Archive for Settling In to Jamaica
Cooking A Local Jamaican Food> Breadfruit
With current food prices on the rise throughout the world, Jamaica is by no means exempt from these escalating prices. I saw a news report on television last night that said food prices have gone up by 36.5percent in the last twelve months. I guess I was aware of this, as our weekly grocery bills [...]
The Four Kinds of Information Available in Jamaica
Anyone who has lived in Jamaica for more than a few weeks knows what I am talking about. There are at least four kinds of information, or in other words, four kinds of answers to an innocent question posed to a company or government entity. Those who move to Jamaica as either expats or returnees [...]
Importing a Motor Vehicle to Jamaica
Many people debate about whether or not to bring a vehicle in with you when moving to Jamaica. Read the following as the information may be useful. We actually purchased a used SUV a few months after arriving in Jamaica. We choose an SUV mainly because of the roads, and a lifestyle that includes touring [...]
Jamaican Talk Radio> Expat Resource for Learning Culture
Host: Kingsley Ragashanti Stewart; Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon http://www.newstalk.com.jm/ I think that this is one of the best talk show programs in Jamaica. It is a great way for Expats to learn Patois and learn about the day to day culture in Jamaica. I laugh daily as I listen to this program, as [...]
“Ting” Happens In Jamaica
“Ting” happens in Jamaica, in “Jamaican patois” mean that life simply goes on. “Ting” is also a soft drink which I think is splendid and quite popular. I saw the attached video and wanted to share. Mainly because we drink” Diet Ting” a great deal and this video reflects a part of town that every [...]
On Surviving as a Trailing Spouse
In the parlance of the world of expats who move to a foreign country, the “trailing spouse” is the wife or husband who follows behind the partner moving to work. The welfare of the trailing spouse is critical to a move to a foreign land because studies have shown that some 60-70% of failed moves [...]
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 [...]
