Jamaica - Jamaica Primetime

Interview with Jamaican photographer, Monique Lai

Xavier Murphy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:31:31 UT

This month we interview Jamaican photographer Monique Lai. Her work has been featured in many gallery exhibits around the world including New York and Hong Kong. Her photographs tell stories in a unique style.

Can Blacks be racist against Whites

Kharl Daley — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:30:00 UT

Racism is a belief that a particular race is the primary determinant of human traits and capabilities and that the racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race. No where is this more evident than in white society and has been a constant theme in black life for over 600 hundred years.

Encore '09 - by American Retiree in Jamaica

John Casey — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:25:00 UT

Once again Sandals/Beaches Resorts demonstrated why they are the leader in the hospitality industry in the Caribbean. “Sandals Style” isn’t just about what they can do for their guests. They take the same dedication to train and nurture the staff to be the best they can be.

Interview with the favorites to win the 2009 South Florida Jerk Festival contest

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

This month we Interview with Ricky Ginsburg and Ainsworth Spence, the favorites to win the 2009 South Florida Jerk Festival contest. They finish 2nd and 3rd in last year's contest. Will they share their secrets to the best Jerk?

Interview with Jamaican painter, Tamara Natalie Madden

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

This month we interview Jamaican painter, Tamara Natalie Madden. Her paintings are exciting, vivid and rich in color. She also tells us the story how Jamaicans.com helped her find a lost relative.

Ten essential things you must know when you are in removal proceedings

Safiya Byars, Esq. — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

Throughout my practice I encounter a large number of clients who are in removal proceedings or have a family member who is removal proceedings. The removal process is a very emotionally charged situation especially when spouses and children are involved.

Caribbean Court Of Justice (CCJ) Can We Trust Ourselves?

Hamilton Daley — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

In a recent speech at a reception at the British High Commissioner's residence in Kingston, to mark the 800th anniversary of the University of Cambridge, my esteemed legal colleague Lord Anthony Gifford QC, Barrister and Attorney-at-Law, called for real discussions to be held at national level for Jamaicans to determine whether the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) should become the country's final appellate court.

How To Maintain Your Money

Cherryl Hanson Simpson — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

Why do some people achieve long-lasting financial success while others struggle with money for their entire lives? After years of seeking the answer to this mystery, I have discovered that the route to prosperity lies in the knowledge and application of some basic principles that govern money.

Interview with JAPLA president, Captain Russell Capleton discussing their bid to buy Air Jamaica

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

Recently the Jamaica Airline Pilots Association (JALPA) submitted a bid to the Jamaican government to buy Air Jamaica. This month we interview Jamaica Airline Pilots Association (JALPA) president, Captain Russell Capleton, to discuss their efforts to buy Air Jamaica.

Your Experience in Jamaica Can Depend on How You Choose to Take It

George Graham — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

That famous "no-problem" attitude can be irritating or disarming – depending on how you choose to take it. Go with the flow and you’ll get along just great; kick against the pricks and you’re in for a wretched experience.

A Conversation with the Honorable Usain Bolt

Chris Daley — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:06:12 UT

It’s a bird, a plane, no it’s Usain Bolt! This international son of Jamaica has not slowed down much after another historic August. It would have been easier to capture a lighting bolt in a bottle during a summer storm than our speedy hero with his whirlwind schedule.

Best of Jamaica 2009 Results

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:55:00 UT

The votes are in !!! The question was asked in our Jamaicans.com 2009 survey "What is the best of Jamaica" in Jamaica or in the city you live. Categories included Tourist Life, Jamaica Life, Jamaica Shopping, Restaurants, Jamaican Foods and Diversions/Entertainment !! See the results today!!!

"I Once Was Blind..." by American Retiree in Jamaica

John Casey — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:06:04 UT

Well…, I wasn’t REALLY blind, but my sight had deteriorated to a point seeing clearly was almost impossible. In June of 2009, I wrote an article entitled “Health Care in Jamaica.” In the article I talked about the problems with my eyes. This month I will tell you the complete story starting with excerpts from the previous article.

Stages of Me - Jamaican Book Review

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:05:22 UT

Stages of Me is a 238-page novel that revolves around the disintegration of the intricately interwoven lives of members of three starkly different New Jersey families. The story is at times gritty, in-your-face and unflinching, but at its core is one that is predicated on love as it explores the dizzying peaks and depressing lows of family relationships.

Civilized Anti-Crime Initiative Offers Hope for a Brighter Future

George Graham — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:05:22 UT

I am impressed by the level of sophistication being displayed by the Jamaican government. In Florida, where I live, it seems that the knee-jerk response to crime is to gun down the perpetrators – or at least slap them in prison. The news that a more civilized approach, based on prevention rather than retribution, is working in Jamaica is music to my ears

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