Kingston, Jamaica – July 2025
Across the streets of Kingston, Montego Bay and Mandeville, one cultural trait remains undeniably Jamaican: our confidence. Ask any road man if he knows someone who can fix your roof, and you might hear, “Mi do it meself.” Ask about a painter, plumber, or carpenter and the reply is almost always the same: “Mi can.”
It’s a mindset built on resilience, resourcefulness and hustle. That “can-do” spirit is what fuels our economy and builds our communities from the ground up. But there’s one area where this DIY approach is increasingly proving risky—and even costly: selling your home.
