I made a video about LOCAL MEDIA, and a local Television Company tried to shut it down. They requested UA-cam to remove it and gave me a copyright strike, even though my video didn't break any copyright law. I fought back, UA-cam accepted my claim and hopefully should reinstate the video soon. In the meantime - I published another video, the re-edited version with a few quotes from their videos, but without using any footage. They tried to remove it again! It was down from from 25 August to 9 September, but I won this one, and the video can now be watched here: ua-cam.com/video/0zwiPBEbTls/v-deo.html
Are you going to sue then since they did it again? Everytime someone or a business has tried to violate me they got sued. Most of the time it's been settled out of court. I've came to the realization that you're not taken seriously unless you sue.
@@thelogicalmoor8219 I cannot discuss this case in public any further at the moment, but please stay tuned to find out what happens in the end. Thank you for the support!
SO TRUE. Just like how they are differing visitors and their money from the small hotels, AirB&B, small businesses. They are making sure the big hotels get the tourist visitors by locking down these businesses and preventing visitors from going to certain areas which will support these small businesses. All inclusives still get their monies.
After residing in the States for a sometime, I can confidently say that America has no place to mock or talk about Jamaica or the rest of the world 🌍. America has so many disparaging areas and lifestyles that the media will never cover especially when it pertains to white America. It’s all about creating a facade masking the real truth or not bothering to put the work in share the actual truths. Thanks Irena for putting this into context for the world to comprehend from someone who resides in Jamaica. Keep up the good work and one love 🇯🇲
Thanks Irina as always for stating facts without the hysteria.It seems to me that Jamaica and other small islands that want to stand up for themselves are being constantly maligned by extern bodies that want to keep them in their places.Ita so a sad fact that we our selves are also contributing to tbe narrative as I know that some of the biggest critics are fellow Jamaican some of whom have never been back home but listen to misinformation an trash our country to anyone that will listen.It is fair to criticise but only when comparing factual information.Instead of criticising become part of the solution.Irina Jamaica needs people like you to provide an unbiased reviwew.Thanks again.
Born and living in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and I would NOT live anywhere else. I agree with you about the media either lying or exaggerating about the conditions here. They make it appear as if its all negative, even though thousands of positive things are happening daily all over Jamaica by simple every day citizens who have chosen to make a difference with their lives.
Sometimes it takes a foreigner that has made Jamaica their home for people to get what we Jamaicans that love our country have been saying about our country all along. Thanks for pushing the real Jamaica, good and bad, with us.
@@simonmanley6257 your comment is irrelevant. This lady is not a racist, I am not a slave, the trans-atlantic trade is over. I work in community development, volunteer, vote, participate in the decision making process of my country through other channels that doesn't involve me jumping up and down in green or orange. If you don't like the reality of the comment, that's your problem. People like me and others have been saying what Irena has been saying for years but some people only get it when a foreigner says it. The point is that sometimes some people will only see what we have been saying through a different lens... aka Irena. If you don't like white people, that's your problem.
As a person who travels a lot. Jamaica is not as bad how the media, negative Jamaicans home and abroad make Jamaica out to be. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this.
yeah, true, but now the coutry is doing the opposite, cause once you get into a taxi *blam* you are gone for the entire 3 days to weeks until they find your body
@@maymay5600 I am sure Jamaica is the only place that happens? One where else. As a black person, I feel safer in Jamaica than in the US. You are one of the bs propagandists.
@@Cooyah888 huh??? did you read what i said? because i am telling it happens way often and you just assumed i am spreading propaganda???? wow, just wow, you know jamaica is going full on communism right?
@@Cooyah888 HOLD ON! where the hell you get that bullshit brain fart i was spreading propaganda then? then i assume you're not from jamaica then? because i JUST LITERALLY TOLD YOU THAT SHIT HAPPENS! like huh??? I'M SPREADING PROPAGANDA? bro, looks like you're not from jamaica? because we advise tourist to mindful when taking taxis because it is true! like buddy what the fuck is wrong with you????
First time ever I post in the evening! Well :) here it comes! The Evening News! I really hope you find it useful and fun to watch! I apologize for such a Thumbnail.. with a lot of... controversial emoji, but this is the advantage I have as a UA-camr opposed to the "official media". Imagine if a tourist board made a post like that? 😂 This video criticizes media and it's ironic how media kept pushing their "copyright claims" on it. The most annoying one was by Hollywood (Fox Entertainment) that holds the rights for "Marked for Death" film. In the end, I had to change my video completely and remove their footage. ... PS. Turns out the description box of the video has a limit of 5000 symbols.. the list of references is almost 12,000 symbols with links... oops. 😆I need to figure out how to make the list with references as a separate file 🤔
🇯🇲 Irene, Irene, Irene. ❤ ❤ U R my Utube Queen 🚨 siren. Flagging wolves in sheep clothing. Fact-checking dog whistle-blowin. Thanx Irene, our media sheepdog. Kill U must, duty bound; no fuss. Patrolling while our guards sleep. Watching while our leaders peep. Lie$ abound; politic$ of the pur$e Foreign media, they're the worst. Our Utubers, smh, some our curse. IRENATION, in a world so perverse
Irie!!! Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I've watched all your stuff multiple times and was recently reviewing the Bourdain series to get more insight. I knew his episodes were old, so I wondered what happened with the beach situation and even thought about writing you asking you to cover his claims and see how they actually turned out years later!!! You did it, without request!!! Thanks so much!! Additionally, you've inspired my family to consider a move back to the Caribbean (I lived in St.Kitts as a girl) and we'll be there in 3 WEEKS to scope it out and officially decide if it's an option for us.
You’ve open my eyes to a lot of things Irina. I think they are trying to keep us Jamaicans from returning to Jamaica from the States with our hard earned money. They want us to stay and build up their country.
