The real power of the JAMAICAN PASSPORT.

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  • What's so good about having a Jamaican passport? The real power of the Jamaican Passport is not usually discussed. Instead, people tend to view the passport as a document to travel on holiday, while in reality it can give you so much more. With this video I'd like to discuss the Henley Passport Index, where it comes from and why it has nothing to do with the real power of the Jamaican passport.
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    🔴 CHAPTERS 🔴
    00:00 Introduction
    02:03 Origins of Passports and Visas
    05:11 Visas and Jamaica
    07:49 The Henley Passport Index
    10:37 Jamaican Passport VS Other Caribbean Passports
    14:55 The Real Power of the Jamaican Passport
    🔴 REFERENCES 🔴
    ► CARICOM
    caricom.org/
    csme.caricom.org/documents/bo...
    moj.gov.jm/laws/caribbean-com...
    ► Henley & Partners
    www.henleyglobal.com/
    www.henleyglobal.com/passport...
    ►ENTRY VISA REQUIREMENTS for JAMAICA (PICA)
    www.pica.gov.jm/immigration/e...
    ► The History of Passports
    • History of Passports
    • When Did Passports Bec...
    Arabic Papyrus, 24 January 772 AD, Exit Permit From Hermopolis Magna, Egypt
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ar...
    BRITISH PASSPORT
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    ► Local Media about Jamaican Passport
    jamaica-gleaner.com/article/c...
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  • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
    @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  2 роки тому +315

    As a Ukrainian citizen living in Jamaica I believe that Jamaican passport would have been more useful for me and I am actually eligible to apply for Jamaican citizenship. HOWEVER, I will not apply for Jamaican citizenship until there is a change in Ukrainian law to allow dual citizenship (currently dual citizenship is not allowed by Ukraine). I will never give up my Ukrainian citizenship/passport even if such option was available to me because of the obvious ideological reasons and the fact that I am Ukrainian.
    Please find the links in the description of the video, e.g. for more information about "CARICOM Skills Certificate" etc.
    Other videos mentioned in this episode:
    ► How to Move to Jamaica
    ua-cam.com/video/Ezb3WtV3F0M/v-deo.html
    ► Why I live in Jamaica
    ua-cam.com/video/cPDM5FJqgpc/v-deo.html
    ► My Life in the USSR (LIVE STREAM)
    ua-cam.com/video/SQDl68LGR0Q/v-deo.html
    PS. for some reason I kept failing to pronounce the word "inherently" in this video but noticed it when I already had saved the video.. Oh, well. :) sometimes I have to remind myself that I'm not a native English speaker. One day I'd be able to get an editor 🤓

    • @Igniting-Moments
      @Igniting-Moments 2 роки тому +5

      Thats perfectly okay. We still understand what you said.

    • @dsmith9709
      @dsmith9709 2 роки тому +11

      Irene because of you and Swaggy I renewed by 30 year expired Jamaican passport.

    • @traceychew7410
      @traceychew7410 2 роки тому +2

      @@dsmith9709 are you U.S. based or other? After watching this, I found my old JA passport and am now trying to renew it.

    • @macmediaproductions8618
      @macmediaproductions8618 2 роки тому +5

      Thank you Irina, this is knowledge…WOW!!!

    • @natty.roots.423
      @natty.roots.423 2 роки тому +4

      How else can I support your channel other than through paterion.

  • @Ehkaya
    @Ehkaya 2 роки тому +304

    Here's an interesting fact: My husband is a Zimbabwean born Canadian citizen. He and I visited his home country (Zimbabwe), Botswana, South Africa and Zambia in 2019. He needed a visa to visit even his birth country and I walked in with my Jamaican passport to all the countries listed above - visa free.

    • @natty.roots.423
      @natty.roots.423 2 роки тому +32

      Yuh know di TING! Had the same experience 10 years ago. Especially Zimbabwe rolled out the red carpet to me.

    • @chrisc1881
      @chrisc1881 2 роки тому +25

      I had a similar experience, I have a US passport and also a St Lucian passport . On my visit to certain African countries, l have to pay for visa on arrival if l use my US passport $100 USD and when l used my St Lucian passport it was visa free on Arrival.

    • @natty.roots.423
      @natty.roots.423 2 роки тому +18

      @@chrisc1881 Use your St Lucia passport when exiting the US and the USA passport on return its safer too.

    • @cbjamboii
      @cbjamboii 2 роки тому +11

      I’ve been to all those countries visa free as well. Except Namibia, at the time Jamaicans needed a visa, we don’t need it now though :)

    • @DV-lr8ec
      @DV-lr8ec 2 роки тому +5

      Many African countries are backwards regarding cross border travels.. i hear the complaints every day from Africans how it's difficult to travel from one country to another

  • @BigPete222
    @BigPete222 2 роки тому +153

    I've just been educated for free. Thank YOU Irie

  • @Igniting-Moments
    @Igniting-Moments 2 роки тому +631

    I hereby award you with the Best Jamaican Journalist Award for 2021! This is just awesome information!!!! thank you!

