@goldiegirl
English looking for information about Jamaica
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About me
English, Married with children
Lives in Ocho Rios, Saint Ann
Speaks English
Registration: 01 April 2017
Activity
Cooking like a local in Jamaica by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Jamaica. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
I have a question, what flour do you buy here in Jamaica for making fried dumplin? I have a choice of Counter or Baking flour. Thanks. Read More
Moving to Jamaica after retirement by Richard.graham827
Hello all, I am planning to move to Jamaica after I retire in the USA. I am a service connected disabled veteran and a machinist by trade. My plan is to move to Jamaica after I retire, I am single (divorced) with no children to connect me to the ...
I think before you start thinking about relationships, it is best to get the basics sorted. Firstly, will and do you have enough money to live on. Jamaica is expensive, food bills and rent high. You say you wish to live by the sea, have you started ... Read More
New to Kingston - Looking to Make New Friends by TC-Captain
Hello, I just moved to Kingston and I'd love to connect and make some new friends. I'm a travel agent and I work from home. Would love to get to know some of you in my new city. Please reach out if you would like to connect. Talk soon!
Stony Hill is great and I have family there. I'm living in Ocho Rios and if I had not settled here Stony Hill was gonna be my next choice. Good luck. Read More
How did you decide what part of the island to live? by ScottEee
We originally opted for St James around Reading. But have changed our mind to Portland for various reasons. One being to be further from the hussle and bussle, another being closer to family friends. We have family in St Elizabeth, St James and ...
No he is from St Catherine. Read More
Buying property in Jamaica by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Jamaica? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Jamaica? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I paid cash. Mortgages do have a high repayment. See about loan in UK. Read More
How did you decide what part of the island to live? by ScottEee
We originally opted for St James around Reading. But have changed our mind to Portland for various reasons. One being to be further from the hussle and bussle, another being closer to family friends. We have family in St Elizabeth, St James and ...
Spoke to various residents and collated the pros and cons. Pros were: prone to floods, violence, remote, no shops. Cons were: availability of transport, shops in area, nice property, We did search far and wide. Initially we were looking at houses ... Read More
Buying a car in Jamaica by Kenjee
Hi, To be able to move in Jamaica, a lot of expatriates think of buying a car, whether new or second-hand. What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Jamaica: car registration, insurance, etc.? What are the relevant authorities or ...
Having got my apartment I debated hard whether to get a car and it is not for me. In Ochi restrictions on parking, heavy police presence along with all that is mentioned in above email. I have a good taxi service and that suits me. Read More
Buying property in Jamaica by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Jamaica? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Jamaica? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I bought my apartment in Ocho Rios last year. Took over 6 months. Same as buying in UK. You need a good Jamaican solicitor once you have put in your offer and a bank account. To make it easier I opened a Victoria Mutual account in London which works ... Read More
Could you tell me more about how life is over there ? by GabrielChu
Hey there, my name is Gabriel and I'm considering of moving to Jamaica, simply cause we are looking for a better quality of life , more relaxed than here in Lithuania where me and my family are currently based. We are a family of 4 : myself my ...
Hi Gabriel, firstly it is very expensive here. I am currently in London having visited Jamaica many times in the past and even I am shocked at the prices of food. You will have to extend your visa, check out ... Read More
New members of the Jamaica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Jamaica forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hey Kelli, I am from London and have just bought a place in Ocho Rios. The sale is still going through and we are hoping to move by next month. It is all new to me, despite holidaying many years here and having a Jamaican born hubby. It will be a ... Read More
Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50
Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...
Hi, I am still waiting for my apartment to finalise and then I am going back out. Deffo by September. Read More
Moving to Jamaica by starrfish
Hello, I have been traveling back and forth to Jamaica every 3/4 months for the past 3 years. I have family there. I have always wanted to move, but everyone keeps telling me not to do so and thinks I'm crazy for wanting to do so. The honest ...
Starrfish, I have not taken out citizenship yet. I am to give it time, by having 6 months visa and going on from there. Read More
Moving to Jamaica by starrfish
Hello, I have been traveling back and forth to Jamaica every 3/4 months for the past 3 years. I have family there. I have always wanted to move, but everyone keeps telling me not to do so and thinks I'm crazy for wanting to do so. The honest ...
Hi Howie, sorry for the late reply, please see my forum post which explains everything. Goldiegirl!! Read More
New members of the Jamaica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Jamaica forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I am currently living in London, recently retired. Husband who is Jamaican but lived in London since he was 15 now wants to spend retirement years 'back home'. We are looking for a suitable place and want it to be along the coast ... Read More