How I got my Jamaican Citizenship a story of abuse, trauma and perseverance

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  • @KimberlyApplesInc
    @KimberlyApplesInc 4 місяці тому +154

    Who else loves her omg such a sweet soul. Love this story 😊

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +8

      But you are sweeter Kim 😘 Thank you so much!

    • @1r3almccoy6
      @1r3almccoy6 4 місяці тому

      It’s the feminine energy, it’s what we men love, but now men are becoming more feminine and woman are becoming more masculine 😐

    • @cherylnicholls7842
      @cherylnicholls7842 4 місяці тому +2

      Such a beautiful personality. How can anyone not love you.

  • @NewYorkDiary2
    @NewYorkDiary2 4 місяці тому +132

    TO THE BADMIND LADY PON THE THIRD FLOOR YOU NO SHAME LML FLOKUBA WE LOVE YOU ALL OF JAMAICA ALWAYS LOVE CUBANS THEY BUILT SCHOOLS IN JAMAICA AND OUR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WENT TO SCHOOL THERE AND LOTS OF US HAVE ROOTS IN CUBA MY GRANDPA BORN IN SANTIAGO HOLGUIN ONE CUBA

    • @Care-o9i
      @Care-o9i 4 місяці тому +12

      💯💯🎯my grandpa born in Canada and was raised in Cuba partially then went to JA and had all his children with my grandma who was born and raised in JA...

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +11

      😂 poor third floor lady we are well connected Cuba 🇨🇺 and Jamaica 🇯🇲 for Millennials

    • @melvinellis1651
      @melvinellis1651 4 місяці тому +15

      Flor, you're the best of Cuba and Jamaica. We need more people like you. My mother was born in Cuba and I consider myself partly Cuban.

    • @Care-o9i
      @Care-o9i 4 місяці тому +4

      @@melvinellis1651 ❤️❤️💯💯🎯

    • @MarjorieWong-ly1fi
      @MarjorieWong-ly1fi 4 місяці тому +1

      I thought you had no friends,you Utubers;need to stop exaggerating or views and wealth

  • @hortensepalmer2955
    @hortensepalmer2955 4 місяці тому +75

    I love how you tell your story. You did so with respect for the Immigration Officer who disrespected you and your husband. You persevered through the process and came out the victor. Blessings to your family!!!!

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +6

      I 😊am so happy you enjoyed 🤗❤️ I understand people and always visualize where their behavior may come from o wish I could detected sooner still 🤣

  • @JackMcCabeFL-USA
    @JackMcCabeFL-USA 4 місяці тому +108

    Not many people in the world speak Spanish, English and Jamaican patois. Big up yourself!

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +10

      Is my superpower 🤗❤️

    • @dwightspence3571
      @dwightspence3571 4 місяці тому +8

      Actually, it is is in the thousands , not very uncommon

    • @Shazzyhtown
      @Shazzyhtown 4 місяці тому +11

      🙋 actually there are many! Im 🇨🇺🇯🇲 😊.

    • @caribmpress1255
      @caribmpress1255 4 місяці тому +8

      I know many Jamaicans including myself who do:-)

    • @skateroren
      @skateroren 4 місяці тому +10

      I’ve been learning Spanish for the past few years, so I will be fluent one day in all 3😂

  • @dorothyennis9285
    @dorothyennis9285 4 місяці тому +74

    I'm glad to have you in jamaica. Thanks for embracing our culture. Sorry for your experience.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +7

      My pleasure🤗❤️ Jamaica to the world 🇯🇲❤️

  • @pamelasmith5404
    @pamelasmith5404 4 місяці тому +16

    I'm so glad I came across your channel.
    I am a Jamaican who has lived overseas for the past 40 plus years. Your genuine love for Jamaica and its people radiates through my phone. You still look like you are 20 years old. You are such a beautiful and intelligent individual. Laughter is therapy and you are an overcomer. May God bless and protect you, your husband and your children. The aura around you tells me that you and your husband are the perfect soulmates who love and respect each other. I am sure you have beautiful children as well. I wish you all safety, good health, happiness and prosperity always!

