Welcome to the journey to Ms. Verna’s. My name is Rajone, and I’m a 30-something, born and raised in the heart of Brooklyn by my mother, who immigrated from Jamaica with little more than a dream and a relentless work ethic. 

She built a life for my brother and me here in New York City. She taught me the importance of stretching a dollar, giving back, and has shown me that with dedication and persistence, you can make your dreams come true. 

Now, I’m on a mission to build something for us back in Jamaica: to reclaim a piece of the homeland she left behind.. I’ll be sharing the highs and lows of buying land in Jamaica while living abroad. You’ll see my visits to land in different parishes, finding a good real estate agent, a reputable lawyer, how to apply for a mortgage, and building my dream eco-friendly, adults-only, bed & breakfast and micro-farm!