Shontae Johnson

I did watch the video I love it, I study herbs and I learn a lot about herbs when I go there. There are people who sell herbs usually bush teas at the local markets. I believe Jamaica uses imported oil for electricity. It would be wise to have a solar setup there, and many people have rainwater catchment. I was surprised how clean the water is there, it all comes from the mountains. The only big industry on the island is bauxite mining but I think there’s only one mine left in the St. Anne’s Parish near Ocho Rios.’

I have family ties to Jamaica and I’ve been there quite a few times and it’s quite beautiful. I do enjoy the Ras kitchen YouTube channel. There is a ton of things that just grow wild there, and I’m always trying new fruits that were just picked from random trees growing around. I believe Ras Kitchen is in the Blue Mountains which is near Kingston. I haven’t been to that side of the Island yet but I plan to. I go to the other side of the island in the Montego Bay Area. The interior of Jamaica is very hilly, and mountainous in general. I’ve never stayed in a resort anytime I’ve been there so I’ve learned a lot about the culture and the way people live. It has a lot of permaculture potential, my ex’s family had a 25 acre farm  near Montego Bay and I had a lot of ideas for things to grow there. Buying property there isn’t difficult, it’s just the prices advertised to foreigners is quite different than what you would find with a local connection. There is an informative YouTube channel by a Ukrainian journalist who lives in Jamaica called Jamaica with Irie. She has videos about Jamaican real estate, and starting a business there also. Hopefully I will be going back soon for a visit.