  • @ivorstewart2473
    @ivorstewart2473 4 місяці тому +24

    I had a similar experience. But I eventually laughed at it all. My mother was born in Cuba when Jamaicans used to work there on the sugar plantation. I was born in England. So after going to infant school, primary school, high school then finally CAST it never dawn on me that need to apply for citizenship. So I went to the Ministry and the lady said ‘how you got free education, free scholarships, no work permits?’ ‘You don’t have any of this Rock yu know’ it scared me. Anyway, I revisited the same office a year later but was seen by a different lady. I told her about my first visit which she apologized on behalf of the woman. She assisted me and within a few months the citizenship was granted.
    Yes Jamaica is a paradise in spite of those one or two

  • @Bentyxx1
    @Bentyxx1 4 місяці тому +18

    So happy to see that those horrible experiences didn't change your kind-hearted nature. We can't control how others behave, we can only control our own actions. Jamaica is better for having someone like you. BIG UP yuhself gurl!!!! ❤

  • @pattyhem8919
    @pattyhem8919 4 місяці тому +16

    You made me cry, you are so sweet and precious.
    We Jamaicans appreciate you. X

  • @brascoemontaque
    @brascoemontaque 4 місяці тому +17

    Flor, I am so proud of you. You did not let that negative experience define Jamaica, Jamaicans and our culture. Respect, respect and more respect! I am enjoying your stories more and more.

  • @candicebennett7123
    @candicebennett7123 4 місяці тому +80

    I'm so sorry you had to experience that. To me, this rude and unprofessional. I'm glad your husband held it together.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank goodness things are much better now

    • @MarjorieWong-ly1fi
      @MarjorieWong-ly1fi 4 місяці тому +1

      Years ago ,someone told me you Cuban women are very sweet looking.But as you know Beauty Is A visa

    • @ClaudetteLals
      @ClaudetteLals 4 місяці тому +6

      @@MarjorieWong-ly1fiwhy would you say “you Cuban”. That’s not nice.

    • @beverlytucker9537
      @beverlytucker9537 4 місяці тому +1

      You are a beautiful soul. May your star always shine. You and your husband are blessed ❤

    • @roadtripja5723
      @roadtripja5723 2 місяці тому +1

      That was very rude, yes I agree unprofessional.

  • @onlinegenie
    @onlinegenie 4 місяці тому +14

    You are such a beautiful person with a loving and forgiving soul. I would love to hear your husband's story of how he fell in love with you.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +4

      OMG 😆 he is so shy I would love to hear that too

  • @steverousseau9601
    @steverousseau9601 4 місяці тому +11

    Welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲 Cuba n Jamaica have a great history

  • @delightfular9200
    @delightfular9200 2 місяці тому +2

    No idea, why I stumbled on this page. But, I'm loving the story times. Just wow, what patiance and preseverance at such a young age. When I was 20 my head was in the clouds I could barely tie my shoe laces. It's such a blessing to have met your soul mate at such a young age and to have made such a committment to each other in that way. I can imagine not many would have understood just how strong 2 young people wanting to be together can be. What a sad woman. Envious and jelouse of your luck. ❤ btw, I just went to Jamica for the 1st time. I loved it so much. I'm Trini Cuban and live in the UK. I love how you mix the languages and accents. So lovely. ❤

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  2 місяці тому +1

      @@delightfular9200 what a beautiful comment is such anplarasure to have you here 🤗❤️

  • @kerax656
    @kerax656 4 місяці тому +29

    It’s sad that lady was so unprofessional and insensitive. It’s lovely you got your documents sorted and still with your husband. Goes to show why ppl shouldn’t judge.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +1

      Exactly! Thanks for watching 🤗

  • @JackMcCabeFL-USA
    @JackMcCabeFL-USA 4 місяці тому +19

    Love your humor and good spirit.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @glendagrace7204
    @glendagrace7204 4 місяці тому +31

    As a Jamaican am so happy for you. You have a beautiful personality ❤🙏🏼

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much 🤗

  • @dorothyennis9285
    @dorothyennis9285 4 місяці тому +22

    Flor you are funny. I'm glad you can laugh about now.
    Keep the videos coming.

    • @kaymeatunde6129
      @kaymeatunde6129 4 місяці тому +1

      Many of us have our roots in the Caribbean.My father ( Papi)was born in Cuba , now we can travel from island to island as long as we have our money. Thank God for CARICOM, therefore, there should be no discrimination or disrespect - we are human beings.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +1

      You have no idea how happy I fill when people complement my comedian skills 😆 thank you so much for that 😘 mucho love

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +1

      @@kaymeatunde6129 Humans indeed, I also call my father papi ☺

  • @nikimd7833
    @nikimd7833 4 місяці тому +41

    Two minutes in-I know it’s gon be a good story!