    • @ronniec4355
      @ronniec4355 2 роки тому +5

      I second that!

    • @mercy1953
      @mercy1953 2 роки тому +4

      Indeed,

    • @devonhamilton3724
      @devonhamilton3724 2 роки тому +10

      She deserve it yeah am a Jamaican and never know this. Thanks alot

    • @devonhamilton3724
      @devonhamilton3724 2 роки тому +8

      Saving 💾 that I can go back and watch this over and over until I get it rebit in my head🤣🤣

    • @Igniting-Moments
      @Igniting-Moments 2 роки тому +2

      @@devonhamilton3724 yes so true!

  • @orleypowell5018
    @orleypowell5018 2 роки тому +426

    It took a citizen of the Ukraine to make me proud to be the holder of a Jamaican passport. I am so ashamed of myself. I will be honest. I always thought our Jamaica passport was the worse because everywhere you wanted to travel required a visa. Now I realize how skewed this world is to suit the rich. Thanks so much for this excellent video. Very informative.

    • @junrdoug6205
      @junrdoug6205 2 роки тому +8

      Well said Col.

    • @lamar5051
      @lamar5051 2 роки тому +6

      No joke

    • @jamworldmusic
      @jamworldmusic 2 роки тому +6

      well said brother big up from a fellow yaadman

    • @christine9904
      @christine9904 2 роки тому +14

      Omw. Knowledge is power. Rich people will always be rich because they equip themselves with knowledge and they know how to avoid tax which is not illegal rather than evade tax which is illegal. They hide their monies in offshore companies. Wow and use their money to pay for what they want.

    • @jamesortega8681
      @jamesortega8681 2 роки тому +8

      i tried to watch all of the video but couldnt find a reason to get a jamaican passport over a us passport

  • @ZapatistasForever
    @ZapatistasForever 2 роки тому +62

    My mother had to leave Jamaica as a child because her mother died. The FIRST thing I did as an adult, was go back there and get my Jamaican Citizenship via Maternal Affiliation. I had to prove that my mother and her mother were born on the island. After this, I was able to get my Jamaican passport and I did. Great information Irie!!

    • @jadorestewart1433
      @jadorestewart1433 2 роки тому

      How long did it take to get ur
      Citizenship

    • @acomment5991
      @acomment5991 Рік тому

      I did the same. My affiliation is from my father.

    • @acomment5991
      @acomment5991 Рік тому

      @@jadorestewart1433 I went to the Jamaican consulate in New York.
      Had to take my dad’s birth certificate, my birth certificate my parents marriage license complete the paper work and I received it in about 45 days.

    • @christinemctaggart7869
      @christinemctaggart7869 Місяць тому

      Both my daughter and granddaughter have Jamaican passports through me. I have 2 sons, I said hurry up before it’s too late. My mother always say if you got to leave Britain you have your passport.

  • @rollingtonjames4757
    @rollingtonjames4757 2 роки тому +233

    As a Jamaican I must say I am extremely proud to have you as part of our family.The information you share is very informative . I would also like to use this platform to encourage all Jamaican citizen to tune into you channel. Your work is nothing short of outstanding. Nuff respect.

    • @veronmae7990
      @veronmae7990 2 роки тому +5

      Indeed A very informative Civic Course. As A Jamaican saying .." Cow don't know the good of him tail until him lose it," Thank you my dear.

    • @kazsupermaturalsunra4644
      @kazsupermaturalsunra4644 2 роки тому +2

      YOU SHOULD BRE "ASHAMED" AS A JAMAICAN!!! ARE YOU JAMAICANS AND OTHER SMALL ISLAND MENTALITY "COLOURED FLOK" NOT TIERD OF HAVING YOUR OPPRESSORS EDUCATING "YOU" ABOUT "YOU"!!!! GOOD FOR HER YES, BUT TIME FOR "NEE GROWS" TO KNOW ABOUT THEMSELF AND KNOW THEIR RIGHTS FOR THEMSELVES!!!!!!👀

    • @jonnealespencer7446
      @jonnealespencer7446 2 роки тому +11

      @@kazsupermaturalsunra4644 so what if she learn it from somebody else that is not black, your not wrong we should learn for ourselves but your name calling is uncalled for and i can tell english is not your first language and calling us by name that racist people use is uncalled for, everybody learns from somewhere and what she is doing is informing us what is she doing to oppress us exactly??

