Archive for Security in Jamaica
From A Security Specialist Corner: On Living In Jamaica
I decided to ask a Security Consultant to share his views and some tips about living in the sun for people considering moving to Jamaica, as many are often confused by the conflicting reports. The first thing many people here about Jamaica, is how beautiful it is, but the crime rate and violence is high. [...]
Household Security in Jamaica
As I pointed out in my post on “settling in“, the choice of housing is made primarily with the following questions in mind: What is the crime rate like in the neighborhood? Does the house have adequate security (e.g. burglar-bars?) Should you live in a gated or a non-gated community? A family moving to Jamaica [...]
Settling in to life in Jamaica
Once the family arrives, the period of “settling in” includes all the start-up activities that the family must undergo to reach something approaching a steady state. This time period can take anywhere from three months to two years. Housing The choice of housing is made primarily with the following questions in mind: What is the [...]
