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Review: The 10th Annual Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival in Palm Beach

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:06 UT

The 10th Annual Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival in Palm Beach lived up to it’s reputation as one of South Florida’s must-do events in the Caribbean community. This year’s event featured an expanded festival area and 2 stages of entertainment at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown WPB. The vendor area, second stage and Kid’s Village were on the street directly behind the Amphitheatre stage; and area previously not a part of the festival.

The Golden Rule - Fashion Tips

Lori Quast — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:06 UT

It took me moving to Europe to figure out, the value of gold in one´s closet. I admit, like many other young women brought up in the 80´s, I had two impressions of gold….and neither were good ones.

A foreigner wants my Jamaican art to use in his book, I need a contract draft help!

Legal Wiz — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:45:05 UT

I am in NYC as we speak to represent my country Jamaica. I was approached by way of a letter from a poet/writer who has a book to be published soon, and is searching for art to compliment/enhance the words. My artworks are requested as the person feels my work adds intensity to the words/poems.The writer has asked for my permission to buy the Licence to use my art in the book, so my question is what is required from the writer?

Tags: contract law, jamaica art, jamaica contract

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending June 14th, 2013

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:30:00 UT

Jamaica To Open Embassy In Brazil | Jamaican Resistance To Employer Lie Detector Tests Waning | Jamaica And China Focus On Similar Goals | White Powder In Jamaican Embassy Not Dangerous | U.S. Court Finds Jamaican Wiretap Not Covered By 4th Amendment | Protected Forests In Jamaica Threatened By Charcoal Trade | IMF: Jamaica Needs Change In Policy To Improve Economic Conditions | Conservation Efforts In Cockpit Country Difficult To Implement | Jamaicans Hopeful About Diaspora Conference | Heritage Month Celebrated By Caribbean Student Association | Jamaican American Cultural Association Holds Yearly Gala Event | Jamaican's Film To Be Screened At American Black Film Festival | More Money For Drug Testing Of Athletes | Athletes Hope To Compete At World Games In Russia | Blake Banned For Six Years For Doping | Cunningham Looking For "Grand Slam" In Martial Arts

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending June 15 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:48:03 UT

This week its no surprise where Warren Weir's heart is. Also this week Cedella Marley, Ziggy Marley, Alaine, Shakira Martin, Ity and Fancy Cat, Usain Bolt, Beenie Man, Stephen Marley and I-Octane share their world!

Interview with Monica Foderingham and Sharon Robinson, Organizers, Anancy Festival Atlanta

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:06:10 UT

This week we have a conversation with Monica Foderingham and Sharon Robinson, organizers, Anancy Festival Atlanta. The Anancy festival in Atlanta is on June 15th, 2013. Here is our conversation with Monica Foderingham and Sharon Robinson.

Best of the Best 2013

Pepper — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:01 UT

Best of the Best 2013 left me with mixed emotions. The show itself was superb, all of the artists delivered top quality performances. However, several of the advertised entertainers did not perform. Mad Cobra, Cocoa Tea and Chronixx were no-shows. This left many, myself included feeling disappointed. I will give the promoters credit, Shaggy and Frankie Paul were unadvertised acts that filled in nicely for the missing performers.

I had an accident on a Jamaica coaster bus, what are my rights?

Legal Wiz — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:45:02 UT

During my time my sisters and I travelled on the Jamaican coaster bus from Kingston to Montego Bay. The 'ducta' told us the buses seat five across. I was squeezed in one of the middle seats with a woman larger than myself. When the bus was going up the hill, the traffic stopped because there was an accident.

Tags: conductor, jamaican 'ducta', jamaican coaster bus, kingston, montego bay

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending June 7th, 2013

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:30:00 UT

Judgment Reserved By Court In Gay Rights Case | U.S. Citizen Killed During Robbery In Savanna-La-Mar | Debate Arises Over Reduced Focus On Teaching Standard English | Prime Minister Concerned About Airline Issues | UNICEF Notes Violence Against Children In Jamaica | Jamaican Allspice Fights Prostate Cancer | Public Hospital Staff Frustrated By Violent, Angry Patients | Auditor General Says Fiscal Policy Document Not In Compliance | Psychiatric Nurse From Jamaica Presents Research In Canada | Over The Past Decade, 21,000 Jamaicans Have Moved To Canada | Jamaican-born Brit Attempts To Reach South Pole | Honorary Consul In Georgia Leaving Post | Fraser-Pryce Wins At Prefontaine | Nickel Ashmeade Wins Men's 200 Meters | Bolt To Run In Rome | Reggae Boyz Happy With Defense Effort

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending June 7 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:52:19 UT

This week we groove with Ziggy Marley and Jah Cure while we get some inspiration from Marguerite Orane, Darren Mattocks & Dr Marcia Forbes. Also this week Usain Bolt, Tifa, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Christopher Martin and Asafa Powell.