    • @kazsupermaturalsunra4644
      @kazsupermaturalsunra4644 2 роки тому +4

      @@jonnealespencer7446 You know you are right in saying the name calling is not needed, I raise my hand to that, but it is out of passionate anger!! English is actually my 1st language, just have bad typo's. I love Africans with a passion and it just angers me how quick everybody else is praised but not each other as people of colour. Soo much to say not enough space. I appreciate your comment, but I feel what I feel and do not take back my talk!!🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @jonnealespencer7446
      @jonnealespencer7446 2 роки тому +4

      @@kazsupermaturalsunra4644 I understand what your saying with us as black people not praising our one another, that sad but tru, and also I think the people are just glad or happy about the information they received from the lady, but i understand your comment, have a great day:)

  • @sheronjohnson2041
    @sheronjohnson2041 2 роки тому +55

    You taught me a lot about my country Jamaica 🇯🇲

  • @JamAKenyanAdventures
    @JamAKenyanAdventures Рік тому +22

    I also enjoy the benefit of Jamaica being a Commonwealth country too! I travel to some African countries visa free & join their citizen line. The pride I feel because of this video is unexplainable 🥰 Thank you so much. I can attest that having a Jamaican passport has opened so many doors for me overseas. It’s sparked so many conversations about reggae & Bob Marley that has gotten me through airport immigration & customs with ease in some countries 😅 Proud of my country, no matter where I am!

  • @stevendaniels7266
    @stevendaniels7266 2 роки тому +85

    OMG they should be teaching this in the classrooms in jamaica..i'm 51 years old and i just learning this..amazing Mrs.Irie keep spitting knowledge..i love it..its the the same with cayman island..off shore accounts hidden by the rich to avoid tax...cayman island should be high on the list too...thanks Mrs.Irie strikes again

    • @wrodon3169
      @wrodon3169 2 роки тому +4

      U school a waste a time

    • @bread90210
      @bread90210 2 роки тому +3

      @@wrodon3169 lol, i learnt about caricom in 6th grade

    • @wrodon3169
      @wrodon3169 2 роки тому +2

      @@bread90210 well atleast u learned something

  • @ph876nails4
    @ph876nails4 Рік тому +21

    I have both UK and Ja ( will NEVER give up my JAMAICAN passport 🇯🇲🇬🇧 PROUD,
    JAMAICAN 🇯🇲

    • @trevorbailey1448
      @trevorbailey1448 11 місяців тому

      I have the duel citizenship before it was finally cut out.🤔

    • @JAMESLOONEY-kd1nu
      @JAMESLOONEY-kd1nu 6 місяців тому +1

      Why have you got a British passport? 😮your like my father ,lives here for 70 years and still calls himself jamaican 😂

  • @TEFNation
    @TEFNation 2 роки тому +94

    Wow, this is now mycnew favourite channel, Thanks for the knowledge

  • @mgrant8376
    @mgrant8376 2 роки тому +268

    I know you are putting in some long hours to bring us all these great educational contents. I am learning and soaking up all the knowledge you are giving for FREE. I am so darn grateful you made Jamaica your home. You made me appreciate my little island and words simple cannot express my gratitude. So, I will just say, THANK YOU and one love!!! My next trip to Jamaica, I will definitely stay at your Airbnb.

    • @TheGreatLightM416
      @TheGreatLightM416 2 роки тому +13

      You are simple: the foreigners own more of Jamaican who land it is.... wake up the children are starving and still living in the ghettos...
      Gather together family and support local stores and street vendors 🤜🏿

    • @Lifestylewithjada
      @Lifestylewithjada 2 роки тому +3

      @@TheGreatLightM416 shut up

    • @TheGreatLightM416
      @TheGreatLightM416 2 роки тому +6

      @@Lifestylewithjada
      Hey Rock for a brain: you noticed she gave majority of the comments a heart but because I’m not coo coo for coco puff... she don’t like my comment 🤣😂🤣

    • @Jazz-pu1qw
      @Jazz-pu1qw 2 роки тому +2

      @@TheGreatLightM416 people like you make Jamaica look bad. Just stop it.

    • @TheGreatLightM416
      @TheGreatLightM416 2 роки тому +2

      @@Jazz-pu1qw
      It’s not my fault that you are a sell out👍🏽

  • @napturallyyours70
    @napturallyyours70 2 роки тому +88

    I'm flabbergasted! WOW! This has to be REWATCHED!! Over and over again!

    • @Weislawa
      @Weislawa 2 роки тому +6

      Same thoughts came to mind!

  • @TheMckinsons
    @TheMckinsons 2 роки тому +215

    Learning from every video you drop!!!
    As a content creator, I simply cannot imagine how much effort, research and time you put in to bring us such valuable information. THANK YOU!!

    • @DJLioness
      @DJLioness 2 роки тому

      Girl, every time I find a new UA-camr I see you in the comments. I think I need to follow you on Instagram for some recommendations 🤣🤣 what’s your account name?

    • @joycelynch7943
      @joycelynch7943 2 роки тому

      @@DJLioness 0

    • @torettelegg674
      @torettelegg674 2 роки тому +1

      I beg to second this notion. I said the very same thing to myself. The quality is superb! Well Done Iriena!

  • @mariomills1238
    @mariomills1238 2 роки тому +18

    🇯🇲Am a Jamaican living in the cayman islands 🇰🇾 thanks for renewing my confidence in holding my passport 🙏🏾

  • @tamoya1000
    @tamoya1000 2 роки тому +54

    I started traveling at 18 and I traveled within the Caribbean because I didn't have a visa. The tickets were cheaper and it felt close to home so I wasn't overwhelmed. Best part I kept meeting other jamaicas 🇯🇲so it gave me a little confidence boost to not be too cautious. And have fun.

