About janni

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

Canada

Dual Citizen Of:

Netherlands

Some Forum Posts:

Jamaica: Get-Together in Mobay:

I am in Ironshore

Jamaica: Scotiabank Account:

They require a letter from your foreign bank, addressed to Scotiabank, showing your approx. balance. They want a reference from a Jamaican citizen, who is preferable a depositor with the bank and/or someone who knows you for a couple of years. They require a minimum deposit, perhaps $20 US. You can open an account in local currency, US $, or Canadian dollars, or all three. You need to show proper ID of course. And they will ask you about your intentions in setting up an account, and how much you are intending to use it per month.

Jamaica: Need to find a Mobay primary school for September:

I am unexpectedly looking at the last minute for a primary school for two white children aged 9 and 11 in St. James Parish. I visited two schools that people recommended, but have so far not even found a comprehensive listing of schools with their locations. Any help would be appreciated. I would also be interested to hear from others who have placed expat kids in schools in this area, and what I should be aware of.

Jamaica: pensioner permanent residency:

I recently asked all these questions in Kingston. and they would not give out information as to the chances of being accepted. There is a written list with all the requirements and documentation you will need, which is probably the same as online, including police reports, and bank accounts, pensions, etc. It costs nearly $1000 just to apply. I did not ask about dependents.... but clearly every case is independently evaluated. .

Jamaica: Moving from the U.S. to Jamaica:

There seems a clear demand for these type of skills, but Jamaica does not make it easy to get work permits. Doing your work as a freelancer, or subcontractor seems a possibility to me, which is a way of creating self-employment as the previous poster speaks of. Come to Jamaica and make some contacts in your industry, and you will learn what is possible. Applying for a job and work permit from outside seems a longshot.

Jamaica: Expat's Spouse:

Hello, it seems a good idea to me that newcomers and expats in Jamaica meet to discuss business ideas, volunteer projects and other ways we can be helpful/useful in Jamaica. I am also located in Montego bay. Please count me in.

Jamaica: Returning Jamaicans:

A number of people here have advised against bringing your furniture and household stuff to Jamaica... because of high and arbitrary duties charged, Would this apply also to "returning Jamaicans" who get exceptions? I would love to hear about people's experiences in this regard.

Jamaica: permanent residency:

No. You apply for permanent residence in Kingston. The Montego Bay immigration office may give you a form or at least something explaining the process. After that you have interviews, etc. in Kingston.

Jamaica: Looking for a job:

To you Suzy and Kathj, I know this is not a job exchange, but if you go to the trouble to write here saying you need of a job.... then, in case there are people reading this forum looking for people with skills... you should take the opportunity to say who you are... what you can do. Personally I am always looking for help... from persons with the right profile...and I also know of people providing employment services in Montego Bay...

Jamaica: bringing in fur;niture and stuff:

I wanted to reply to another posting, but this subject could use airing again. Some people say it is way too expensive to your furniture here,,, because of shipping costs and all the duty charged when it arrives. I wonder whether this applies also to so called "returning Jamaicans" and how that works. Also someone mentioned going to Florida to pick stuff ordered on line. Does anyone know of any organized service where we can order on the internet, benefit from free shipping within the US, have it arrive at some depot there, and then have someone bring it here for us. If there is a broker that does this does anyone know who to contact?

Date Joined:

3/3/2014

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