Why she thinks Negril is the best place in the world to retire

Misti is a retired school teacher from Memhpis Tennessee USA now living and enjoying her retirement in Negril Jamaica. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ms Memphis to learn what retirement has been like for her in Negril. We talk about a plethora of topics discussing how she initially choose to visit Jamaica (it has something to do with 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back' but not what you may think!) to her views on other folks around the world considering to move to Jamaica. I hope you enjoy this podcast episode. There are a lot of gems here especially if you are at or near retirement age.
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Before Retirement
2:30 - What made her come to Jamaica initially
4:50 - Why Negril
6:22 - Civil Rights background
8:24 - Capital of Casual FB Group
11:30 - Hope for Hunger FB Group
15:30 - Life in Negril
23:28 - Covid in Jamaica
27:30 - Should YOU retire here?
32:55 - Finding a place to live
35:00 - Happiness in Negril?
Misti Memphis
Capital of Casual FB Group: / 471013629949685
Hope for Hunger FB Group: / hopeforhungernegril
My Socials
IG: / throp
FB: / throplife
Twitter: / throplife​
Travellers Beach Resort: www.tbr.travel

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  • @ingababy5196
    @ingababy51963 жыл бұрын

    This sister is a blessing to our country Jamaica.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ingrid

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    she is indeed

  • @aDDmoreJuiceTV

    @aDDmoreJuiceTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    INDEED!

  • @MrLamontj2
    @MrLamontj23 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Jamaica 🇯🇲 for almost 4 years, and I’ve been throughout the Caribbean and Jamaica is truly the Crown Jewel of the Caribbean - Respect ✊🏽

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can’t argue with that

  • @giniolamy

    @giniolamy

    3 жыл бұрын

    So why you left

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes she is

  • @hortenseclarke2589

    @hortenseclarke2589

    3 жыл бұрын

    lamont johnson, you can keep your Crown Jewel. That Jewel of yours sucked up my brother and my cousin's blood. As child, I celebrated the Independence of Jamaica. Then, it was a beautiful country, almost paradise on earth. Where I come from, we never locked our doors when leaving the house, and we never experienced a break-in. There was need for police coming to our community; murder was unheard of. The only problem we had were women quarrelling or fighting over men. Sometimes, people had dispute over land. The only fear people had back then was spiritual. Jamaicans, need to do something about the gun violence that is taking the lives of thousands of Jamaicans, and stopping old people overseas from coming home. We have a right to come back to our country without the fear of being murdered. It's terrible! People want to come home.

  • @MrLamontj2

    @MrLamontj2

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty I’m sorry to hear that. May God Bless you.

  • @shannonturner6326
    @shannonturner63263 жыл бұрын

    I love Ms. Misti. She is a true gem. She's a blessing to us all.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indeed she is

  • @rasfari2081
    @rasfari20813 жыл бұрын

    This lady truly loves Jamaica,as a Jamaican, just imagine if we all felt this same passion for our country the changes it would have made for all of us al,l both local and those overseas.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and thank you for your comment

  • @rasfari2081

    @rasfari2081

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Throp a lot of times we tend to forget that as much as we enjoy these interviews,it could not have been possible without you,so I say thanks to you for what you are doing,because I know it's not as easy as it looks.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rasfari2081 🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you for the kind words. very much appreciated

  • @cliftonmorris5589

    @cliftonmorris5589

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well stop listening to fool fool media and come set down your own roots

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do love Jamaica, and thank you for recognizing that in me

  • @brendanewton-francis8405
    @brendanewton-francis84053 жыл бұрын

    I was going through KZread and I stumbled upon your interview. I am a Jamaican living in Atlanta Your got me rethinking my retirement prospects What a fantastic Lady you are to see the beauty we left behind I was actually in Negril in February and stayed at a fantastic all inclusive hotel It was a great experience I have subscribed to your page you will be on my number one list Thank you for Representing Jamaican the way you are doing Be Safe

  • @iamgrateful4819

    @iamgrateful4819

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am returning too after 44 years. I am just waiting for my home to be completed

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for joining Capital of Casual Negril Jamaica. I hope you enjoy the group

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching Brenda

  • @julietjacobs9920
    @julietjacobs99203 жыл бұрын

    Wow this lady is AMAZING!!! I would love to meet her! She brought tears to my eyes. I have never heard a non Jamaican speak so highly about our country. I was very touched! I love my country!!!

