What Do You Say When You Talk To Yourself?

Contrary to popular belief, there is nothing wrong in talking out loud to yourself; even in public. It’s when you begin to respond that you should have cause for concern. In fact, every minute of the day we engage in a continuous internal conversation or “self talk,” which is ultimately reflected in our moods, attitudes, […]

Cricket World Cup 2007 – Jottings From Linstead’s Notebook – Part 3 Final

West Indies vs South Africa Tuesday April 10, 2007. This match was played at Grenada National Stadium. Captain Brain Lara said, “We played bad cricket. We do not act well, at all. We are sad and disappointed . We have disappointed the people of the Caribbean and the people who support us around the world.” […]

Do You Have What It Takes To Lead?

I read an article recently in one of Florida’s main business magazines about a very large company that went through a multimillion dollar embezzlement scheme by a couple of mid-managers and a senior-level manager. The embezzlement scheme would have worked had it not been for the company voluntarily complying with the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which […]

Review: Laughter and Adventure in “Jamaica, Farewell”

There is something for everyone in “Jamaica, Farewell”—there is joy and laughter, danger and adventure, disappointment and sadness, success and triumph. And there is love and forgiveness. Jamaica, Farewell is so superbly written–and artfully performed by its playwright / performer, Debra Ehrhardt–that you won’t want it to end. The play moves along quickly and the […]

No Matter Where I Go, The Jamaican Influence Is There

When I was asked if I would like to go on a mission trip to southwest China, I said “Yes” without hesitation. I did not wonder, what am I going to do? I am not a dentist, a hygienist, nor a dental assistant. Besides, I do not speak Chinese except for “Ni Hao” You see; […]

The Immigration Reform Bill of May 2007

There is always much excitement in the national news media, among Immigrant advocacy groups, and the general public when there is an announcement of a new Immigration “bill” created or “compromise” met by the U.S. Congress. While there is always reason to be excited for the 12 million or more Illegal immigrants in the United […]

H Work Visas

While many come to the United States to be reunified with family, many more come simply to work. Those coming simply to work just want a social security card or work permit. Only those people who are already in the process of applying for Lawful Permanent Residency Status or asylum are eligible for an employment […]

Know Your Right to Vote in Jamaica’s General Election

The next general elections are expected to take place within six months in Jamaica. However, there is much concern about the provisions being made for certain persons who are qualified to vote under the laws of Jamaica. Every Jamaican should know their rights and seek to ensure that they exercise them. The main Act which […]

Lorna’s Visit Part 3 – An American Retiree in Jamaica

Another hot day in Montego Bay as Lorna and Nancy head to a Christmas party in Canterbury, a ghetto community packed along the banks of a storm gully.The homes are very modest, mostly of wood and zinc, and are very close together. Within this squatter community exists a basic school, which is similar to a […]