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Being a fellow Newfie you did a fantastic job representing and discussing our heritage. I am going to Jamaica when Covid ends and it is nice to hear the similarities between the two islands
I already know an Jamaican living in Newfoundland. She was my art teacher in high school. It was a Dominion of Great Britain 🇬🇧 until 1949. That's when it became a Province of Canada 🇨🇦.
I absouletly Loved this interview! I am from Newfoundland , born and raised. When I grew up there were not alot of people of colour..I was one of few. I have moved back in 2020 after 40 years and am so happy to see more faces of colour and people from all over the world calling our Special Island home. This was a very special place to grow up and our cultlure and traditions is something we take great pride in and love to share with people all over the world. All are welcome here and we will consider you family, most importantly you will feel like family and carry a little piece of our Island wherever you go :}
I am impressed with the extent of her knowledge of the country and going from memory and her ability to compare and contrast the countries. That's a gift. Well done Didan!
I'm from NFLD, and I love this interview 😀!! The islander mentality is a beautiful thing! I'm a nurse and I got to work a few folks from Jamaica and they are really hard working and have a great sense of humor🤩. I'm so glad she is having a good experience here🤩💜!!! The bar "Trapper John's" on George Street, is really good for screeching in, if you wanted to check it out! You get a certificate, and everything😄🐟🥃! Long may your big jib draw, b'ys!!
Great interview….Didan is a knowledgeable, personable and intelligent Jamaican that represents us well! Some former coworkers have migrated to Newfoundland and seem to be enjoying it. Really appreciate this channel where I can learn about other countries and culture and broaden our perspective of how others live.
I love this. As a Newfoundlander now living in Ontario I have come to realize the commonalities in the two cultures and it is uncanny. I tend to get along really well with Jamaicans because we are so much alike. Alike in humour, outlook, language, music, food etc. I'd go as far as to say we are Island people but one is hot and one is cold. One other thing about the language depending where you go on the island there are different dialects. So long live the wonderful relationship that these islands share. We are blessed!! Thankyou for this wonderful and long overdue interview!🙂❤
I enjoyed the interview with Didan. She is such a lovely person and knows a lot about Newfoundland history and culture. Wishing her great success with her studies.
Enjoyed this! The flag shown when Didan mentioned the "old flag" is actually the new provincial flag from the 1970s. The "old flag" being referenced is probably the never-official "republic of Newfoundland" pink white and green. "Yes b'y" has a whole host of meanings depending on context and emphasis. And there is a Dictionary of Newfoundland English.
I love you guys!!! I am a proud Newfoundlander & still living & working here. I appreciate that you are so well informed about our home & our culture. This is so interesting.
Great interview as usual. My family and I took a road trip from Toronto to St Johns New Foundland. The best trip ever!!! We were able to discover Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia as they were close by. The landscape is to behold, pictures do no justice. They had a vibrant cruise ship industry as well. Glad you’re having a great time Didan.
Absolutely loved this video 😊 I am from Newfoundland and married to a man from Trinidad. I moved to Toronto years ago and always seemd to gravity to people from the Caribbean Islands. There are so many similarities between us it's amazing!!
In Canada, the warmest, friendliest people are from the Maritime provinces; Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI. And the accent in Newfoundland happened because many of the people there originally came from Ireland. (Which is also a VERY friendly place!)
@@Didanashanta I wanted to submit an application to MU but was discouraged by others who said the province is depressing and work was hard to come by for international students. I feel a bit better hearing this interview. I am going to submit an application for next fall.
Hey congrats .... its was my desire to attend mun that cause me to find this video ..... any tips when applying ....i am scared to apply into the program i want because my gpa is slightly off....
Very warm and personable young lady, I enjoyed this interview immensely and learned a lot about Newfoundland, which is one of those places that you don't usually hear a lot about, unless you fly over it en route to Europe.
Big up Xavier for showing all different culture and ting. Didan my bredrin have a restaurant in Saint John if your ever around there, Sunny Days Caribbean Restaurant, 7 Queen Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada A1C 4K2
Hi Xavier, great job your doing, Very natural, beautiful and intelligent young lady living in the cold and don't mine the weather going after degree. Im from ja living in t.dot today it's freezing!!