Interview with Dr. Kerri-Ann Smith and Trinia McDonald, Organizers, Anancy Festival New York

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:15:01 UT

This week we have a conversation with Dr. Kerri-Ann Smith and Trinia McDonald, Organizers, Anancy Festival New York. The Anancy festival in New York is on June 15th, 2013. Here is our conversation with Dr. Kerri-Ann Smith and Trinia McDonald.

Wanted ”Dread & Alive‘ — A Conversation with Creator, Nicholas Da Silva

Bill Evans — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:15:01 UT

An in-depth interview with Nicholas Da Silva. A complex man of many talents. Learn about the man behind the comic book series "Dread & Alive" and find out where the passion to create and to help the Children of Accompong Town comes from. Tink Diffran!

Tags: Accompong, Artists, Comic Books, jamaica, Maroons

Interview with Ruth Wade Kwakwa, Organizer, Anancy Festival Accra, Ghana

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:15:02 UT

This week we have a conversation with Ruth Wade Kwakwa, Organizer, Anancy Festival Accra, Ghana. The Anancy festival in Accra, Ghana is June 8th, 2013. Here is our conversation with Ruth.

Immigration: Questions and Answers on P-1 Visas for Artists

Safiya Byars, Esq. — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:00:01 UT

We are now officially entering the summer season and that means that reggae festivals and cultural programs will be in full swing. Renowned international artists will be coming to the United States to perform and agents and organizations are now extremely busy trying to finalize their artists' performance schedule and locations. This article will briefly answer the most frequently asked questions about obtaining a visa for a performing artist.

My dad died 10 years ago, can I change locks and sell house

Legal Wiz — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:45:01 UT

When he died without a will, 10 years ago, my cousin put a lock on the house to stop burglary. Now, that I have the title. I would like to sell the house

Tags: jamaica house

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending May 31st, 2013

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:30:00 UT

Morris Makes History As Senate President | Simpson Travels To African Union Summit | Jamaican Government To Enhance Productivity Through Education | Jamaican TV Censorship Of Gay Psa Goes To High Court | Head Of Investigation Center Tough On Police | Population Of Jamaica Rapidly Aging | Jamaica Works To Reduce Number Of Deaths At Sea | West Defends Anti-gay Comments, Says They Are "Rational" | Mayor Of Montego Bay Visits Atlanta | Londoners Protest In Support Of International Tivoli Investigation | Economic Opportunities To Be Explored At Diaspora Conference | Jamaican Teen In UK Gets Life In Prison For Murder | Fowler Looking For MVP Title | Samuels Is Comfortable With Himself | Williams First Jamaican To Run 100 Meter Hurdles Under 13 Seconds | Whitmore Says Dropping Shelton Was A Hard Decision

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending May 31 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:12:19 UT

This week we ask "what's your favorite Grace Jone's album?" Also this week Usain Bolt, Tyson Beckford, Tessanne Chin, Elephant Man, Tifa, Yendi Phillips, Tony Hendricks, Chris Gayle and Etana let us in their world!

Conversation with upcoming Jamaican sculptor, Dvane Cunningham

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:37:08 UT

This week we have a conversation with a young upcoming Jamaican sculptor, Dvane Cunningham. The past student of Spanish Town High School has won several visual arts awards including from the JCDC and Spanish Town Homecoming. His impress sculptures make him one to watch in the future.

Lgeal Wiz: What can I do about a television scam in Jamaica?

Legal Wiz — Mon, 27 May 2013 14:00:02 UT

A week later the television stopped working, and my friend and my girlfriend went back to the store to get another television. It was a different manager, and they were trying to blame my friend and my girlfriend for damaging the television. My friend tried to get them to fix the television or return my money and they refused. What can I do?