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would love to meet you, Just message me on FB when you are coming

  • @originalfoxylady4520

    @originalfoxylady4520

    3 жыл бұрын

    Irina (fm Ukraine 🇺🇦 ) has a YT channel re Jamaica 🇯🇲 awesome 👌

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @emanciaouterbridge3082

    @emanciaouterbridge3082

    2 жыл бұрын

    How cam I get in touch with Ms.Misty?

  • @empressnicole76
    @empressnicole763 жыл бұрын

    Loved this interview I’m American born to Jamaican parents married to a American man and 3 years ago we were over all the crap going on in America we packed up left south Florida and settled in westmoreland where my family is rooted it’s truly the best decision of our lives

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    welcome home , glad you chose Westmoreland .

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    that's awesome! Welcome!

  • @Ubetterworkblog
    @Ubetterworkblog3 жыл бұрын

    Omg! I could listen to her all day, I just love her accent. However, more than that, she dropped a lot of gems in this interview. Misti is a beautiful woman through & through.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you so much. I would love to have you join us on Capital of Casual Negril Jamaica on Facebook

  • @Ubetterworkblog

    @Ubetterworkblog

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty Absolutely! 🇯🇲🤗

  • @gallen2101

    @gallen2101

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is what happens when you allow your spirit to soar! Great interview 👍🏽

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more!

  • @ernesetinemanners4891

    @ernesetinemanners4891

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Throp well done misty continue to be a blessing⁰.encourage the people to plant and grow their food.

  • @daniellemacchia1865
    @daniellemacchia18653 жыл бұрын

    I love Capital of Casual. I am spending a month in Jamaica in January to visit my friend who moved there with her family 3 years ago. I am so excited to explore this beautiful country!

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seems they are thriving too

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    awesome

  • @daniellemacchia1865

    @daniellemacchia1865

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty Yes she is, thank you! She is the one who told me about your page! (Dr Lakisha) I'm so glad she did too. There is so much useful info! Stay healthy and blessed!

  • @johnjarvis2168
    @johnjarvis21683 жыл бұрын

    Dang Throp! Interviewing the real class of Negril! Misti is a wonderful human being. I can't wait to see her again! Keep up the good work Brother.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks so much John 🙏

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is a very kind thing for you to say John

  • @Justin.D.DC4L
    @Justin.D.DC4L3 жыл бұрын

    What a great interview! it's been 8 months since my last trip to Jamaica this interview is persuading me to book a trip soon!

  • @mystical-nl8zt

    @mystical-nl8zt

    3 жыл бұрын

    "How Stella got her groove back" 1 of my favorite movies.😇classic!😍

  • @mystical-nl8zt

    @mystical-nl8zt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Interview, kudos💯💫💥💯😇

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am honored if this inspired you to come visit us

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mystical-nl8zt I watched it every single Sunday for a whole year, drinking champagne

  • @Justin.D.DC4L

    @Justin.D.DC4L

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty It's inspired me to book my next trip asap, I've been coming to JA since the 90's lol!!

  • @leosatchell9478
    @leosatchell94783 жыл бұрын

    Great Interview with Miss Misti, she is so genuine and love her enthusiasm for Negril.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @thebennettfamily5739
    @thebennettfamily57393 жыл бұрын

    Nothing will stop 🛑 me and my family from returning back to Jamaica 🇯🇲, after being in a foreign country for many years especially in the cold 🥶, it’s time for a change, we love ❤️ Jamaica 🇯🇲 so much.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    My heart loves you for this. Why should I soak up all the ambiance that truly belongs to you and your family.

  • @originalfoxylady4520

    @originalfoxylady4520

    3 жыл бұрын

    SWSt.E - 🇯🇲💯🇯🇲

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @thebennettfamily5739

    @thebennettfamily5739

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Throp your welcome

  • @chelseaclinton2927
    @chelseaclinton29273 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for dispelling the myth about the so called crime situation in Jamaica.This interview was very informative and uplifting.💯💯💯

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is a crime problem here, especially per capita of the population. I was isolating out one demographic, which is this perception that RETURNING Jamaicans are hunted down just for who they are. The data does not really support that ,but those cases are often high profile ( as if a returning Jamaican's death is somehow worse than another's), that is the MYTH I was addressing. Crime is real here, just as it is in Memphis where I came from,

  • @gallen2101

    @gallen2101

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! Look if the economic situation here was anything Near Jamaica's it would be Unadulterated Crime in every city of US!! So in perspective I am impressed by the Jamaican people and their resourceful adaptation

  • @chelseaclinton2927

    @chelseaclinton2927

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gallen2101 Indeed!

