Three Jamaicans Break Records at CARIFTA Games
Shannon Kalawan, Shiann Salmon, and Zico Campbell maintained Jamaica’s excellent reputation at the CARIFTA Games when all three broke records. Kalawan won the Under-20 Girls’ 400-meter hurdles with a time of 56.29, defeating a 13-year-old record set by Jamaican Camille Robinson. Salmon beat the 2015 time of 59.55 in the Under-18 400-meter hurdles by Jamaica’s […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Michael Manley resigns
On this day in 1992 Michael Manley, citing health reasons, officially resigns as Prime Minster of Jamaica and PNP leader. Manley’s former Deputy Prime Minister, Percival “PJ” Patterson, assumed both offices. Prime Minister Michael Manley had announced the resignation date on March 16th, 1992 in a national broadcast. In the years preceding his resignation Manley had […]
Montego Bay, Ocho Rios among Top 10 Caribbean Destinations
Jamaica’s Montego Bay and Ocho Rios were ranked third and fourth, respectively, on TripAdvisor’s 2016 list of the top 10 destinations for visitors in the Caribbean. Reviews of Montego Bay cited its mix of party-like atmosphere and low-key relaxation, as well as its duty-free shopping, open-air market, and the availability of underwater diving activities. Floating […]
Immigration Q & A: Can I become a US citizen being that I divorced in less than 2 years after getting my green card?
I got my green card my through my now ex-husband. We were divorced a year after I got my green card. Can I become a citizen being that I divorced in less than 2 years? – Diane If you received your Green Card but then divorced after you will have to have your green card […]
Payback on loan is too big.. I am being taken to court and need help
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I really am being attacked by a loan shark although I migrated to the USA. I took a loan while I was in Jamaica with a new loan company. The company gave me some paperwork to go to court, and when I looked at it, the sum on the paperwork is […]
Day 88 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take Something with You to Remember Your Jamaican Vacation
When in Kingston, drop by Carby’s Souvenir Discount Center, which showcases the highly developed craftsmanship of Jamaica’s artisans. Open to the public since 2001, Carby’s offers hats, ceramics, key rings, literature, and a vast array of other truly unique Jamaican products. Something for everyone! In case you missed any of the past “365 Things to […]
VIDEO: Canadian Farmer Visits His Jamaican Workers in Jamaica
Josh Oulton, a Canadian farmer from Nova Scotia, visited Jamaica to better understand what the home environment of his temporary Jamaican workers. Oulton hires Jamaicans to do farm work eight months of the year at his farm in the Annapolis Valley. Some of his workers have been returning to work for him for ten years. […]