What's It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Bahrain?

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In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with DeWayne Bowen. He is a Jamaican living in Bahrain. We discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting to living in Bahrain as an expat. Xavier asks about the must eat foods and must visit places in Bahrain. #WeJaminate #Bahrain
QUESTIONS
00:27 - What part of Jamaica are you from? How did you get to Bahrain?
03:34 - How long have you been in Bahrain?
3:50 - How do you pronounce Bahrain?
04:57 - What are the people of Bahrain like? How do people react when they find out you are Jamaican?
08:11 - What is the food like?
10:06 - Where do you get Jamaican food?
14:03 - What is the cost of living there?
17:14 - What is the music like?
18:56 - What is dating like?
21:05 - Have you been to a wedding in Bahrain?
22:28 - How fluent are you in the language?
24:47 - What is the weather like?
29:36 - What was your biggest adjustment?
32:46 - What attractions should someone experience there?
34:49 - What is your favorite activity in Bahrain?
36:53 - What is the first thing you are doing when you land in Jamaica?
38:22 - Tell us about the connection you made through this series.
40:22 - How do you say bye there?
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  • @Jamaicans
    @Jamaicans2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Are you ready to visit Bahrain after watching this video? If you are an expat living in Bahrain what's been your experience there? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a video in the “Jamaicans to the World” series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

  • @veronicaricketts1640

    @veronicaricketts1640

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @gillmush4974
    @gillmush49742 жыл бұрын

    One of the best interviews! Dewayne knew his stuff about his current country. He kept the conversation flowing without Xavier having to ask too many questions. Dewayne seemed very happy, which is wonderful. Nice that he reconnected with his childhood friend from watching this series. And, yes, Xavier, Jamaicans are surely advertising KFC and Tastee/Juici patties on almost EVERY interview. They need to be paid by these companies. 😀

  • @teacheryute6701

    @teacheryute6701

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. It was a pleasure talking to Xavier and sharing my experience. Jamaica 🇯🇲 to the World!!!!

  • @stevemoncrieffe9279

    @stevemoncrieffe9279

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well done my son Dewayne, you have represented yourself and country well, you are knowledgeable of the culture, good interview. I am very proud of you.

  • @Mellobeth

    @Mellobeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I second that.

  • @paulmarriott266
    @paulmarriott2662 жыл бұрын

    As a host, occasionally you'll have a guest who's a brilliant narrator, thereby making your show and your job most intriguing and effortless. This is one such individual, Dewayne.

  • @tesalyncampbell5834
    @tesalyncampbell58342 жыл бұрын

    Dwayne never skip a beat I was intrigued the whole time watching it would seems like he was there for over a decade. Keep them coming Xavier, have a bless Sunday y,all

  • @MarlonHillMIA
    @MarlonHillMIA2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a top 5 in the series - the knowledge, passion, and vivid story telling - Dewayne takes us on a deep dive. Brilliant!

  • @teacheryute6701

    @teacheryute6701

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Marlon Hill. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did.

  • @sohailalbalooshi3167

    @sohailalbalooshi3167

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@teacheryute6701 hey brother how are you well im happy to see a Jamaican in Bahrain coz I know jamaica for last 18 years i just love Jamaica will be great to meet you for real

  • @ChrisWilliams-le1we
    @ChrisWilliams-le1we2 жыл бұрын

    Two wonderful Jamaica citizens. Great attitudes and just full of class. You both make me proud. Blessings.

  • @esbarrett2868
    @esbarrett28682 жыл бұрын

    Very well prepared and well spoken. Always a pleasure when Jamaicans represent well. Stay safe family👍🏽

  • @teacheryute6701

    @teacheryute6701

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 😊

  • @saybyghrace2
    @saybyghrace22 жыл бұрын

    Respect Xavier for this interview with Dewayne , man a feeling proud being a jamaican. Much Love and Blessings 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @shawn-a-leebernard6884
    @shawn-a-leebernard68842 жыл бұрын

