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Sparklie

Sparklie

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English looking for information about Jamaica

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21

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About me

English

Lives in London

Registration: 31 July 2015

Sparklie
Sparklie replied to a thread
8 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

Hey Cherish, I'm currently in Jamaica , I've been here for 3 months now. hope all is well with you, are you here? Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Jamaica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Jamaica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Sparklie

Hi kellz, Good to see your thinking of moving to JA and that you've done your research. I have a home in the st Mary area and I'm looking to move permanently early next yr . I'm not sure what you want to do as far as property is ... Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
9 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

Hi Cherish, I just got back from Jamaica lol I'm still sorting out a few things. How about you, when are you going? Have you found a house yet? Read More

Sparklie
Sparklie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Jamaica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Jamaica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Sparklie

Hi Tracy, Hope all is well with you! My names Erica and I'm currently looking to move to Jamaica in the near future as well. I haven't made the full transition yet but I'm currently in Jamaica testing the waters to see what living here ... Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
9 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

Ps. As for the violence, make sure you choose a decent place to live, stay away from mobay and some of the places in Clarendon. It sad to hear about the killings but you can't let that stop you , it's happening everywhere . Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
9 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

Hi Cherish, Yeah I'm truly loving jamaica right now , l don't think about England much 🤗🤗🤗. I'm just at home listening to the birds and eating fried breadfruit it's so lovely ! Don't worry it will be your ... Read More

Sparklie
Sparklie replied to a thread
9 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

Hi, Good to hear from you , glad your plans are progressing well. I'm currently in Jamaica at the moment, just came from the beach 🤗 . Right now I'm just settling in , trying to get the house sorted out and set up my business. Yes, ... Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
9 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

I'm heading to the Ochi Rios area. Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
9 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

No sure if your msg was for me investor but I already own a home in Jamaica. Read More

Sparklie
Sparklie replied to a thread
9 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

We at least your making plans that's the most important thing. Now I'm in my 30's I'm learning to enjoy the journey not just the destination. I'm a PA for a business owner, I work for the company from home , I can work from ... Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
9 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

It's slow but in motion. I'm still leaving next yr as planned . I'm trying to sort out few bits of paperwork but I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I just got bk from JA sept 30th and it was amazing , I didn't want to ... Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
10 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

My house is located in Tower Isles St Mary. You have some lovely schemes in St Mary such as Spring Valley and St Mary Country Club to name a few. You also have Richmond and Priory in St Ann's which have been there for a while. Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
10 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

Thanks. Yes preparation takes a while when moving to another country, you have to do it right or else you will end up running back to the UK very quickly 🙈 Read More

Sparklie
Sparklie replied to a thread
10 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

No not yet , I hope to be gone next year May 2017. I'm still trying to prepare myself so I can ease in as quickly as possible. Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
10 years ago

Tell me more about Jamaica

Hi Ahmed, Good to hear your thinking of moving to Jamaica, It's a beautiful Island with lots to see and experience. If your looking to work , it depends on what you want to do and the industry you want to enter into, lots of hotels opening on ... Read More

Sparklie
Sparklie replied to a thread
10 years ago
cherish50

Purchases a property on the North Coast by cherish50

Hi Looking to locate to Jamaica but in the meantime need to check out the housing situation as I don't fancy living in rental accommodation. Would like to use it as a holiday base initially Has anyone purchase or looking to purchase one of ...

Sparklie

Yes that's true! I went passed a few when I visited around Christmas and all the houses seemed to be on top of each other, I really don't know why they built them so close to one another. your better off buying a house in a well established ... Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
10 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Jamaica by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Jamaica, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Jamaica? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

Sparklie

I find Sanitary towels , good deodorant's , hair relaxers/products (if you use it ) olive oil, bake beans and cleaning products very expensive in JA amongst other things . Also Make sure to check the 'use by date' when purchasing tin ... Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
10 years ago

Activities during weekends and visit the island. Is it safe?

Hi Nacho13, great to hear your looking to relocate to Jamaica. I am looking to move to the island next year as well but I will be in the Ochi Rios area. The security is ok, however your better off finding other expats in Montego bay who have lived ... Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
10 years ago
Renyse

I love Jamaica and would love to move there - how can i do pls ? by Renyse

Hi please am a NIGERIAN and I look forward to staying and working in Jamaica, please can I get any help, am a technical student, read building and am Also computer literate, am a computer instructor at an institute here in Nigeria, I love Jamaica ...

Sparklie

Hello, I see you've expressed interest in living in Jamaica . I've never been to Nigeria before but I expect there would be some similarities. Living expenses: The first thing you need to do is prepare, food is very expensive there so it might be ... Read More

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Sparklie replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Jamaica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Jamaica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Sparklie

Hi Natalie which part of JA are you relocating to? Read More

Sparklie
Sparklie replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Jamaica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Jamaica forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Sparklie

Hello, I'm looking to move to Jamaica towards the ending of 2016. I am coming to the Ochi/St Mary area and would like to meet and build strong relationships with fellow expats in Europe/USA wanting to move to Jamaica or people who are just ... Read More

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Sparklie joined Jamaica expat community
10 years ago