I was born in Jamaica and grew up there until I was 12 years old. I have never smoked anything or seen anyone in my family smoke. It was not until I emigrated to the US and attended High School that I smelt and saw kids smoking in the restrooms in between classroom breaks. This was very shocking to me, especially growing up in a religious family. Yes, I agree that the negative media has impacted Jamaicans pride in their country. I believe this is a concerted effort or agenda to discourage us from visiting or returning home. Thanks for this report.
OMG, I have exactly the same experience! Never saw or heard of marijuana until I migrated to the US as a child. As a matter of fact, not even as a child, it wasn't until I started college that I first saw drug use. My friends thought I was joking when I told them that as a child in JA, I never saw or smelt marijuana in my entire life. The college party scene in the US really opened my eyes regarding drug use! I've never seen such heavy drug use and people passed out all over the place in my life! Then they made fun of me because I as a Jamaican refused to join in with the drug use. To them, drugs can be found round every street corner in Jamaica.
I attended a Christian college and did not experience this while I was there. None of my friends smoked either and they were predominantly from a Caribbean backgrounds.
Foreigners are the most obsessed with weed. Of course I was familiar with weed growing up in Jamaica and what it smells and looks like. However most people whether Christian or other are too busy with their regular lives to focus on weed.
I had the EXACT same experience. It wasn't until I went to the US for university that all of a sudden weed was in my face 24/7. So many Americans smoke like there is no tomorrow! Something I had, and to this day have never experienced in Jamaica. It was a real cuture shock to me.
Finally, a very meaningful narrative about Jamaica. I've been there 3 times, mingling with the 'real' Jamaica most of the time. I loved it so much! Sadly, not too many of my Jamaican friends appreciate what they have, thanks to the media. Thanks so much Irina!
Hats off to you Irina to highlight knowledge and truth. You are indeed doing a great job. I have a story. My brother showed me a website with our mom when she was living in Jamaica where she was walking to church on a Sunday and someone took a picture of her saying this is transportation on a Sunday by foot in Jamaica, they also had some pictures of a cart on the site. When me and my brother showed our mom she was unaware of it, all we did was laugh, where my mom was going is not far and so she walked.
🇯🇲 Thanks again 🌹Irene for your undying love of the rock we call home. Inspite of its varied ills we still carry the emotional obligation of support akin to a troubled family member. For years now, I've long since assumed a lean diet of Jamaican news coverage, simply to save my fragile soul. Jamaica, I will never stop ❤ loving you; even if I have to walk alone.
@DRY EYES, trust me, you are NOT walking alone (P.S.: I am a Liverpool Fan, since "mi a likkle bwoy a yaad", so your closing phrase means more than one thing for me... :) :) ).
can we all advocate for this lady to be the next priminister of jamaica 🇯🇲 🙏 I think she love it more than me and I was born and grown here..thank god for this lady she is so pure and tells only the truth we love you irina
Thank you, I appreciate your support! 🙏 However, politics is certainly not for me! 😅Instead, I'm on the mission to record the amazing things JAMAICAN PEOPLE do and highlight their work, that's all.
@@dsmith9709 Actually, it's an interesting point - I thought Edward Seaga was born in the US and had US citizenship, and was still able to be a PM for Jamaica. I know he was a Jamaican and had Jamaican parents, but still - was he an exception or the rules have been changed since then?
Thank you Irina, thank you for your positive and truth about JA. You did an excellent job. For years this piss me off how the media portray JA. One luv🖤💚💛🇬🇧🇯🇲🇺🇸
Thank you so so much for your intelligent analysis. You are fantastic! I am a subscriber and a passionate fan of yours. I am a Jamaican who was born and raised there. I moved to the United States at the age of 15. It’s been several decades since leaving and because I haven’t been back since 2002, I’ve had some trepidation about returning for a visit. This fear is fueled by all the stories I hear from Jamaicans who either still live in Jamaica, or Jamaican friends who visit annually and come back with stories about all the crime taking place in the country. They make it sound like a war zone although I think most of it is unintentional on their part. Thank you so much for opening up my eyes by putting it all in proper perspective.
Thank you so much for sharing! You would enjoy part 2 even more... because I will be covering the part of "sharing stories" and where these stories come from..
Part of the problem is with the local media houses. Jamaican media makes international media look like they're not trying. Their coverage is horrible, all they do is report crime stats and I'm convinced that by it they actually make the crime problem worse. Because criminals know that if they do something brazen they'll end up on tv, and who doesn't want to end up on tv? I've actually seen news artcles from these same media houses where gunmen actually have come out and said this very thing, but yet the media houses continue. And their coverage results in Jamaicans constantly living in fear. Yes, Jamaica has a crime problem, but if you listen to most of the Jamaican media houses - especially television (yes you TVJ and CVM) - you'd think that Jamaica was just one big bloodfield. My conscience is pricking me and telling me that I should mention that Nationwide News Network seems to be sensible people, but other than that...? I stopped watching Jamaica's television news some years ago. It was only supposed to be a break, but when I realised how much my mental and emotional health improved by making that one decision I never looked back. So yes, I'm looking forward to part 2 of IRIE's series lol. I hope she really tell dem bout demself.
@@kayonnewebley7123 thank you. That was informative. I know exactly what you mean, because there are times living abroad that there is a certain political character, or some celebrity, or some other event that’s being hyped day in and day out by the news media. When I get tired of it I just tune it out by turning to other stations that are not participating in the hype. So I know exactly what you mean.