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for watching!

  • @thebennettfamily5739

    @thebennettfamily5739

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Throp they make it sound like it’s the wild Wild West to live in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and gun shots are every where, so not ture Jamaica 🇯🇲 is so beautiful 🤩

  • @jessicaloisturner
    @jessicaloisturner3 жыл бұрын

    It is such a joy to hear from people who have such love deep in their heart for Jamaica. It was light in my day to hear of Misti's affection for the people and culture in Negril.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Easy place to love you know

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @SisterTolbert
    @SisterTolbert3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview, Misti Memphis!

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty absolutely!

  • @daintylady8074
    @daintylady80743 жыл бұрын

    I agree with her, support the small Businesses and the self employed.. I go out of my way while I am there to buy from locals..I love and miss Jamaica, especially Negril at my favorite hotel Travellers... Keep the content Throp..love it.. I love the appreciation that Ms. Memphis has for my country and culture and the amazing work she is doing to assist my fellow country men.i also agree with her on the diaspora of jamaica should return once they acquire a certain skill... I will be back! I would definitely be contributing to the cause🙏♥️

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    So it starts with you ,come home

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you I will

  • @suebell1212
    @suebell12123 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! Appreciate her love for my country, and her touching on the topic of crime, which is the exact same thing I have told people. I can’t wait to return for good!! 🥰🇯🇲

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Crime here is a factor for sure , but I don't feel that this perception that returnees are targeted and hunted like prey is accurate.

  • @suebell1212

    @suebell1212

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty I agree as well. However, a lot of Jamaicans that are here overseas keep saying that they are not going back because of high crime but they are not getting the facts. Yes, there is crime but but the majority of the killings are isolated incidents that are more connected among friends and family. What a lot of us fail to realize is that, we have to be the change can’t leave everything up to the government, that’s why I plan on returning to put my efforts in helping my country to continue to thrive.

  • @trevorsteer7331

    @trevorsteer7331

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@suebell1212 , so true.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @chelseaclinton2927

    @chelseaclinton2927

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@suebell1212 count me in.

  • @Punty050
    @Punty0503 жыл бұрын

    I love these podcasts!!! Where do you find people with hearts like she has. This lady is a living legend! I was born in England to Jamaican parents. Grew up in Jamaica from I was a young child, did my primary school there, split my high school days between Canada and Jamaica with University also in Canada where I now live most of the time. I was thinking of looking at Ghana for house and land to live after this pandemic cools down a bit. Even though myself and family already have house and land in Jamaica I can go to, but have been turned off by the violence I've seen myself and heard of and grew up with in Jamaica. With all these positive stories though I might have to take a second look at Jamaica. I still do visit when I can cause I do have close family down there, but wasn't planning to go back to live. I'm sure Ghana has their own brand of crime and violence, I just haven't seen or heard how it is down there, I will have to visit and experience the place for myself. Africa is somewhere a lot of us want to go to anyway. Happy to hear people talk about Jamaica in a positive light, and also doing positive things for the people down there. They need to provide jobs for these young people so they don't turn to crime as easily. The educational structure has to made available to all young people no matter what financial background you come from. Jobs have to be a reality for people who complete school at any level, high school and post secondary education. So they can provide for themselves and feed their families and elders. Love, appreciation and humility to everyone living down there in Jamaica. It is a place of beauty and natural fruits and food like not many other places. I send my love to the Caribbean.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Consider home, It you have family and friends here , it makes sense. If you would like to speak to someone living in Ghana let me know, I have a friend there with her husband and she will be happy to talk with you, She seems quite happy by the way.

