Roaming At Coronation Market In Kingston, JamaicaI do not recall the exact moment I realized I loved going to markets. As a child growing up in Trinidad, I knew exactly where to go on weekend mornings to view the largest variety of produce vendors, with colorful fresh goods for sale.
Jamaican Utilities - An American Retiree in JamaicaOne concern of moving to Jamaica is the efficiency of its utilities. I will focus on Cable & Wireless, (C&W), for phone and internet service, National Water Commission, (NWC), for piped water only, and Jamaica Public Service Company, (JPSCO), for electrical service. All of my comments are based on over six years of experience living in Montego Bay and do not necessarily reflect those of other communities islandwide.
"A Jamaican Love Affair" by American Retiree in JamaicaThe lure of Jamaica is very powerful. Who wouldn't want to spend the rest of their lives in such beautiful surroundings with such happy people. The warm sun and tropical breezes are like icing on the cake. Where else could you find the pristine white sand beaches with the dazzling array of colors of the Caribbean ocean where beneath the warm waters are countless varieties of tropical fish that swim among some of the finest coral in the Caribbean. But, alas, could you really be happy with all that?
Importing a Motor VehicleLast month I related my experience of buying a car in Jamaica. This month I looked at an alternative. If you have a love relationship with your present vehicle, you might want to bring it to Jamaica with you along with all your household goods. After reading this article you can come to terms with just how serious that love affair is.
