Interview with Jamaican photographer, Monique LaiThis 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 WhitesRacism 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 JamaicaOnce 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 contestThis 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 MaddenThis 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 proceedingsThroughout 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?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 MoneyWhy 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 JamaicaRecently 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 ItThat 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.
"I Once Was Blind..." by American Retiree in JamaicaWell…, 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 ReviewStages 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 FutureI 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
Interview with Rohan A. Freeman the first Jamaican to climb five of the seven summits in the worldThis month we interview Rohan A. Freeman, a Jamaican who has climbed five of the seven summits in the world. Freeman is the first black male and the first Jamaican-born climber to accomplish this amazing feat. Lets cheer him on as he tries to complete the next 2 summits and reach his goal carrying the Jamaican flag.
BOJ- Bankers or Jokers?A glad dat BOJ feel dat it cyan use de word stable fi describe henyting fi do wid de Jamaican economy. De only ting dat is stable is de mount af suffering dat lick wi due to de high interest rate policy of de last decade. Furder more; tell mi is what a 1% decrease really going do when de interest rates so high aready. A don’t know why BOJ tink dem su smart das everybody in de world a lower dem interest rate to almost zero fi stimulate dem economy and BOJ still ave fi dem own at close to 20%. Yuh know what a tink wi should cut in dis country fi stimulate de economy? De amount of politician per square mile. Wi ave Parliamentarians, Senators, Cabinet, Councilors, Governa General and all dem good fo is fi cut ribbons. Why wi need so much a dem fi jus one likkle island?
Beware Of Notarios And Immigration Service ProvidersAs an immigration attorney I often meet clients who hired a Notario to provide them with legal assistance. These clients are often in my office because their immigration cases have been denied and/or they are now in removal proceedings. After reviewing these clients’ cases it is usually difficult, if not impossible, to resolve their cases in a favorable manner. These clients are the victims of Notarios or individuals who provide immigration services who are not authorized by the State to provide legal assistance.
Interview with Rolan Bell from the musical “The Harder they Come"This month we Interview with Rolan Bell from the musical “The Harder they Come”. Rolan plays the lead road in the musical adaptation of the film “The Harder they Come”. The musical opened in London in May 23, 2008 and recently made its way to America in August, 2009. Rolan has gotten rave reviews from his role. He took some time from his busy schedule to answer some questions for us.
Are you a complainer?Do you spend most of your work time griping about almost everything in the organisation? You complain that the temperature in the office is too hot and when the temperature level on the air conditioning unit is adjusted you complain that it is too cold.
Home Loan ModificationsThis has quickly become the best option for homeowners facing foreclosure. Although it is not the only option for homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure, it is an option that can save your home while putting you in a mortgage you can afford.
I And I Bob Marley - Book ReviewBorn in the Jamaican countryside in 1945, Bob Marley seemed special from birth. The curious, intuitive boy had an extraordinary gift for absorbing and interpreting the world around him.
Interview with Chef Jamika Pessoa of `The Next Food Network Star` FameThis month we interview Jamika Pessoa, the `The Next Food Network Star` contestant of Jamaican Heritage. Her contagious smile and Caribbean inspired recipes were on display for 6 weeks on season 5 of "The Next Food Network Star". She made the final 4 cut before being eliminated. As we rooted for her each week she inspired many in the Caribbean community to view our food in a different light. We interview her a month after the season was completed.
Interview with Mary Wells, an independent director, writer and producer based in JamaicaThis month we interview Mary Wells an independent director, writer and producer based in Jamaica. She has worked for Government Broadcasting, US cable TV, a private production company and has some twenty years experience in television and film production. She received the Jamerican Film & Music Festival "Outstanding Documentary from the Caribbean" for her short film “Now Jimmy!” that follows the story of a Jamaican squatter living on prime real estate. She recently completed her first full feature film “Kingston Paradise”.
Book Review: A Cow Called BoyA touching story of Josh's fight to save his hand-reared bull-calf, Boy, from the butcher's greedy hands. A Cow Called Boy is a humorous and dramatic true-to-life novella or novelette which can be enjoyed as a serialized bed-time story read to pre-literate tots.
HIV/AIDS awareness at the workplaceThere are some issues at the workplace that many of us would rather not talk about .One of them is the matter of HIV/AIDS. How should we treat with that co-worker who has been diagnosed with the condition? Do we still continue to have lunch with him/her?
How To Multiply Your MoneyWe have been discussing the three principles of financial achievement - managing, multiplying and maintaining your money. Last month, we outlined the four cornerstones of managing your money, explaining how to make smart decisions with the money you currently earn.
"Retiree Jamaican Driver's License - Then & Now "by An American Retiree in JamaicaIn just seven years the procedure for obtaining a Jamaican driver’s license has changed dramatically. Perhaps the process has remained the same but is now being strictly enforced, but I don’t know for sure.
Interview with Jamaican Born Staff Sgt. Anya Williams in AfghanistanThis month we interview Jamaican born Staff Sgt. Anya Williams who is deployed in Afghanistan . Sgt. Anya Williams is serving as a historian cataloging everything her unit does. She has been in Afghanistan since February 2009. This 26 year old is vibrant and positive about her service in the US army.
An Overview of the Deportation/Removal ProceedingsDeportation i.e., removal proceedings is not usually a pleasant situation. The fears and concerns that usually arise during deportation proceedings are usually exacerbated by the issues of fear, non-eligibility for relief from deportation and possibly detention.