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +7

      😂 you are the best 😂😂😂 thanks so much for being the first to comment. 🤗❤️Mucho love

  • @SharonWhite-sr7kg
    @SharonWhite-sr7kg 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice Flor continue to live your life and give back to your community and speak your beautiful patois.I love it. ROLL IT GYAL.ROLL IT (Allison Hinds)

  • @desa9414
    @desa9414 4 місяці тому +42

    Girl, you are so Jamaican! You swing from Queen's English to Patois without effort. She will meet her match one day

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +2

      @@desa9414 🤣🤣you made my day 🤗❤️ thank you

    • @jerrysatram7084
      @jerrysatram7084 4 місяці тому

      ent!!!

  • @chrmlollie489
    @chrmlollie489 4 місяці тому +2

    You are a sweetheart. Just from sharing your story I know you are a genuine person. Forget about that lady, she is just a hater.

  • @heathercampbell8970
    @heathercampbell8970 4 місяці тому +9

    Happy that your rezliance stood the test of time. Glad you choose Jamaica to live despite of being tramatize in the beginning, god is good. Welcome home my sista.🖤💛💚 #1❤🥰

  • @enabrown3078
    @enabrown3078 4 місяці тому +12

    You're so sweet 😘. She was unprofessional and needs customer service training. You are one of us. Stay blessed. One love ❤

    • @troyellington7099
      @troyellington7099 3 місяці тому +1

      Customer service training is putting it mildly. She should have been fired all those years ago.

  • @peterv6025
    @peterv6025 Місяць тому

    I love your sense of humor, resilience and appreciation for what you have

  • @horatiobarnes8608
    @horatiobarnes8608 4 місяці тому +8

    I am so. please that you get your Jamaican citizenship, my grandmother was a Cuban too she lived in Jamaica 🇯🇲 from 14 to 76 years ago when she died , she would sang to us. her grand children in spanish ,I have thousands of relatives in Cuba that we don't know because of the Cuban system, enjoy your life in beautiful Jamaica 🇯🇲 and I love how you speak like Jamaican Blessings galore.

  • @joanmonzac6824
    @joanmonzac6824 4 місяці тому +14

    What doesn’t kill you make you stronger 😊

  • @Straighttalkjam22
    @Straighttalkjam22 4 місяці тому +6

    Girl! You are a beautiful soul with SUBSTANCE. Stay forever blessed. ☮️❤️🙏🏾🖤💚💛

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! You too! 😊❤️

  • @SharonWhite-sr7kg
    @SharonWhite-sr7kg 2 місяці тому +2

    "Tell her bout her backfoot" this is so Jamaican.I love your patois.Keep going Flor

  • @seronthomas4377
    @seronthomas4377 4 місяці тому +31

    I am happy that everything works out for you, and I pray that you and your husband continue to be together forever 💓

  • @MarleneDavis-g9h
    @MarleneDavis-g9h 3 місяці тому +2

    Flor good morning from England. From I was growing up in Jamaica as a child. I always love Cuban people. Always thinking the best doctors in the whole world is from Cuban. Since moving and living in England I have never trusted any doctors in this country especially since Covid. Is the first I'm watching your channel and I know you said you don't have any Jamaican friends can't say I blame you. But girl I welcome you to loving and living in Jamaica unlike many of us who is so scared is moving back to Jamaica. I'm looking forward to meet and greet you when I come to Jamaica. We need more Cubans in Jamaica like you. One of the thing I will tell you black Jamaicans don't like our colour and especially when you don't wear wig and you pretty they are so jealous and badmind.

  • @marviav3071
    @marviav3071 4 місяці тому +31

    You always find those cruel, unprofessional people in the government offices. They feel like they have the privilege to abuse people bcos they're in the government office. They will let you sit, and they go around like they're on strike just to torture you. She stepped out of her line of duty to discriminate against you. Things like that happen, but it is not the time and place.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +3

      Yeah, I am glad the situation is better now

  • @juliettesimmonds5893
    @juliettesimmonds5893 4 місяці тому +5

    Gm Flor, this is my second time listening to you. I am a Jamaican living abroad, and I sure can relate to your experiences. I enjoy listening to your stories. I also have Cuban friends and they share some of their stories living in Cuba too. All the best to you my dear.