    He's so well-spoken! And he left the plug too 😅

  • @sheenalair6886
    @sheenalair68862 жыл бұрын

    This is by far my favorite interview!! The flow of the conversation; very insightful and informative. Thank you Dewayne, brought back some memories of by time passing through Bahrain as an active duty member. American Alley was my spot too😁

  • @teacheryute6701

    @teacheryute6701

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sheena, you are most welcome. I love Americam Alley 😆

  • @richieredw2142
    @richieredw21422 жыл бұрын

    Well, he´s a teacher and living in an Arabic country so it goes without saying that he would be able to learn the language....he´s a smart gentleman so he has embraced the culture well

  • @coreenjohnson5967
    @coreenjohnson59672 жыл бұрын

    This is very impressive. Dwayne you have learned the culture and everything so well. You are a great teacher fi real. The Bahraini people are very discipline.

  • @lornafullwood2476
    @lornafullwood24762 жыл бұрын

    I love this program, 😀 Love ❤ 😍 💖 been a Jamaican 🇯🇲

  • @claudettepeart3580
    @claudettepeart35802 жыл бұрын

    Xavier I love your program I almost can't wait to see the next episodes. Very interested interviews. It gives different perspectives on what's its like to live outside of Jamaica 🇯🇲 I'm hooked ❤

  • @Jamaicans

    @Jamaicans

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe here so you don't miss any future videos in the series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

  • @--christine
    @--christine2 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant interview Xavier and Dewayne appears to be having a great time out there in Bahrain. You can tell that he enjoys teaching and it must be so rewarding to teach those students who are so eager to learn. I wish him all the very best.

  • @Yesmyjamaica
    @Yesmyjamaica2 жыл бұрын

    I have consistently enjoyed these interviews by Xavier but this i think is the best. Dewayne is articulate. Passionate. Knowledgable. I now want to visit Bahrain. Fabulous. Blessings. ♡♡♡🥰🇯🇲🇯🇲❤❤

  • @owallace1755
    @owallace17552 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I am so intrigued by this interview! DeWayne was amazing! I was completely captivated and learned a lot about Bahrain. So much so, that I was able to pronounce it properly😊. Well done Xavier! Love and Light to you as you continue to bless us with these beautiful interviews. More power to our Jamaicans living abroad and sharing with us. God bless!

  • @chadoe90
    @chadoe902 жыл бұрын

    Very very interesting and intriguing interview. Dewayne looked very happy in Bahrain. Xavier you are doing a very good thing, showcasing Jamaicans all over the world. Nuff respect 🙏

  • @ileneclark3821
    @ileneclark38212 жыл бұрын

    I love this interview.Dwayne is just a fine talker.He knows we want to hear as much as he can give in a limited time.

  • @Tourlou0409
    @Tourlou04092 жыл бұрын

    Another addition to my bucket list.… Have to link with Dewayne for the places to visit lol

  • @gillmush4974
    @gillmush49742 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for educating us, Teacher! I'm glad you knew how to say "goodbye" in an informal way. A lot of these interviews I've watched, when the interviewee is asked this question, the response is that he/she does not know, and he or she has been living in the country much, much longer than you've been living in Bahrain, which is only 3 or 4 years. I never quite understood that. I would imagine "Hello" and "Goodbye " are at least a couple of the first phrases one would pick up in a foreign country. Keep up the great work, Dewayne. Stay safe.

  • @BORNFREE876
    @BORNFREE8762 жыл бұрын

    🇯🇲 Most eloquent guest. Would've appreciated knowing what subject he teaches & the nation's pay-scale for his type of work. Very sure many prospective teachers are contemplating making the leap if the scale is right.

  • @teacheryute6701

    @teacheryute6701

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I would be happy to give you some info anytime.

  • @audreyjumpp1687
    @audreyjumpp16872 жыл бұрын

    Dewayne is so fluent great storyteller…..his students are fortunate to have him

  • @sheilavaz5255
    @sheilavaz52552 жыл бұрын

    I have been to Jamaica, worked in cayman islands, and now I'm in bahrain, true yah tell Sir Dewayne.

