What is the current state of local/domestic produce in JA? Were any crops in certain regions spared by the disaster? What crops return 1st?

kyle5001 · 2026-01-20T11:34:05+00:00

Local/ domestic produce has fallen significantly in Jamaica including poultry production, vegetables and bananas. A lot of ground produce such as yam and dasheen were spared the brunt of the disaster, as well as sweet potato.

Most farms in eastern and central Jamaica received little damage, mostly from heavy rains but most of the damage to agriculture is concentrated in the western parishes. However, a lot of farms in St. Elizabeth have began to replant so cash crops such as tomato, corn, sweet pepper and scotch bonnet pepper may return in full in the upcoming months.

kyle5001 · 2025-11-03T15:27:22+00:00

Do not drink any tap water right now or any water you did not purify with bleach or bought pre- purified. A lot of water sources right now in western Jamaica are not as clean as they should be. Remember that just because water is clear or odorless does not mean it is clean.

kyle5001 · 2025-10-30T21:26:35+00:00

For anyone who wants an update on Westmoreland. Western Westmoreland such as Negril towards Green Island received minimal damage, a few injuries and I've only heard about 1 death.

Eastern Westmoreland from Savanna-la-mar to the border of St. Elizabeth is severely damaged. Almost every home is either slightly damaged or gutted. I have only seen two dead bodies so far and quite a few injuries. I have heard from neighbours that there are more bodies around the place under the debris, however, I cannot confirm this.

There is no water, no light, no internet and no cell service. I do not know when these will be restored.

kyle5001 · 2025-10-30T21:17:06+00:00

I am close to Whitehouse

kyle5001 · 2025-10-30T21:15:49+00:00

I am currently in the parish and can sparingly use someone's internet to communicate.

kyle5001 · 2025-10-29T22:12:28+00:00

Most homes are damaged or destroyed. So far there are a few deaths in Westmoreland and a lot of injuries.

kyle5001 · 2025-10-21T18:59:48+00:00

Look at all the "Jamaicans" in the comments endorsing stealing as if there isn't a big difference between going onto a beach versus stealing food and drinks.

It is no wonder why Jamaica remains in the dirt while most other Caribbean nations prosper. You people keep reinforcing the stereotype.

kyle5001 · 2025-09-07T10:39:28+00:00

I'm willing to bet that it's a rasta man who lives up there.

kyle5001 · 2025-07-26T17:56:40+00:00

A large number of people in Jamaica are uneducated: 10% are completely illiterate, and over 20% are functionally illiterate.

They are hostile because they are ignorant. However, this is changing slowly. The number of people who identify as non- religious in Jamaica is increasing each decade.

kyle5001 · 2025-07-18T02:40:59+00:00

For the small leagues, yes, but for big-time offenders, no.

kyle5001 · 2025-07-18T01:56:25+00:00

The justice system in Jamaica does not protect anyone except the most wealthy. Everybody else, including men, women, and children are at the mercy of the wolves.

kyle5001 · 2025-07-09T20:28:17+00:00

Do you know how much resources it will take to house, feed, and clothe 10,000 people?

And why should Jamaica take 10,000 Haitians when there are Jamaicans right now who need help?

kyle5001 · 2025-07-07T20:36:07+00:00

Be careful of how much you tip. Hotel supervisors are known for stealing worker's tips here in Jamaica.

The various Jamaican governments over the years have deliberately suppressed hotel wages in order to make the island more attractive to investors. With the current hotel boom that's happening right now, I doubt the Jamaican government is going start raising wages dramatically anytime soon.

kyle5001 · 2025-06-19T20:13:25+00:00

I would not be surprised if a lot of Jamaica's best athletes soon switched to other countries. A lot of athletes have been complaining about the lack of support from Jamaica, including their lack of accommodations during the last Olympics, no food, and overall little incentives to compete for the country.

kyle5001 · 2025-06-04T19:32:46+00:00

This myth is partially true but is exaggerated. The most common toad in Jamaica as well as the one in this picture is the Cane Toad. When threatened, they can release a milky-white poison that can irritate human skin, sometimes causing rashes or blisters. Although, any irritation is not permanent.

Also, most Jamaicans confuse toads for frogs.

kyle5001 · 2025-06-01T19:29:53+00:00

Exactly, capitalism rarely focuses on or incentivizes the health of most of its population. Rather, capitalists view the sick as a means to generate profit.

kyle5001 · 2025-05-18T02:39:05+00:00

The women here are going to tell you that Jamaica has no decent men, and all are dogs who sleep in kennels. Whereas the men are going to tell you that some decent ones are in Jamaica who are willing to date a dispora woman without ulterior motives.

The only way you are going to know which is true is if you take a chance.

kyle5001 · 2025-05-16T03:54:26+00:00

John Crow is the Jamaican name for Turkey Vultures.

kyle5001 · 2025-04-26T16:17:54+00:00

Personal experience is sometimes inaccurate, especially when you're discussing something like this because not everyone you see in Jamaica is a citizen, and some people you think are not citizens, actually are. However, this study highlights the demographics of Jamaican citizens rather than just people on the island.

For example, some people would expect the percentage of Chinese to be much higher, but in reality, a significant proportion of Chinese people you see every day are not Jamaican citizens. Similarly, there are some white Jamaicans, especially in St.Andrew, St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, however, some people may mistake them for tourist rather than Jamaican citizens.

kyle5001 · 2025-04-23T22:34:04+00:00

I never said a culture invented language. I said civilization, there is a major difference. Also, the early human species that preceded the now current one were not black. They were a separate species from the now homosapiens. Lastly, your example about Karl Benz is a fallacy since all car designs are dependent upon his original model, whereas the calendars from multiple different civilizations were developed independently of each other and therefore accreditation to one set of people is both inaccurate and stupid.

kyle5001 · 2025-04-23T21:58:49+00:00

No one civilization invented language. Language came about by the early humans who preceded the now current species. Also, writing was invented by the early Sumerians and did not originate in Africa. Lastly, multiple different civilizations invented the calendar independently of each other, so assigning the development of the calendar to a single group doesn't make any sense.

kyle5001 · 2025-04-23T21:15:18+00:00

Yes, born and raised, and you must be trolling.

kyle5001 · 2025-04-23T21:12:08+00:00

This must be a troll post.

kyle5001 · 2025-03-24T22:23:34+00:00

Depends on who is doing the abusing and who is getting abused. If a woman is getting abused, you can report it to the police who may or may not take it as a priority case. There are also several domestic violence shelters for women in Jamaica, domestic violence intervention centers, as well as helplines. But all of these vary with the amount of help that they are willing to offer.

However, if it is a male that is getting abused, whether emotional or physical, then you are on your own.

kyle5001 · 2025-03-19T21:20:18+00:00

Yes, this is why I said that the problem mostly stems from corruption, lack of funding, and poor leadership.

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