  • @Punty050

    @Punty050

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty Thanks Marilyn, that's very kind. I will have to make a note of that in my diary. The Ghana plan is maybe 2 years away, plus or minus, depending on how this pandemic shakes out. I want to visit first with my cousins and see what my other Mother land is like. Good wishes to you.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for your comment and kind words

  • @stephiadavis8273

    @stephiadavis8273

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let me tell you something I have friend live there and violence is everywhere and I just try to send some money to a friend and not even that you can do the scamming is so bad over there the guy tell me he don’t send to those places in Africa and we of to remember that the Bible of to fulfill war and rumors of war so there is no way around it we just of to pray and seek God more

  • @traciewalker8506

    @traciewalker8506

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stephiadavis8273 crime is everywhere there are humans unfortunately. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pnuBt7OMebHYkZc.html

  • @lisamariechinking6079
    @lisamariechinking60793 жыл бұрын

    Hi Throp... Could not miss this... 👍🙏🥰😇

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just seeing this. Thanks as always Lisa

  • @zimbaliretreats
    @zimbaliretreats3 жыл бұрын

    Blessing Throp and Misti❤

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏 🙏 🙏

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @paulinestevans5251
    @paulinestevans52513 жыл бұрын

    Wow very informative and beautiful interview

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @cts-video
    @cts-video3 жыл бұрын

    Bravo!!!!! This is exactly what I try to do when I visit my 'second home' Jamaica. I love the idea of making Jamaicans get the benefits and profits from the tourist industry. Especially the Jamaican owned businesses and establishments. I am not on Facebook nor a fan of it, but I do love to see this genuine level of honest support to the local community. Jamaica is definitely on the top of MY retirement list. Hope to be retired there in the next 2 or 3 years. Peace and Blessings

  • @ingababy5196

    @ingababy5196

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking of moving back home to Jamaica myself.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you make that leap of faith someday, I did

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @donnaellington5055
    @donnaellington50553 жыл бұрын

    First let me say this is another great interview. I agree with you Misti. The educated and skilled Jamaicans should go home in invest in the country. If we have more constructive people in our country, the destructive ones will be weeded out.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's my theory anyway, strength in numbers

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @cliftonmorris5589

    @cliftonmorris5589

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do hope you deh ya!!

  • @callieduval3000

    @callieduval3000

    3 жыл бұрын

    Some have lost their lives after putting their hard earned retirement and building their homes only to get robbed and killed in the land they love. It's hard to come back when your life is at stake.

  • @peterbanhan2432

    @peterbanhan2432

    2 жыл бұрын

    Getting a decent job in Jamaica is difficult because there is not a transparent process for employment opportunities

  • @noblegirl1991
    @noblegirl19913 жыл бұрын

    I love this. Keep it coming. I could sit on that beach all day

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for watching! I will!

  • @orbraharold3082
    @orbraharold30823 жыл бұрын

    Big Up Yourselves Misti Memphis and Winthrop Wellington, Good Talk

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Doc, thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you Obra!

  • @toniblakeprojects
    @toniblakeprojects3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview!

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching!

  • @camilleflagler634
    @camilleflagler6343 жыл бұрын

    God bless her beautiful heart.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @angelsadvocate_
    @angelsadvocate_3 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos. Keep it up man. Big up from Mo Bay🇯🇲🙋🏾‍♂️

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    absolutely. thank you for watching

  • @Claudy2000
    @Claudy20003 жыл бұрын

    Great interview... I just love 💘 Negril....one of my top destinations in Jamaica to vacate at, live and to retire at!

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! And thank you for watching!

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please do consider settling here

  • @Claudy2000

    @Claudy2000

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty That would be my dream - relocate property from St Catherine over to Negril - ANYDAY. Negril is just paradise for me on every trip... roll on the next one!

  • @lornaduncan5273
    @lornaduncan52733 жыл бұрын

    My hubby is retiring at the end of 2021 and he is just counting the days to get back home. Thanks for this interview and the updated info on where things really are in Jamaica.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lorna there are literally thousands of returnees living a happy peaceful life here in Jamaica. Whitehouse and Mandeville come to mind for two places I know are famous for this. Out of all the returnees who have gone, come back and re -settled here, that is a vast number. Compare that to the few incidences you know about because of the publicity they received and just use your common sense .

  • @originalfoxylady4520

    @originalfoxylady4520

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too 🇯🇲🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @gregoryadams723
    @gregoryadams7233 жыл бұрын

    Great show as always. Great topic as always. Respect

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks so much Gregory

  • @ingababy5196
    @ingababy51963 жыл бұрын

    I just joined Miss. Misti’s group. I’m waiting to hear back from them.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are in now right ?