I swear I could watch your videos all day like I watch kdramas on Netflix. Another awesome presentation/lecture professor Irena loved it as always. 🇯🇲🖤💚💛
Another excellent vid...am still surprised by the amount of ppl that believe the media bs about Jamaica and even more surprised about the amount of Jamaicans that believe the media bs..🇯🇲❤
You gave me food for thought on comedy and jokes. Sometimes, we laugh at the joke because it meets mechanics of tickling the funny bone but often we forget the deeper message that the joke is trying to convey. So, I should really maintain giving positive jokes rather than negative ones.
well, it's all about the subject of a joke. People can joke about ANYTHING, as long as the intention behind the joke has a meaning, either to expose nonsense or to deliver the truth and influence the public in a good way. If the joke is out of date or delivering pure lies misinforming people - that's not a good joke.
Thank you so much for showing my island home, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, in the positive light that it rightfully deserves. You should receive a a medal for this documentary🙏🏽🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
This woman is fighting harder to positively represent Jamaica than natural born Jamaicans. Step up Jamaicans and endorse this brave woman! Support and protect her, because she is spreading a positive message about Jamaica to the world! 👏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 Blessup! One-love ❤
Irina Love, you have produced yet another amazing video. I’m sure everyone appreciates the time and effort you put into your videos. Keep up the good work my fellow UA-camr! ❤️
Thanks again for debunking those false stories about our beautiful Jamaica 🇯🇲 I know that we have problems but where in the world that has no problems.?
Thanks for helping to enlighten others on the truth of how poor journalism fuels how people are influenced and misinformed - and no one questions the information, just eat up everything hook line and sinker. Then people defend the bs when your state that the Emporer wears no clothes...
I've been to Kingston, Montego Bay, and Negril and never had any problems an never felt unsafe. I'd walk around downtown Montego Bay and never once was afraid. I also visited Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico...also no issues.
@@Jolissa56 Okay but not everywhere in Jamaica is like that. I'm sure where you live it's like that and where this person went is also like how they said. I'm from Clarendon and I don't feel unsafe even now the most I do is make sure no one pickpockets me. My area is chill it's only the unemployment that causes problems
@@madeinjamaica7025 I agree that unemployment a the biggest problem but I will not come on here and say that Jamaica is safe , taxi man kill mi fren fe $100 kmt a white person stand a better chance of survival in Jamaica than an actual Jamaican citizens
An agenda to debase black man's land. We are in a WAR people. This is not new. They set us free from slavery with no education and refuse to give us a helping hand up out of the poverty we were left in. We are on our own. We are the ones we have been waiting for. Thanks to friends like Irina who have produced this wonderful report.
Another great content from a great youtuber that is putting Jamaica on the map in such a awesome way and we thank you to grace Jamaica with your talent and keep up the good work and also correcting the bad news being put out there about Jamaica and continue to do what your doing for your new home Jamaica. God bless you and ur family n all the best going forward
I want to nominate Irie as Jamaica ambassador!! You are truly a stellar reporter. I’m not saying this because I’m Jamaican but because you show proof to back what you say. I have the highest respect for you and your work! God bless you and I hope the Jamaican government is paying close attention to your work!!
Hello Irina, Once again there is so much to unpack in this video, you made so many great points that makes me think how easily I have been influenced by media in general when it comes to my island home, Jamaica. The one thing that you brought up that stands out for me was the Chris Rock comedic moment which like you, I did not find funny as I also thought to myself, what is he talking about? In any case I can see your journalistic skills shining through in this well made video.
This is my second video this morning and I think am addicted, oh my god this woman is astonishing I'm not prasing her it's just the respect and her feeling to do what's right we need more people like this
I definitely respect the time and effort that you have taken to make a video filled with meaningful content . . . I present to you my Global Citizen award!!! Keep up the good work!!! Jamaica to the world!!
Every video is saturated with journalistic information. Especially like this topic is so great, to get a thinking behind the scenes. It is so healthy for the mind. We had almost been one day there by a cruise ship from Ocho Rios and visited a fruit plantation and drove back through Port Maria and visited the St Mary Parish Church where a service was finished and the people left it. Therefore we had that semi poor impression inspite we have been there. Also the BackpackingSimon channel shows us that impression, but it shows a very positive kind of view. All of that AirBnB sites visited in this channel improved their situation and got better in business. Such sites are great for people who want be away from the organized living in the western world. It's kind of camping on a free site. But your videos are eye-opening for an overview of the complete situation. That was really new, to see the developed living sites and its prices in the last video. Topics what be interesting me would be: How do Jamaicans earn their money? What kind of business are running in which size? What about the craft industry, like house buildings, street construction, car repair, lumber and wood craft like carpenters, food industry, welding and mechanic shops? Banks, press, media, the huge harbour in Kingston, the government, Commonwealth, that main influencing businesses it.
Jamaican ear their living just like people do in the USA. Some are lawyers, doctors teacher, nurses bankers, shop keeps. Whatever job in the west is in Jamaica. I know lawyers there who live a better life than the ones in the USA and they make less but they have a better quality of life.