Another amazing interview! Didan is a beautiful soul. I get so absorbed in these interviews as I continue to learn in-depth about these wonderful places on our planet. I’m so proud of my fellow Jamaicans and their accomplishments. Thank you Xavier and many blessings to you, as you continue to bring us these powerful interviews. Happy New Year!!!!
Didan you are a wealth of information. There are some things that you and Xavier have mentioned that I did not know before, especially the Maroons who was sent to Nova Scotia. Thanks to both of you. This interview was a bomb,it sell off!
I'm from Newfoundland originally and have been to Jamaica. I have said it for years we have so much in common and that people just don't get it. Yea Mon, and Yes By, our traditional breakfast are similar, we both love rum. We are two peas in a pod. I love Jamaica and plan on heading back there very soon. Great interview.
Been to Newfoundland 4 times....and always wish to go back. Amazing place full of even more amazing people, who, similar to the Newfoundland time-zone, are funny, entertaining raconteurs, generous, warm, and slightly off-kilter.
Thanks for the compliment! We are glad you enjoyed this episode in the “Jamaicans to the World” series. If you missed any they are all located here - ua-cam.com/video/gjEvqG6tLzs/v-deo.html&list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ
Wonderful capture of Newfoundland, it was very enjoyable. I remember one trip to Jamaica that we had a kitchenette that got restocked daily by the hotel. I almost didn’t have to leave my room because we had Tetley Tea and cream crackers refilled daily. It was uncanny at first, I thought maybe I’d requested special stuff! Haha Then we went to supper and had salt fish and I do believe there was a version of fish n brews and boiled dinner that week. I love the commonalities and now I know more. Excellent interview. Didan, not to fool you up, but one way we say good bye is ‘talk to ya bye and bye’…these ‘byes’ refer to time(ish)….talk to ya sooner or later or when I sees ya again or whatever.
Very interesting interview.I have worked with a lot of (Newfies) Newfoundlanders and find them to be the warmest and friendliest people If you have a newfie friend you have a friend for life.I will add they are part of the Maritime Provinces of Canada.Thanks Xavier for sharing these interviews. Happy New Year.
Polite correction from a Newfie: no, we're not one of the Maritime Provinces. We're an Atlantic Province, but the Maritimes are all original 1867 Confederation provinces. BTW - I met a number of the Jamaicans who participated in the 2000 exchange program. :)
I love love love these sessions. I have learnt so much about the countries you have been covering so far. I can’t wait for the next one. It always makes me want to go to that country. Thank you so much. How did you find Jamaicans in so many countries?
I am 72 years old and I know about the cod fish coming from Newfoundland, due to the fact that my grandparents had a grocery store in South Manchester. It came from Halifax.
I have worked for a woman from Newfoundland, and she taught men something I would never forget She heard this quote and she said it to me. " There is so mush bad in the best of us, and there is so much good in the worst of us that it does not behoove any of us to talk about the rest of us." There is so much truth in it.
Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada but I was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland! When it comes to language accents it is important to note that even Ireland sends people to Newfoundland to study the very old Irish accents/language! I recently worked in the England and everyone there tried to figure out what part of Ireland I was from and were quite surprised to learn I was from Newfoundland! For the all Caribbean countries the connection has been the same for hundreds of years; it was salt cod going to the Caribbean and of course dark rums and sugars going back to Newfoundland! Much like the Caribbean people the people of Newfoundland have had many many ocean tragedies over the years and we always reach out to those who have lost loved ones to the North Atlantic Ocean. So when we have a kitchen party it is very much about treasuring those we have that night because we never know but it might be the last! I trust this very fine lady reaches out to the people in Newfoundland because she will become a sister or daughter to all of them!
Xavier, Your interviews are uplifting and informative. Always make me smile. Btw, I also live South FL, as you do. My wife of 20 years is Jamaican. Can you do some interviews with Jamaicans living in African countries, Rwanda, Uganda, Nambibia, Tanzania, etc.?
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Interesting video. There are lots of similarities between Jamaica and Newfoundland mostly because of the close trading between the islands. Mummering or Janneying as some call it, is also from England and Ireland but can be traced back to Rome. Some of the language we use here in Newfoundland can also be found in Jamaica. Interesting indeed.
Much love 💕 Newfoundlander here . Loved your chat. Didan has beautifully described our people . I think you may enjoy watching the “This Hour Has 20 Minutes “ video “Yes B’y “ . It is a spoof of Billie Eilish’s song “ Bad Guy” .
