Returning Residents Guide - A Complete Safety & Security Guide to Coming Home to Jamaica

66 Section 2 – Managing Overseas Income & Transfers Pension Transfers Many returnees rely on pensions from the UK, Canada, o ...

67 Section 4 – Everyday Banking in Jamaica Online & Mobile Banking NCB, Scotia, and JN have robust apps, but expect occasio ...

68 Banking & Digital Scams ATM card skimming. Fraudulent investment schemes promising huge returns. Emails or WhatsApp mess ...

69 Section 4 – Real Estate & Property Protection Given your expertise as Dean Jones of Jamaica Homes, this section is essent ...

70 Section 7 – Cyber & Digital Safety WhatsApp frauds are common (e.g., messages saying “send me a top-up”). SIM card swaps ...

71 Always ask: “Can this be verified through an official channel?” Keep copies of all documents in both digital and physical fo ...

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73 Staying Safe Is Staying Free Returning to Jamaica is about freedom — freedom to live in sunshine, freedom to reconnect with c ...

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75 Conclusion: Take Control of Your Money Financial peace of mind is the difference between thriving and struggling as a returni ...

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77 Health & Wellbeing – Accessing Care in Jamaica Introduction: Why Health Defines the Quality of Your Return Returning ho ...

78 Options for Returnees Local Insurance Providers o Sagicor Life Jamaica, Guardian Life, JN Life, Advantage General. o Offer p ...

79 Section 4 – Preventative Health Living in Jamaica requires different health awareness compared to the UK or US. Mosquito-Bor ...

80 Section 7 – Special Guidance for Families with Children Paediatric Care: Bustamante Hospital for Children (Kingston) is the ...

81 Section 11 – Voices of Returnees Dorothy, 72 (UK returnee): “My biggest challenge was adjusting to how healthcare is accesse ...

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83 Getting Connected (Internet, Utilities & Services) The Lifelines of Daily Life Settling in isn’t just about unpacking you ...

84 Household Type Usage Typical Cost (JMD) 1 - bedroom apt Light + fridge + fan $12,000 – $18,000 3 - bedroom house AC, washer, ...

85 Section 3 – Internet & Telecommunications Main Providers FLOW Jamaica (cable + fibre + mobile). Digicel Jamaica (fibre + ...