Special Immigrant Visas
United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (US CIS) formerly known as accepts applications from certain individuals who qualify for exceptions of their general visa or Green Card application process. While most people commonly obtain Lawful Permanent Residency (LPR) status through close family members (blood relatives or marriage), there are some individuals who gain Lawful Permanent […]
Interview With Barrington Irving Who Will Fly Solo Around The World
This month we interview Barrington Irving the 22-year-old Jamaican-American,who is attempting to be the youngest to fly solo around the world on September 1, 2006. Where in Jamaica are you from?Kingston How long have you lived in Florida?I’ve been living here in Florida since I was six. How did you become interested in flying?Captain Gary […]
No Problem Mon
Everyone worries a little now and then, but is there stress in Jamaica? Every time you talk to someone in Jamaica they tell you, “No problem mon”. This is how it should be. I think everyone worries about their kids and money these issues don’t just disappear. In Jamaica though everyone seems to be satisfied. […]
Jamaica: A Sad Happy Place
There are beautiful things about Jamaica that have remained consistent since its “discovery” in the 15th Century. It was the explorer Christopher Columbus who recorded in his historical journals, the endearing description that this country we Jamaicans now call ‘home’ was “the fairest of all places he had ever seen”. Columbus was of course speaking […]
Faith : The Substance of Things Hoped For – Part 1
The term faith tends to conjure up connotations that are religious or at the very least esoteric in nature. While I personally profess faith in God – the Omnipotent Being to which we must yield and from which we can draw incredible strength, I also recognize that faith is rooted in sound physiological and psychological […]
Strong Roots
Many days go by, When I stop and think if my life is a lie. I wonder why, I turned out to be so shy, Or can’t stop eating junk food, No matter how hard I try. The fact is, as I take one perspective, It is the Lord who has made me, And […]
Somewhere in the Middle
The pages of Ebony magazine slid from the thumb of my right hand into the palm of my left until I stopped at the cover story. It was about the so-called new black middle class, a set of ambitious professionals and promising young people who, as the story suggested, were being disloyal to the same […]
Ten Questions With Upcoming Reggae Soul Singer Cezar
Upcoming singer-songwriter & talented producer Cezar is one to watch. He has written songs for other artists such as Tami Chynn, Wayne Marshall and Machel Montano to name a few. His “guitar” can be heard on the popular”Stepz” rhythm. He has collaborated with quite a few artists including Flabba, Master Lee, Gee-Jam studios Alborosie & […]
Miss You, Ms. Lou!
Ms. Lou was a woman who could tell a story with ryhme, With a big welcoming smile, She could settle the most “collicky” child from acting bizarre and wild, “Ring Ding” was her venue and performing stage, Where she thought up folklore and melodies for days, Fun was her work, but she took it seriously, […]