New Englanders and Newfoundlanders are cousins of a kind as well IMO. Many of the Irish in Boston and New York are descendants of Newfoundlanders who were originally. Whitey Bulger's dad was from Harbour Grace, NL.
Yes Newfies have connections in the islands. They love their cod, rum. As to cold they have more snow but we have colder temps all across Canada. Calgary too has snow in summer too.
Everyone is welcome in my beautiful province. My friend in Toronto is Jamaican/ Canadian and I’m begging him to come to Newfoundland. Even retire here.
FYI: there's an episode of "Still Standing" with Jonny Harris which depicts the history of the community of Jamaicans living in Nova Scotia, very interesting program...
A very enjoyable presentation,.I must say I am a Jamaican who has never beet to Tobago or Trinidad, for that matter. This little talk, of yours has planted a seed within me that, demands me to make the treck to Tobago I have been told that, Tobago is somewhat like the countryside, in Jamaica, and i am picking up some of that from you. I love Jamaica's countryside However, I am a city man, as I have lived all my life in Kingston and New York, save a tiny stint, about a six months stay in the parish of St Catherine, as a child and Tobago rekindles memories of my country living
Wah Gwaan? Welcome to the island. I am glad you chose our province as I have always felt our island's connections are strong and has so many similar cultural influences. From a Yardie to a Newfie, beautiful. 😁 Jamrock to the Rock. 🙏🏽🇨🇦🇯🇲
I really really enjoyed this interview...I'm originally from Bell Island , Newfoundland, presently living in Ontario...if you haven't already , please take the ferry from Portugal cove to Bell Island, stop at Dicks' for fish and chips and travel around the island to enjoy the view.
The barrels of rum from Jamaica, by the time they reached newfoundland were often empty or close to being empty, the people would use hot water to soak any alcohol out of the wooden barrels and they called this screech, you can buy imitation screech even today, really proud that you mention the history that our islands have, not many know about this.
I was always told the screech rum was actually taken from the bottom of the rum barrel. After making the journey by boat from Jamaica, the rum would settle and this sludge at the bottom of the barrel would be scraped out and sold as "screech". As for the name, the story you told sounds about right LOL. Newfoundland also consumes the most alcohol per capita than any other province in the country. Historically, we always liked our drink :D
Wonderful concept…I bet their is a Jamaicans in every country in the world. The skills learned in Jamaica prepare for survival in any country. I hope someday all these Jamaican expatriates join and make the mother country better!
Heard both of you were talking about Black Canadians and Nova Scotia. That brought to mind that Africville was a small community of predominantly Black Canadians located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was founded by runaway slaves from the U.S. The Halifax government's blatant discriminatory actions against Africville residents included building a prison, a slaughter house, a toxic waste dump, etc on Africville land. Since the Halifax government also didn't invest in modernizing infrastructure, Africville residents experienced poor living conditions. Eventually, the Halifax government got residents to move out of Africville, bulldozed their houses, church, etc and took possession of the prime land they inherited from their descendant. Good to know the history of where you live!
Xavier...make the trip my friend...promise you won’t be disappointed...I’m there for two months this summer....it would be a pleasure to connect you 🙂🙂🙂
Thank you. I think besides that slip up she has very good knowledge of ur province...I want to see the whales, icebergs and puffins so bad. And to eat fresh fish 🐟🐠!
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Great interview. 🙏🏽🇨🇦🇯🇲
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Good interview very interesting 🇬🇧🇻🇨
I’m a newf and my wife’s family is from Jamaica and we always talk about similarities between the two places. Newfs and Jamaicans get along famously
Truth.👊🏽
Being a fellow Newfie you did a fantastic job representing and discussing our heritage. I am going to Jamaica when Covid ends and it is nice to hear the similarities between the two islands
Thanks, Leo. I hope your vacation is fantastic ❤️
Great interview!!! I'm Jamaican and married to a Newfoundlander!
I already know an Jamaican living in Newfoundland. She was my art teacher in high school. It was a Dominion of Great Britain 🇬🇧 until 1949. That's when it became a Province of Canada 🇨🇦.