  • @JackMcCabeFL-USA
    @JackMcCabeFL-USA 4 місяці тому +16

    I admire your skills in English. I wish I could speak Spanish half as well.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +4

      Thank you so much 🤗❤️ I did not go to school I learned on the go so to hear a complement on my English is a big compliment

  • @lawrencedavidson6195
    @lawrencedavidson6195 4 місяці тому +18

    My dear, you are one of a kind woman. A LOT of Cuban women have used Jamaican men as a stepping stone to the US and ran off with their money and broke their hearts as well. One friend of a friend of mine did all the paperwork and paid a lot of money to bring his lady here from Cuba to get married. When he went to the airport to pick her up she was picked up by a Cuban man living here and they just laughed at him. He was devastated! There are so many similar stories, so i understand what the lady on the third floor said because she has seen and heard it all.
    Also, being a white Jamaican, i go through a lot of discrimination here, similar to what you go through with your white family (and worse), so i fully understand. Just to let you know. i have solar at home and follow essential solar on UA-cam, and my south American wife got her glasses at your place. Thanks for sharing your story. Welcome to Jamaica my dear.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +4

      🤗 Thank you so much for sharing this story. I actually met a Cuban girl that was married to a Jamaican man that did almost the same. She went to America with a Cuban man. I know there is a bad reputation that precedes me and continues to occur unfortunately. I understand the lady from the third floor predisposition and this is why I have met Cubans in Jamaica who lie about being from Costa Rica, Ecuador and Dom Rep instead, because of the bad stigma others have left for us. One thing to consider is how relationships are formed. In my case I met my husband in Cuba, we lived together for a year and then we got married in Cuba, he was mi age and had no money 🤣( don't tell him I said that)🤣 but yeah he was a student not working and his family was not rich. Actually one of the reasons why he had to go back to Jamaica was because his family could not afford Medical school in Cuba for him. I had the option of going to Miami through my grandfather and aunt but never had the interest. Actually I dislike Miami very much 🤣 I lived there for a year and I could not wait to leave. My husband did a lot of due diligence while we were in Cuba 🤣 the amount of times he showed up unannounced 🤭 he even fly to Cuba days before he said he was coming back and nothing. I was just in love with him, he was my one and only man and to be honest when I met him, I was done with Cuban man, they are the worst. So that girl with the friend of a friend I am sure is sorry she did what she did. Thank you so much for you support, I know I recognized your profile from somewhere as I run the Essential Solar page. Say hi and thanks to your wife for me I appreciate you both. Mucho Love 🥰

    • @edwardsewell8366
      @edwardsewell8366 4 місяці тому +1

      The lady rude.

    • @lawrencedavidson6195
      @lawrencedavidson6195 4 місяці тому

      @@edwardsewell8366 Yes, but i understand why.

    • @michaeljacko6104
      @michaeljacko6104 4 місяці тому

      A lot of Jamaican women are straight up users of other men likewise the men prey on other women in other countries took their money and left. Everyone human under the sun is try to get their way around until they’re ready to settle. Ain’t no biggy

    • @Marcia-db7qs
      @Marcia-db7qs 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@Florkubana I had bad experience with Cubans living at my house, who owed me my rent up to today they never came back. My neighbor marry one she had a son with him she played him until she got a visa she ran away with their son. I don't hold it against any Cubans for my nephew in Miami has made a family with one and her family is lovely

  • @janetwilkins6687
    @janetwilkins6687 4 місяці тому +22

    Yes Wilmot Perkins he was a great radio personality.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +4

      RIP 12 years now 😱

    • @lawrencedavidson6195
      @lawrencedavidson6195 4 місяці тому +1

      I miss Wilmot very much, especially his mocking laugh..lol

    • @buttyscott1
      @buttyscott1 4 місяці тому

      I hated Wilmot Perkins..but loved his laugh

  • @lindelmccormack1660
    @lindelmccormack1660 4 місяці тому +55

    I was angry and upset hearing your story. I even shed a few tears. That woman should not be serving the public. She is nothing but an embarrassment to all Jamaicans.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +5

      I understand she had encounter all sourt of things. I don't hold it against her 🤗

    • @MarjorieWong-ly1fi
      @MarjorieWong-ly1fi 4 місяці тому

      Most of your women are so ungracious

    • @lawrencedavidson6195
      @lawrencedavidson6195 4 місяці тому +2

      @@Florkubana True, i guess she was only trying to protect Jamaicans.