    • @lobsterstrange
      @lobsterstrange 2 роки тому +7

      Lol cheaper? I paid 1000 dollars to go to a virgin island when I went to the US for 300

  • @CJ-rb3do
    @CJ-rb3do 2 роки тому +33

    Da woman ya a do good work. I’ll never trade my Jamaican blue book fi anything. St. Kitts and Nevis is a colony; not an island nation. So many Saudi Arabians have St. Kitts passport because that’s where they go to do their crap that they can’t in the kingdom. There is a famous case going through the courts in London right now. Jamaicans have a foreign mind, and we often see our nation as less than.

    • @trishnewman910
      @trishnewman910 Рік тому

      Such true words. The worse part is, when they travel they try so hard to adopt the foreign accent not understanding that an accent doesn't make you sound educated.

  • @Falaskie
    @Falaskie 2 роки тому +26

    The problem is that we are not educated about the power of our passport. Most of us as Jamaicans only know that we need the passport when applying for a visa. Thank you for the info

    • @darkfeminineconsciousness
      @darkfeminineconsciousness 2 роки тому +2

      Except for travel to visa free countries, what else would a Jamaican need a passport for? Educate me please

    • @Falaskie
      @Falaskie 2 роки тому +1

      @@darkfeminineconsciousness in commenting on the video, I'm saying that we mostly look about our passport for visa purposes, when there are a good amount of countries we can travel to, visa free.

    • @yvonnepassley3780
      @yvonnepassley3780 Рік тому +1

      @@Falaskie I understand you very well, and agrees with you too!!!

  • @a2zmustafa
    @a2zmustafa 2 роки тому +106

    With the amount of rubbish out there, you know you can always depend on Irie for proper knowledge based content

  • @Afro-Jamaican
    @Afro-Jamaican 2 роки тому +197

    Absolutely wonderful!! Well done. This should be in a civic class.

    • @anthonysimpson4084
      @anthonysimpson4084 2 роки тому +3

      They don’t which is sad

    • @alzingafagan7501
      @alzingafagan7501 2 роки тому +2

      I learnt more from this than I did for 5+years in Social Studies class. And this would be a topic covered in those classes. I feel hustled.

    • @jamesgraham9647
      @jamesgraham9647 2 роки тому +1

      @@alzingafagan7501 it's because you were bro 🤣

    • @cynthiafrancis8842
      @cynthiafrancis8842 2 роки тому

      @@anthonysimpson4084 8

  • @domG
    @domG 2 роки тому +35

    I love you!! You're so intelligent and so knowledgeable. Thank you so much. I love my passport even more now. 😍😍🇯🇲

  • @randommodnar79
    @randommodnar79 2 роки тому +81

    I've just returned from Jamaica and noticed that Jamaicans just don't know the value of their own country until they leave the island and live abroad.
    Videos like these should be shown on prime time Jamaican TV.
    Brand 🇯🇲 Jamaica is one of the world's biggest brands.... JAMAICANS START KNOWING YOUR WORTH.

    • @trevorsteer7331
      @trevorsteer7331 2 роки тому +1

      @Random Modnar, totally agree. I am one of those Jamaicans who never knew how much Jamaica had to offer until I left. I have been fortunate to have travelled back often enough, and in such a way, where I learned so much about this (of course, Jamaica With Irie videos have contributed a lot to my learning also). If I wasn't married with a very young child, I would have already been making Jamaica my home (at least half the the time)...but it is my goal one day, to do this. For now, I'm glad I get the opportunity to come back home, and ENJOY what "dis likkle island" has to offer

    • @Danieei
      @Danieei 2 роки тому +2

      100% agree !!

    • @atashajames5408
      @atashajames5408 2 роки тому +1

      Facts

    • @jondo1631
      @jondo1631 2 роки тому +1

      Real talk. Let them know. They don't know. I lived abroad, and I there is nowhere like Jamaica for me. I am a Jamaican

    • @gallen2101
      @gallen2101 2 роки тому

      Exactly

  • @ashes876
    @ashes876 2 роки тому +9

    I haven't commented in ages but hi Irie! Remember me? I was in Trinidad and Tobago before but guess where I am now? St. Kitts and Nevis 🤣🤣. A video I truly appreciate! Love me my Jamaican passport and my CSME skills certificate cause I'm island hopping my way across the Caribbean!!

  • @lionfromjam7282
    @lionfromjam7282 2 роки тому +69

    "The rich know how to use the law to get what they want"....truer words have never been said.

    • @Jazz-pu1qw
      @Jazz-pu1qw 2 роки тому +5

      Agree, that is the trick!

    • @-ucanthandledatruth01-12
      @-ucanthandledatruth01-12 Рік тому

      You do realise it is significant to frame those people as being rich instead of them being described as white, right? Even those rich black people have affiliations, allegiances, connections, contracts and are servants of white power.
      They'll use words like "the elites", "the powerful" and even "THE man" but those people always look like members of white society.
      I beg black people to actually not be manipulated to disregard truths white people CAN NOT accept. You are NOT white. Take the information regarding the passport, but it is NOT just the rich who have plunged Black nations into their condition, it is maintained by the mindful efforts of more than rich people....its simply that the rich just receive more from those efforts than the people themselves.

