Returning residents and dem big house
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- Many Jamaicans living abroad dream of the day when they will return to the beautiful island to build their dream home and retire to year round sun shine and cool Caribbean breeze. For many that dream has already became a reality but for many others things just did not work all the way out. In this video we talk about location, and things one needs to know about the local culture and customs before making this big move. Dont forget to like, comment, share, subscribe and click the bell to be notified when new videos are uploaded to SOUFLOTV.
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Jamaica is a beautiful island in the Caribbean sea and almost every Jamaican currently living over seas has a dream of building a beautiful house and retiring to year round sunshine and cool Caribbean breeze. We encourage you to return, but we encourage you to educate your self before returning. This video is filled with useful information that could help one to achieve this dream and live it out SAFELY.
Hey SouFlo, I was just thinking of you, came onto CZcams & this video popped up 1st! I have a story for you and to hear your input would be great. Please send me your email address. Sending you nuff blessings from London💯☺
@@sandyjones6336 Wow! What a tragic comment!.
Exactly!!! people work hard for what they want. What’s so wrong with that?
True bro
@@sandyjones6336 Please don't say that. I know many returning residents and would you believe that is not show off they want to show off. They just want to enjoy the fruits of their labour; plenty space, beautiful view etc. Souflo is right. Jamaica is not the same place they left behind and they have to learn how things run today......A dream is just a dream. Time to wake up returnees or is ded you gonna ded!!!!!
Some people work hard for their money and because you don’t have anything is not an excuse or rational in your mind to take what is not yours. Common decency.
Agree
I remember back in the 80's and 90's when Jamaicans would come to visit Jamaica they were super extra. They would wear their best clothes and gold chains and would drive around in cars that had "Rental" listed as the license plate. Everyone of us knew they were foreigners when we saw the license plates and as such they became targets for crooks. When numerous cases of attacks escalated the rental car companies decided to remove the "Rental" plates and opted for regular plates. The flossing was ridiculous and I remember as a teenager thinking that these people was rich until I moved to US and really saw how they lived.
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little a dis an little a dat all Jamaicans going home for a day or week have to rent a car ,and a flashy good car because they want to go beach ,river, see friends, family and go club but sometimes sleep on couch or makeshift bed and some of the jewelry is fake and Jamaicans always want to wear good clothes I remember back in 70s if you going to a dance you purchase material of WOOL ,enough to make a pants take it too tailor and rush him to make pants, then you go purchase a arrow shirt and mybe cufflinks ,NEW SOCKS AND UNDERWARE A MUST,CAR OR BIKE MUST LOOK LIKE NEW.I noticed the women were similar new dress new hairdo , new shoes etc we just want to look good ,no matter how house look Monday we deal with that .JAMAICANS HAVE LOTS PRIDE AND ARE VERY BOASTING
Chris Bloomfield work so hard in cold 🥶 and snow ❄️ if you want to come back and enjoy 😉 some of what you work for it should not be a problem, I just add a second floor to my home I come home six or seven month I want to see where my money goes. I work three jobs here in USA 🇺🇸 I’m a Jamaican 🇯🇲 and American. I love 💕 Jamaica 🇯🇲.
@@sherrilhenry9121 building a mansion with 15 rooms is not practical especially when you realize most returning residents are older ppl who soon dead, big show off, then duty naaga fight over it, or take it over
As someone who will be retiring and returning in a few years, this is the best video you have ever done. Reintegrating your self is a process. Thank you!!
Problem is even when you try to fit in they only have to look at you and know you are from abroad.
Greatest of These is Love so true Jamaican has change ..I visit one time in 2000 A girl say to me how much a come from foreign and dress soh.
They say your skin tone give us away
@@zanakaysag3839 Yep. They say you too red or brown.
Well said
Jamaica is not like before, the older Jamaican are kind and loving, but the younger Jamaican is a different kind of people Jamaican who born in the 90s and beyonds are a dreffrent kind of animals, and that's where we have the problem. About those who want to return home, don't go on build a big mansion in the poor neighborhood, people going to grudge you and want to kill you, build your Mansion where there are all ready mansion that mean everybody is on the same level, if you came from a poor neighborhood and want to go back there you have to down size that's just common sense.