Tags: legal wiz, television scam

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending May 24th, 2013

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:30:00 UT

Thwaites Opposes Pro-gay Material In Education System | Group Pressures Jamaica To Investigate Abuse By Security Forces | Jamaican Children Intentionally Injured By Adults | Former Jamaican Senate President To Leave For Canada | Government Seeks Violence Insurance For Teachers | 50 People Benefit From Housing Ministry Initiative | Floyd Morris Appointed New Senate President | Hanna Wants Jamaican Youth To Use Labor Day | Jamaican-born Broadcaster Honored In U.S. | Jamaica, Birmingham U.k. Strengthen Bonds | Jamaicans In Uk Encouraged To Give Back To Home Country | JDAF Says Jamaican Diaspora Strategic For Island's Development | Jamaica Dominates Diamond League In Shanghai | Campbell-brown Heads Caribbean Athlete Contingent | Jamaican Team Enthused About Motor Race Championship | Heather Campbell, Karate Queen

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending May 24 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:58:09 UT

This week it's anyone's guess when it is Sean Paul's Birthday! Also this week Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Usain Bolt, Mavado, Cherine Anderson, Geoffrey Philp, Tami Chynn, Damian Marley, Romain Virgo and Marion 'Lady Saw' Hall!

Wrong dates on the notice, can the landlord take me to Jamaica Court for eviction

Legal Wiz — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:02 UT

I did not pay my landlord rent on the first of the month when the rent is due. I paid him late. Last month on the 20th of April, a man came and gave me a notice. He put April 19 to May 19 for the period to move out, and signed that he gave me on April 19th. Can the landlord give me a notice dated in the middle of the month and be allowed to evict me just like that?

Tags: eviction, jamaica court, jamaica landlord, kingston court, sutton street, wrong notice

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending May 17th, 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 UT

Davies Confirms Fare Increase To Make Transporation Sector Viable | Llewellyn Wants Police Investigation Into Dentist In Teacher's Murder | Dr. Joyce Robinson, Educator, Dies | Jamaican Senate President Resigns Post | Head Of Bitu Committed To Workers' Rights | Chinese, Jamaican Military Officials Hold Discussions | Forced Migration Of Jamaican Gays, Lesbians To Be Discussed | Williams Proposes Powers To Charge, Prosecute Police Personnel | City Council In New York Considers Giving Vote To Non-Citizens | New Immigration Legislation In U.s. Could Aid Caribbean Nationals | Jamaica Wants Diaspora Help To Develop Health Tourism | First Jamaican Representative Named To African Union | Fraser-pryce Winds At Doha | Bolt To Run In Zurich | Burrell Hopes New Jamaican Batsman Will Lead To More Signings | Lambert Says Team Needs Batting Camps

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending May 17 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:08:55 UT

This week we say Happy Mother's Day from Jah Cure, Stephen Marley and I-Octane and Happy Birthday to VCB! Also this week Darren Mattocks, Naomi Campbell, Ziggy Marley, Romain Virgo, Mutabaruka and Alaine!

My wife and I split for over 14 years, I dont want her to have any part of the house

Legal Wiz — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:02 UT

My wife and I are divorced for at least 14 years now. In fact, I live in Florida, and she got remarried and lives in Jamaica. We haven't been on good speaking terms since. I called her recently to tell her that I needed the title, as I wanted to sell the house we own as joint tenants. She told me she spoke with an attorney and she was told she is entitled to a half.

Tags: adverse possession, jamaica divorce, jamaica house, joint tenants

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending May 10th, 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:15:00 UT

Bishop Expects Little To Come From Tivoli Report | First Funds From Imf Coming To Jamaica | Arrest In Attack On Brother Of Prime Minister | Parliamentarians To Receive Foreign Help To Fight Corruption | Canadian Ships Stop Vessel Carrying Former Jamaican Prime Minister | Golding Mistrustful Of Jdf, Sought U.s. Help In Tivoli Abuse Claims | Clarke Aims To Bring Normalcy Back To Area One | Woods Suspended From Pnp Youth Organization | Tanker Truck Drivers Call Off Strike | Jamaica May Create A Diaspora Database | Cedric Brooks, Roots Reggae Musician, Dies | Diaspora Should Be Reresented In Parliament, Says Holness | Jamaican Ambassador To Speak In Minnesota | Jamaicans End Reign At Sabina | Mcpherson Getting Faster, Targets 49.10 | Bolt To Run In Cayman Invitational | Synthetic Putting Green To Benefit Junior Golfers

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending May 10 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:43:36 UT

This week we say "Happy Teachers Day" with Shakira Martin and Warren Weir! Also this week Cedella Marley, I-Octane, Tyson Beckford, Rohan Marley, Tifa, Wayne Marshall, Busy Signal and Chris Gayle!

