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Balancing Boomerang Kids

Twenty-nine-year-old Robert was confident that his MBA in finance would secure him a solid career and a comfortable future. After getting laid off from his enviable position at a top financial institution, he found it difficult to replace his income and had to accept a job with a 50 per cent pay cut. Unable to […]

Rose Hall Great House – Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival

When: Jan 2010 (annual) Where: Rose Hall Great House Joss Stone. Courtesy of SJM Concerts The Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival held at Rose Hall Great House, east of Montego Bay, features performances by a number of international artists. Highlights in 2010 include Billy Ocean, Third World, Roy Ayers, Maxi Priest and Joss Stone. Related […]

Kaiser Sports Club – Rebel Salute

When: Jan 2009 (annual) Where: Kaiser Sports Club Cost: J$1500 Rebel Salute, St Elizabeth. Courtesy of Rebel Salute Productions Rebel Salute at Kaiser Sports Club in St Elizabeth may be a Jamaican roots reggae festival, but there’s no Red Stripe in sight. Their strict no alcohol, no drugs and even no meat policy means it’s […]

Accompong – Accompong Maroon Festival

When: Jan 2010 (annual) Where: Accompong Cost: Free Opening Hours: All day The Accompong Maroon Festival is celebrated with gusto by the Maroons of Western Jamaica, the descendants of runaway slaves. They gather every year on 6 January in Accompong to mark their victory over the British with a day of festivities. There is traditional […]

Cayman Cookout

Join Chef Eric Ripert for a weekend celebrating food, wine and the natural beauty of the Caribbean. An incomparable roster of world famous chefs, sommeliers and spirits blenders will offer tastings, demonstrations, tours and dinners that celebrate the barefoot elegance that only the Cayman Islands can deliver. Takes place January 14-18, 2010.

Dominica Festival of Arts (DOMFESTA)

Dominica Festival of Arts (DOMFESTA), which runs from April to June, showcases theatrical and dance performances, concerts, and artistic workshops geared at developing local artistic expressions.

The climaxing week of Carnival

The climaxing week of Carnival presents a packed itinerary. A show is staged almost every week, whether it’s the National Queen Show, the Teenage Pageant, the Junior Calypso Monarch, the Soca Fest or the National Calypso Finals. Carnival street bands also prepare for the two days of bacchanal by organizing private fetes.

“Duppy Conquering”: An Exploration of The Supernatural in Reggae Music

The Caribbean has historically been associated with the supernatural. Tales of Jamaican Maroon leader Nanny’s mystical prowess, the memorable Miss Cleo of Psychic Readers’ Network, and legends of the devouring Bermuda Triangle all envision the Caribbean from inside and out as enchanted. Within the Caribbean, duppies, soucouyants, zombies, rolling calves and jumbies are frequently an […]

An Overview of the Real ID Act of 2005

I trust that you all had a very blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. As we proceed into the New Year of 2010 it is important to know that there will be some changes regarding your photo identification. Today’s article will briefly discuss the federal Real ID Act of 2005 and its impact on […]