[@dianelewis914]

LOL TJ! Thanks for your feedback. Miss Lou yuh seh... Lol

[@rosetyson7026]

Oh she is so nice very informative

[@rosetyson7026]

Oh yea

[@angelabarrett7576]

Diane is very down to earth, mi loike har

[@nicoleburnett580]

Great interview love it glad to hear my people are law abiding and doing well.

[@julianablackman5914]

I didn't know that Jamaicans also used the expression "vex money" I am originally from Trinidad. Very funny! Thoroughly enjoyed this interview as the guest is very knowledgeable and well spoken.

[@dianelewis914]

Juliana, yes mi dear.. "bex money" in your purse, just in case. Lol

[@yallan20]

Great interview, hilarious and informative.

[@driaannbull]

A wonderful interview! My beautiful BVI home, Tortola. I do believe my friends (who still reside there) and I (reside in S Florida) booked a cruise back in 2010 through Diane. 👍🏾

[@dianelewis914]

Thanks Dria. Re the cruise booking, it's quite possible. Lol! 1Love.

[@driaannbull]

@@dianelewis914 I know you know them! Lizette, Sophia & Dawn we've been friends since it was BVI High! My cousin Jacqueline, I know you know too. 🤗

[@dianelewis914]

@@driaannbull Small world! Lol

[@driaannbull]

Sang that in CGB Primary School, now Ivan Dawson... It's a small, small world 🎤🎶🎵 😁

[@valerylionel]

Speaking as a BV Islander this was nice to watch. Not to many people know but the BVI is a melting pot. Lots of people with so many background in the Caribbean, Europe and the Americas. Thanks Diane for speaking so well of our home.

[@dianelewis914]

Valery Lionel, thanks for your comments. Nature's Little Secrets has been my home for just over 26 years and I love it. Nuff niceness. 1Love.

[@nestacrooks8212]

Such great energy Diane great interview👍🏽

[@deeempress5142]

Diane you are on point with everything you said!!!

[@delorishaffenden2370]

Portlander in London inna the house. Hi everyone ☺️

[@LGS65]

Enjoyed every moment of this interview! One of the best.

[@tamaratcameron]

I’m a Jamaican living in the BVI too. Like she said, walk wid yuh vex money😁. Very good interview Diane! A good ambassador for Jamaica as well as the BVI.

[@dianelewis914]

Thanks, Tee Cee!

[@iammonique5456]

@@dianelewis914 how did you go about getting your bvi visa?

[@Sugi1971]

Thoroughly enjoyed today's session.

[@kamarbanks5612]

Very interesting interview! I love it! Bless up Xavier and Diane! #Love the BVI

[@dianelewis914]

Thanks Kamar. Bless up.

[@janellmcpherson5108]

Omg!!! Its one of the best interview. I would really love to visit there.

[@soniamohansingh8213]

Great interview will look you up when I come if that’s ok with you. God bless 🙏❤️👍

[@dianelewis914]

Sure Sonia! Just ask for The Jamaican Kitchen.

[@pauladwyer2626]

This is one of the best interview,very informative

[@robertfoster3214]

hi Xavier fabulous interview great information hope one day l would like to visit

[@dolphins3291]

Such a lovely interview! Diane has such a depth of knowledge and appreciation for BVI, and she represents Jamaica so well! We also love her sense of humour! And how did you and team at Jamaicans.com obtain those fantastic drone views of the islands, Xavier? 🏞🏝🤩 So scenic! Another excellent interview -- congrats!🙌🏾💯🇯🇲

[@dianelewis914]

Thank you for your feedback. I'm encouraged. Lol

[@mikeandrews6543]

First time watching. I must say it was very fun and informative at the same time

[@claudineraynfamily]

Same 👍🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/npypY2SXgtiJa5Y

[@Jamaicans]

Thanks for the compliment! We are glad you enjoyed this episode in the “Jamaicans to the World” series. If you missed any they are all located here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuop6R9a9l_sNU&list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ

[@Hfh415]

Yes sis... Belvedere in the cool hills of St Andrew...Meadowbrook prep and High

[@candimax7775]

We absolutely loved this interview with Diane, Xavier. She's awesome, very informative and funny. We felt like we wanted to get on a plane to BVI right away to meet her! We went to the Virgin Islands on a cruise in '19 and we loved it. She's right about the people, very nice! The island was so beautiful and fruitful BUT it was so HILLY! LoL. Keep up the good job, Diane and all the best for the future.