Penn Relays a Brand Jamaica Success at Work

Stan Evan Smith — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:45:00 UT

The Penn Relays at Franklin field at the University of Pennsylvania, one can call the equivalent of Reggae Sunsplash, or Usain Bolt and Jamaicans at the Olympics, or the bi annual World Athletic Championships, truth be told it feels more like Jamaica’s annual ISSA Boys and Girls Champs Kingston, Jamaica which, by the way was inaugurated in 1910. The Penn Relays festival has become, "the world's largest relay carnival" according to the UPEN organizers, America’s largest amateur track meet. But was this venerable Franklin Field event always this way? No, it wasn’t.

I won my Court case in 2011, do I need a new ruling to get the tenants out?

Legal Wiz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:45:02 UT

I won a Court case to evict naughty tenants two year ago. I really don't want to go back to Court, as they are very dishonest and I am afraid they will use tactics and win. What can I do?

Tags: jamaica court, tenant

Track and Field Roundup: Penn Relays & Drake Relays Penn Relays: Jamaica, again Stamps its Dominance

Stan Evan Smith — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:45:02 UT

The official inaugural flying of the Jamaica Green, black and gold flag high above Franklin Field, in Philadelphia, the ubiquitous presence Jamaican Food Giant Grace Kennedy Food in a veritable sea of Jamaican flags among the roaring enthusiastic 48,871 paid spectators, the eighth largest third-day crowd in the history of the annual event on April 27th, became the back drop for what has now become routine, Jamaica’s dominance at every level – high school, collegiate and professional, at the annual Penn Relay carnival.

Immigration Reform

Safiya Byars, Esq. — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:02 UT

As everyone already know the United States Congress is now seriously debating and drafting immigration reform. By the time this article is published immigration reform may have already been passed into law. This month I want to discuss some the key areas of the proposed immigration reform and some key steps that you can do to position yourself to receive the benefit of immigration reform.

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending May 3rd, 2013

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:15:00 UT

Canadians Open Fire, Break International Law In Jamaican Waters | Investigation Into Applications Of Houses Built By Food For The Poor | Health Ministry Finds More People Taking Advantage Of NHF Benefits | Three People Charged With Multi-Million Dollar Robbery | CAP No Burden To Jamaica, Paulwell Says | Jamaica Approves Free Trade Agreement With Costa Rica | Government Will Not Tax Basic Foods | Interim Tivoli Report, Recommendations Issued | Jamaican Woman Arrested In Case Of Mistaken Identity | Jamaican Ambassador Visits University Of Miami | Jamaica Has New Ambassador In China | Jamaican Women's Group Dedicated To All Jamaican Women | Fowler Leads Steel Over Mystics In Netball | Riley Wins At Drake Relays | Bolt To Miss Jamaican Championships | Former Jamaican Prime Minister To Head Caribbean T20 League Committee

Visit, Eat, and Live with a Purpose: The Rockhouse Foundation, Jamaica

Kerri-Ann M. Smith — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:00:00 UT

A love of all things Jamaican inspired owner Paul Salmon and his partners to invest in both the Rockhouse Hotel and Miss Lily’s NYC. However, they are not just hotel owners and restaurateurs. Paul Salmon and his partners have also found a highly impactful way to return dividends to the local community of Negril by way of the 501c(3) non-profit Rockhouse Foundation.

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending May 4, 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:00:01 UT

This week Oliver Samuels shows us that we may join but not necessarily know how to use social media. Also this week Asafa Powell, Etana, Yohan Blake. Wayne Marshall, Tarrus Riley, Tessane Chin, Cecile, Yendi and Warren Weir!

Fashion Advice - Updating drab to fab on a budget

Lori Quast — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:30:02 UT

Whether you have different seasons or not, Spring is the perfect time of year to do some revamping to your wardrobe. Get your creative caps on, put your wallets up, and let´s go shopping…. in your closet.

I want my murdered sisters money to buy her dream house in Jamaica

Legal Wiz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:01 UT

Good day., My sister was murdered. As her older brother, I want to carry out her intentions before she was killed to buy a house using the funds in her Money Market Account from JMMB. Do I just go in and show that we were related for them to give me the money.

