About geneva

Status:

Expatriate  

Currently Lives:

Brazil

Citizen Of:

Canada

Some Forum Posts:

Jamaica: Anyone planning or moved to Jamaica:

Lived in Jamaica for 4 yrs. Heard so much negative didnt know what to expect. I must say it was not bad at all. My kids attended the International school and they loved it . They made friends quickly. We would go to Florida for long weekends . Flight is quite short and you can get some great deals sometimes. We would also go to the tourist resorts on long holiday weekends.There is crime here and you have to exercise caution. Nevber had any problem while I was there. Food is expensive but supermarkets are fairly well stocked> iahve lived in 3 other Caribbean Islands and I must there supermarkets were the best. They are beggers on the streets ,keep your windows up when ypu stop at traffic lights. Stay away frim inner city area's.Shopping is limited but again its so close to Florida we would do most of our shopping there for clothes etc.Huge expat community in Kingston, but get involved in the Jamaican community as well. We made really good friends there who were very helpful. remember its a developing country it has its problems exercise a little patience you will be fine. Driving .....people drive very fast, taxis dont know the road code and stop anywhere.....if ever taking the bus use the public bus sytem. ....not the private ones They are the really big buses. getting a car here is pretty easy lots to choose from. and usuually in good condition. Never rent a house withour burgular bars. It rakes a coule months to get in the groove, but once settled it will be ok.

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