Diaspora investment

There is something deeply hopeful about standing on a piece of land just before the foundations are poured. The earth is still exposed. The lines are marked out in chalk. Possibility hangs in the air. You can almost hear the future whispering through the breeze. Jamaica today feels a little like that. Not empty. Not undone. But poised. We are a country that understands rebuilding. We understand...

Updated: The Human Flight and Brain Drain Index (HFBDI) does not flatter small nations. Scored from 0 to 10, it measures the economic impact of human capital flight—what we casually call brain drain. In the 2026 ranking, countries like Samoa (10.0), Palestine (9.4), and Jamaica (9.2) still sit at the sharp end. This is familiar territory. Jamaica has been number two, now number three. A drop, yes—but...

Jamaica is rebuilding. That sentence carries weight right now. Not just metaphorically, but physically, emotionally, and economically. In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, families are still repairing roofs, clearing debris, restoring electricity, and steadying themselves after disruption. Communities are regrouping. Businesses are reassessing. The country, as it has done many times before, is finding its...

THIS PIECE REFLECTS ON JAMAICA’S RELATIONSHIP WITH LAND AND PROPERTY ACROSS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE, SHAPED BY HISTORY, CLIMATE, AND GLOBAL INFLUENCE. He stands facing us, eyes steady, unblinking.Green, gold, and black are not just painted on his face — they are carried in him. Not costume. Not performance. Inheritance. Behind him, the island’s colours refuse to stay flat. They spill into...

When I asked one of our subscribers that question recently — “Do you think people will still be interested in buying homes in Jamaica now?” — the response came sharp and fast, without even a breath in between:“No way!” It wasn’t the kind of answer you get after thinking. It was one of those instinctive ones — the kind you say when frustration meets fatigue. Hurricanes, flooding,...

For centuries, Jamaica’s landscape has mirrored its social and economic tides. From the plantation estates that once defined wealth and power, to the post-independence rush for home ownership, and now to the sleek towers and eco-communities shaping its skyline — real estate has always been both a mirror and a motor of Jamaica’s progress. This October, that story continues — but with a tone of...

Buying a home in Jamaica is never just about bricks and mortar. It’s about culture, legacy, and belonging. In Kingston, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, or the quiet districts of St. Elizabeth, the rhythm of the housing market beats to its own drum. Unlike the U.S. market, where timing is often dictated by mass data reports from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), Jamaica has its own complex mix of...

As a seasoned real estate professional, founder of Jamaica Homes, and proud returnee who has weathered the storms of relocation, shipping, building, and buying in Jamaica—I’ve earned the scars and the stories that come with it. I don’t just speak from theory; I’ve lived the experience. I know firsthand the rollercoaster of emotions and the real risks that come with investing in property from...

Jamaica in the 1970s and 1980s was a period marked by political unrest, cultural evolution, and a deepening connection with the global diaspora, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. The influence of reggae, New York street culture, and European culture, particularly in the UK, where Bob Marley spent considerable time, had a profound impact on Jamaica's socio-political and cultural...