  • @wendzlifestylevlog7320
    @wendzlifestylevlog73202 жыл бұрын

    One of the best interviews I've watched. Keep up the good job Xaviere. Dewayne you did very well🤗

  • @kaydian4791
    @kaydian47912 жыл бұрын

    Dwayne look him belly... I love his interview from the start to the end, he is so inviting with his conversation.

  • @janetmorgan3204
    @janetmorgan32042 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! Very informative

  • @valeriebolageer6522
    @valeriebolageer65222 жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview. Very interesting and informative. Keep up the good work Xavier. Dewayne, you represented Jamaica very well.

  • @shanonbrown6170
    @shanonbrown61702 жыл бұрын

    Dewayne is very knowledgeable about the culture, I learnt a whole lot! I also love his expression! He is so animated and joyful! I think part of it is the fact that he is a teacher! My mom, also a teacher, is the same way! Love it!! 😄

  • @angelaforbes3395
    @angelaforbes33952 жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview, seem like I could not get enough, I could listen for another 30 minutes ❤️❤️🇱🇷🇯🇲

  • @hyacinthgordon5295
    @hyacinthgordon52952 жыл бұрын

    Another great interview 👏Xavier Murphy. Thanks for sharing 👍😊. I enjoyed this interview 😀. Thank you Dwyane.

  • @savannahwilson1295
    @savannahwilson12952 жыл бұрын

    Wow…another great interview….Dewayne is very articulate, intelligent, on point and a pleasure to listen to!! All the best…love how you represent JA…all the very best!!

  • @earlyalvarez8703
    @earlyalvarez87032 жыл бұрын

    You can tell from the get go when the person is going to be fun and riveting ....NOT that the others aren't but sometimes they tend to be a bit shy and less forthcoming ✌️

  • @FrenchAction1
    @FrenchAction12 жыл бұрын

    A very interesting interview, I had no idea that Jamaicans would go there. Jamaicans are really international and are very adventurous,

  • @marcih.8826
    @marcih.88262 жыл бұрын

    Dwayne is such a delightful person so knowledgeable. I could continue listening awhile longer.Great interview makes me want to get there sometime soon.

  • @donnaherman3876
    @donnaherman38762 жыл бұрын

    Dwayne is very impressive in educating us on the culture. Phenomenal personality. I could have listened to him forever. Dwayne what side of the road they drive? Will you be visiting your friend in Malta?

  • @lorisaris961
    @lorisaris9612 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent interview,so appreciate it. Great job

  • @maxxiemasom6
    @maxxiemasom62 жыл бұрын

    Xavier please interview a Jamaican living in Saint Lucia

  • @Dewspurpose
    @Dewspurpose2 жыл бұрын

    Great interview D.B.

  • @sandralevy9839
    @sandralevy98392 жыл бұрын

    Very good interview 👏

  • @Mellobeth
    @Mellobeth2 жыл бұрын

    Dwayne you are a wealth of information and very interesting to listen to.

  • @gloriarobinson1869
    @gloriarobinson18692 жыл бұрын

    Another lively and informative interview. Learnt a lot about the Bahraini's culture and practices. Diwayne is a true Jamaican with good sense of humour.

  • @lanekka_lee3121
    @lanekka_lee31212 жыл бұрын

    Best interview in my opinion. Dewayne is jovial, a great communicator, very intelligent and undoubtedly a Teacher. Thanks Xavier for bringing him on your show..great job!

  • @desreelaing5732
    @desreelaing57322 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I enjoyed this interview immensely!🤗 Dwayne never stopped; he seemed to have taken in quite a lot about Bahrain during his short time of being there. He sold the place to me and makes it sounds like it's easy to live there as a foreigner. Thank you Xavier and Dwayne for an awesome interview.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤗❤

  • @margaretkibe7468
    @margaretkibe74682 жыл бұрын

    Bahrain the best place to be am from kenya currently working in Bahrain awesome place.

  • @elizabethking8763
    @elizabethking87632 жыл бұрын

    Very good interview, the information flowed so well. He spoke so well and it was informative. Thanks again!

  • @merlenepryce1263
    @merlenepryce12632 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best interviews and I am very impressed with Dwayne’s responses. Keep up the good work Xavier

  • @abasilumsmith91
    @abasilumsmith912 жыл бұрын

    Really,, really enjoyed this conversation Dewayne. Truly wonderful seeing you.