As D Smith said, there exist in Jamaica traditional professions like doctors, lawyers, bankers, etc--just like any other country that I can think of. However, Jamaican industries are to a large extent based on three factors: its historic economic context, comparative advantage in trade, local market forces. Historically, Jamaica's economy was agriculture based, whereby produce was both for local consumption export. Traditional goods produced included sugar cane, coffee beans, cocoa, bananas, coconuts, herbs and spices. Around these primary industries developed secondary/cottage industries that processes these materials into sugar, rum, coffee, chocolate, banana chips, coconut rum, water and/or oil, bottles spices such as hot sauces, mixed spices or spice purees. Whilst the cost of cultivating, or even processing these produce may not be the lowest internationally, these items attract premium price on the world market. As mentioned previously, Jamaica may not be the ideal place to cultivate produce at competitive costs--save for all, except cannabis. The country has decriminalized the plant and is offering licences along the lines of cultivation, retail, transport, and research. Another industry where there exists comparative advantage is in bauxite mining due to low extraction costs. However, current trends within that industry have made me disapprove of the miners' activities and view the industry as another attempt at exploitation. Even though the population of Jamaica is small, there is a large consumption of imported goods--by both businesses and citizens. These range from building supplies (lumber, plumbing, steel, lighting fixtures, etc.); consumer retail products relating to house care and beauty care; farm equipment, technology, and chemicals. Of course, the tourism and hospitality sector is a vital part of the economy, and is an avid producer as well as consumer for local goods and services such as agricultural products, builders and landscapers, and craftsmanship for art and furniture. Currently, there is a demand for logistic solutions, and will be even greater as the country establishes itself as an international logistic hub. I'm trying to be concise. The country offers many benefits to foreign investors. I am of the opinion that the country can greatly benefit from investment in light industries--especially products targeting the construction sector. According to the Ease of Doing Business Report for 2020, Jamaica is classified as a country that is easy to do business in, and is ranked 71st. There are undoubtedly many things I have omitted, which is not intentional, but rather an attempt to answer your queries in the least amount of words.
@@garthwilliams378 and @D Smith, thank you for your valuable answers. I was in Jamaica just one time by cruise ship, in 2017. With own eyes everything is different as I was awaiting it. Also the other Caribbean islands. There was so much industry, many hubs, and also so European and not North-American in its kind. It is a real paradise.
I'm from Jamaica and I love this video well put together 💯🙏 they only show the bad side about Jamaica 🇯🇲but it's really nice here. Violence happen everywhere over the world not just here, GOOD JOB & WELL DONE💫👌
Nice to you see you Irina Bella🤗🤗Yes it does and some entertainers too, such a shame. However, the main thing many people need to do is research and explore for themselves instead of believing everything others put out.🙏
Irie, I have only one thing (ok 2 things)to say to you regarding this video...BRAVA!!!!! MASTERPIECE!!!! I sent this to everyone that i know. Keep them coming.
I made a video about LOCAL MEDIA, and a local Television Company tried to shut it down. They requested UA-cam to remove it and gave me a copyright strike, even though my video didn't break any copyright law. I fought back, UA-cam accepted my claim and hopefully should reinstate the video soon. In the meantime - I published another video, the re-edited version with a few quotes from their videos, but without using any footage. They tried to remove it again! It was down from from 25 August to 9 September, but I won this one, and the video can now be watched here: ua-cam.com/video/0zwiPBEbTls/v-deo.html
Great work! Keep on fighting for your rights 🇯🇲
Are you going to sue then since they did it again? Everytime someone or a business has tried to violate me they got sued. Most of the time it's been settled out of court. I've came to the realization that you're not taken seriously unless you sue.
@@thelogicalmoor8219 I cannot discuss this case in public any further at the moment, but please stay tuned to find out what happens in the end. Thank you for the support!
@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE thank you for all the work you have put in about Jamaican. You have changed plenty people's of perspective in a healthy way.
Great because I have been looking for it. The control is real
'The negative coverage ALSO influences how Jamaicans think of themselves' .... that was powerful
Protect this woman by all cost... she is so needed
Great Lady
A tru man
She good with us we need her she’s her to stay
A real deal man🤜🤛
They need to have an eye on you! Should fare you?
In my opinion, America sheds negative light on Caribbean nations to differ tourism money away from certain countries and funnel it into their allies.
facts
SO TRUE. Just like how they are differing visitors and their money from the small hotels, AirB&B, small businesses. They are making sure the big hotels get the tourist visitors by locking down these businesses and preventing visitors from going to certain areas which will support these small businesses. All inclusives still get their monies.
They do the same to Africa
America is dutty and wicked.
@@sekoubadjobe6320 yes sir and all lands entirely especially lands with the indigenous ppl and there direct relatives - not woke - just seek
After residing in the States for a sometime, I can confidently say that America has no place to mock or talk about Jamaica or the rest of the world 🌍. America has so many disparaging areas and lifestyles that the media will never cover especially when it pertains to white America. It’s all about creating a facade masking the real truth or not bothering to put the work in share the actual truths. Thanks Irena for putting this into context for the world to comprehend from someone who resides in Jamaica. Keep up the good work and one love 🇯🇲
exactly 💯% thank you very much that is why jamaicans are not allowed to see the world because if we did we would never go to America
America is the biggest lying, stealing, and murderous country in the world.
Thanks Irina as always for stating facts without the hysteria.It seems to me that Jamaica and other small islands that want to stand up for themselves are being constantly maligned by extern bodies that want to keep them in their places.Ita so a sad fact that we our selves are also contributing to tbe narrative as I know that some of the biggest critics are fellow Jamaican some of whom have never been back home but listen to misinformation an trash our country to anyone that will listen.It is fair to criticise but only when comparing factual information.Instead of criticising become part of the solution.Irina Jamaica needs people like you to provide an unbiased reviwew.Thanks again.
@@Red_Tiger_Eye The Bible spoke about Babylon the great. Ancient and last days..
So you still live in the states
Born and living in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and I would NOT live anywhere else. I agree with you about the media either lying or exaggerating about the conditions here. They make it appear as if its all negative, even though thousands of positive things are happening daily all over Jamaica by simple every day citizens who have chosen to make a difference with their lives.
That's why the government won't do anything about crime and keep being corrupted. Everything irie man. Jamaica no problem.
Five more years and I’m coming home to Jamaica to live
Sometimes it takes a foreigner that has made Jamaica their home for people to get what we Jamaicans that love our country have been saying about our country all along. Thanks for pushing the real Jamaica, good and bad, with us.