  • @ingababy5196

    @ingababy5196

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Mistyyes I’m in Yeah!!

  • @napturallyyours70
    @napturallyyours703 жыл бұрын

    This was so heartwarming! Thank you Miss Misti Memphis. I'm so glad you found your piece of paradise!

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @georgebromfield5008
    @georgebromfield50083 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for an awesome interview , love. Her🇯🇲

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @movetasailsman4584
    @movetasailsman458411 ай бұрын

    Very educational, thanks for contributing to cohesion and development of Jamaica.❤

  • @donnaw8279
    @donnaw82793 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this interview. She's awesome. Keep doing great work!

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @gracedossantos2136
    @gracedossantos21363 жыл бұрын

    I'm Portuguese living in Florida but my heart is in Jamaica. I want to retire there in Montegobay.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think that's a good idea

  • @ingababy5196
    @ingababy51963 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this program. I’m thinking of moving back home and I am so encouraged by your program.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ingrid, I hope you will do it

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks so much for watching

  • @claudiabowen4657
    @claudiabowen46572 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview so much highlighted and learn alot about the parish ...people like these bring out the true beauty of the island so much to explore and contribute to helping the less fortunate ...keep up the amazing work❤🇯🇲

  • @jlo9845
    @jlo98453 жыл бұрын

    Life goals! I LOVE this lady- connected with her on FB. Headed to Negril this summer and will definitely seek her out.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    awesome. Thanks for watching

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I look forward to meeting you

  • @joybailey7806
    @joybailey78063 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for having Ms. Misti on I enjoyed watching and listening to some of her history and background it is clear that since she was little she has advocated for the rights of people and I love how she continues to gives back to the community and let's us all know what is needed. Thank you Ms. Misti when I come back to Negril to visit I hope to meet you someday. Thank you for kewy hope alive in Negril. Joy Bailey

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would love to meet you, did you join Capital of Casual ?

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @myrtecampbell7083
    @myrtecampbell70833 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Misti, you are a great ambassador. The Jamaica Tourist Board needs to hire you.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thank you so much, LOL I can't even get to talk to Mr. Bartlett, I have IDEAS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @hosealong3930
    @hosealong3930 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this video very much. Misti's hometown is just down the road from mine. I live in Little Rock, Arkansas. I've been retired for ten years now. My wife and I have made our first trip to Africa (Ghana). I hadn't thought much about visiting Jamaica; however, I've come to realize that Jamaica is similar in many ways to Ghana. I've got to make the trip there. I've added it to my bucket list.

  • @HunterFamily98
    @HunterFamily98 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview 🙏🏿

  • @mgrant8376
    @mgrant83763 жыл бұрын

    You are doing a phenomenal job!! Great interview and very informative. I will definitely stay at your hotel!

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much! Looking forward to hosting you

  • @876Misty
    @876Misty3 жыл бұрын

    You can't say everything you want to say in the context of an interview. Just this morning I was talking to another African - American friend who moved here a few years before I did and is STILL living happily and safely here in Negril. We were talking about Belmont and the area around 9 mile, both of which I have stayed in. NO VILLAS , I stayed in people's homes in the community. In 9 mile for example, my hostess was leaving off for work and did not lock her door. When I reminded her she should lock it she told me no one there locks their doors and no one troubles anything. In Belmont my friends and I spread all our electronics out on the veranda, so when we were about to leave our host saw us gathering things up to store them and told us to leave them right where they were , everything will be fine. Our Negril based experience did not like that idea , but we did it . Over our entire stay there, it was so nice, windows open, door unlocked , no issues. WE FELT FREE. There are MANY communities in beautiful Jamaica like this where the pressure is off , and the living is perfect. You can't tell people not to come back here because they will be the target of crime or worse, when that is NOT TRUE about the whole of this beautiful island. Like in Treasure Beach area, and Alligator Pond is another space I can think of. I just want to neutralize the hysteria with another perspective.

  • @anthonywilliams7292
    @anthonywilliams72923 жыл бұрын

    big up, enjoying the show from the beautiful TBR pon 7 Mile! Hope to be down in late August or Sept to enjoy the beach and swim up to your bar!