[@dianelewis914]

candimax, thanks much for your kind feedback and best wishes. It was quite my pleasure sharing the time with Xavier and the rest of you who took the time to watch. Yes, the BVI is hilly for real... but without the hills, we would miss quite a lot of the beautiful views. Nuh troo? Lol! Which ship did you visit the BVI on?

[@candimax7775]

@@dianelewis914 , absolutely true! Really breathtaking and I love the fact that you get views pretty much 360° around the island. We were on the Norwegian Breakaway.

[@dianelewis914]

@@candimax7775 Nice! Hopefully, you get to visit again soon.

[@ajohnson3020]

What a great interview

[@mbrown4294]

Great interview. She gave us some great information.

[@kimp6147]

Home sweet home!! 🇻🇬🇻🇬 So funny this video appeared in my list as I was just scrolling thru. I'm from the BVI living here all my life & it's a good feeling to see ppl come & enjoy my lil island. We so small we could fit in Jamaica several times over😄 enjoyed this interview. 14:58 adding the milk & sugar to the peas soup is a personal preference. I despise milk in mine but sugar is a must!

[@dianelewis914]

LOL Kim P! My husband doesn't like the sugar ting at all... Lol. Thanks for your feedback.

[@kimp6147]

@@dianelewis914 as we would say "half he life gone" 🤣🤣

[@dianelewis914]

@@kimp6147 "Hexactly!" Lol

[@joanwilson450]

Peas soup with a little sugar and milk is the best .

[@KevinTheFoodExplora]

This was a great interview. She provided a wealth of knowledge.

[@dawncole6709]

I love Diane,

[@daynajoe]

Education and Jokes 😂😂! Another great episode! “Walk wid yuh VEX money! I know that’s right! LMAO! 🤣 Diane is hilarious! ✨

[@ronnyteekaa2713]

Diane festive bad!! I buss out some laugh watching 🤣🤣

[@annyaymclean8765]

Thanks Diane for the great interview. Whenever I travel to BVI I would like to meet you. High positive energy, great person to be around. Many blessings in your bisness. Peace! Barbara

[@claudiajames923]

I enjoyed this interview. All the best Diane.

[@esbarrett2868]

She full a vibes🤣🤣🤣nice interview.

[@sandraanderson8892]

She’ was amazing

[@hugsgw7581]

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Loved the accompanying photos. Well Done.

[@lornaduncan5273]

I just love Diane' interview and BVI is now on my bucket list. I'm going to let Diane know that her turquoise paint is life for me as its my favorite color and it looks very beach like. Keep up the good work 👏🏾

[@dianelewis914]

Lorna, BLUE (in any shade) is life for me! Lol.. feel free to visit when yuh reddy. The BVI is nice.

[@mikhailcampbell3024]

It is beautiful indeed....my mom lives there n I visited the BVI twice. 1998 and 2000

[@dianelewis914]

Mikhail, you are overdue a visit.🙂

[@Sugi1971]

I know Manor Park shopping centre and that pastry shop, sugar and spice.

[@dianelewis914]

Nice nuh troo? Lol

[@dorthygayle9716]

She is talking the truth it's a nice place to be

[@Yesmyjamaica]

Fabulous interview. The best. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@donnaherman3876]

Diane i am used to our red peas soup with coconut milk but never the sugar

[@dianelewis914]

LOL.. welcome to another world. Lol

[@sheronrobinson1544]

Sugar and evaporated milk together? Wow in stew Pease? A lot of sweet

[@annmariereid5439]

Great interview, well informed and Dian is so funny

[@Ras1Roy]

my dad was from the bvi, i can't tell you how much time i ate fungi and boil fish.