  • @teacheryute6701

    @teacheryute6701

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey batchie , thanks for the commendations. Glad to connect with you here man

  • @abasilumsmith91

    @abasilumsmith91

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was a pleasure. We must link sometime.

  • @InfiniteNaturalMystic
    @InfiniteNaturalMystic2 жыл бұрын

    Dewayne, it's a joy listening to you about your awesome, experience teaching in a new country with a different culture from yours.

  • @carmenpetrson5120
    @carmenpetrson51202 жыл бұрын

    Blessings all the way my brother ☝

  • @madewithrealdiamonds
    @madewithrealdiamonds2 жыл бұрын

    This is the most interesting interview that I've seen from this channel so far👏

  • @patriciashawwatkins2901
    @patriciashawwatkins29012 жыл бұрын

    DeWayne's interview was powerful. Blessings! I can see he's having a great time in Bahrain.👏I had a colleague who went to teach in Bahrain and wrote back to say she enjoyed being there. I've lost touch with her, so I don't know if she's still there. When you mentioned the US military base, I remembered that, and also her saying, there was loads of entertainment.

  • @lifewithshaneil7048
    @lifewithshaneil70482 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting

  • @debbieclarke1267
    @debbieclarke12672 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your channel so much.. it is so informative..I am learning so much about how truly big this world is... I have never heard of Bahrain before this interview. Thanks Xavier for bringing the world to my front door.

  • @elainechin898
    @elainechin8982 жыл бұрын

    Great interviews ! Big Up Zaphia! We de all bout a di world 🌎

  • @janellmcpherson5108
    @janellmcpherson5108 Жыл бұрын

    Love this

  • @ms.sharon.7581
    @ms.sharon.75812 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dwayne for your description of everything.

  • @True-yj3ur
    @True-yj3ur2 жыл бұрын

    Do a series where you interview a Jamaican in South Africa

  • @donnacampbell3505
    @donnacampbell35052 жыл бұрын

    It was a very interesting interview. Keep up the good work.

  • @yxnone9771
    @yxnone97712 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for an interesting interview!

  • @queenj1745
    @queenj17452 жыл бұрын

    Another Winner 🏆

  • @hopewalker442
    @hopewalker4422 жыл бұрын

    Best interview ever! Great job.

  • @simonekaren8613
    @simonekaren86132 жыл бұрын

    Love this interview

  • @theresanichols5556
    @theresanichols55562 жыл бұрын

    This interview was so informative 👏🏾 🙌🏾

  • @VOUSTUBER
    @VOUSTUBER Жыл бұрын

    True teacher🌺

  • @alph1975
    @alph19752 жыл бұрын

    This was another interesting Jamaican story Xavier. I love this one and I can compare to another that I watched sometimes ago.

  • @ericpowell4350
    @ericpowell43502 жыл бұрын

    Great video Xavier and Dwayne!

  • @ajohnson3020
    @ajohnson30202 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating...love it

  • @dorrellwhyte5437
    @dorrellwhyte54372 жыл бұрын

    beautiful interview

  • @heppal1828
    @heppal18282 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely refreshing and informative!

  • @cherylmontcrief7600
    @cherylmontcrief76002 жыл бұрын

    Very informative.

  • @ookok8446
    @ookok84462 жыл бұрын

    Nice interview. Enjoyed it

  • @craiggarrickfr4fgz877
    @craiggarrickfr4fgz8772 жыл бұрын

    Now this is a nice interview 👍🏿👍🏿

  • @resetmyzen1585
    @resetmyzen158510 ай бұрын

    Extremely engaging, I loved this 😂

  • @cherylmontcrief7600
    @cherylmontcrief76002 жыл бұрын

    Great interview.

  • @lornafoster3310
    @lornafoster3310 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful personality. Thanks for sharing.

  • @juliesashe
    @juliesashe2 жыл бұрын

    I truly enjoyed this on Xavier

  • @vandasutherland6640
    @vandasutherland6640 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy this, would love to visit that place.