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A very very profound statement @Claudia M Barnett
That's all unno do wait pon Fariner fi tek over boasy slave fi gi dem props an big ups
@@simonmanley6257 your comment is irrelevant. This lady is not a racist, I am not a slave, the trans-atlantic trade is over. I work in community development, volunteer, vote, participate in the decision making process of my country through other channels that doesn't involve me jumping up and down in green or orange. If you don't like the reality of the comment, that's your problem. People like me and others have been saying what Irena has been saying for years but some people only get it when a foreigner says it. The point is that sometimes some people will only see what we have been saying through a different lens... aka Irena. If you don't like white people, that's your problem.
Wow@@wide-eyedwonderer4524 😲😲🤣😅 I don't need to add anything else.
AND THE 🥇 AWARD GOES TO IRIE!!!!!!!!!!! Another spectacular episode IRIE.
As a person who travels a lot. Jamaica is not as bad how the media, negative Jamaicans home and abroad make Jamaica out to be. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this.
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yeah, true, but now the coutry is doing the opposite, cause once you get into a taxi *blam* you are gone for the entire 3 days to weeks until they find your body
@@maymay5600 I am sure Jamaica is the only place that happens? One where else. As a black person, I feel safer in Jamaica than in the US. You are one of the bs propagandists.
@@Cooyah888 huh??? did you read what i said? because i am telling it happens way often and you just assumed i am spreading propaganda???? wow, just wow, you know jamaica is going full on communism right?
@@Cooyah888 HOLD ON! where the hell you get that bullshit brain fart i was spreading propaganda then? then i assume you're not from jamaica then? because i JUST LITERALLY TOLD YOU THAT SHIT HAPPENS! like huh??? I'M SPREADING PROPAGANDA? bro, looks like you're not from jamaica? because we advise tourist to mindful when taking taxis because it is true! like buddy what the fuck is wrong with you????
As a Jamaican living in Jamaica.... I THANK YOU!
First time ever I post in the evening! Well :) here it comes! The Evening News! I really hope you find it useful and fun to watch!
I apologize for such a Thumbnail.. with a lot of... controversial emoji, but this is the advantage I have as a UA-camr opposed to the "official media". Imagine if a tourist board made a post like that? 😂
This video criticizes media and it's ironic how media kept pushing their "copyright claims" on it. The most annoying one was by Hollywood (Fox Entertainment) that holds the rights for "Marked for Death" film. In the end, I had to change my video completely and remove their footage.
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PS. Turns out the description box of the video has a limit of 5000 symbols.. the list of references is almost 12,000 symbols with links... oops. 😆I need to figure out how to make the list with references as a separate file 🤔
I would love to see part 2.
One luv🖤💚💛
Check out i woke up KGB
🇯🇲 Irene, Irene, Irene. ❤ ❤
U R my Utube Queen 🚨 siren.
Flagging wolves in sheep clothing.
Fact-checking dog whistle-blowin.
Thanx Irene, our media sheepdog.
Kill U must, duty bound; no fuss.
Patrolling while our guards sleep.
Watching while our leaders peep.
Lie$ abound; politic$ of the pur$e
Foreign media, they're the worst.
Our Utubers, smh, some our curse.
IRENATION, in a world so perverse
Irie!!! Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I've watched all your stuff multiple times and was recently reviewing the Bourdain series to get more insight. I knew his episodes were old, so I wondered what happened with the beach situation and even thought about writing you asking you to cover his claims and see how they actually turned out years later!!! You did it, without request!!! Thanks so much!!
Additionally, you've inspired my family to consider a move back to the Caribbean (I lived in St.Kitts as a girl) and we'll be there in 3 WEEKS to scope it out and officially decide if it's an option for us.
Protect this lady By all means nice truthful work
You’ve open my eyes to a lot of things Irina. I think they are trying to keep us Jamaicans from returning to Jamaica from the States with our hard earned money. They want us to stay and build up their country.
I just move here to the us and i will never. Retired here
Your work in and for a Jamaica will not go unrewarded. Thank you for all that you do.
I was born in Jamaica and grew up there until I was 12 years old. I have never smoked anything or seen anyone in my family smoke. It was not until I emigrated to the US and attended High School that I smelt and saw kids smoking in the restrooms in between classroom breaks. This was very shocking to me, especially growing up in a religious family. Yes, I agree that the negative media has impacted Jamaicans pride in their country. I believe this is a concerted effort or agenda to discourage us from visiting or returning home. Thanks for this report.
OMG, I have exactly the same experience! Never saw or heard of marijuana until I migrated to the US as a child. As a matter of fact, not even as a child, it wasn't until I started college that I first saw drug use. My friends thought I was joking when I told them that as a child in JA, I never saw or smelt marijuana in my entire life. The college party scene in the US really opened my eyes regarding drug use! I've never seen such heavy drug use and people passed out all over the place in my life! Then they made fun of me because I as a Jamaican refused to join in with the drug use. To them, drugs can be found round every street corner in Jamaica.
I attended a Christian college and did not experience this while I was there. None of my friends smoked either and they were predominantly from a Caribbean backgrounds.
Foreigners are the most obsessed with weed. Of course I was familiar with weed growing up in Jamaica and what it smells and looks like. However most people whether Christian or other are too busy with their regular lives to focus on weed.
Didn’t you guys see the videos with the little boys smoking ? This was a few months ago , the boys look like 5 years old
I had the EXACT same experience. It wasn't until I went to the US for university that all of a sudden weed was in my face 24/7. So many Americans smoke like there is no tomorrow! Something I had, and to this day have never experienced in Jamaica. It was a real cuture shock to me.
Finally, a very meaningful narrative about Jamaica. I've been there 3 times, mingling with the 'real' Jamaica most of the time. I loved it so much! Sadly, not too many of my Jamaican friends appreciate what they have, thanks to the media. Thanks so much Irina!
You are absolutely a gift by God to Jamaica 🇯🇲
Those of us who love you and appreciate you, really do. Superb body of work here on this video.