I absouletly Loved this interview! I am from Newfoundland , born and raised. When I grew up there were not alot of people of colour..I was one of few. I have moved back in 2020 after 40 years and am so happy to see more faces of colour and people from all over the world calling our Special Island home. This was a very special place to grow up and our cultlure and traditions is something we take great pride in and love to share with people all over the world. All are welcome here and we will consider you family, most importantly you will feel like family and carry a little piece of our Island wherever you go :}
I am impressed with the extent of her knowledge of the country and going from memory and her ability to compare and contrast the countries. That's a gift. Well done Didan!
I'm from NFLD, and I love this interview 😀!! The islander mentality is a beautiful thing! I'm a nurse and I got to work a few folks from Jamaica and they are really hard working and have a great sense of humor🤩. I'm so glad she is having a good experience here🤩💜!!! The bar "Trapper John's" on George Street, is really good for screeching in, if you wanted to check it out! You get a certificate, and everything😄🐟🥃! Long may your big jib draw, b'ys!!
I actually think I know you and used to work with you! 😮 I'm from NFLD too!
Hey Allie!
Thanks Allie! I got Screeched in at Christian's Pub 🥰
Didan, much respect for representing Jamaica and Jamaicans is such positive light...
She is so grateful to meet a beautiful community and to feel welcome
Great interview….Didan is a knowledgeable, personable and intelligent Jamaican that represents us well! Some former coworkers have migrated to Newfoundland and seem to be enjoying it. Really appreciate this channel where I can learn about other countries and culture and broaden our perspective of how others live.
Great interview. We joined Canada as a province in 1949. :)
I love this. As a Newfoundlander now living in Ontario I have come to realize the commonalities in the two cultures and it is uncanny. I tend to get along really well with Jamaicans because we are so much alike. Alike in humour, outlook, language, music, food etc. I'd go as far as to say we are Island people but one is hot and one is cold. One other thing about the language depending where you go on the island there are different dialects. So long live the wonderful relationship that these islands share. We are blessed!! Thankyou for this wonderful and long overdue interview!🙂❤
I enjoyed the interview with Didan. She is such a lovely person and knows a lot about Newfoundland history and culture. Wishing her great success with her studies.
Her personality shines through this interview. I really enjoyed this episode.
Enjoyed this!
The flag shown when Didan mentioned the "old flag" is actually the new provincial flag from the 1970s. The "old flag" being referenced is probably the never-official "republic of Newfoundland" pink white and green.
"Yes b'y" has a whole host of meanings depending on context and emphasis. And there is a Dictionary of Newfoundland English.
I love you guys!!! I am a proud Newfoundlander & still living & working here. I appreciate that you are so well informed about our home & our culture. This is so interesting.
Great interview as usual. My family and I took a road trip from Toronto to St Johns New Foundland. The best trip ever!!! We were able to discover Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia as they were close by. The landscape is to behold, pictures do no justice. They had a vibrant cruise ship industry as well.
Glad you’re having a great time Didan.
Absolutely loved this video 😊 I am from Newfoundland and married to a man from Trinidad. I moved to Toronto years ago and always seemd to gravity to people from the Caribbean Islands. There are so many similarities between us it's amazing!!
In Canada, the warmest, friendliest people are from the Maritime provinces; Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI. And the accent in Newfoundland happened because many of the people there originally came from Ireland. (Which is also a VERY friendly place!)
Oh really? Those provinces are known for being friendly? I didn't know. I hardly hear about the maritimes. Need to travel around Canada some more.
Newfoundland isn’t apart of the maritimes
@@notsnho so? Your point?
@@catherinewilson1079 my point is Newfoundland isn’t apart of the maritimes
This makes me feel like a made the right decision to attend MUN in Newfoundland this fall 😊😊😊🇯🇲
Congratulations girl! Reach out to me anytime. Looking forward to seeing you.
planning to go there too.
@@Didanashanta I wanted to submit an application to MU but was discouraged by others who said the province is depressing and work was hard to come by for international students. I feel a bit better hearing this interview. I am going to submit an application for next fall.
Hey congrats .... its was my desire to attend mun that cause me to find this video ..... any tips when applying ....i am scared to apply into the program i want because my gpa is slightly off....
I don't know how I found this video. But wow, two beautiful people I really enjoyed it. From Calgary Alberta Canada
Another wonderful chat XAVIER. She poke eloquently about NFLD. I want to visit now. Keep up the good work. Love love love it.