Tags: dream jamaica house, jmmb

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending April 26 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:03:57 UT

This week we say "Mi love mi Jamaica!" with Tifa and Sean Kingston! Also this week Rohan Marley, Cherine Anderson, Papa San, Barrington Irving, Yendi Phillips, Sanya Richards-Ross, Usain Bolt and Ms Kitty!

Selling Dreams & Unrealistic Hope – Jamaicans being pitched to be an Entrepreneur

Jane Nina Buchanan — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:00:02 UT

I'm getting really tired of seeing in Jamaica this endless push for it to be up to the people to create the opportunities. Everyone being pitched "BE AN ENTREPRENEUR". Statistically even in the best economic climates its FACT that most entrepreneurs FAIL. Even with the tools, business degrees etc. How about coupling that with the fact that Jamaica is not set up to support small business.

Jamaicans in Business: Rachael McDonald, CEO, Fundaciones El Centro and Fundaciones

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:01 UT

Fundaciones started in 2008 as an opportunity for children of all ages to learn Spanish in an after school setting. Conceived and birthed by the dynamic and energetic educator, Rachael McDonald, Fundaciones is Spanish for ‘foundations’ and describes perfectly what students learn at their centres. Here is our conversation with Rachael McDonald, CEO, Fundaciones El Centro and Fundaciones.

They killed my brother, I need to get his things at Jamaica police station

Legal Wiz — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:02 UT

My brother was killed 4 yeas ago in the country. The investigating officer has informed me that the murderers were sentenced recently, and that I needed to collect the items they retrieved when my brother was killed. I went to collect the items and I got a run around.

Tags: jamaica partner, jamaica police station, jamaican murder, letters of administration, private investor

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending April 19th, 2013

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:50:00 UT

Jails Reviewed Following Five Escapes In Seven Months |Jamaicans Too "Tolerant" Of Injustice, Says Wilkison |Harrison Challenges Jamaica To Speak Out Against Corruption | Jamaican At Boston Marathon Escapes Explosion | Bunting Comment Criticized | Independent Commission Finds Increase In Killings By Security Forces | Police Investigate Caymans Connection To Jewelry Store Robbery |Finance Minister Optimistic About Jamaican Situation | Jamaican Flag Will Fly At Penn Relay Games Every Year |Beres Hammond Gets Key To The City In Miami |Death Of Jamaican Farm Worker In Canada To Get Human Rights Hearing |Us$63,000 Given To Charity By American Friends Of Jamaica | CARIFTA Chess Tournament Dominated By Jamaica | Actor Matt Damon And Wife Renew Wedding Vows In St. Lucia | Ten British Tourists Robbed At Gunpoint In St. Lucia | Venezuela's Madura Blames Opposition For Post-Election Violence | Head Of Jamaica Football Federation To Lead CONCACAF Committees | Physicians Leaving Puerto Rico For Mainland United States | Trade Union Group Worried About Government Approach To Airline |Government Could Withdraw Air Jamaica Brand From Cal |Bahamas Learns Agriculture Processes From Jamaica | Agricultural Group Provides Field Officers With Tech Tools | Forbes Comments On Jamaica And Social Media | Caribbean Nations Benefit From Idb Energy Program | Jamaicans Popular On Youtube | Fla Issues High-Tech Id Card | Vybz Kartel Book Describes Living Conditions Of Jamaican Youth | Tony Laing, Veteran Broadcaster, Dies At 68 | Women Musicians Celebrated At UTECH | Jamaica Hosts Africa World Documentary Film Festival | Walker To Focus On 100 Meter Hurdles | Young Reggae Boyz Beaten By Canada At CONCACAF FIFA Under-17 Games | Blake Injured, Could Be Out Six Weeks | Bolt To Compete In Britain

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending April 19, 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:12:40 UT

This week Chris Gayle's favorite dance and I-Octane shows that everything has a purpose! Also this week Damian Marley, Ity Ellis, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Romaine Virgo, Cedella Marley, Jah Cure, Daniel McGregor and Konshens!

I need to get married in Jamaica but I dont have US$1,000

Legal Wiz — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:01 UT

I saw your recent post offering marriage services. I dont have much, so I need your assistance again. I called around to a few hotels and they tell me the cheapest fee is US$1,000, which is more than I can afford. Please assist again!