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    awesome! looking forward to it

  • @terribrown3879
    @terribrown38793 жыл бұрын

    I love Ms Misty’s FB page! During the 8 months I couldn’t visit Negril, the page kept me from getting too home sick. This was a great interview Throp.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Terri it makes me feel good to know this

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! and thank you for sharing

  • @kaydenpat
    @kaydenpat3 жыл бұрын

    I really loved this interview. She’s such an inspiration. She looks so young so it’s surprising to hear that she’s old enough to have participated in the Civil Rights Movement.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL I'm 69 and happy to still be here . Thanks

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @ann-mariehines9090
    @ann-mariehines90903 жыл бұрын

    That was so great to listen to. Hearing Misty talk so passionately about Negril and Jamaica generally.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for listening

  • @denkuewan7668
    @denkuewan76683 жыл бұрын

    Another great interview...Misti is truly a gem and an awesome Ambassador for promoting Jamaica and Negril.

  • @MarciaPalmer

    @MarciaPalmer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Capital of Casual Negril

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @denkuewan7668

    @denkuewan7668

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I just joined Capital of Casual Negril.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @crystalwright7090
    @crystalwright7090 Жыл бұрын

    Just seeing this video. I am really inspired by Ms Misti. She is giving of herself to a country she has no attachment to. 🙏

  • @lisajacquelinemitchell9162
    @lisajacquelinemitchell91623 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, ❤️mi Negril🇯🇲!

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lisa! thanks for watching

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you LIsa

  • @belindagrimes2418
    @belindagrimes24183 жыл бұрын

    I'm so grateful to come across this interview. Ms. Misti is amazing. I'm contemplating my retirement next year and the exodus from America. I'm definitely going to visit Negril. Great interview!👑👍

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Come see me . Just message me on messenger

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @MSRedgirl
    @MSRedgirl4 ай бұрын

    Great video. I got to meet Misti Aug 2023 in Negril. She was walking on the beach & sat in the lounge chair next to me. I wish the 🇺🇸 would allow dual citizenship….. until my next return 🇯🇲💕🇯🇲💕🇯🇲💕🇯🇲💕🇯🇲

  • @gracefullygraceful9776
    @gracefullygraceful97763 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Mixed on the whole retirement topic

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @lornamurray3955
    @lornamurray39553 жыл бұрын

    Stumbled across this channel, wow!!! Great interview 💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 ❤️❤️❤️ this Lady, great ambassador for Jamaica 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @user-jv5kl4lw1f
    @user-jv5kl4lw1f7 ай бұрын

    I am a born Jamaican from kingston but living in Canada 32 years, haven't retired yet but Since covid i decided to go back home. built, Little Cabin in Negril, now on airbnb. Negril will be my retirement spot.

  • @DeanDavisChan
    @DeanDavisChan2 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous interview... Misti is a treasure. A wonderful advocate!

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for watching!

  • @sharonhumphrey3137
    @sharonhumphrey31373 жыл бұрын

    Hi.... I loved this video. I shared it with a friend who lives in trawlany... I felt so proud listening to misty bigg up Jamaica.. It has given me so many ideas for the area I am planning to return to in Jamaica (ST MARY)... Once again an excellent that I happen to stumble upon... Stay safe.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sharon I love the St. Mary area very dearly. I hope you do return and help this land .

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!!

  • @daintylady8074
    @daintylady80743 жыл бұрын

    That is my favorite seat, it provides the most amazing view... better to be there in person 🙂...❤️🇯🇲

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome :) thank you for watching. See you next time

  • @dlarro9297
    @dlarro92973 жыл бұрын

    Very good interview!!! Enjoyed it!! 👏🏾👍🏾

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @gmommaGodfrey1
    @gmommaGodfrey1 Жыл бұрын

    Misti is the reason I'm moving to jamaica .I'm from Tennessee, And jamaica reminds me of the South, and Southern people can adapt to anything .We love Greenery .