I love her personality and a very humble young lady ✨
When ackee and salt fish was called the National Dish, there was a big debate in Jamaica about the cod fish.
Didan doesnt need to be screeched in! she is clearly a proper and proud newfoundlander already!!
Very warm and personable young lady, I enjoyed this interview immensely and learned a lot about Newfoundland, which is one of those places that you don't usually hear a lot about, unless you fly over it en route to Europe.
Big up Xavier for showing all different culture and ting. Didan my bredrin have a restaurant in Saint John if your ever around there, Sunny Days Caribbean Restaurant, 7 Queen Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada A1C 4K2
This was a great interview. Her personality is so inviting!!
Hi Xavier, great job your doing, Very natural, beautiful and intelligent young lady living in the cold and don't mine the weather going after degree. Im from ja living in t.dot today it's freezing!!
Another amazing interview! Didan is a beautiful soul. I get so absorbed in these interviews as I continue to learn in-depth about these wonderful places on our planet. I’m so proud of my fellow Jamaicans and their accomplishments. Thank you Xavier and many blessings to you, as you continue to bring us these powerful interviews. Happy New Year!!!!
Didan you are a wealth of information. There are some things that you and Xavier have mentioned that I did not know before, especially the Maroons who was sent to Nova Scotia. Thanks to both of you. This interview was a bomb,it sell off!
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I'm from Newfoundland originally and have been to Jamaica. I have said it for years we have so much in common and that people just don't get it. Yea Mon, and Yes By, our traditional breakfast are similar, we both love rum. We are two peas in a pod. I love Jamaica and plan on heading back there very soon. Great interview.
Love the interview,very impressed with the fact that we know how to fit in.
Been to Newfoundland 4 times....and always wish to go back. Amazing place full of even more amazing people, who, similar to the Newfoundland time-zone, are funny, entertaining raconteurs, generous, warm, and slightly off-kilter.
Great Interview, you did an amazing job describing our beautiful Province.
Xavier this is another great interview, I enjoyed every bit of it. These interviews are interesting and informative, bless you
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Another wonderful and interesting interview. ❤️❤️❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Hi from Newfoundland. Great video. Thanks!
Another good interview very humble lady
Great interview! Didan has a beautiful smile.
Happy New Year to all!!!
Thanks and many happy returns. 😊
Wonderful capture of Newfoundland, it was very enjoyable. I remember one trip to Jamaica that we had a kitchenette that got restocked daily by the hotel. I almost didn’t have to leave my room because we had Tetley Tea and cream crackers refilled daily. It was uncanny at first, I thought maybe I’d requested special stuff! Haha
Then we went to supper and had salt fish and I do believe there was a version of fish n brews and boiled dinner that week. I love the commonalities and now I know more. Excellent interview. Didan, not to fool you up, but one way we say good bye is ‘talk to ya bye and bye’…these ‘byes’ refer to time(ish)….talk to ya sooner or later or when I sees ya again or whatever.
Very interesting interview.I have worked with a lot of (Newfies) Newfoundlanders and find them to be the warmest and friendliest people If you have a newfie friend you have a friend for life.I will add they are part of the Maritime Provinces of
Canada.Thanks Xavier for sharing these interviews. Happy New Year.
Polite correction from a Newfie: no, we're not one of the Maritime Provinces. We're an Atlantic Province, but the Maritimes are all original 1867 Confederation provinces. BTW - I met a number of the Jamaicans who participated in the 2000 exchange program. :)
I may be mistaken but I believe Newfoundland is an Atlantic Province but not a Maritime Province oddly enough.
@@steveknee4695 it has to do with when the provinces joined Canada. All Maritime provinces joined in 1867 I think. Newfound didn’t join until 1949.
Tip one we don’t like being called Newfie’s genus
@@frostyip6039 speak for yourself, as newfie I love it. So do 99.9% of everyone I know.
Great job Xavier , i enjoy finding out about new countries through your many guest.
Very informative, it's prompting me to learn more of this area!
I love love love these sessions. I have learnt so much about the countries you have been covering so far. I can’t wait for the next one. It always makes me want to go to that country. Thank you so much. How did you find Jamaicans in so many countries?
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Answer the question...how u find all these ppl?