Exactly....💯💯
@Winston Johnson. Sense nuh "common" My Yute.
Don't go back to the OLD neighborhood PERIOD.
NO NO NOT MAJORITY ,Cmon really I just returned for family reunion I had been away for 20 yrs.my entire family hsd a great time was aprox 40 persons travelled from uk and usa to meet up.the party /gettogether was in open land by TAVERN DR.in PAPINE because hope garden wanted too much money for the family gathering friends of local family turned up so it turned into a free dance ,free beer an free food we all had great time we left and went to north coast partied with locals again and departed thru kgn. and mobay airports the teenagers loved it and cant wait to go back
@@chrisbloomfield5967. Context My Yute! The discussion is about moving back to deh island on a PERMANENT basis & building your BIG-assed house (with all deh $$ yuh done sweat & labor fuh inna Farin) in yuh old neighborhood (wheh yuh raise up) amongst smaller & more modest abode. Yuh go tell we... Bad bwoys nuh go start coop yuh? Tek a seat my yute. You're not paying attention to deh lesson.
Your talk about returnees building homes in Jamaica was spot on absolutely brilliant. Well done.
wat a gwaan Souflo, blessed love man and all the best for years to come. Star mi just spent five months a Jamaica,yes five months and i wondered the same thing. I saw so many mansions being built by potential returnees (i live in Mandeville),one of many issues that i see is , that they are being built by people of my age (too old to be building house now,much less mansion). Also, why so many floors (stories) a 3 story house is just too much, if the plan is to rent then you are still too old to become a landlord especially in Jamaica, plus you've been gone too long. I left Jamaica in 1969 and every chance i get I go home,even during the political unrest years,didn't let that stop mi. Speaking from experience, i saw my brother build his house in Malvern, big upstairs and down stairs, i asked why two stories, so he could see the view from his bed room upstairs and his daughter would live down stairs. When i went back to look for him things changed, alot, his knees were giving him problems and he couldn't climb the steps going up,my niece now lives abroad with her man,no one lives upstairs. My sister tried twice,she is from Lucea,build a ten bedroom house but nobaddy nah rent dat, so she moved back a fahrin,she sey Jamaica too expensive fi har...so all har retired money sidung inna the monstrocity a yawd,,nuff sed....
So very sad but so on point. I'm not Jamaica, but I love the Country and have visited for many years. I even own land in a county town where I know onone and had planned to build a lil shanty. Years ago this would not have concerned me, but now...Wow!! Even as a visitor (have actually spent time in all but 2 parishes) I have noticed that the crime has made even the good folks retreat and sometimes reluctant to show that essence of the people that us foreigners fell in love with on our 1st visit long ago. #SituationalAwareness
One Love
@Gina Noel sounds like u have Portland roots ,anyway pay youre taxes keep the land the badness soon done land in JAMAICA IS MORE valuable than florida the return is nearly a 100% annually muchless when you build a 1 bedroom house you will get rich .PS never turn bk on JAMAICA we will overcome all the NEGATIVITY.U know we are pime ,proud, full of pride respect my sister
My trick that works some time is I beg them money before they ask me
You and I both, LOL, if you watch a video I did in 2016 on this channel , I said exactly that.
Andrew Young reverse psychology😄
Me too lol
@Andrew Young YOU MEAN yu really do dat shame shame on u
I know someone who got taken for US$50,000 from a con artist so-called contractor building a house. Jamaica would be a great high class country if they would allow people like us to come back and build up and upgrade the country infrastructure.
Ingrid Tater unfortunately true I’m always happy to see others doing well, if I have or don’t have. Just have some pride in our people.
@Ingrid Tater Hi You! Same Suh!
Wayne Walker no it’s cuz black ppl can’t come together.. look at China and Ethiopia 🇪🇹 both those countries used to be poor like Jamaica 🇯🇲 n look how they developed now cuz they work together
Soulflo I think everyone that live and work overseas need to come home every year them all will understand the movements I live and work overseas and I go home every year I will be going back home
Exactly what my family members did and they're alright
I agree and I say that all the time
So true
For real mon.for the last 10 years mi go home once are twice a year...when mi talk people wouldn't even know seh mi live a foriegn...
