Trelawny Beachbum
American expat in Jamaica
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Lives in Trelawny
Registration: 04 October 2017
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Paying bills in Jamaica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Jamaica? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
BILL PAYMENT in Jamaica is quite similar to any first world country. Bills can be conveniently paid by cash at the vendor locations throughout the island, at authorised payment service centres or by one's debit/credit card online or mobile ... Read More
Retiring in Jamaica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Jamaica? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
For USA citizens who are curious to know about their social security benefits while living in Jamaica, here is an update from the US Embassy in Jamaica. SOCIAL SECURITY VISIT Social Security Benefits? Payments? Checks? Disability? Recent ... Read More
Banks and finance by married
I live in the US but would like the open an account in Jamaica I plan to retire there in a few years ...will it be possible to get an account there ?....and if so what are the best banks and what documents do i need
One more think, if you are a US citizen , you will be required to fill out the FATCA documents. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Account_Tax_Compliance_Act And as always , please register with the Embassy ... Read More
Banks and finance by married
I live in the US but would like the open an account in Jamaica I plan to retire there in a few years ...will it be possible to get an account there ?....and if so what are the best banks and what documents do i need
Most banks will welcome your business. You will need 2 forms of ID and 2 letters of references , they may also require you to get a TRN ( tax registration number , like a social security number ). The two most popular and widely used banks are ... Read More
Online shopping in Jamaica by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Jamaica? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Hi Priscilla , you can shop online from eBay, Amazon , Walmart , Home depot and a few others and have it delivered to your door steps in Jamaica. There's an app that will allow you to do this. https://www.caribshopper.com . On average it's about ... Read More