Hi there, Jamaica does have a violent reputation. True. But don't let that be the major determining factor in your decision. I'm an ex-pt Brit, moved here to Kingston in November 2014 to take up a job offer. I can truly say that I have not been this happy in my personal life for years (the job is another matter!). Crime is everywhere in the world, and can strike at any time, any place. Jamaica is no differ, though that said, you need to exercise good judgement iersonal safety. I would say that you take the same precautions that you would do 'at home'. Don't wear flashy jewellery, clothing, etc. Don't flash the cash around - this is an economically impoverished country and it breeds opportunist criminals as it does in London, New York, Paris or any where else. Most of the violent crime in Jmaica is confined to certain areas and is drug or gand related. Most people have no business being in 'those' areas - what Jamaicans term 'volatile' areas and so don't wander voyeuristically into them the same way you wouldn't wonder around certain projects or ghettoes in the US or wherever you happen to live. Mind your own business and keep out of other people's business. I wouldn't wonder around the streets of London alone at night and I'm not about to do that here. Above all, treat other people as you would expect to be treated, keep yur sense of humour about you, and you will be just fine. Jamaicans are like every other people. Some you wouldn't want to make friends with, others that you will wonder just how you managed o live your life without having had that person in it. Most Jamaicans are warm, friendly, hospitable and helpful. In the time that I have been here, for the most part I have experienced nothing but warmth in my interactions with people. This is not to say that you will never encounter some mean, bad-minded people, but bad-minded people exist everywhere. Jamaica is economically poor - though you won't always believe that when you see how the wealthy live - but it is rich in so many, many ways. It is a stunningly beautiful island, incredibly and stunningly environmentally diverse and the cultural vibes are amazing. There is so much to see and do. If you like and want an active lifestyle it is there. If you want culture, it is there aplenty. If you want a quiet life, that you can have too. Speak to realtors about the best places to live - and location is very much all, here. If you are bringing young/dependent children/teens talk to others on here about what is on offer. My friends daughter has just returned from a year of studying and living in Paris and while she enjoyed that experience, nevertheless says that it has nothing on what is available to young people here. I just wish that I had had the good forune to have been here from a much younger age.

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Hi there, Jamaica does have a violent reputation. True. But don't let that be the major determining factor in your decision. I'm an ex-pt Brit, moved here to Kingston in November 2014 to take up a job offer. I can truly say that I have not been this happy in my personal life for years (the job is another matter!). Crime is everywhere in the world, and can strike at any time, any place. Jamaica is no differ, though that said, you need to exercise good judgement iersonal safety. I would say that you take the same precautions that you would do 'at home'. Don't wear flashy jewellery, clothing, etc. Don't flash the cash around - this is an economically impoverished country and it breeds opportunist criminals as it does in London, New York, Paris or any where else. Most of the violent crime in Jmaica is confined to certain areas and is drug or gand related. Most people have no business being in 'those' areas - what Jamaicans term 'volatile' areas and so don't wander voyeuristically into them the same way you wouldn't wonder around certain projects or ghettoes in the US or wherever you happen to live. Mind your own business and keep out of other people's business. I wouldn't wonder around the streets of London alone at night and I'm not about to do that here. Above all, treat other people as you would expect to be treated, keep yur sense of humour about you, and you will be just fine. Jamaicans are like every other people. Some you wouldn't want to make friends with, others that you will wonder just how you managed o live your life without having had that person in it. Most Jamaicans are warm, friendly, hospitable and helpful. In the time that I have been here, for the most part I have experienced nothing but warmth in my interactions with people. This is not to say that you will never encounter some mean, bad-minded people, but bad-minded people exist everywhere. Jamaica is economically poor - though you won't always believe that when you see how the wealthy live - but it is rich in so many, many ways. It is a stunningly beautiful island, incredibly and stunningly environmentally diverse and the cultural vibes are amazing. There is so much to see and do. If you like and want an active lifestyle it is there. If you want culture, it is there aplenty. If you want a quiet life, that you can have too. Speak to realtors about the best places to live - and location is very much all, here. If you are bringing young/dependent children/teens talk to others on here about what is on offer. My friends daughter has just returned from a year of studying and living in Paris and while she enjoyed that experience, nevertheless says that it has nothing on what is available to young people here. I just wish that I had had the good forune to have been here from a much younger age.

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My best advice is to treat Jamaica like any other big city in the world. The things you would not do at home in the city or projects, are the same things that you should not do in Jamaica. The short answer is that killings are not random and most have one of two connections: (i) gang/drug or (ii) inter-personal conflicts gone wrong. Cheers.

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