  • @napturallyyours70
    @napturallyyours70 2 роки тому +60

    TEACH us Mama Irie! Thank you sooo much for always sharing with us!

  • @ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY
    @ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY 2 роки тому +43

    The power is relative huh. I didn’t even know that I could travel to some Asian countries without a visa until I moved to Japan. Thanks for sharing.

    • @lovellesokan9107
      @lovellesokan9107 2 роки тому +1

      Jamaicans were the first to travel to back to Africa...into Liberia passport free ..etc.etc..,over 100 years now..

    • @Introvertsan
      @Introvertsan 2 роки тому

      To get to Japan, did you need a visa to get there or a transit visa to go through Europe?

    • @ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY
      @ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY 2 роки тому

      @@Introvertsan you need a Japanese visa and either a visitor’s or transit visa from America, the UK or Canada because there are no straight flights from Jamaica to Japan.

    • @Introvertsan
      @Introvertsan 2 роки тому

      @@ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY so once I get the Japanese Visa I would then need to apply for a transit visa, right?

    • @ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY
      @ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY 2 роки тому

      @@Introvertsan after the Japanese visa, you can apply for the visitor’s visa, for the US, I know that the embassy will decide if they want to grant visitor’s or transit.

  • @daintonrainford2391
    @daintonrainford2391 2 роки тому +33

    Thank you for what you are doing this is what the big media house should be doing instead of trying to take you down I guess it's because you always put Jamaica in a positive light one love Sis love your content

  • @scottinglis8257
    @scottinglis8257 2 роки тому +7

    Thx so much for this, I am a dual Cdn/US citizen who got trapped in Montego Bay 4 months when Covid19 hit, I am moving to Jamaica in a couple of weeks for at least the 3-6 months allowed by my privilege. #Mooji

  • @drmykii
    @drmykii 2 роки тому +30

    You are the Best Journalist in Jah-mek-yah. Wonderful work; thanks 🙏.

  • @christopherstephens1129
    @christopherstephens1129 2 роки тому +125

    You are more Jamaican than most Jamaicans in Jamaica and abroad, you do intelligent content on Jamaica, most Jamaican you tubers mainly on entertainment, talk show and drama.

    • @gloriarobinson1869
      @gloriarobinson1869 2 роки тому +3

      Christopher that is what they taught the people comedy and drama, so you dont have time to consider the full workings of the world.

    • @gloriarobinson1869
      @gloriarobinson1869 2 роки тому +2

      @Christopher Stephen's, I know exactly what you are saying, must admit a lot of Jamaicans talk big, but takes no action, even when you encourage them .

    • @Fari-100
      @Fari-100 2 роки тому +7

      Don't down ourselves in favor of foreigners, no matter how invested they may seem or actually be. Is we still carry the true swing. That's why they come to us. We likkle but we talawa

    • @christopherstephens1129
      @christopherstephens1129 2 роки тому +3

      @@Fari-100 Come to us for what? That statement of we Likkle but we talawah” is nothing but ego, Jamaicans are not dominant in the STEM fields.

    • @Fari-100
      @Fari-100 2 роки тому +2

      @@christopherstephens1129 😄 throw stone & lick dog wi bawl out. Ask the dear lady deh wha dem come fa. Leaf, branch or STEM, I & I are the root. Siddung a far in.....

  • @ppalmer556
    @ppalmer556 2 роки тому +15

    I love my jamaican passport...feels good to be a proud citizen of Jamaica 🇯🇲. Thanks Irena as usual for an interesting and informative vlog. Very educational and useful 👌 narration on caricom and the jamaican passport. 👍 enjoyed your vlog.

  • @selsp97
    @selsp97 2 роки тому +44

    Let's hope Jamaica holds steady on this policy.

    • @petterpann1533
      @petterpann1533 2 роки тому +4

      This policy is nonsense. The same thing with marijuana. Jamaica should have legalized it decades ago. Jamaica would have been one of the wealthiest countries on earth. But, what did they do? They waited until other countries legalizing it. Then Jamaica began to run behind other countries. That's BS. It doesn't matter what your research says. The fact is, Jamaica is one of the poorest countries in the world. That's in itself tells you that the Jamaica policy is BS.

    • @selsp97
      @selsp97 2 роки тому +1

      I like this reply. Says some of what I have concluded on ganja

    • @mrphyz4674
      @mrphyz4674 2 роки тому +1

      @@petterpann1533 yeah a Jamaican passport is ass I have mine stuck somewhere I never use it

    • @moniquedavids9252
      @moniquedavids9252 2 роки тому

      @@mrphyz4674 😂

    • @shannilove2801
      @shannilove2801 2 роки тому

      @@mrphyz4674 🤪 shut up Nuh cho😂

  • @winstoncaarons4657
    @winstoncaarons4657 2 роки тому +22

    Irena god prepared you for Jamaica! Let your light sineereeeree

  • @annlowe3181
    @annlowe3181 2 роки тому +20

    This is a very good way to explain the values of the Jamaican Passport. It's always difficult when people ask why some countries refuse visits for Jamaicans. I hope that they will all understand your explanation to everyone not only internally but Worldwide. Thank you.