@@juniordavis168 I also go every year & I am no stranger when it comes to chatting patois. I use public transport to get around & I learn a lot just listening to what some of the people talk about
I’m Jamaican and I never know is so Jamaican stay until mi reach a foreign , bad mind and corrupt .
"Money cannot buy class", absolute truth!!! You Give Great Advice my Sun!!
Great advice!!!!! I wish all person's planning to return and retire in Jamaica will listen to this!!!! It's common sense to me...but, common sense no so common now a days. Well done souflo!!
Souflotv I have never ever heard you talk so truthful and fulfilling . I am a Jamaican that day I will never go back and live there not because I don’t love my country because certain people are so evil I’m scared of my country , but I’ve never heard you talk so much truth. you are so realistic you need to have a talk show you’re a good talker you’re doing a good job. God bless you and your family and God bless our Little Island Jamaica 🙏🏾
Yes
Blessings in abundance family. My intention is to have my people who have decided to never return to change their minds, because they are missing out on too much goodness but I realize that education is a key element
Diva Forever so true his show is so informative.. I wish he had a talk show with different guest that will b dooe
@@tashwhite4277 in due time family. One step at a time.
SouFLoTV I know it will happen.. I will watch for sure
I have dreams of returning too. I left in 1995. I hope to return for retirement. I don't need a big house. I just need a home in Kingston that's safe.
@Michelle keep in contact an visit family stay with family see some where you like an research it ask friends about area do not go out nights alone take cousins always walk with company I LEFT 1998 still have house I have it rented sold car visit ocassionally all good JAMAICA IS BEST PLACE TO LIVE crimes are bad that not going change me
Du misáis no tan a foreign
Well said brother a hope people take it on board
Teach dem. I pray the message a reach dem
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First step in fighting crime? Pay the teachers well, they hold the sway over the next generation. Secondly places such as our first capital city, Spanish Town,need to get gentrified, poor people need clean cities too. It took us this long to get where we are now, it will take some doing but Jamaica will turn around. Thanks to you Souflo and countless others who have been brave enough to bring these topics to the forefront of the struggle to reclaim the dignity of our homeland....... JAMAICA 🇯🇲
Returnees should be able to build their mansions and live in peace.
This lady should build a CCTV cameras around the mansion.
Time for neighbourhood policing in Jamaica.
I'm not Jamaican I'm from Trinidad but this video is so pertinent to Trinidad and returning residents.
I'm from Vincyland, seems this video is relevant for de whole Caribbean
I hope some of us will listen to this very good information. Thank U
This is an (A) thesis. Be aware of the Jamaican hyaenas.
Facts and there are many
They. Will eat out ur belly
Gated development communities with tight securities recommended to returnees.
Why go home and feel like you are in prison in your home and even then dem cut the burglar bars
Build a castle without castle guards. BAD IDEA.
Only a fool would do that
Be carful of the castle guards also.
Janet Cousins Also the ppl dem who does your landscaping. Cannot trust anyone nowadays 👀
Problem is some places police stations are few and far between. Alot of the cops are corrupt too. You can build a house but the closest police station is 10 miles away. It's a big loss all around. Better hire live in armed guards.
This is really a very good advice souflo thank you. Alot of blessing to you and ONE LOVE. 👍
REAL FACTS SOUFLOTV
Listen Jamaican dem self fraid much less people who never return to Jamaica 🇯🇲 from the day they move away
This is a special one Souflo. You touched on the nails head. Be aware and watch yuh self home and abroad. Scammers,thief's and I'll assist you can be your undoing. Pay attention to the eyes that are looking back at you.
VIBRANT LUV ❣️🇯🇲
You are getting more and more verse every video, sounding very professional ,you are showing how much research you put into your videos,very well put together.