    • @nirbija
      @nirbija 4 місяці тому +1

      "That immigration woman" SHOULD INDEED be serving interests of her fellow Jamaicans as a priority!
      That is what they are there to do: They are there to GUARD Jamaicans National Interests against UNKNOWN FOREIGN threats!
      If anything the vast majority of Jamaicans should never ever forget is how they came to be in Jamaica in the first place: It was on account of the evil acts of unknown foreign invaders and kidnappers!
      This immigration "woman" is on the right side of history; you are not!

    • @Adlaistephenson
      @Adlaistephenson 4 місяці тому +7

      @@nirbijaThis is pure trash! How was she protecting the interests of Jamaicans by doing what she did to this woman? Are these the questions and suggestions you get when you go to the US embassy? The questions she asked, the suggestions she made would have been more appropriate coming from his parents, not some jealous immigration officer. She’s out of order!

  • @chy-kie1961
    @chy-kie1961 4 місяці тому +8

    Flor I didn’t want to comment but remember one thing, when you marry your husband you marry all of us. We love and welcome you in our life. Bless

  • @divadiva588
    @divadiva588 4 місяці тому +2

    So glad I came across your channel, so sweet. You really are a light. Keep doing you love your content. I'm a Bajan by descent living in the UK.🇧🇧🇬🇧❤

  • @MissVee_NYC
    @MissVee_NYC 4 місяці тому +2

    Sorry that you had to go through all that woman put you through. Look at you now, girl. Continue to love your family and Jamaica as well. ❤❤❤

  • @jasminepowell242
    @jasminepowell242 4 місяці тому +9

    Mucho love to you my dearest , I got the same treatment as a ,Jacan . We can be Very mean . It has a lot to with Our Experiences. In The BVI . It takes 20 years to Be a Belanger, that’s What you’re Called . But you get a Work permit . That is Renewed every year . So it is in the Cayman Island&
    the Bahamas. So I was Surprised . How fast it is in Jamaica 🇯🇲 it’s not Nice the way you were Spoken .Immigration around the World is not kind . ❤❤❤glad you it made you Better & Not bitter.& that you love Jamaica inspire of.

    • @lillies4023
      @lillies4023 4 місяці тому +4

      Your right about immigration around the world 😊😊

  • @audleys3626
    @audleys3626 8 днів тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed your story. Absolutely love your sense of humor and the way you seamlessly switch between English and patois. Initially, I wasnt going to watch the entire video because of the length of it but once I started watching, I couldnt stop lol. Definitely going to watch your other videos. You earned a new subscriber.

  • @staceyhucey-cf6mi
    @staceyhucey-cf6mi 4 місяці тому +1

    God bless u my sister I love u . Sorry for all the unprofessionals u had to deal with u r bless no devils can stop u and your lovely family and welcome to Jamaica u r loved.

  • @everettmoore8304
    @everettmoore8304 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m very happy for you and your family. Congratulations on getting your JA citizenship. Love the channel

  • @totalwomanja9105
    @totalwomanja9105 4 місяці тому +3

    I love your channel and please keep the stories coming, I am enjoying them so much. You are a valuable Jamaican.
    That lady on the 3rd floor was bitter and so very unprofessional. You have written your very own Jamaican story, one to be proud of, 21 years later. 🇨🇺 🇯🇲

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much your words mean a lot. Mucho Love

    • @totalwomanja9105
      @totalwomanja9105 4 місяці тому

      @@Florkubana You’re welcome dear. Plenty love.

