Conversation with Jamaican actor, Winston "Ricky" Rowe This week we interview Jamaican actor, Winston "Ricky" Rowe. He was very popular on the Jamaican Theatre circuit. Ricky starred in productions such as Pasa Pasa, Blazee, Oliver, Ive got your man, Perfect Blackman, Deportee, Sting, Tek Weh Yuhself, Deportee and Dancehall Ting. He is now in the United Kingdom and starting in a new play Samson and De Liar. Here is our conversation with Winston "Ricky" Rowe.
Book Review: You Did It Unto Me: The Story of Alpha and the Sisters of Mercy in Jamaica How could the four little girls who enrolled as the first students of Alpha Academy in 1894 have imagined that, a century later, fourteen hundred girls would be retracing their footsteps through the gates of Alpha?
Time to probate a will in Jamaica How long does it take (typically) to probate a will in Jamaica?
Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending February 1st, 2013 U.S. Senate To Investigate "Jamaican Lottery" Scam | Pryce Calls For Decriminalization Of Marijuana | JPS Has New Method To Control Illegal Connections | Tufton Wants Politics Taken Out Of Education | Volkswagen Faces Charges Of "Racism" For Commercial | Jamaica Not Offended By Super Bowl Ad | Warmington Vindicated, Dpp Will Not Press Charges | Harrison Appointed Contractor General | Jamaican Man Sees Wife Killed By Bus In New York | Jamaican Woman Can Be Sued By Housing Authority Over False Claim | Research Offers Findings On Children Of Caribbean Immigrants | Caribbean Groups Praise Volkswagen For Recognition Of Jamaica | Asafa Powell To Run In Stawell's Gift Race | Jamaican Crickteer Pleads Guilty To Assault With Bat | Hurdles Champion Speaks About Olympic "Meltdown" | Burrell, Whitmore Say Squad Is "Strongest”
The Top 20 Jamaican Stereotypes: Truth or Fiction? Recently, I had the opportunity to view the “The Get Happy” Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial. In the commercial, there is a white Jamaican in an office setting who earnestly tries to cheer up his co-workers from their everyday problems and mundane workday. The Jamaican’s solution for cheering up, was offering his co-workers the opportunity to take a trip in his red, Volkswagen. He managed to enlist two of his coworkers for a joy ride, however upon returning back to work they arrived late, and the Jamaican in the commercial was perceived as nonchalant and happy-go-lucky when his Boss questioned their late return.
Conversation with Jamaican Award Winning Dub Poet/Spoken Word Performer Randy McLaren This week we interview Award Winning Dub Poet/Spoken Word Performer, Randy McLaren. He is Jamaica's Youth Ambassador for Culture and Vulnerable Youth, UWI STAT Ambassador. Former Head Boy of Excelsior High School and Deputy Head Boy of Wolmer's Boys' School. In 2012 he was a part of a touring crew to the UK where he performed at events that highlighted Jamaica’s 50th year of independence including Jamaica In the Square at Victoria Park in Birmingham as well as the O2 Arena in London which played home to Jamaica House.
How to Achieve Your Goals in 2013 The start of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on your dreams and aspirations. The path to achieving your financial goals can become a little easier if you know exactly what is required for success. Let’s look at four things that you need to know to attain your objectives in 2013...
Can I retrieve my Jamaican Tax Registration Number? I have a TRN established I believe in 2004. Can I retrieve my Jamaican Tax Registration Number?
Review: 2013 Rebel Salute greatness grows “Don’t turn around” is the theme to linger on for patrons who indulged in the fullness of Rebel Salute 2013 tagged “The Preservation of Reggae”, at Richmond Estate, Saint Ann, alchol-free.
Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending January 25th, 2013 Jamaica Considers Cuba A Valued Partner | Guilty Go Free In St. James Due To Fear Among Jurors | Major Boost For Cornwall Regional Hospital | Illegal Bus Drivers Warned | Jamaican Killed In Marabella | Lawmakers In U.s. Consider Addressing Jamaican Scam Artists | Liquid Eggs Okayed By Cabinet | Thwaites Encourages High Schoolers To Learn Basics | Australian Sprinter Learns About His Jamaican Heritage | Jamaican Activist Starts Bid For NYC City Council Seat | Queen's Diamond Award Given To Jamaican | Diaspora Has Great Expectations For Immigration Reform In U.S. | CCC Crushed By Gayle Blitzkrieg | Jamaican A Rising Star In Martial Arts | Whitmore Asks For "Basic Funding" | Usain Bolt Looking For Dominance At 2013 IAAF World Championships
Over 50? Fashion Tips You Need to Know The Baby Boom generation has always considered itself youthful in spirit, and their fashion choices continue to reflect this concept. Individuals over 50 can present a fashionable appearance by focusing on clothing and accessories that are appropriate for their body type and age. The right accessories will also highlight their unique personalities, heightening attractiveness overall.
We need the title, but our dad's name is different on our birth certidficates Recently I, or really my brother and I discovered that my father's first name as it appeared on our birth certificates, is different from the name on the title left by him. Can we get the title put in our names?
Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending January 18th, 2013 National Guard Major-General Visits Jamaican Embassy | Minister Of Health To Announce Decision On User Fees | Police Arrest Eight Men In Connection With Murder Of British Girl | Man Shot In Jamaica Linked To Killing Of British Schoolgirl | Masked Man Shoots Patient At May Pen Hospital | Auditor General Shows Educators Owe Government $410 Million | Department Of Auditor General Finds Rule Breaches In Accounting | Urban Representatives Believe Constituents Overlooked | Demographic Changes In US, UK Provides Opportunities | Jamaicans In U.s. Believe Imf Agreement Critical | Dr. Lowe Honored In United States | Border Patrol Agents In U.s. Arrest Jamaican Carrying Drug Money | Fraser-pryce Wins Sportswoman Of The Year | Gayle Will Play In Twenty20 | Atkinson Believes She Deserves Government Funding | 18 Jamaicans To Participate In Special Olympics
Title shock: The title they found does not match my property in Jamaica! I recently got the shock of my life when my brother told me he went in to get a copy of the title of the house that belonged to my dad. My brother tells me that the title that he received had different information starting with the size of the property from what actually exists..
Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending January 11th, 2013 Security Forces In Jamaica Kill 219 In 2012 | Jamaica May Pass Law To Ban Discrimination Against Gays | Prime Minister Says 2012 Was "Not A Perfect Year" | Deadline To Improve UDC Spurs Action | Maroon Festival Suffers Low Participation | Hurricane Sandy Waste To Be Used For Compost, Mulch | 10 Dead In First 10 Days Of 2013 At Hands Of Security Forces | Primary School Gets New Sanitary Facilities | More Jamaicans Join Canada Farm Work Program | Jamaican Looks To 2014 Winter Olympics In Russia | UK Imposes New Visa Rules On Jamaicans | Jamaican "Media Giant" Dies In Brooklyn | Success Of Caribbean T20 Hailed By WICB | Chris Gayle Not Playing In T20 | Fraser-Pryce, Usain Bolt Win Golden Cleats Awards | Jamaica Rescues T20 With Win Over Winward Islands
Internship Opportunity - Social Media, Journalism, Photography, Public Relations, Website Management Jamaicans.com invites college students, recent graduates, and aspiring professionals to join one of the Caribbean’s most visited and dynamic websites as an intern for 2013!
Jamaica Year in Review 2012
2012 was an active year for Jamaica, marked events that included the election of a new Prime Minister, the spectacular performance of Jamaican athletes at the 2012 London Olympiad, and a year-long celebration of the nation's 50th anniversary of independence from Britain. The year also saw Jamaica suffer major damage and devastation from Hurricane Sandy.