  • @giniolamy
    @giniolamy3 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could moved to Jamaica 🇯🇲 right now

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow that's major

  • @giniolamy

    @giniolamy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty God dam right

  • @angellathomas74
    @angellathomas742 жыл бұрын

    I was overjoyed to listen in on this conversation interesting I'm ready to go home

  • @stefanossmitty3318
    @stefanossmitty33183 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know this lady, but I like her. Her spirit and warmth just radiates and she’s someone I’d love to share a red stripe or a coconut with. Thanks for sharing this. 👍🏾👏🏾

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just let me know when you are in Negril, a red stripe sounds good

  • @stefanossmitty3318

    @stefanossmitty3318

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty haha. Deal! 👍🏾

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @yagga8885
    @yagga88852 жыл бұрын

    That’s that Memphis love and resilience talking. It’s good to be happy with your decision, especially for retirement. Wishing her continued happiness!

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @gail-annbrown8901
    @gail-annbrown89013 жыл бұрын

    Great interview so excited that she loves Negril

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    With all my heart

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @nine4400
    @nine44003 жыл бұрын

    The beach in the background is absolutely breathtaking. 💛💛💛💛💛💛

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Consistently voted one of the best 10 in the whole world years running

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really is. I do my utmost not to take it for granted

  • @gloriarobinson1869
    @gloriarobinson18692 жыл бұрын

    Loving this interview.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching it

  • @Vancityvioler
    @Vancityvioler3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these amazing interviews! I can't wait to get back to Negril.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please come home

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please come back soon

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    absolutely! Can't wait to have you back

  • @Vancityvioler

    @Vancityvioler

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just waiting for Canada to lift these restrictions 😑😭

  • @eugeneyoung2187
    @eugeneyoung21873 жыл бұрын

    I agree Misty just watch your surroundings you will be just fine know where have crime than over this side. Great interview looking forward to be in Negril

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just got off the phone with a Govt. official and fact of the matter is the statistics do not bear out the notion that returnees in particular are targeted from crime here in Jamaica. That was the population i was referring to specifically. That myth keeps many a good Jamaican from returning to make Jamaica their home again and contribute.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @joannamorgan4692
    @joannamorgan4692 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for coming to our country it's a beautiful place no matter what. Thanks for choosing Jamaica, love you all, welcome to yard 😎❤

  • @jacquelinecampbell9518
    @jacquelinecampbell95183 жыл бұрын

    This lady is awesome. I have gained so much information. Thank you

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @rosieposie6888
    @rosieposie68883 жыл бұрын

    Health Care is a BIG concern of mine

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    You make a fair point here. We have a local Dr building a hospital here in Negril. Something to keep in mind

  • @betsymason240
    @betsymason2408 ай бұрын

    I cannot wait to go back to Negril. I love the 7 mile beach, I haven’t been every where but, she probably has, and says that is the most beautiful of beaches. I agree❣️

  • @RW-ss8bl
    @RW-ss8bl3 жыл бұрын

    Great content good interview with this young lady.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @raggie29
    @raggie293 жыл бұрын

    Thanks misti great interview 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I sure thank you for watching it and commenting

  • @Beverleyrog
    @Beverleyrog2 жыл бұрын

    Jamaica is blessed and Jamaican people are beautiful because we love God 🇯🇲

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree

  • @lavonicalinton
    @lavonicalinton3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I'm doing the same. Bringing awareness to the real lives of Jamaicans.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    awesome! I'm happy to hear

  • @rthomas5986
    @rthomas59863 жыл бұрын

    Yeah Misti Memphis. Nuff Love to Misti. Great lady, great interview.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you R Thomas

  • @nataliewyllie1116
    @nataliewyllie1116 Жыл бұрын

    Love this interview inspirational lady! She is very intelligent and brings people together. Crime happens everywhere here in the UK it is swept under the carpet and downgraded to an incident. Have faith pray for Jamaica if you are that concerned about 'crime' we claim to be people of faith and yet quite a lot of us happily slag off Jamaica. I don't hear English people slagging off the UK. They big it up and have mad love for their country even the bad weather! In short they make the best of things. Wherever I go I big up Jamaica and people are always so kind and generous towards me. . .

  • @freessong
    @freessong2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview Winthrope my Sisterfriend KimBey told me about Misti a while ago Jah willing i will be there soon💛💚🖤

  • @dwandnewton
    @dwandnewton3 жыл бұрын

    Love this amazing woman! We both share a passion for Jamaica and it's beauty! God bless you from the States 😊

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Did you join Capital of Casual?