That's why I love you Irena. You are simply the best. God bless you Irena 🙏🏾🙏🏾💕 God bless Jamaica 🙏🏾🙏🏾💕
See why we need to appreciate Jamaica.No weh no better than yard!
Can we just give this lady a Jamaican citizenship please.... great Job as usual
Hats off to you Irina to highlight knowledge and truth. You are indeed doing a great job. I have a story. My brother showed me a website with our mom when she was living in Jamaica where she was walking to church on a Sunday and someone took a picture of her saying this is transportation on a Sunday by foot in Jamaica, they also had some pictures of a cart on the site. When me and my brother showed our mom she was unaware of it, all we did was laugh, where my mom was going is not far and so she walked.
I hope those people who took the picture realize that walking is a healthy thing to do. More people should be doing just that
Preach Irina!!! You clearly expressed some of the thoughts I have had for years but never had the words or the platform to express. Thank you
🇯🇲 Thanks again 🌹Irene for your undying love of the rock we call home.
Inspite of its varied ills we still carry the emotional obligation of support akin to a troubled family member.
For years now, I've long since assumed a lean diet of Jamaican news coverage, simply to save my fragile soul.
Jamaica, I will never stop ❤ loving you; even if I have to walk alone.
🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲❤️❤️❤️
@DRY EYES, trust me, you are NOT walking alone (P.S.: I am a Liverpool Fan, since "mi a likkle bwoy a yaad", so your closing phrase means more than one thing for me... :) :) ).
@@trevorsteer7331 🇯🇲 Up!!
These videos are well put together, could only imagine the effort it takes 😰
WELL SAID. MOST UA-camRS WANTS QUICK MONEY, THATS WHY I DONT WATCH THEM.
Don't just imagine....SUPPORT $$$
can we all advocate for this lady to be the next priminister of jamaica 🇯🇲 🙏 I think she love it more than me and I was born and grown here..thank god for this lady she is so pure and tells only the truth we love you irina
Thank you, I appreciate your support! 🙏 However, politics is certainly not for me! 😅Instead, I'm on the mission to record the amazing things JAMAICAN PEOPLE do and highlight their work, that's all.
Sorry she can't be the PM. She's not born there. A PM has to be born in Jamaica and does not hold citizenship of another country,
@@dsmith9709 Actually, it's an interesting point - I thought Edward Seaga was born in the US and had US citizenship, and was still able to be a PM for Jamaica. I know he was a Jamaican and had Jamaican parents, but still - was he an exception or the rules have been changed since then?
@@dsmith9709 that is ashame lol
You're my favorite youtuber,the reasons for that is obvious.Thanks for debunking those myths about Jamaica.
Thank you Irina, thank you for your positive and truth about JA. You did an excellent job. For years this piss me off how the media portray JA. One luv🖤💚💛🇬🇧🇯🇲🇺🇸
Thank you so so much for your intelligent analysis. You are fantastic! I am a subscriber and a passionate fan of yours. I am a Jamaican who was born and raised there. I moved to the United States at the age of 15. It’s been several decades since leaving and because I haven’t been back since 2002, I’ve had some trepidation about returning for a visit. This fear is fueled by all the stories I hear from Jamaicans who either still live in Jamaica, or Jamaican friends who visit annually and come back with stories about all the crime taking place in the country. They make it sound like a war zone although I think most of it is unintentional on their part. Thank you so much for opening up my eyes by putting it all in proper perspective.
Thank you so much for sharing! You would enjoy part 2 even more... because I will be covering the part of "sharing stories" and where these stories come from..
Next time the telling you the crime stories ask the" How come they are still alive". They will shut up.
Part of the problem is with the local media houses. Jamaican media makes international media look like they're not trying. Their coverage is horrible, all they do is report crime stats and I'm convinced that by it they actually make the crime problem worse. Because criminals know that if they do something brazen they'll end up on tv, and who doesn't want to end up on tv? I've actually seen news artcles from these same media houses where gunmen actually have come out and said this very thing, but yet the media houses continue. And their coverage results in Jamaicans constantly living in fear. Yes, Jamaica has a crime problem, but if you listen to most of the Jamaican media houses - especially television (yes you TVJ and CVM) - you'd think that Jamaica was just one big bloodfield. My conscience is pricking me and telling me that I should mention that Nationwide News Network seems to be sensible people, but other than that...? I stopped watching Jamaica's television news some years ago. It was only supposed to be a break, but when I realised how much my mental and emotional health improved by making that one decision I never looked back. So yes, I'm looking forward to part 2 of IRIE's series lol. I hope she really tell dem bout demself.
@@kayonnewebley7123 thank you. That was informative. I know exactly what you mean, because there are times living abroad that there is a certain political character, or some celebrity, or some other event that’s being hyped day in and day out by the news media. When I get tired of it I just tune it out by turning to other stations that are not participating in the hype. So I know exactly what you mean.
im a jamaican living in sweden and i must say that your channel is very educating and uplifting , please never stop representing jamaica.
one love
This is an awesome piece of work you did here Irina.
Thank you.
We Jamaicans appreciate it.
Thanks again.
Thank you so much sister for your video
I swear I could watch your videos all day like I watch kdramas on Netflix. Another awesome presentation/lecture professor Irena loved it as always. 🇯🇲🖤💚💛
Anyone can who watches Kpop and drama isn’t awake they are brainwash victims.
Another excellent vid...am still surprised by the amount of ppl that believe the media bs about Jamaica and even more surprised about the amount of Jamaicans that believe the media bs..🇯🇲❤
Finally someone points out how skewed stats and bad journalism is rampant in and surrounding news about Jamaica.
This should be on all travel agencies. There is a lot of negative reviews in those agencies.. Take care and be safe.