Souflow i agree with you ,when you leave for good try to return as often as is possible until the day comes when you decide to return
A true cuz when mi go back people call me broke farrier and me happy with it
Same so
Lol, let dem think dat
Me and yuh happy wid it. I care Zero,
Best not to advertise! 🙏
ap jamaica imagine when me go back dem ago chat bad worse n di indifference
Look ya RETIRING MEANS 55 UP. U DON'T NEED A BIG HOUSE. U CANT MANAGE THE TEP DEM. WE KNEE DOES NOT PERMIT...
Poochie Loy AMEN🙏🏾❤️🇯🇲🇺🇸
SouFlo You Talking Facts And Truth ❤🙏
Great share. You took the fear out of wanting to return home (not that I'm considering anytime soon).
Bredda ur analysis always on point, keep up the good informative works JAH blessings.
I know you mean well with your warnings about visiting Jamaica and while the issues are serious, I couldn’t help laughing at your comedic style. So hilarious. 😂😂😂 Thanks for all the warnings. ❤️❤️❤️
Yes family, we have to inject some humor. This particular video is about those choosing or wanting to move back some day for retirement,
This is really useful advice Souflo. Thank you.
True facts, true talks 👍👏👏👏good Advice my brother, big up up up some people for geting where they come from and who they are just because they live a few years overseas ✌
Soulflo you hit the nail on the Head, money cannot buy class is real.
SouFLoTV, thanks for this valuable advice. This report applies to the entire diaspora population across the globe. The situation in Jamaica may be serious but it mirrors the reality in Nigeria and several other African countries. A word is enough for the wise.
That London accent was so on point 😂😂😂
Respect to you Souflo, great advice and well said common sense!✌🏾
Yow blood - they will hate you for this one :). You not telling lies though
Yes indeed family but you know I speak truth without fear , so the message will reach who it ia supposed to.
When me go back home straight patwa no twanging every now and then it will drop in but i tried my best to fit in with the locals
That's the best way to be
Same way.
trelawnygal 876 that’s the only way to survive?
Good day Souflo have you heard anything more about the District constable and his crony that stole the lady and her husband life savings that drop dead, when she realize that all her money was gone?
How come everybody else can live in Jamaica, except Jamaicans... lmfao
Good question... jamaican love any other ppl but they own ... its what i seen over the years
It's by design! Certain powers that be want the Island!
@@ladyclarke9903 For an island that is only 150 miles long and 50 miles wide, a takeover bid seems the least of the problem, considering that the 'powers that be' ARE the rulers of this world. I fear that there is more to this problem, than meets the eye.
@@shaqmills2072 This is the truest statement made in this comments section, that I have read in a long time.
@@rashenechin9331 It is the mentality of the people
Thanks for your HONESTY.
Well done Souflotv you’ve cover the topic quite well. All I can say is Who can’t hear will feel.
Tell them the truth SouFlo, a lot of people won't be happy with hearing the truth but they need to know.
Yes indeed family
True words couldn't have said it better myself. Good advise😍🍍😎
Very true but very disgraceful we need a change
SouFlo I've been living in the US for 50 years but I've visited at least twice per year..I love Jamaica but I have no intention of ever relocating back there..I will continue to visit..my whole family is here in the US & it makes no sense for me & my husband to move back there at our age with all the crimes I've been hearing about..I will stay in the cold & stay alive..Walk good..One Love!
Beryl Morgan you are so right Agree with you That was my plan But Change my mind diside to Stay In The USA know Retired and move from New York Atlanta and loving it
So what it’s their dreams that doesn’t mean anything it’s their home ppl should be able to build their home in their own home land they worked hard for what they have .
This man is is telling you people are getting ROBBED & MURDERED. Wisdom is the principle thing in relocating. Simple.
SOUFLO TV every ting you say am with you real talk
Humble is the key.
Only Jamaicans in danger in Jamaica, all other people safe. It's best to return to a gated communty with other returning residents.
And live in an open prison to blood claat...
Most of them people who live in gated communities live better life than those who moved to farrin! They get their own exclusive amenities, peace of mind & their own safety. The only thing that puts me off of those is that you pay nuff money for a smaller amount of land. So less space to grow your fruits. But we don’t get any of those benefits or land at all in London so it’s still an upgrade! 🤣
xbabygirltx you have achieved an unbelievable feat, you know most peoe that live in farrin, lmao, smh.