  • @InsomniacBobo
    @InsomniacBobo 2 роки тому +65

    I would not typically comment on any YT videos but this is one I couldn't pass up.
    It is so refreshing to see content like this. The timing of this video is perfect because I have always wanted to travel (my ambition as a young child was to be a pilot). It didn't materialize, but in recent weeks I have been considering travelling the world just because. There was a bit of doubt still and that is because I too had the misconception that a Jamaican passport was not "powerful enough".
    Oh, boy was I wrong! I thank you for what you have been doing for Jamaica, land we love!
    Selah.

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  2 роки тому +10

      Thank you for this feedback and glad you've left the comment, this is so much appreciated! I hope things work out great for you with future travels! :)

    • @Graceforhumanity
      @Graceforhumanity 2 роки тому

      Good job!

    • @Jazz-pu1qw
      @Jazz-pu1qw 2 роки тому

      Start with 🇨🇦

    • @sistalion
      @sistalion 2 роки тому

      YT? Maybe tan a yuh yad. Nuff YT out deh.

    • @darkfeminineconsciousness
      @darkfeminineconsciousness 2 роки тому

      Have you started your travel journey? Would love to hear how this content helped you

  • @p.w.7493
    @p.w.7493 2 роки тому +20

    You've taken journalism to another level, Irina!!
    You give the viewer/ listener a comparative global history lesson, a Bibical perspective and a refreshing argument on the reason why a Jamaican passport is a worthy 'possession'!
    With an Ambassador like you, Irina, Jamaica will be poised for great things!
    You're truly a GEM for Jamaica!! You're ALWAYS using your platform to promote Jamaica's beauty. And, you report on things like how living there/owning property there is a positive investment, how services might be improved, etc.
    Thank you for another beautifully made video!
    Your LOVE for this lil island runs deep and your heart shows it mightily!!💯

  • @16blank45
    @16blank45 2 роки тому +19

    You just took the knowledge and made it accessible to all. I thank you for making it clear that Jamaica is still worth so much. Continue making such great content.

  • @Porscheman1
    @Porscheman1 2 роки тому +11

    I have travelled a lot, hold a Canadian passport and had no idea about the power and privilege of a passport - thank you for explaining this extremely complex process

  • @kwacou4279
    @kwacou4279 2 роки тому +24

    Brilliant. You're truly an asset to Jamaica 🇯🇲

  • @Rizzy12345Rocks
    @Rizzy12345Rocks 2 роки тому +9

    Great blog Irena, I learnt something new today about having a Jamaican passport. Did you know that no matter what other citizenship a Jamaican hold, he/she never loses their Jamaican citizenship? Isnt that amazing....so proud to be Jamaican, proud to have you as "one of us" you are awesome. #Jamaica#to#the#world...#Irena#really#Irei

  • @jray7949
    @jray7949 2 роки тому +18

    I really enjoy learning from you. I could watch people doing silly dances on tictok or funny cat videos for hours or I could watch you teach me something interesting and valuable to know. I have had very few teachers in my life that could capture my attention like you do . You are the best, keep it up. I wish you much success.

    • @winstonbrown5360
      @winstonbrown5360 2 роки тому

      I am a Jamaican living in America for five-year now and is recognized as a legal resident in possession of my JA passport. Now getting these information about this passport has caused me to feel more travel powerful than an American.

  • @tambulee
    @tambulee 2 роки тому +22

    Another educational Sunday , thanks!

  • @nerakami1
    @nerakami1 2 роки тому +8

    you have the MOST insightful, informative channel about all things Jamaica ever!! I'm Jamaican and I am learning so much about the 'not so known things' about Jamaica from your channel. Thank you for that...

  • @tonytee2107
    @tonytee2107 2 роки тому +27

    WOW! You dropping knowledge! Very informative stuff. Keep up the good work.

  • @suebell1212
    @suebell1212 2 роки тому +26

    Great content, so appreciative. I have always known the power of the Jamaican passport, that’s why 30plus years in the US, I still hold on to mine!! 🇯🇲🙏

    • @darkfeminineconsciousness
      @darkfeminineconsciousness 2 роки тому

      I bet you wouldn’t give up your US passport for it

    • @stevenroshni1228
      @stevenroshni1228 10 місяців тому +1

      @@darkfeminineconsciousness Jamaica knows allowing dual citizenship is critical. Most people want to work for the high wages paid by US employers and send the money back to Jamaica instead of raising the funds to start a business in the Caribbean. If they work for the government in the US for 20-25 years at age 55 they qualify for retirement income, their US coworkers will be jealous that someone can go live in Jamaica without restriction. Prehaps the money they were send to Jamaica has set up real estate and a business to guide Americans through the visa process, finding a doctor and other long term needs. If King Charles doesn't want Jamaica to go their own way, something will be done that will make it easier Canada, UK and Jamaica investments.