Tags: jamaican marriage, marry in jamaica

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending April 12th, 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:30:00 UT

Public Health Facilities Limited By Doctor Strike | National Budget For Fiscal 2013 Reduced | Retirees From Jamaica Abandon Homeland | Prime Minister Asks Jamaicans To Ignore Detractors | Jamaica, Imf Reach Agreement For Loan Package | Revelers, Gay Men Clash During Traditional Road March | Dr. Olive Lewin, Pioneer Music Researcher, Dies | Government To Implement Renewable Energy Plans For Smaller Hotels | Attorney General Complimented By Obama Has Roots In Jamaica | Jamaican Diaspora Concerned About Health Care | Attorney Claims Barbados "Covered Up" Myrie Case | Members Of Diaspora Encouraged To Invest In Jamaica | Coach Of Sunshine Girls Says Team Has Improved Greatly | U.S. Coach Advises Jamaica's Best Athletes To Stay With Local Programs | Walker Reveals Reason For Leaving Mvp Track Club | Burrell Believes Club Players Should Form Base Of U-20 Team

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending April 12, 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:21:55 UT

This week have a little faith with Darren Mattocks and Happy belated B'day Wayne Marshall! Also this week Marguerite Orane, Asafa Powell, Yendi Phillips, Taurus Riley, Cecile, Cherine Anderson, Sanya Richards-Ross & DJ Nicholas

I need to check who owns the Jamaica house left by my mom

Legal Wiz — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:50:00 UT

My mother passed away recently and there was no will. My father is still living and claims that he has a title to the house/land both he and my mother owned. However, upon checking on the status of this property at the tax office it was discovered that the property was not in their name.

Tags: jamaica legal wiz, property tax, titles office

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending April 5th, 2013

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:10:00 UT

Police To Charge Sports Figure Following Raids In Montego Bay | Under NDX, Housing Agency Faced Reduction In Bond Prices | New Legislation Designed To Decriminalize Defamation | Water Agency Needs Funds Totaling US$1.2 Billion | Jamaican Prime Minister Congratulates New President Of WICB | Maurice Facey Dies | Clergyman Wants Jamaica To Turn Away From Populist Politics | Gas To Rise By $2.31 | Jamaicans In U.S. Feel Hope About Imf Deal, But Remain Skeptical | Jamaican Diaspora Imitates Jewish, American Diasporal Model | Jamaican Women Of Florida Host Manley-Duncan | U.S. Senator Has Jamaican Worker Problem | Jamaican Athletes Drug-tested Before Carifta Games | Bolt Makes Tax-free Deal, Will Run Two Races In London | Jamaica's Carifta 4x400-meter Team Disqualified, Reinstated | Riley Says Jamaican Athletes "Targeted" For Drug Testing At Carifta

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending April 5, 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:34:16 UT

This week Yohan Blake shows he doesn't just scorches the track he plays cricket! Also this week we catch up with Jah Cure, Ziggy Marley, Dr. Marcia Forbes, Oliver Samuels, Shaggy, Rohan Marley, Busy Signal and Cedella and Kymani Marley!

Immigration: The Pros and Cons of a Two-Year Conditional Green Card

Safiya Byars, Esq. — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:45:01 UT

Recently my firm has been inundated with calls from individuals who have filed their Application to Remove the Conditions on their two-year green card, (Form I-751), and now they are scheduled for an interview or Immigration has sent them a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny letter. All of these scenarios bring stress and anxiety to my clients because they now run the risk of not being able to drive, work, or travel.

Handbags Wield Fashion Power

Fashion Tun Up — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:15:01 UT

A woman spends considerable time on making sure her clothes are "just right" for every event, but she may not give the necessary attention to the most important accessory: her handbag.

2013 Protest March of 1963 Coral Gardens Massacre in Jamaica peaceful

Anthea McGibbon — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:02 UT

Three years before the April 1966 visit of Emperor Selassie to Jamaica, a massive massacre of Rastafarians took place on March 16, in St James. In Kingston, a peaceful protest march on Holy Thursday's March 28, 2013 was organized by Mutabaruka

Tags: alexander bustamante, coral gardens massacre, coral gardens riot, montego bay

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending March 29 2013!

Mellesia Harmon — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:02 UT

This week Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gives us the reason for Jamaican "Spring" and also this week Asafa Powell, Aleen Bailey, Wayne Marshall, Beenie Man, Damian Marley, Usain Bolt, Mavado, Tony Hendricks and Tyson Beckford!