@@islandgirlruby2750 Anybody who knows about the reality of life in the UK can easily comprehend why a gated community in JA would be a step up from the houses in London. Hence why nuff are buying up the houses in the communities. 🤷🏾♀️
Truth...💯💯
Well spoken souflo. Mi a dead wid laugh
LoL, 😂😂you know we have to give them the bitter medicine with the sweets.
@Paul Skyers sounds like Kanye or some other comedian trying to bash Jamaicans an Jamaica but I do NOT find it funny ok
This is a great insight into life in Jamaica well said 💲👍
You are a great story teller... man you had me on the edge of my seat ..eiiiiiii
Pure truth you spitting !!!! Right on the dot !!!
Souflo l am not from Jamaica . But you speak the real truth. Keep it real
Talk the things them thats true, i hope they listening attentively and follow carefully.
Sharon S you took the words out my head beloved. I hope they hear.
Yes shaaron
Teach them souflo teach them I think if they get these counseling long time.nuff a them would take heed.continue with ur positive.teaching.up
I'm trying to wake them up and bring them home fam, I'm trying. I can only hope they listen
@God Favored me ,this is the truth. It seems that no matter how terrible crime becomes, it soon becomes just an acceptable way of life. Normal.
Yow SOUFLO mi of to big you up fi talk the thing them as it is. You are a realist big up every time and continue to do the work.
Could not agree with you more. Our creator is returning soon to deal with all that is going on in the hearts of all. Jesus you take over now save us from our selves and from each other. Amen.
It's very true souflotv I love my yard🇯🇲 mi visit regular & although it's family orientated you still haffi becareful
Thanks for you info....keep up the good works👍🏾😍
Marcia Sassi souflo good night you are so right about billing in Jamaica my two sisters leave me home less
Very interesting video especially as it relates to my current status as a British Jamaican. I try to visit every two to three years. Not sure what I will do come retirement as that is a long way off but given the crime wave I really am not in any hurry. You raised very valid points especially of the romanticised and nostalgic feelings older returning residents have of Jamaica before coming back only to realise things and times have indeed changed. May we take heed and look seriously into what has been raised.
I grew up in a area close by Vineyard town. Left at age 13. At age 27 I bought a house there and moved back. 3yrs later I migrated and today I am planning on rebuilding with alot of additions with plans to to turn it into an AIRBNB/APT complex. Man street smart and know how the area run but I'm still thinking twice and thrice about the moves. You gotta be careful. I dont even trust the contractors, Even your same family members will brag and boast about you that alone can make you a target. Kingston is fun when you are broke. If u get money, you should still play broke.
Jamaica is so nice
Keep it coming, u are such a positive person, with lots of make sense, information , thanks
Thanks Soulflo, l know you mean well, and you have a good heart. A lot of bad stuff is going on in Jamaica which doesn’t get reported. l have two elderly aunts in their late 80’s who could write a book about the fate of returning residents. One live in Florida the other in the U.K. they are enjoying their old age. No one could ever encourage them to return to Jamaica they would never have lived to see their old age and they know it. 🙏🏾🇬🇧🇯🇲
This is by far your BEST post!!!! Very factual not to mention informative. Question. Was it written, because that IS some very good reporting. You're a good journalist ( if that's your profession), great job and keep up the good work.
Hello. I have just found your channel and find your videos on returnees very informative although sometimes disturbing and deeply upsetting. It’s really good to receive advice, and has made me think about my conduct in St Lucia as I have a home there. Thanks very much for being frank and transparent . The deaths of returnees is devastating and turns my stomach with fear and anxiety. But your open discussions are brave and help returnees to understand how to better protect ourselves in the Caribbean.
What you said make a lot of sense you are right about some of the returning residence you are so right about that,
So true . I know some brothers of my fathers age who went back and lived large showing off and buying out the bar. All of them passed with out a penny to their name.
You were in london to long souflo the south london accent was spot on.
Soul Flo a real medZ you talk Jamaica as changed in so many ways....