  • @bernardbancrafe4390
    @bernardbancrafe4390 2 роки тому +5

    You are the best in research. Thanks for educating us.

  • @sophianeglia5129
    @sophianeglia5129 2 роки тому +3

    🤯 so much info here. Thanks Irina for always opening our eyes and sharing all these educational info.

  • @beverleymoore2307
    @beverleymoore2307 2 роки тому +4

    Great info as usual. Thank you Irina💕😻🇯🇲

  • @iamisaidi
    @iamisaidi 2 роки тому +16

    Irie, knowledge is golden. Thank you.

  • @chelseaclinton2927
    @chelseaclinton2927 2 роки тому +35

    Thank you Irena for debunking some of the negative stereotype of this beautiful country.

  • @Saniti_poetry
    @Saniti_poetry 2 роки тому +9

    This is very enlightening! This exudes a different kind of love for my country. Thank you for the information.

  • @resred5666
    @resred5666 2 роки тому +12

    You made me hate my passport less and not feel cursed. Thank you for this amazing video. We'd like to see more similar videos about strategic and up for grabs passports.

  • @sherrieshetters7349
    @sherrieshetters7349 2 роки тому +4

    Great information as always. Thank you

  • @carolmorrison8992
    @carolmorrison8992 2 роки тому +7

    Many thanks for giving us so many information about Jamaica 👍🥰

  • @jhayislandpalmer2614
    @jhayislandpalmer2614 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Irie. Well done and big up your self.😍

  • @carlab7933
    @carlab7933 2 роки тому +2

    You are brilliant! Gathering all that information and sharing it with us. I/we appreciated you.

  • @Myrol2012
    @Myrol2012 2 роки тому +7

    Many thanks for a clear and concise delivery of exceedingly worthwhile information...keep up the good work

  • @georgebromfield5008
    @georgebromfield5008 2 роки тому +5

    Another informative video as always , thanks 🇯🇲I didn’t know most of this information as a Jamaican, wow 🇯🇲

  • @gizzellemcleish1837
    @gizzellemcleish1837 2 роки тому +3

    Another amazing video Irina on a topic I've personally thought very little about. I've not considered travelling all that much but it was simply wonderful to learn something new about my country. Thank you.

  • @lisamariechinking6079
    @lisamariechinking6079 2 роки тому +16

    THANKS IRENA… KEEP BRINGING “GREAT” CONTENT TO THE MOVEMENT🔥🥰🔥🥰

  • @leroyblake1698
    @leroyblake1698 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you professor for this lesson. I learned so much about my country watching you . Stay blessed and keep up the great work.

  • @bitmogul5586
    @bitmogul5586 2 роки тому +4

    Very good presentation...I'm happy u were able to bring light to the people.🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @georgiagrant4933
    @georgiagrant4933 2 роки тому +2

    I am so grateful you put this material out there thank you 🙏

  • @Teemoment1973
    @Teemoment1973 2 роки тому +4

    I just discover this channel and I am hooked to it. Knowledge is power! Thank you!

  • @yardmanvibes3559
    @yardmanvibes3559 2 роки тому +37

    You came and fell in love with Jamaica it's people and the culture. You are so knowledgeable about the Island and we can see your passion for Jamaica. You are no longer a foreigner you are an honorable Jamaican it's a shame your country does not allow dual citizenship it must be a tough choice if you have to renounce your country's citizenship in order to get Jamaican citizenship hopefully you can have dual citizenship in the future....I am proud of my country and people for welcoming you and your family as Jamaicans representing our motto " out of many one people "

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  2 роки тому +7

      Thank you! 🙏 I'm very lucky to have the opportunity to live in Jamaica.

    • @lawrencedavidson6195
      @lawrencedavidson6195 2 роки тому

      @@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Welcome to Jamaica!

  • @hayjamdantv
    @hayjamdantv 2 роки тому +19

    Every video you upload I learn something new . Thanks for educating us Irina . Bless up , one love 😊

  • @deloresthompson1808
    @deloresthompson1808 2 роки тому +4

    You were born for this it is so refreshing to listen to your information on every vlog i have seen you could be a teacher easy hands down i am very sure many in Jamaica 🇯🇲 did not know half of the information you gave thanks for your time.

  • @haddingtoniangcp2464
    @haddingtoniangcp2464 2 роки тому +7

    Most blogs entertain. This episode screams class in session. Thanks!

  • @oneilstoast3896
    @oneilstoast3896 2 роки тому +8

    Your channel is officially my knowledge base for traveling from Jamaica. Thank you.