  • @jeanbowers3569
    @jeanbowers3569 4 місяці тому +2

    You will never forget the first few digs at your motivations for "taking one of Jamaica's good men". Those insults will always resonate with you as your first impression of how Jamaicans thought about you. "There are not enough good men in your own country that you have to take ours"? I got all of those comments and more. I salute you for your kindness in not naming that officer. Jamaica is a small island. Word travels with the speed of light. You know who you are and your worth. Never allow anyone to tear you down to their level. Hold your head high. I wish I was there to sit down and talk to you. I believe that we would have been great friends. Be well.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому

      Awww Jean thank you so much for your words of encouragement 🤗 Those hard moments are the ones that make us stronger. I hope we can meet one day 🤗 Mucho Love🤗

  • @barringtonbryan4622
    @barringtonbryan4622 3 місяці тому +1

    Quote of the day "I didn't want more than what I have" a very good life lesson, so many people killing, dying due to greed and power hunger. This is a delightful video ❤

  • @doretteedwards6285
    @doretteedwards6285 4 місяці тому +1

    Impressive!All well that ends well.GOD is always in control. Continue to trust Him.U are resilient,& funny. Love ur Patois.Walk good.One Love& GOD Bless.
    .

  • @jackiehart7293
    @jackiehart7293 2 місяці тому +1

    😂😂love ur attitude towards such an uncalled for experience 💚💛🖤mucho love!!

  • @nicolelevy2678
    @nicolelevy2678 3 місяці тому

    I am proud of you both that your marrige is lasting , i pray for continuing Love for Both of you, Motty was a living soul hear you speaking of him bring alot of memory, it was nice listening tô you

  • @andraeduhaney3297
    @andraeduhaney3297 4 місяці тому +1

    Wonderful story telling. I was not at all surprised at how you were treated. You and your husband both handled the situation well.

  • @gary84118
    @gary84118 4 місяці тому +1

    Watching u from Santa Cruz St Elizabeth, i visit ur country three time in my life cuba 🇨🇺 is a interesting country very historical

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому

      One thing we take pride on preserve and cherish is our history. Thank you so much for that remark you are very observant.

  • @josap4u
    @josap4u Місяць тому +1

    Your story is so intriguing. Being a Jamaican I can't imagine how you must have felt. Trust me
    I live in the States and as an immigrant, I have had stereotype behavior and remarks thrown at me. A lot of people view us as people who don't speak English and are here to take their jobs.

  • @EugeataCooper
    @EugeataCooper 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm happy for you ❤❤❤❤❤ welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 such a blessed country 🙏🙏🙏 and blessings 🙏🙏🙏 to you and family 🙏🙌🙏

  • @sangm1561
    @sangm1561 4 місяці тому +16

    You are a beautiful soul.

  • @StephanieLogan-yw5vf
    @StephanieLogan-yw5vf 4 місяці тому

    You have such a beautiful spirit. I love your laugh, compassion and grace you have for people; even the ones who were not kind to you. May the Good Lord Bless you always.

  • @elgranjero2284
    @elgranjero2284 4 місяці тому +2

    Blessings Flor. Lovely story. We are glad there was a happy ending to it. I love your vibe, your command of English and the ease with which you slip in and out of Janaican patois. No es facil mami. Gwaan do yuh thing. Bendiciones!

  • @EllorineWilliams
    @EllorineWilliams 29 днів тому

    Sorry for ur bad experiences. I thank God u endure hardship like a real trooper, welcome much ❤

  • @StepUp264
    @StepUp264 4 місяці тому +6

    No lies told, PICA is the most professional entity in government that I have dealt with.

  • @netty7788
    @netty7788 3 місяці тому

    Wow! You're such an awesome person; love your personality. You are a beautiful soul, an overcomer, and I am so sorry you went through what you did, but God got you girl! Cheer up and move on...what don't break you make you stronger. Continue to Live! Love! Laugh. Laughter is a great therapy. God's blessings always to you, your awesome husband, and your beautiful children.

  • @michaelbeckford9466
    @michaelbeckford9466 4 місяці тому +1

    You are a very nice soul am so proud of you keep on be strong you touch me

  • @headlyjohnson1365
    @headlyjohnson1365 Місяць тому

    I think you are a wonderfull person i listen to you all the time i wish you good luck you and your husban i am a jamaican one love all the time yea man

  • @alicksasylum
    @alicksasylum 4 місяці тому +2

    So glad I found you on YT, I am now subscribed. Watching this and your other videos, you are very articulate and a wonderful story teller. Unfortunately, there is still too many people in positions of power who abuse it. You stayed strong and can now laugh at the person who put you through that ordeal.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +1

      And count my blessings (hugs) Thank you so much

  • @enidpowell7992
    @enidpowell7992 4 місяці тому +2

    Girl you are a light that so beautiful love so much usa Jamaican

  • @lucilleebanks3860
    @lucilleebanks3860 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for making Jamaica your home .Hope you find a nice church to attend if you haven't done so yet

  • @simonelavigne8618
    @simonelavigne8618 3 місяці тому +1

    She is wonderful. I am proud to have her as a countrywoman.