You gave me food for thought on comedy and jokes. Sometimes, we laugh at the joke because it meets mechanics of tickling the funny bone but often we forget the deeper message that the joke is trying to convey. So, I should really maintain giving positive jokes rather than negative ones.
well, it's all about the subject of a joke. People can joke about ANYTHING, as long as the intention behind the joke has a meaning, either to expose nonsense or to deliver the truth and influence the public in a good way. If the joke is out of date or delivering pure lies misinforming people - that's not a good joke.
This is why I always watch your videos...you always tell the truth. And show the reality of the situation. Whether good or bad. And I love it.
Great JOB! Unfortunately....... People gravitate towards the negative. I'm eagerly waiting for part 2! (Local Media)
I love how you stand up for our country keep up the good work God bless
Thank you so much for showing my island home, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, in the positive light that it rightfully deserves. You should receive a a medal for this documentary🙏🏽🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
I am so impressed with this video...going to spread the word...great job
Thank you so much!
thank you for enlightening my beloved Country.
Your point on Third world country BLEW MY MIND!!!
Well done my dear, tell them and show them the other side of Jamaica
Excellent content, very thorough research, you make me proud to be Jamaican. Thank you, well done.
This woman is fighting harder to positively represent Jamaica than natural born Jamaicans. Step up Jamaicans and endorse this brave woman! Support and protect her, because she is spreading a positive message about Jamaica to the world! 👏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 Blessup! One-love ❤
I like your break down
Irina Love, you have produced yet another amazing video. I’m sure everyone appreciates the time and effort you put into your videos. Keep up the good work my fellow UA-camr! ❤️
Thank you for dispelling the myth about Jamacia, I will definitely do a video about my community when I go back. Appreciate what you're doing ❤
Keep us posted
Great video as always 🙌🏾. Misinformation about Jamaica always infuriate me.
Great vlog . As an expat, I’ve learned more about my home country than from any other source. Keep up the good work.
Thanks again for debunking those false stories about our beautiful Jamaica 🇯🇲 I know that we have problems but where in the world that has no problems.?
Well done Irie for the update and thank you
Irie u are a true Jamaican girl respect 🙏
Big up u self girl real talk yow up move 🔥🔥🇯🇲🇯🇲
Thanks for helping to enlighten others on the truth of how poor journalism fuels how people are influenced and misinformed - and no one questions the information, just eat up everything hook line and sinker. Then people defend the bs when your state that the Emporer wears no clothes...
Thanks for helping to enlighten others 9n the truth about our little island home
We have so much to learn from you🇯🇲🇯🇲 looking forward to p2💛..
Awesome !Love your analysis
I've been to Kingston, Montego Bay, and Negril and never had any problems an never felt unsafe. I'd walk around downtown Montego Bay and never once was afraid. I also visited Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico...also no issues.
My sentiments exactly
How unno lie and wicked Suh ?! Mi born an grow in Kingston and almost every night shot fya used to have diarrhea and no running water
@@Jolissa56 Okay but not everywhere in Jamaica is like that. I'm sure where you live it's like that and where this person went is also like how they said. I'm from Clarendon and I don't feel unsafe even now the most I do is make sure no one pickpockets me. My area is chill it's only the unemployment that causes problems
@@madeinjamaica7025 I agree that unemployment a the biggest problem but I will not come on here and say that Jamaica is safe , taxi man kill mi fren fe $100 kmt a white person stand a better chance of survival in Jamaica than an actual Jamaican citizens
An agenda to debase black man's land. We are in a WAR people. This is not new. They set us free from slavery with no education and refuse to give us a helping hand up out of the poverty we were left in. We are on our own. We are the ones we have been waiting for. Thanks to friends like Irina who have produced this wonderful report.
Another great content from a great youtuber that is putting Jamaica on the map in such a awesome way and we thank you to grace Jamaica with your talent and keep up the good work and also correcting the bad news being put out there about Jamaica and continue to do what your doing for your new home Jamaica. God bless you and ur family n all the best going forward
SHE STUDIED. Many of the Journalists in Jamaica need to study with her.
I want to nominate Irie as Jamaica ambassador!! You are truly a stellar reporter. I’m not saying this because I’m Jamaican but because you show proof to back what you say. I have the highest respect for you and your work! God bless you and I hope the Jamaican government is paying close attention to your work!!
May god bless you for true raw journalism
Hello Irina, Once again there is so much to unpack in this video, you made so many great points that makes me think how easily I have been influenced by media in general when it comes to my island home, Jamaica. The one thing that you brought up that stands out for me was the Chris Rock comedic moment which like you, I did not find funny as I also thought to myself, what is he talking about? In any case I can see your journalistic skills shining through in this well made video.
Thank you so much for sharing the feedback! I appreciate the support and glad you've found the video useful! 🙏
Thank soooooo much for this video and insight. We need to see more of this
I'm a Jamaican living in the UK .love your channel
Thanks for this!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 love this, I’ve been saying this to people for years.
I love you so much for posting this!...
Finally I just love the way you put out Jamaica out their
Great job irie and keep up the good work sis. Jamaica is sweet and lovely 💯💯
Wow. Wow . Wow. What a great production. God Bless you.
This is my second video this morning and I think am addicted, oh my god this woman is astonishing I'm not prasing her it's just the respect and her feeling to do what's right we need more people like this
Very good video highlighting some of the things foreigners and Jamaicans need to know about Jamacia
u are real love dat
This is a very important lesson in epistemology and methodology
Thank you! 🤓
THANK YOU IRENE FOR SHARING SUCH POSITIVE PEACE OF RESEARCH ON OUR BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF JAMAICA...I LOVE HOW YOU LOVE MY BORN YARD.❤❤
Once again, awesome analysis! This is what objective observation that is free of racism, fear, propaganda, and stereotypes looks like.