Big up Souflo TV you are such a wonderful blessing how many video do you need to make informing Jamaicans how to keep themselves safe while in Jamaica? I have arrived at a conclusion that the people are hearing but they aren't listening.
Yes indeed family. I call this my labor of love. Many hear but only a few really listen.
You never said it better ,very good
I'm building back home, but mi a no fool. My mouth is big as anyone out there
Same so
@Ariene Brady Jamaica is best tell them ,food,beach,river ,sunshinr,rain,culture we a di dididi bes be best
My other friend is also returning but has also visited regularly back and already has a house long time from family that stayed in Jamaica so I know he's good
Thats the right way to go
@@souflotv bredrhen so I'm planning on going to live in Jamaica one day if all goes well I rather find a apt or house already built in a good area preferably where I can sell merchandise like hand made jewelery Jamaica and Rasta themed where there is better while I visit last year I visited mobay an ochi
Please give me the best advice on what I could do want to go back prepared also have a plan in place if I need to return to usa for any reason I'm bored here and just the vybes in Jamaica where where I felt happy here I'm stressed always fighting Babylon system just to earn a extra dolla
Hey souflo, there is this small island called Grand Cayman, I lived their for about 7years and shit that happens there in some instances if its negative like that at times it does not come on the news.
Now here in Australia if one person is killed on the news report per day, to say that I would be lying....
EXCELLENT NEWS SOUFLOTV..
Souflo God bless you i hope everyone gets the message.
SOUFLO you are so right .
Real talk bredda no lies told some will not want to hear it but facts bro
Teach and tell them Souflo. We can’t go in naive thinking that the island we left behind is still the same. As beautiful as our island is, it is not the same. Nah lef out mi likkle island but my senses have been heightened extremely since living overseas.
My friends and few family always tease mi seh mi blend right een because not a piece a twang to mi ting when mi deh a yaad. For what reason though? Can’t hype certain way.
Souflo tv mi well tune in. Big up enuh
Easy deh bredda. UP UP UP
SOUFLOW I AM TELLING YOU THE TRUTH I WAS BORN IN MANDEVILLE COME FROM RESPECTIVE FAMILY IN THAT PARISH ME NA GO BACK TO JAMAICA TO LIVE MY FAMALY IS HAPPY IN CANADA I HAVE A PEACEFUL LIFE HERE AMEN SO LET B
Good man.
Good for you family. I was brought up in Clarendon and my people are still there and we live peacefully, boring, no crime and voilence and I want others to experience what we have.
Do you, other people will be going back & a bunch of non Jamaicans will be migrating to Jamaica building legacies & buying up on the island
@@Lando-kx6so I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU SAY YOU DON'T RUN MY LIFE D YOU
@Roy it's ok stay up there I'm going to drink my cold red stripe in November in this hot sun down here put on your gloves but when you get old the nursing homes up there have blankets and I'm sure your not missed so enjoy my country of birth Canada while I enjoy your country of birth Jamaica the switch was nice.
Who have ears to hear make them hear!! I been following Souflo over 2 years now and a nuh the first warning man issue. Be wise with your life. Blessings all the Souflo family and our host
Peace
Thank you family, blessings in abundance
Good educational advice to the ppl for the ppl my friend
Hi soulful bless up I think you are doing a great job keep up the good work we need to hear the truth sometimes is just facts!!!
UP UP UP
Gun License is a must anywhere you choose to live. And I don't mean just owning some .38 calibre. I am talking about getting training and licensing for every adult in the house and having multiple capable fire arms for home defence. In addition, safety is first and proper gun storage is also key. Keep your family safe and be responsible.
The truth hurts. Respect SouFLoTV very well said
Up family, up up up
One place in Jamaica a friend told he would build a house if he returns ( Mooreland Estates.)
Souflo good morning,this is so true, enlightening,nd yet scary at the same time! I thought of going back to live,even bisit; but bwoy; it really scary to go back.
Facts souflotv👏👏👏
Well said brother!!!
True word! Make all the sense in the world!
Yo souflotv keep getting better keep up the good work
Up up up
Well explained, thank you.