  • @JackMcCabeFL-USA
    @JackMcCabeFL-USA 2 місяці тому +1

    You are such a sweet and beautiful person. You give us an insight into Cuba. My wife of 25 years is Jamaican. We have two sons. My first wife was Cuban. She passed from cancer. She was born in Camaguey and came the US with Peter Pan. They placed her with a family in Oregon. She didn't speak any English and the students made fun of her. She was so intelligent, the Cuban regime was going to send her to the Soviet Union to become a doctor. When they told her father, a wealthy sugar farmer, he put her on the next plane to the US.😁

  • @user-hn1cv5mc2d
    @user-hn1cv5mc2d 4 місяці тому +1

    Gwaan girl big up yourself..keep doing your thing. Enjoyed the video

  • @stanleyfranklin5449
    @stanleyfranklin5449 4 місяці тому +3

    Love your story. Glad you still love Jamaica.

  • @soniadenny700
    @soniadenny700 4 місяці тому +3

    There is absolutely no excuse for unprofessionalism and downright tackiness. Her bad behavior had nothing to do with your character, but everything to do with her power-tripping and crassness! All the best to you and your husband! ❤

  • @carleontafari
    @carleontafari 4 місяці тому +5

    You’re full of life! You were bound to make good of yourself in Jamaica. And to stick with your goal of technically becoming Jamaican by citizenship, is pretty impressive. Big up yourself mama yuh strong yf ❤

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +1

      😆😆😆 Thank you so much 🤗

  • @amincider2451
    @amincider2451 4 місяці тому +11

    You are too funny. I love and enjoy your videos.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +2

      I am so glad I make you laugh. Thank you so much.🤗❤️

  • @jerrysatram7084
    @jerrysatram7084 4 місяці тому

    ....and with all that you've been through, you still maintain a sense of intestinal.
    ...a great story teller you are. Like an interesting book which you cyah put down...

  • @shawnaw9750
    @shawnaw9750 3 місяці тому +2

    That is what you call giving a person GRACE. ❤

  • @Spele10
    @Spele10 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for allowing us to sit in on your therapy sessions. You are a great story teller. And the best stories are always the ones from your heart.

  • @SueEverythingVlogss
    @SueEverythingVlogss 3 місяці тому

    I JUST CIME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL SEPTEMBER 22-2024 ALL I CAN SAY IS OMG OMG I AM A JAMAICA 🇯🇲 LIVING IN THE UK 🇬🇧 BIG UP YOURSELF AND ITS NICE FOR YOU TO SHARE YOUR STORY.

  • @EvaJones-t2f
    @EvaJones-t2f 4 місяці тому +12

    I really love your channel!!😊

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому

      🥹 my heart can't manage you know 😅 I can't get over the love and warmth 🤗 thank you so much

  • @bromellwright1916
    @bromellwright1916 3 місяці тому

    God bless you my dear. What dont kill you make you stronger 💪

  • @Asheroyal12
    @Asheroyal12 2 місяці тому

    You’re a Candle 🕯️ in the Wind
    Good Hearted people 💐

  • @mindmatters5904
    @mindmatters5904 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing. You are a kindred spirit. All of us who faced immigration officers in various places are familiar with parts of your story. I didn’t have the lady on the third floor but I had a Chinese man on a high floor in NYC.

  • @JackMcCabeFL-USA
    @JackMcCabeFL-USA 4 місяці тому +15

    Fortunately, the right people in Jamaica saw you were genuine and honest. Btw, I enjoy hearing your Jamaican patois.

  • @Richrad-k5s
    @Richrad-k5s 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing I went through the same thing in Barbados 20 years ago but it make me stronger than ever ❤

  • @dorisbrissett2427
    @dorisbrissett2427 4 місяці тому +4

    Your story is so touching , keep telling your stories.❤❤❤

  • @verleynorris4987
    @verleynorris4987 4 місяці тому +4

    respect to you girl one jamaica

  • @enawinsomemorgan6466
    @enawinsomemorgan6466 4 місяці тому

    Thank u Flor for ur interesting story. I thoroughly enjoy it.