My dead dad left a house in Jamaica for us and we cant live there

Legal Wiz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:02 UT

My dead dad left a will. One of the houses is to be shared for all his children of my mother. The other house is for my step mom who he later married and her children. The step mother is preventing us from entering the house left for my maternal siblings and I.

Tags: dead Jamaican, jamaica house, jamaica stepmom, legal wiz, title

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending March 29th, 2013

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:50:00 UT

Jamaican Pilots Refused Permits In Trinidad, Say Union | Golding Return Eyed By JLP | Government Calling For "Calm" In Face Of Budget Cuts | Doing Business With Government Should Be Easier, Says Prime Minister | Firefighters Rescue Man Barricaded In Clock Tower | Government Plans To Sue Teachers For Broken Bond Arrangement | Jackson Resigns From Disaster Preparedness Office | Major Police Operations Conducted In Montego Bay | Jamaican Woman Sentenced To Life In Prison In The U.S. | Jamaican Teachers In Turks And Caicos Could Lose Jobs | Mourners Pay Respects To Teen Killed By Police In New York | Jamaican Farm Workers In Washington Contribute To Retirement Home | Jamaican Rugby Teams Overcome Hardship To Make Sevens Progress | Bolt, Fraser-Pryce, Blake Lose At UWI | Bolt, Blake To Run At Jamaica International; Campbell-brown, Felix Too | Track Stars Booked For Jamaica Invitational

Jamaicans in Business: Gordon Swaby, CEO, EduFocal

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:30:03 UT

At 14, Gordon created his first major website, and at 15, he created, perhaps the largest gaming website in the English speaking Caribbean, the now defunct advance-gamers.com. Gordon is the CEO and Founder of EduFocal.com. EduFocal is an interactive learning community. The company is focused on using technology to enrich the learning experience outside of the classroom as well as to help ideate and innovate the way we move forward with technology in education.

Review: First Annual Kingston City Run, March 10, 2013

Orrain Lee — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:45:02 UT

Jamaica, known as home of the world’s fastest man and the birthplace of many world class sprinters. With media focus primarily on our sprinters, I am sure many people around the world erroneously wonder if anyone in Jamaica runs further than 800 meters. Of course we do have middle and long distance runners, we also have marathon runners. There has been an annual marathon in Negril for over ten years now, and in 2013 our capital city Kingston hosted its first half-marathon.

I need to add 96-yr-old mom's surname to Jamaican birth certificate

Legal Wiz — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:30:01 UT

My mom is getting a piece of land as a deed of gift from her former employer. She never got married.

However on her birth certificate her date of birth is incorrect and her last name is absent.

Tags: birth certificate

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending March 22nd, 2013

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:30:00 UT

Visa Policy Relaxation Welcomed By Un Tourism Agency | Government Seeks Legal Costs From Attorneys In Nht Case | Social Worker Pleads For An End To Violent Deaths Of Children | Business Man In Court In Connection With Several Crimes | Jamaica Concerned That Islanders Not Returning Home From Overseas | Chang Wants Jamaicans Educated About Water Conservation | Manchester Named "Happiest Parish" | Barbados Officials Say Myrie Not Cavity-Searched | Protest In Ny Over Killing Of Caribbean Boy By Police | More Caribbean Immigrants Released By U.S. Than Previously Stated | Mother Of Teen Shot By Ny Police Calls For Peace | Ambassador To U.s. Emphasizes Jamaica's Resolve In Ending Scams | Jamaican's Missing Sled Dog Found 150 Miles From Checkpoint | Taylor Named To Roster For Qualifying Matches | Asafa Powell To Be Featured At Eastr Fun Kids Night | Orane Says It's Time For A Change In WIC Governance

Round Up JA! - a look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending March 22, 2013

Mellesia Harmon — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:45:43 UT

This week we say happy anniversary to Tessanne and Michael and get a little inspred by Yendi and Lady Saw. Also this week, Tami Chynn, Marguerite Orane, Tifa, Sanya Richards-Ross, Sean Kingston, Warren Weir and the songbird Alaine!

Book Review: The Mother of Us All: A History of Queen Nanny

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:30:06 UT

Queen Nanny was the leader of the Eastern or Windward Maroons of Jamaica, escaped slaves who established towns in remote parts of the island and defeated attacking armies from the British Empire from 1655 to 1739. In this exciting book, Karla Gottlieb analyzes the importance of Queen Nanny from cultural, military, historical and religious perspectives.