I need to add my dead fathers' name to my Jamaican birth certificate I need to add my dead fathers' name to my Jamaican birth certificate... but the Registrar General Department says I need to do it through the Supreme Court... HELP!!!!
A Conversation with Ingrid D. Johnson - poet, spoken word recording artist, singer-songwriter, producer, social activist Jamaican-born Ingrid D. Johnson is a Winnipeg-based, published poet, spoken word recording artist, singer-songwriter, producer, social activist, social entrepreneur, and Filmmaker. She is the owner of a socially conscious production and entertainment company called, In The Closet Productions "A Voice for The Voiceless". Here is our conversation with Ingrid D. Johnson.
Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending January 4th, 2013 Chilren In St.ann Aided By Thread Foundation | Rush For Jamaicans Seeking Traffic Ticket Amnesty | Gay Rights Lawyer Says Newspaper Must Stop Using Homophobic Images | Police In Jamaica Arrest Fugitive From Caymans | Food For The Poor Helps To Boost Fleet Of Marine Police | Cabinet Referred By Contractor General For Criminal Prosecution | Rum Wars In Caribbean To Be Prolonged By New U.S. Budget | $340 Million Obtained Via Traffic Ticket Amnesty Program | Caribbean Carnival Fundraiser Honored In Leicester | Caribbean American Group In Alabama Hosts Event | Caribbean Design Tradeshow To Be Held In Bahamas | Education Secretary In UK Removes Jamaican From Curriculum | Jamaican Sprinter Involved In Vehicle Accident On Christmas Day | Jamaica Rugby Going Strong | Thwaites To Discuss Schoolboy Footballers Issue | Brazilian Coaches Fired By JFF
Conversation with Jamaican-born singer/songwriter Kristine Alicia This week we have a conversation with Jamaican-born singer/songwriter Kristine Alicia. Her 2008 debut studio album release Get Ready propelled Kristine Alicia into the forefront of the Caribbean gospel community. She garnered an unprecedented eight nominations at the 2009 Marlin Awards and took home both Artist of the Year and Female Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year. Kristine has collaborated with artists of the likes of Papa San, Monty G, Sherwin Gardner and Nigel Lewis.
Thank you very much Jamaica Legal Wiz team! Thank you so very much for the prompt reply to my question. I wish I had known of your service before. I will make sure that every Jamaican I know, knows of this service.
Immigration: Frequently Asked Questions Question 1: An eighteen year old has a green card but now has a criminal conviction. Will he be approved for his U.S. Citizenship?
Fashion: Leather Jackets and Blazers Provide a "Classy" Look As a woman, you have a wide range of classy leather blazers and classy leather jackets to choose like single and double breasted, without collars, close collars or open collars. There are number of designs of leather jackets which add to the beauty of woman.
Do I need to register my WILL if I live in Jamaica? A friend of mine is suggesting that I make up a will, even though I told her I do not have much assets to share up. She told me to get it registered...
“Likkle But She Tallawah” An Interview With a Reigning Queen: Miss Canada Petite 2012, Roushelle Green On August 25, 2012, just a few weeks shy of the anniversary marking Jamaica’s 50th year of independence, a confident and talented young woman, Roushelle Green, was crowned Miss Canada Petite 2012. At only 19 years old, this second-year Graphic Design-Media student at Centennial College, emigrated to Canada only three years ago and has brought with her the tenacity, dedication and focus that is synonymous with her Jamaican roots. This week, we are honored to give you insight into the life of another shining Jamaican star, Miss Canada Petite, Roushelle Green.
Conversation with Lori Quast editor of fashion blog Seed of Style It took getting a degree in Psychology for Lori Quast to realize that her only chronic illness was her addiction to fashion. “I started suffering from my addiction from an early age; it seduced me into never trying to fit in. At 13 years old I knew I wanted to help people, and I decided then to become a Therapist. Technically, I have kept my promises of helping other people. It is just that now, I believe that Fashion Therapy also plays a great role.