  • @mr.anderson5806
    @mr.anderson5806 2 роки тому +5

    Somebody please protect this woman. I believe she will become a Jamaican treasure. Or close :) . Either way I'm glad I found her YT Channel. Hope to meet you someday. Guidance & Blessings

  • @sharonrobinson8446
    @sharonrobinson8446 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing job enjoyed every minute
    And has tickled my desire to take a trip I want to visit every where you've mentioned.
    Thanks again

  • @jsnmad
    @jsnmad 2 роки тому +54

    Can't wait to see "Who OWNS Jamaica"

    • @CmdrStukov
      @CmdrStukov 2 роки тому +1

      Something tells me it won't be the people. It's a wonder Portia didn't sell out Hellshire too.

    • @Jazz-pu1qw
      @Jazz-pu1qw 2 роки тому +2

      The old bat call the Queen of England 🤓

    • @shamarlewis9338
      @shamarlewis9338 2 роки тому

      @@CmdrStukov Chinese

    • @wahalawahala5258
      @wahalawahala5258 2 роки тому

      Nobody it's no man's land

    • @petertownsend2255
      @petertownsend2255 2 роки тому +2

      Calm down most small to medium size businesses is owned by Jamaicans it's a myth that Jamaica is owned by foreigners...the biggest hotel group in Jamaica is owned by s Jamaican family..etc...

  • @katthekitkatbar
    @katthekitkatbar 2 роки тому +3

    The way you're channel is growing is making me so happy- more people learning well researched information about our country

  • @gloriarobinson1869
    @gloriarobinson1869 2 роки тому +4

    Welcome back Irena, imparting knowledge as usual, thanks. God bless.

  • @donnaoates3828
    @donnaoates3828 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you, Thank you for such valuable information, I am Jamaican and I am learning from you every video you produced 😊.

  • @marilynbennett9649
    @marilynbennett9649 2 роки тому +2

    I am so thankful for this channel. Important information.

  • @javaughncadenhead124
    @javaughncadenhead124 2 роки тому +3

    I'm glad I saw this video. I've learned a lot

  • @tanyamartin556
    @tanyamartin556 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome information. You are truly living your passion of research and reporting!

  • @Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect
    @Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect 2 роки тому +2

    I'm glad I finally watched this video. Very informative!!!

  • @TheEsther58
    @TheEsther58 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing this important information !!

  • @mikeygeneral3676
    @mikeygeneral3676 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for this video. Nuff Love n Respect. 👍

  • @dannyscott902
    @dannyscott902 2 роки тому +6

    Bless up irena for those info, which alot of jamaican don't know. Peace n love irie

  • @patriciahamilton4838
    @patriciahamilton4838 2 роки тому +4

    Great video very helpful information and educational. Thank you so much for sharing. As a jamaican I didn't know these things .am so proud.

  • @llewen56able
    @llewen56able 2 роки тому +2

    bless you lady giving peeps the knowledge and understanding to prosper...love & respect

  • @simz597
    @simz597 2 роки тому +12

    Can I just say how educational that brief presentation was. I truly enjoy your channel Irine. Keep it coming. Lots of respect and God's blessing

  • @tiphschwarz
    @tiphschwarz 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks for the info - very helpful and interesting as we plan our move!

  • @gastonmckenzie
    @gastonmckenzie 2 роки тому +7

    Well researched once again.

  • @donovanmcbean2709
    @donovanmcbean2709 2 роки тому +9

    Irina, your research and delivery of content continues to superseed all expectations. You are truly an asset to Jamaica and the media industry. Keep up the good work.

  • @benaiahyehoiadakongo.5788
    @benaiahyehoiadakongo.5788 2 роки тому +11

    Hei irene this has opened my eyes ;stay safe and God.

  • @eileene
    @eileene 2 роки тому +4

    Well researched content. Thanks Irina

  • @angellacohen1800
    @angellacohen1800 2 роки тому +7

    Really love these videos💞

  • @paulmarriott266
    @paulmarriott266 2 роки тому +17

    Irina, respek!
    Once more, well researched, well done! This content is worth revisiting as a source of reference. Rest assured I will.

  • @flutterv
    @flutterv 2 роки тому +13

    Really appreciate the time you took to research the info and put this together. Thank you.

  • @trishaniellis7739
    @trishaniellis7739 2 роки тому +3

    Loved this, wow! Thank you
    I always thought my passport was so limited but now I know

  • @michaelulett2828
    @michaelulett2828 Рік тому +1

    WOW, Now I am Proud. Thanks. Great research and information

  • @orvillesimmonds1047
    @orvillesimmonds1047 2 роки тому +1

    Wow This is some good stuff very refreshing, informative and entertaining ever prouder of my little island after seeing this informative thank you Irina for your research and sharing it with us.

  • @justinpeters9254
    @justinpeters9254 2 роки тому +7

    Small but important distinction. A visa or visa exempt passport does not inherently allow one to enter a country. It only allows one to board a vessel destined for that country. Entry to the country may still be refused once the person has arrived in that country.

  • @aliceburton8251
    @aliceburton8251 2 роки тому

    I can not wait for the other video to come. Very, very informative.

  • @berylmorgan8482
    @berylmorgan8482 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you for this lesson.. I've been schooled..one Love Everytime!