Jamaicans are everywhere!❤️
I am 72 years old and I know about the cod fish coming from Newfoundland, due to the fact that my grandparents had a grocery store in South Manchester. It came from Halifax.
Halifax is in Nova Scotia. Not Newfoundland.
Yes most of the salt fish, mackerel, came out it those area including New, Brunswick.
The salt fish would come in big wooden barrel
The interview with Didan was great.. I enjoyed her humbleness during her interview. Just great keep warm during the cold season,
Thank you Didan for bringing your beauty and sprit to our Island.
Such a nice woman I’m glad she likes it here and appreciates our culture, I wish her a amazing life and future here.
I have worked for a woman from Newfoundland, and she taught men something I would never forget
She heard this quote and she said it to me. " There is so mush bad in the best of us, and there is so much good in the worst of us that it does not behoove any of us to talk about the rest of us." There is so much truth in it.
Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada but I was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland! When it comes to language accents it is important to note that even Ireland sends people to Newfoundland to study the very old Irish accents/language! I recently worked in the England and everyone there tried to figure out what part of Ireland I was from and were quite surprised to learn I was from Newfoundland!
For the all Caribbean countries the connection has been the same for hundreds of years; it was salt cod going to the Caribbean and of course dark rums and sugars going back to Newfoundland! Much like the Caribbean people the people of Newfoundland have had many many ocean tragedies over the years and we always reach out to those who have lost loved ones to the North Atlantic Ocean. So when we have a kitchen party it is very much about treasuring those we have that night because we never know but it might be the last! I trust this very fine lady reaches out to the people in Newfoundland because she will become a sister or daughter to all of them!
Xavier, Your interviews are uplifting and informative. Always make me smile. Btw, I also live South FL, as you do. My wife of 20 years is Jamaican. Can you do some interviews with Jamaicans living in African countries, Rwanda, Uganda, Nambibia, Tanzania, etc.?
Thanks for the compliment! We are glad you enjoyed this episode in the “Jamaicans to the World” series. If you missed any they are all located here - ua-cam.com/video/gjEvqG6tLzs/v-deo.html&list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ
1949 ;) Happy to have you here! I hope you like our ruggid little island in the North Atlantic Ocean!
Great interview.
Amazing interview! Enjoyed every moment of it.
Fun video, beautiful, made me smile the whole time, wish you the best. From Harry’s Harbour NL.
Thanks, Xavier for these highly entertaining interviews
As a Newfoundlander, I really enjoyed your interview and interactions through your perspective...Yes by'e!! 👍😉
Interesting video. There are lots of similarities between Jamaica and Newfoundland mostly because of the close trading between the islands. Mummering or Janneying as some call it, is also from England and Ireland but can be traced back to Rome. Some of the language we use here in Newfoundland can also be found in Jamaica. Interesting indeed.
Amazing interview 👏 very informative.
Fantastic interview.. Thank you for such kind words about the amazing Province I call home..
Much love 💕 Newfoundlander here . Loved your chat. Didan has beautifully described our people . I think you may enjoy watching the “This Hour Has 20 Minutes “ video “Yes B’y “ . It is a spoof of Billie Eilish’s song “ Bad Guy” .
Hey Natasha Jamacian here...would really love to visit. Are you up to meeting new people??
This interview is very interesting. I didn't know the history of Newfoundland & Labrador, even though I'm from New England here in the States.
New Englanders and Newfoundlanders are cousins of a kind as well IMO. Many of the Irish in Boston and New York are descendants of Newfoundlanders who were originally.
Whitey Bulger's dad was from Harbour Grace, NL.
Prior to joining as Canada's 10th province, Newfoundland was a colony of Britain.
Dominion**
Yes Newfies have connections in the islands. They love their cod, rum.
As to cold they have more snow but we have colder temps all across Canada. Calgary too has snow in summer too.
Everyone is welcome in my beautiful province. My friend in Toronto is Jamaican/ Canadian and I’m begging him to come to Newfoundland. Even retire here.
FYI: there's an episode of "Still Standing" with Jonny Harris which depicts the history of the community of Jamaicans living in Nova Scotia, very interesting program...
