Conversation with Jamaican-British, Lisa Jackson, the woman behind the life character, Patty Dumplin
This week we have a conversation with Nottingham-born writer, actress, and comedian, Lisa Jackson AKA mon0lisa – out of one woman many voices . She is the Jamaican English woman beneath larger than life character, Patty Dumplin. How are you connected to Jamaica?I’m connected to Jamaica through blood and love. My father was born in […]
We need to get rid of the shopkeeper who is trying to take over
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My dad left a house for my two sisters and I, and a will confirming this. Before he died however, he sold a piece of the property to someone who used it as a shop. Now that my dad is dead, this shopkeeper wants to take over the entire land claiming […]
Conversation with Marcia McDonnough Organisor and Coordinator the Jamaica Epicurean Escape Festival
With an MBA from the University of New Orleans Marcia has over 30 years of experience in the travel, tourism, hospitality and entertainment industries. Her strengths lie in management and marketing with emphasis on event management. As sponsorship and marketing manager for the two largest Festivals in Jamaica (Reggae Sumfest and Jamaica Jazz and Blues), […]
Does my bo need to get his conviction for ganja expunged?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, In March, I went to Jamaica and my boyfriend broke down and told me he had to pay a fine for ganja he was carrying in 2009. I need to help him get it expunged as I intend to marry him. I am a Christian so I dont want this record […]