Jamaican Music

Reggae is the name of the Jamaican music. It is was made popular around the world by Bob Marley. Here are the words of a Jamaican Reggae song by the Tennors called “World is Stage”. It is an easy song to learn. Listen to the song and sing the words below. World is a stage […]

Show and Tell Activities For Your Jamaica school project

Do you need Show and Tell Activities For Your Jamaica school project ?  Below are a few coloring activities and also we have with Maps of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Just click on the picture and then print. Also get show and tell t-shirts to wear for your school project. Color a Map of Jamaica Color Map of […]

Pet Name :Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 10

With my new name came an identity crisis. When I met someone on the bus or outside McDonald’s I would tell them my real name. Went I met them at McDonald’s it was my new name. Aunt Fern & family knew the drill & would answer the person on the other line of any phonecall […]

Facts about Jamaica

Learn about the Capital City, Population Size, Country size, Flag, Language and much more. Here are some Facts about Jamaica Official Name: Jamaica Capital City:Kingston Size:4,411 square miles. Slightly smaller than the state of Connecticut in the U.S. Length:146 miles Width: 22-51 miles Population: 2,605,800 (July 2000 estimate). Population of a few selected cities:Kingston, 800,000; […]

New Home and Family – Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 2

illegal alien new home and new family

The walk from immigration to baggage claim was a nervous one. I kept thinking were they going to come back to check on me to be sure I would only be here for six months. I got my baggage and was outside the terminal in the underground pick up area. There were lines of cars […]

Adjusting and Work – Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 3

Adjusting and Work - Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 3

My first few days in Miami were not too bad. It was weeks before school started, so Aunt Fern would take the children to the malls & other stores when she got home in the evenings. She was shopping for school clothes and supplies. I began to familiarize myself with the place and Aunt Fern […]

Work Hard – Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 4

Work Hard - Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 4

The job was really hectic and tiring as I was constantly rushing to get my task done. We had two building to clean every night, Monday thru Saturday, from 6: 30 pm -12 mid-night. When I got home most nights I was really tired and it did not take much for me to fall asleep. […]

Frustration – Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 5

Frustration - Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 5

I was here three months and there is still no word on the contact that would assist in getting a social security card. I was getting very frustrated with the situation and also delusional. I was dreaming of this blue & white card. I was at a breaking point at the job & having a […]

Day Job – Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 6

Day Job - Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 6

My new job made everyone happy except me. I was working much harder than at the other job. However, the pay was better and it was in the daytime. I was always very tired. For about a week span I was working both jobs, which made it even worse. I would be in late, up […]

Who am I? – Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 7

The envelope with the social security card came in the mail 2 weeks after the decision was made. They had sent it with a friend who was visiting Miami who came by Aunt Fern. I was sure life would get better with a social security card even if it meant taking my cousin’s identity. I […]