  • @joanpratt2553
    @joanpratt2553 4 місяці тому

    Love listening to you!! You’re so sweet god bless you stay safe

  • @wisdomcalls-u3f
    @wisdomcalls-u3f 4 місяці тому +1

    I enjoyed your story very much. Now all is well.

  • @slyviabrancoisjamaica
    @slyviabrancoisjamaica 4 місяці тому +5

    can’t wait to hear to u and your husband love story with the likkle details 🌚woiii

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +1

      Can't wait to share 🤣

  • @marthapurrier8765
    @marthapurrier8765 4 місяці тому +5

    Flor I am up at 5 Sunday morning the 25th viewing your vlog and must say that you are one good narrator and funny as hell; I can see that you are still hurting from that traumatic experience at the immigration office, and through it all you are still smiling and 'cracking some jokes' 😅😅😅 and can still say positive things about that office and Jamaica in particular. You are an extraordinary woman! Thank for sharing your story and hope that Officer is still alive and is viewing this vlog 😂😂 All the best to you and your family ❤❤

  • @yvonnecato3848
    @yvonnecato3848 2 місяці тому

    Your story is like reading a book the way you tell it. Thank you for letting me read a book.Ifbit was in print I would not know because I am not a reader.

  • @Annieyaz
    @Annieyaz 4 місяці тому +21

    Flor, so sorry you had that experience. She was extremely unprofessional. Thanks for sharing your story.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому +3

      Thanks for watching! It was a difficult process that made me stronger

  • @joanpratt2553
    @joanpratt2553 4 місяці тому +1

    There’s always one bad apple in the group most of us Jamaicans are very good people you must have realized that by now so sorry you had to go through that but I know you love Jamaica and you have a very good husband god bless you and your family👏👍👏❤️

  • @Henrypaharsingh
    @Henrypaharsingh 4 місяці тому +5

    More Jamaican should visit Cuba and see the warm reception that they get these people are so kind and loving they don’t bother you for anything even when we are at hotels and giving them tips. They hardly want to take it. They said we’re just happy you’re here they love Jamaicans so I think Jamaicans should-appreciate Cubans and for in the past what they have done for our country and our people.

    • @heavensent197
      @heavensent197 4 місяці тому +1

      I experienced racism in Cuba, went into a little shop to buy a ice-cream bar, stood there for maybe 10 minutes without the guy serving me, like a fool, was clueless to what was happening, because I couldn't believe this was happening.

    • @lawrencedavidson6195
      @lawrencedavidson6195 4 місяці тому +1

      @@heavensent197 `It may not have been racism, you have to pushup yourself (like boarding a bus in Jamaica) to get served sometimes + he may not know any english.

  • @kr2859
    @kr2859 4 місяці тому +1

    Yardie watching from the US. Love your story and your channel!

  • @BillyHaye
    @BillyHaye 4 місяці тому +2

    Hi flo watch you on tiktok mi just love how you talk it's so nice the English and the patwa happy that you are now a jamaican

  • @soniamullings7378
    @soniamullings7378 3 місяці тому

    Love you God bless you and your husband that lady was verry un professional an rude be happy en joy jamaica love your story love love😂❤❤

  • @andiaforbes8332
    @andiaforbes8332 4 місяці тому +2

    I really enjoy this video.THANK YOU FOR STAYING AND LOVING JAMAICA. MAY GOD EVER PROSPER YOUR FAMILY AND HELP YOU REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL.A WORD OF WISDOM, CHOOSE TO ACCEPT JESUS AND MAKE YOUR LIFE COMPLETE.

  • @barbaragunning5784
    @barbaragunning5784 4 місяці тому +1

    God bless you and your family with❤ love

  • @sweetv9775
    @sweetv9775 4 місяці тому +7

    Back in my school day, I had some good Cuban teacher but they returned back home.

    • @Florkubana
      @Florkubana  4 місяці тому

      Yeah usually they have a one to 3 year contract

  • @roxroyshaw5072
    @roxroyshaw5072 4 місяці тому

    Your a wonderful person,thanks for making Jamaica your home,your English n patios is commendable