  • @dwandnewton

    @dwandnewton

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty I liked and signed up to follow the page. I didn't see a Facebook Group to join.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @leonsimpson251
    @leonsimpson2513 жыл бұрын

    Such blessings,continue the good work,God bless.🙏🏿

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @angellathomas74
    @angellathomas742 жыл бұрын

    Good interview

  • @tobieebonics4193
    @tobieebonics41933 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Misti for keeping it real. The negatives are so loud, we can hardly hear the positives.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just think about every single person who left Jamaica and then returned to do either 6 months here or live full time. Ok now calculate that # in you mind. You have to count every single person who returned and is still living here who returned. Ok now think about the crimes you have heard about and the # of returnees. Now do you see my point? I am not talking about the overall crime stats, just the ones against returnees, and now the notions people have just don't make sense. now do they? There are THOUSANDS, literally THOUSANDs of returnees living here happily and peacefully. We cannot focus our energy and attention solely on the bad in this life.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @aleciajohnson2329
    @aleciajohnson23293 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff👍

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for watching

  • @maurhar1
    @maurhar13 жыл бұрын

    Misti - Thank you for re-enforcing what I always knew about my country. That is why I retired back home. Not Negril but in just as safe and great area to retire to in the South East St. Elizabeth/South Manchester area where the life of a retiree is absolutely great and affordable..

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am in your area visiting now and I concur with you 100

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for watching

  • @boynton20
    @boynton203 жыл бұрын

    I've been living in Florida for the pass 21 years and I'm stressed I miss jamaica

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Florida is no Jamaica

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you will consider coming home to us

  • @beachlife8168

    @beachlife8168

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow and I been trying to move to Florida

  • @stephiadavis8273

    @stephiadavis8273

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too hun I work so hard and still struggling everything is raising up if I go back I can grow my vegetables and raise some children

  • @stephiadavis8273

    @stephiadavis8273

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stay away from Florida Florida is a racist and retired state

  • @lennyryan4736
    @lennyryan47363 жыл бұрын

    Love this Lady love the conversation, she have changing my thinking about visiting .maybe I should come home

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish you would seriously consider it

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @lestersmith7974
    @lestersmith79743 жыл бұрын

    Now I know why so many celebrities love this beautiful Island. My last visit was over 24 years. If I were to live in Jamaica I would have to go into the agricultural industry if I really want to make a good living.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for watching!

  • @charlesh3823
    @charlesh38233 жыл бұрын

    Visited Jamaica several times from 1989 in Mobay, Ochi, & Negril, with Negril being my favorite. Stayed at Hotels, All Inclusives, & Airbnb's. My favorite place to to stay in Negril was formerly, Our Past Time, a family owned property on 7 Mile Beach. My relationship with the owner was so good, I stayed there for an entire month on one occasion. Been longing to go back, but Covid has put a hold on my travel. I'll be back, as soon as things get under control.😎

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is home for you then . .

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @kimdee4275
    @kimdee42753 жыл бұрын

    Kudos from Memphis, Misti! Can't wait to meet you next month 🇯🇲 Birthday in Negril! 🎉🥳

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kim please let me know when you are here , you can reach me on messenger

  • @kimdee4275

    @kimdee4275

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@876Misty Absolutely 😇

  • @donnabrice3770
    @donnabrice37703 жыл бұрын

    This was very interesting

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for watching

  • @avrillmorris6122
    @avrillmorris61222 жыл бұрын

    You're a fun loving and amazing woman, May God continues to bless you for doing such incredible things for those in need.

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @kemi1486
    @kemi14863 жыл бұрын

    I respect educators Ms. Misti and Jamaican education is top notch which is one of the many reasons we’re coming back so our son can go to school there. We’re soon to return too Ms. Misty! I’m in my late 30s but by God’s grace I’ll be retired this time next year. I’ll still be youngish so I’m trying to see what I can do to help create opportunities for my fellow local Jamaican people. Not trying to take jobs from anyone there.

  • @876Misty

    @876Misty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you work your plan and plan your work. Jamaica will be lucky to have your family here

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    absolutely amazing

  • @peterbanhan2432
    @peterbanhan24322 жыл бұрын

    I recently purchase a home in negril and I am loving every moment

  • @rochesternewyorknewyork1702
    @rochesternewyorknewyork17023 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @Throp

    @Throp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you