john
@greybiker
English expat in Jamaica
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Lives in ocho rios
Registration: 02 February 2012
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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 ...
I retired to Jamaica as my wife is Jamaican and it was relatively easy to live here as the husband of a returning resident. Once you have hurdled the formalities the rest if plain sailing. I eventually requested permanent residence status and that ... 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 ...
Speaking from experience buying a car in Jamaica is a test of patience and fortitude and your wallet. Unless you are desperate or really cannot afford much try and buy from a dealer who imports used cars from japan to sell. These are usually three ... Read More
Making phone calls in Jamaica by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Jamaica, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Jamaica? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
Flow is the prime provider of landlines, they also provide mobile phones, cable tv and internet so you could get a package. You get very cheap (even free) Flow to Flow calls and also free international minutes are included in their price structure. ... Read More
Safety in Jamaica by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Jamaica? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I feel safer in Jamaica than I did when walking around some towns/cities in the UK. As with living anywhere these days you have to be sensible. Walk around dripping with gold, wearing an expensive watch and under the weather from too much alcohol ... Read More
Healthcare in Jamaica by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Jamaica ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Jamaica? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Hi, No problem can update if and when required. John Read More
Moving to Montego Bay by galvati
Hi all!! At the end of this month (july 麓14) I will be moving to Montego Bay as football coach. I need advise as far as safety, costs, food..etc. Also I will like to get in touch with people who can share their experiences in Montego Bay. ...
There is plenty of advice on this forum about safety but it all comes down to commonsense. Find out the good and bad areas of where you intend to live. Stay away from the bad areas if on your own. Local friends are the best to cultivate and they ... Read More
Moving to Jamaica in April 2014 by Tbrennan
Hello, I'm a new member to the 九色视频 and looking for information on jobs, ways I can prepare myself for my move to Jamaica. My fiance lives in Portland and works in Trewlany within the hotel industry. As we would like to find an apartment ...
Hi, Getting employment in Jamaica can be problematic, especially if you need a reasonable income. If you are a Jamaican citizen ok, if not you will need a work permit or a work permit exemption if you are married to a Jamaican. This involves ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Jamaica by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Jamaica, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I think you summed it up very well. Read More
Jobs in healthcare by MaBeeDC
Hi, I am a nurse anesthetist and am considering moving to JA. I was wondering what the job prospects are like and how do I go about finding information for vacancies? Thanks for your help.
From my experience of the health care sector here hurses do not appear to be given the same amount of responsibilities as they do in other countries. Strange that they have to get a degree etc but anything remotely technical seems to be the preserve ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Jamaica by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Jamaica? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Jamaica? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
Jamaica does not have Rabies like the Uk they took a lot of trouble to stamp it out. If rabies ever did rear its' head in the country again it would spell the most horrendous deaths for all the stray dogs that inhabit the island. We have plenty of ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Jamaica by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Jamaica? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Jamaica? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
This is taken from the jamaican High Commission website in the uk:- Importation of Dogs and Cats Regulations Governing the Importation of Dogs and Cats into Jamaica No dog or cat shall be imported into Jamaica except such an animal was born ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Jamaica by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Jamaica, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
jamaica is a great place to live. yes, there are violent crimes in the country but if you consider that the island only has a population of 3+ million, which is less that some cities in the uk who have far higher crime rates it comes into ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Jamaica by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Jamaica, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Didn't have to think hard, and these are in no particular order. The climate ---- sun sun sun The people ----- very friendly as long as you don't patronise or abuse them. The fresh food -- no chickens laden with hormones and fresh fruit all day ... Read More
Healthcare in Jamaica by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Jamaica ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Jamaica? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
f you can afford it then get good health insurance from one of the large companies e.g. bupa or guardian. The private sector here is very good the public sector is free but overloaded and some of the hospital A&E's will make your eyebrows ... Read More
Driving license in Jamaica by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Jamaica? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Jamaica? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Well there are some varying ways to obtain a jamaican driving licence. The properly correct way is if you have a driving licence from your home country I believe you can drive on that for one year and all the insurance companies here insist that you ... Read More