  • @tjsimpson3234
    @tjsimpson32342 жыл бұрын

    Great interview.....conversation flowed freely and was quite upbeat and informative.

  • @eva-wp7vo
    @eva-wp7vo2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely interview keep up the good work.

  • @anthonymccauley9101
    @anthonymccauley91012 жыл бұрын

    Great interview, wonderful young man who represents the Country very well. I look forward to watching these every week and this one did not disappoint. I think Dwayne should stay in Bahrain, he seems to have found his groove there and I am sure any side hustle or business he may develop would do very well. Yes...I also like those Arab. Oud Colognes, here in USA we're often just getting copies but he's getting the real deal over there. Anyways..keep up the good work.

  • @MsDiversebeauty
    @MsDiversebeauty2 жыл бұрын

    Vey interesting and informative conversation.

  • @morleyw5146
    @morleyw51462 жыл бұрын

    Great representation of Jamaica, Dwayne. I salute you!!!

  • @VOUSTUBER
    @VOUSTUBER Жыл бұрын

    High accuracy, very captivating guest and great attention to detailed and vivid explanations 🌺

  • @dorretteprince1754
    @dorretteprince17542 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive 👏

  • @keshkecitathuo4911
    @keshkecitathuo49112 жыл бұрын

    He speaks de true coz am here in Bahrain

  • @misstinah4741
    @misstinah47412 жыл бұрын

    As Ugandan living in Bahrain really enjoyed the interview 🙏

  • @ilismo-Official
    @ilismo-Official2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice interview. We have a mutual friend living in Bahrain that sent me this video 😅. Hopefully one day I'll get to visit and we all hang out..Bless

  • @ConsciousOneTV
    @ConsciousOneTV2 жыл бұрын

    Dewayne have such positive energy. Definitely number 1 in the series for me.

  • @rubyberylgarraway634
    @rubyberylgarraway6342 жыл бұрын

    Grate that was nice.guyanese and j.are oll over the world.god bless

  • @richardstewart7889
    @richardstewart78892 жыл бұрын

    Very good interview, he is ur best guess hands down. Very knowledgeable and engaging.

  • @paulettelogan5475
    @paulettelogan54752 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful interview! Xavier, you are doing a great project...Informative, educational and inspiring! Keep up the good work...Jamaicans to the world!👏❤💯

  • @coreenjohnson5967
    @coreenjohnson59672 жыл бұрын

    Xavier I just can’t wait for more virtual tours around the world through our Jamaicans who are living in different parts of the world. Once again this was a great interview. The patty and the kfc thing again, mi mouth a wata.

  • @kbulgin30
    @kbulgin302 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful

  • @kbulgin30
    @kbulgin302 жыл бұрын

    Yea Middle East is the best region to work!!

  • @elfredawright
    @elfredawright2 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant interview! Dwayne undoubtedly is very knowledgeable and insightful. I am truly living vicariously and learning a lot through these interviews. One thing I learned from this interview: My favorite pair of earring is the tree of life pattern. I did not know about this iconic tree in Bahrain, so I had to do a quick Google search and learn something new today. Fascinating! 🇯🇲🇨🇦💞

  • @maqudizesunset6033
    @maqudizesunset60332 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! I didn't want this interview to end, Dwayne is so articulate, fluent, intelligent, and fun, Jamaica loss Bahrain gain (brain drain). I would love to hang out with him when I visit Bahrain 🍗🍞🥙🍇🍺🍻🥂🍾🧃

  • @johannasquire7409
    @johannasquire74092 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dwayne I saw you an KZread on this program

  • @tanyabartley2010
    @tanyabartley20102 жыл бұрын

    Another great interview. Im a big time foody so i will do well there. 😄😄..On a serious note im getting a bit restless and seriously thinking about a change. Dewayne do you have any idea on what is the start up capital for that restaurant?

  • @sekayisenicholas576
    @sekayisenicholas5762 жыл бұрын

    Am also Ugandan living in Bahrain am teacher but as now am working as security guard what can I do to get teaching job but am having diploma in teaching

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