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Jamaican 2012 Christmas Gift Guide Do you want to put “Jamaica" in the Christmas holiday gift giving season this year? Impress your family and friends with hand picked Jamaican themed gifts? We have a list of gifts that scream Jamaica and are $50 & under. See our 2012 Christmas gift guide.
The survey diagram was rejected for a wrong name, I need another from new surveyor Several months later he tells me the drawing got rejected at the Jamaica title’s office because the name of one of the neighbours was wrong. Can this really happen?
All I Want For Christmas Is… Creating a vision for a more prosperous Jamaica. One of the seminars that I present as a money coach involves a four-step system that explains how to create an action plan for achieving your financial goals. I’ve recognised that many people don’t get ahead in life because they have lost their childhood capacity to dream, and are not truly passionate about anything in their lives.
Jamaicans in Business: Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy, co-founder of Tea and Honey Blends This week we speak with Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy, co-founder of Tea and Honey Blends, a hair care company that manufactures and retails natural hair care products for women of color. The company launched in December 2009 and has expanded its distribution to include salons, beauty boutiques and Internet sales. Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy also serves as Department Chair and Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Shaw University in NC State. Here is our conversation with Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy.
Top 10 Famous Jamaicans It is difficult to select just ten famous Jamaicans, since there have been so many well-known people from the island who stand out in the fields of philanthropy, civil rights, music, athletics, and the arts. Jamaica has become especially linked to reggae music through the legendary Bob Marley and to outstanding Olympic athletes like Usain Bolt.
Interview with Jamaican Filmmaker, Toni-Ann Taylor This week we interview Jamaican Filmmaker, Toni-Ann Taylor. She is working on her first feature film "A Way Out". The film is about two young men, living on different sides of the track who switch lives with each other. Here is our conversation with Toni-Ann Taylor.
Student-athletes transfer dilemma in Jamaican high schools As the debate rages on regarding the transfer of athletes in the high schools system for the sake of playing for a coach/team/school there are a number of issues which must be addressed.
Immigration: Will There Be Immigration Reform? Now that the Presidential Election is over the incessant arguing and speculation about immigration reform, i.e., "amnesty" is now back on everyone's minds. In his first four years President Obama created the deferred action for childhood arrivals program, provisional I-601 waiver process, and prosecutorial discretion in removal proceedings. Consequently, based on these achievements it is no wonder that immigrants are all hopeful that immigration reform will happen in the next four years.
How do I get my money if my case was struck out in Jamaica court I got the dates mixed up and didn’t make it to the next visit. I went in on a day I believed was to be the day of trial and was told that the date was passed, and my claim had been struck out. What can I do?
A Conversation with Yohan ‘the Beast’ Blake The second fastest man in the world, Jamaican sprinter Johan ‘the Beast’ Blake, not only runs for medals, he runs for causes too. The 100 and 200 metre Olympic medalist recently led a Food For The Poor 5K Walk/Run for Hunger held at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
My niece and nephew need their milion dollar Jamaican house left by their mom My sister died here in America and left a house and the house is in her young son's and daughter's name. The American born-kids name are both now over 21. They do not have the title but I know that the mother had the title and some lawyer in Jamaica has a copy of the title. how can these kids get this million dollars house they their mom died and left in their name.
Jamaicans in Business: Omahar Stephenson, BusinessMatcher This week in our “Jamaicans in Business” interview series we feature Omahar Stephenson, owner of BusinessMatcher. Born in Brooklyn, New York while his Jamaican parents were studying and working in the U.S., Omahar returned to Jamaica in 1977. After attending Wolmer’s Boys’ High School in Kingston, Omahar graduated from Florida International University (FIU) in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management. After working in the hotel industry, health & wellness, and sales for almost a decade, in 2005 he decided to take a leap of faith and open an event marketing company with a college friend and new friend and emerging leader in the business networking world. Business Matcher was bor.