Thank you Irina for your positive insight very very helpful, greatly appreciate it.
I definitely respect the time and effort that you have taken to make a video filled with meaningful content . . . I present to you my Global Citizen award!!! Keep up the good work!!! Jamaica to the world!!
We need to protect this woman!
Thanks so much for setting the record straight
Many thks for yr time🤔 an appreciate time an effort you Putting in to Di vlog 👍🏿 💯 , happy Sunday an stay bless 🙌🏿🙏🏿
And you my friend is great at journalism 👍❤️
Iris love your breakdown of facts.
So sorry I missed spelt your name with time difference keep the good work for.
Every video is saturated with journalistic information. Especially like this topic is so great, to get a thinking behind the scenes. It is so healthy for the mind.
We had almost been one day there by a cruise ship from Ocho Rios and visited a fruit plantation and drove back through Port Maria and visited the St Mary Parish Church where a service was finished and the people left it. Therefore we had that semi poor impression inspite we have been there.
Also the BackpackingSimon channel shows us that impression, but it shows a very positive kind of view. All of that AirBnB sites visited in this channel improved their situation and got better in business.
Such sites are great for people who want be away from the organized living in the western world. It's kind of camping on a free site.
But your videos are eye-opening for an overview of the complete situation. That was really new, to see the developed living sites and its prices in the last video.
Topics what be interesting me would be: How do Jamaicans earn their money? What kind of business are running in which size? What about the craft industry, like house buildings, street construction, car repair, lumber and wood craft like carpenters, food industry, welding and mechanic shops? Banks, press, media, the huge harbour in Kingston, the government, Commonwealth, that main influencing businesses it.
Jamaican ear their living just like people do in the USA. Some are lawyers, doctors teacher, nurses bankers, shop keeps. Whatever job in the west is in Jamaica. I know lawyers there who live a better life than the ones in the USA and they make less but they have a better quality of life.
As D Smith said, there exist in Jamaica traditional professions like doctors, lawyers, bankers, etc--just like any other country that I can think of. However, Jamaican industries are to a large extent based on three factors: its historic economic context, comparative advantage in trade, local market forces.
Historically, Jamaica's economy was agriculture based, whereby produce was both for local consumption export. Traditional goods produced included sugar cane, coffee beans, cocoa, bananas, coconuts, herbs and spices. Around these primary industries developed secondary/cottage industries that processes these materials into sugar, rum, coffee, chocolate, banana chips, coconut rum, water and/or oil, bottles spices such as hot sauces, mixed spices or spice purees. Whilst the cost of cultivating, or even processing these produce may not be the lowest internationally, these items attract premium price on the world market.
As mentioned previously, Jamaica may not be the ideal place to cultivate produce at competitive costs--save for all, except cannabis. The country has decriminalized the plant and is offering licences along the lines of cultivation, retail, transport, and research. Another industry where there exists comparative advantage is in bauxite mining due to low extraction costs. However, current trends within that industry have made me disapprove of the miners' activities and view the industry as another attempt at exploitation.
Even though the population of Jamaica is small, there is a large consumption of imported goods--by both businesses and citizens. These range from building supplies (lumber, plumbing, steel, lighting fixtures, etc.); consumer retail products relating to house care and beauty care; farm equipment, technology, and chemicals. Of course, the tourism and hospitality sector is a vital part of the economy, and is an avid producer as well as consumer for local goods and services such as agricultural products, builders and landscapers, and craftsmanship for art and furniture. Currently, there is a demand for logistic solutions, and will be even greater as the country establishes itself as an international logistic hub.
I'm trying to be concise. The country offers many benefits to foreign investors. I am of the opinion that the country can greatly benefit from investment in light industries--especially products targeting the construction sector. According to the Ease of Doing Business Report for 2020, Jamaica is classified as a country that is easy to do business in, and is ranked 71st. There are undoubtedly many things I have omitted, which is not intentional, but rather an attempt to answer your queries in the least amount of words.
@@garthwilliams378 and @D Smith, thank you for your valuable answers. I was in Jamaica just one time by cruise ship, in 2017. With own eyes everything is different as I was awaiting it. Also the other Caribbean islands. There was so much industry, many hubs, and also so European and not North-American in its kind. It is a real paradise.
I really appreciate your video and the love you have for Jamaica and the positive light you put on my beautiful island, thank you Irie
I'm from Jamaica and I love this video well put together 💯🙏 they only show the bad side about Jamaica 🇯🇲but it's really nice here. Violence happen everywhere over the world not just here, GOOD JOB & WELL DONE💫👌
Nice to you see you Irina Bella🤗🤗Yes it does and some entertainers too, such a shame. However, the main thing many people need to do is research and explore for themselves instead of believing everything others put out.🙏
And they tend to show the worst places in Jamaica. Thank you for your good work.
Irie, I have only one thing (ok 2 things)to say to you regarding this video...BRAVA!!!!! MASTERPIECE!!!! I sent this to everyone that i know. Keep them coming.
Thanks much for all the support! 🙏
Big up you self stay safe keep doing your what you love to do.
You learn something every day 💯
This video is so educational and welcoming🙏🏽 thank you so much for letting those little wicked people think 🤔bad about jamaica🇯🇲 JAMAICA IS BEAUTIFUL
Your videos are SO refreshing - so needed. To see so many Jamaicans in and out of the country supporting your work says volumes. Big up
I love and respect you so much.you are suçh a brilliant woman much respect to you for defending Jamaica in such a positive light
You are doing an awesome job, thank you for sharing the truth about Jamaica
Bless up my people 🇯🇲
I really appreciate you for opening our eyes on real facts on the world and especially on Jamaica....Your dou g an excellent job...Thank You...
Thank you for this, Irina. I enjoy your videos.
I love your investigative journalism you are informative I enjoy your program