Giving Back to the Community - An American Retiree in Jamaica Much of my writings have been centered around my personal experiences since retiring to Jamaica. One of these experiences is being involved in a school lunch program. For new readers, this lunch program was started by Neena Chandiramani, a local businesswoman, who had a heart for the underprivileged children of Montego Bay. Each Friday up to 500 children in seven different schools have been the beneficiaries of a lunch which includes a sandwich, box drink, and cookies. A new school was added to our lunch program this past year.

Moving to Jamaica Can Be Problematic - An American Retiree in Jamaica Moving to Jamaica can be problematic. This is not something you can do overnight or in a few weeks. It takes months of planning to finalize all the necessary steps.

Lorna's Visit Part 3 - An American Retiree in Jamaica Another hot day in Montego Bay as Lorna and Nancy head to a Christmas
party in Canterbury, a ghetto community packed along the banks of a storm gully.
The homes are very modest, mostly of wood and zinc, and are very close together.

Lorna's Visit Part 2 - An American Retiree in Jamaica Last month we saw Lorna get a feel for Jamaica around the traditional tourist spots. Now she is going to see some other tourist attractions. But first, Nancy has some business to conduct in downtown Montego Bay. Nancy has some banking to do. What a wait! Nothing like in Canada. She went in one line and then another line, back and forth. We must have been there over an hour.

Lorna's Visit Part 1 - An American Retiree in Jamaica People from around the world vacation in Jamaica for a variety of reasons. Some come to see the countryside while traveling back and forth from tourist attractions. Others come to learn more about its history and culture. Still others come and never leave the comfortable confines of their resort. Lorna's first visit to Jamaica encompassed all of these reasons.

Moving To Jamaica by American Retiree in Jamaica It is hard to resist. The warmth of the people no matter their skin color, the Blue Mountains with it's world famous coffee, the lush forests with exotic flora and fauna, and the lure of the hot sun and the white sand beaches. All this and more is what draws people from around the world. To enjoy these wonders daily
throughout the year is not for everyone.

A Happy Time In Canterbury by American Retiree in Jamaica Canterbury will long remember this past Christmas party presented by TCMI (Trumpet Call Ministries International). It was a festive celebration in the community for both young and old. Canterbury is one of the 19 "squatter" communities within Montego Bay on "captured" land. It consists of about 3 acres of land populated with nearly 3,000 people.

I Love "Mi Yard!!" by American Retiree in Jamaica I love "mi yard!!" One of the joys of living in Jamaica is being surrounded by an abundance of flora and fruits which grow in the wild or cultivated. This month I would like to give you a tour of "mi yard." There is so much pleasure for me to nurture the wonderful gifts God has placed on my property.

The Bank Lines by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John tells us about his experience at the bank where a 2-3 minute transaction took almost two hours.

Grocery Shopping In Jamaica by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John tells us about his experience with grocery shopping in Jamaica.

Starting A Business In Jamaica by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John provides information on Starting A Business In Jamaica.

Jamaican "craftsmen" Part 2 by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John continues to talk about his experience with Jamaican "craftsmen" in part 2 of the article from last month.

Jamaican "craftsmen" by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John talks about his experience with Jamaican "craftsmen". He provides some tips on finding a Jamaican craftsman.

My First Jamaican Birthday Party by American Retiree in Jamaica My first Jamaican birthday party was a surprise, even to me, and it wasn't my
birthday.

Exploring the Caribbean by American Retiree in Jamaica Not all of my retirement time is spent in Jamaica. Traveling around the Caribbean does help fortify that I made the correct choice in living in Jamaica as opposed to any of the other islands I have seen. This month I will share these other islands with you.

Everything takes time Part 2 by American Retiree in Jamaica In part 2 of everything takes time", John Casey, a US retiree living in Jamaica, writes about a doctor's visit.

Part 3 of Becoming a Permanent Resident of Jamaica by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey, a US retiree living in Jamaica, writes Part 3 of the steps to becoming a permanent resident of Jamaica.

Everything takes time by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey, a US retiree living in Jamaica, writes about one of the first things he learned since moving to Jamaica..."everything takes time"

Part 2 of Becoming a Permanent Resident of Jamaica by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey, a US retiree living in Jamaica, writes Part 2 of the steps to becoming a permanent resident of Jamaica

Becoming a Resident of Jamaica by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey, a US retiree living in Jamaica, tells us the steps to become a Jamaican Resident.

"Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land I love!" by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey, a US retiree living in Jamaica, tells why "Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica," is the "land I love!" and why he will live there the rest of his life.

"Everyday Life in Montego Bay" by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey, a US retiree living in Jamaica, tells about some of the daily occurrences he has experienced while retiring in Jamaica.

"What is a custom broker?" by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey, a US retiree living in Jamaica, tells us what market Montegonians buy their produce.

Feedback to Questions on Moving to Jamaica by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey, a US retiree living in Jamaica, delve into some of that feedback/questions he has gotten over the year since he been writing this series.

Montegonians Go to the Market by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey, a US retiree living in Jamaica, tells us what market Montegonians buy their produce.

Fitness Test by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey a US retiree living in Jamaica tells us about his Jamaican "Fitness Test".

Morning Walk by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey a US retiree living in Jamaica tells us about a his 5:00 am - 6:00am walks in Jamaica

Roping a Cow by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey a US retiree living in Jamaica tells us about a "chained cow" at me house...

Mission of Mercy by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey a US retiree living in Jamaica tells us about a "Mission of Mercy" and how you can help.

The Jamaican Postal System by American Retiree in Jamaica This month John Casey a US retiree living in Jamaica tells us about his adventure with the Jamaican Postal System.

Moving to Jamaica FAQ's by American Retiree in Jamaica John Casey a US retiree living in Jamaica has compiled a FAQ from many of the questions he has been asked about moving to Jamaica.

Labor Day in Jamaica - An American Retiree in Jamaica This month John discusses his first Jamaica Labor Day .

Wakes and Funerals - An American Retiree in Jamaica This month John discusses his experience at a Jamaican Wake and Funeral.

Importance of Research - An American Retiree in Jamaica In the seond part of this series our from retiree New England, USA discusses the "Importance of Research".

The Move - An American Retiree in Jamaica Thought about retiring in Jamaica?. Here the experience of a one time visitor to Jamaica who eventually retired there from New England, USA. In the first of the series learn about "The Move".