[@carriebee9835]

Very good interview , I am looking forward to visit BVI. Diane is funny and informative 😅

[@wendzlifestylevlog7320]

Lovely interview 👏

[@imablazeuonfiya]

my dad used to live in Tortola, BVI.

[@bobeugene832]

Best interview ever.This lady is entertaining

[@GeoMathLab]

Great interview with a very entertaining guest. The hush got me many times until I got to understand its use. We would use the hush to mean be quiet and don't say anything, like hush yuh mouth and don't say anything. So in situations where someone told me hush, I was offended, but I laugh it off now💯😎

[@Mizzie888]

Love this lady, great interview 😂😂👍🏾

[@sistaluv1357]

Great program. Thanks for sharing.

[@theresanichols5556]

We cook red peas soup with coconut milk a lot but not with sugar.

[@malikabryan329]

Im American guyanese st.lucian,,, and the VIRGIN ISLAND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND IS BEAUTIFUL THATS LIKE MY SECOND HOME.

[@dianadavid3362]

AWWW , REPRESENTING THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS / JAMAICAN🇯🇲 ❤

[@Venicegeral]

Love her!!

[@anthonymccauley9101]

I totally love Ms. Diane, she is a great ambassador for Jamaica, and from what I can see a great world citizen. I really enjoyed this interview, she is one of those people that you can just listen to, and totally enjoy........you need to get her back and do another interview sometime. No special reason....do it "just because" your audience enjoyed her so much. (Oh...the sugar in the red pea soup, it's not totally unheard of. I have friends from Costa Rica and Panama who add sugar to their stew peas and rice, so it's not such a stretch to do it for soup) Although quite honestly, I can't say I'll be rushing to try it!!

[@dianelewis914]

LOL Anthony! You totally cracked me up as well, especially your last line. Thanks for the kind feedback. I enjoyed sharing those few moments with you all. 1Love.

[@lorrtay7531]

Yeah, great interview, fellow parishioner (best Parish ), alma mater and cool hills expatriate.

[@keracole2790]

Jah jah.... Right d3h so aunty. I'm from Lawrence Tavern living in Canada

[@dianelewis914]

Wow kera, that's very close! I used to live at Mt. Ogle. Quite a few of my family members attended Oberlin High School. Small world. Blessings to you.

[@rubyberylgarraway634]

That was grate .keep it up my bother

[@mrmichael610]

The BVI give opportunities to all who come here. Nice place to live!!

[@donnaherman3876]

Xavier, we jamaicans are the Energizer Bunny

[@MLLawrence]

Lovely interview 😄😍

[@shellinaholloway4267]

There should be a Grenadian version to these videos. I would love that. I would love to know how Grenadians live in other parts of the world.

[@donnaherman3876]

Diane love your vibe but Portland in the house❤❤ Girl! You are killing me😂😂😂

[@dianelewis914]

LOL Donna! Aahm.. a still yaad suh I will give you a pass.

[@valsimms8321]

Great interview👍

[@DecemberLady0204]

Diane is 100% correct about visiting Sugar and Spice Bakery in Manor Park. The best coco bread is sold there. She has a great personality!!! She said, "I will have a conversation with a fly." Funny!

[@dianelewis914]

GillMush, now you're the one making me Lol. Sugar & Spice to di worl!! LOL

[@sherifuntastic]

Diane this is so much fun, I will have to look on Facebook. I also worked at Boscobel Beach in the early 1990s.

[@dianelewis914]

Thank you! I worked at BBH from Jan 1994 - Dec 1995. Were you there then?

[@sherifuntastic]

@@dianelewis914 I was at Ciboney Ocho Ríos by then. But I lived at the big white house on the seaside at back road!

[@dianelewis914]

@@sherifuntastic Oh wow... I remember that house. We used to cycle in the area with the kids from the Kid's Centre.

[@sherifuntastic]

@@dianelewis914 that's correct!