Great interview again thank you xavier
Hi Xavier the lady u r talking to she is warm where I'm at in Calgary it was minus 16
A very enjoyable presentation,.I must say I am a Jamaican who has never beet to Tobago or Trinidad, for that matter. This little talk, of yours has planted a seed within me that, demands me to make the treck to Tobago I have been told that, Tobago is somewhat like the countryside, in Jamaica, and i am picking up some of that from you. I love Jamaica's countryside However, I am a city man, as I have lived all my life in Kingston and New York, save a tiny stint, about a six months stay in the parish of St Catherine, as a child and Tobago rekindles memories of my country living
Portmore in the house, Passage Forte/Independent City!! My sister went also to Holy Childhood High!! Great interview 🇯🇲!!
Great interview 😍
Loved the interview!
Wah Gwaan?
Welcome to the island. I am glad you chose our province as I have always felt our island's connections are strong and has so many similar cultural influences. From a Yardie to a Newfie, beautiful. 😁 Jamrock to the Rock.
🙏🏽🇨🇦🇯🇲
NFL. has a lot of sea foods. Nova Scotia have a lot of cod fish 🐟.
Love your accent. Been to Jamaica a few times. To me our slang is a lot like your. Keep up these videos
I really really enjoyed this interview...I'm originally from Bell Island , Newfoundland, presently living in Ontario...if you haven't already , please take the ferry from Portugal cove to Bell Island, stop at Dicks' for fish and chips and travel around the island to enjoy the view.
Likes a "feed of Dicks", do you? :P
Thumbs up to this interview 💫
The barrels of rum from Jamaica, by the time they reached newfoundland were often empty or close to being empty, the people would use hot water to soak any alcohol out of the wooden barrels and they called this screech, you can buy imitation screech even today, really proud that you mention the history that our islands have, not many know about this.
It went down to minus 45 in Edmonton
I like to meet with you and learn about your Jamaican culture
Long may your big job draw
Is a way of saying goodbye, means good fortune for a long time
Used also for the screeching in ceromony
Long may your big JIB draw!
Spell check, should be jib not job lol
Lol, I have a bottle of screech in my cabinet. Great interview👍
I was always told the screech rum was actually taken from the bottom of the rum barrel. After making the journey by boat from Jamaica, the rum would settle and this sludge at the bottom of the barrel would be scraped out and sold as "screech". As for the name, the story you told sounds about right LOL. Newfoundland also consumes the most alcohol per capita than any other province in the country. Historically, we always liked our drink :D
Wonderful concept…I bet their is a Jamaicans in every country in the world. The skills learned in Jamaica prepare for survival in any country. I hope someday all these Jamaican expatriates join and make the mother country better!
We joined Canada in 1949
Love these videos, so informative, thank you very much.
Another very informative and interesting interview. What does Didan do there for a loving? How does one get in touch with Didan?
I love this channel. I wish I could travel the world
Heard both of you were talking about Black Canadians and Nova Scotia. That brought to mind that Africville was a small community of predominantly Black Canadians located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was founded by runaway slaves from the U.S. The Halifax government's blatant discriminatory actions against Africville residents included building a prison, a slaughter house, a toxic waste dump, etc on Africville land. Since the Halifax government also didn't invest in modernizing infrastructure, Africville residents experienced poor living conditions. Eventually, the Halifax government got residents to move out of Africville, bulldozed their houses, church, etc and took possession of the prime land they inherited from their descendant. Good to know the history of where you live!
Junkanoo (spelling?) was also practiced in some parts of the South which surprised me. I thought it was East Indian in origin.
My wife Joy from Nfld I love the place.
Cheers from Western Canada. Newfoundland was a dominion until 1949 till it joined Canada.
It's wet cold not dry, dry is colder but wet snow is heavier
In the province of Ontario. We have patties in abundance.
Interesting...a beautiful place though..this was a great interview
O my! I would love to come for the whale watching sounds interesting. Pretty, natural beautiful lady - Lovely interview.
Xavier...make the trip my friend...promise you won’t be disappointed...I’m there for two months this summer....it would be a pleasure to connect you 🙂🙂🙂
Raaay! Mi sista a gwan wid harself!
Shi deh far from mi but shi luk happy an like she deh prospa. Go Didan!
A Newfie providing a polite correction: we joined Canada in 1949, not 1945. It's important to get that distinction right. :)
Thank you. I think besides that slip up she has very good knowledge of ur province...I want to see the whales, icebergs and puffins so bad. And to eat fresh fish 🐟🐠!