Open Arms for Jamaica ’s Future – NGO Profile
Our Mission Open Arms for Jamaica ’s Future main purpose, is to provide financial and material assistance to a child in need in Jamaica . This assistance will include providing text books for school, uniforms and other essential school supplies as needed, and also to serve as a mentor to the child. Our VisionTo follow […]
United States To Invest 126 Million Dollars in Agriculture, Environment in Haïti
On October 8, the United States Agency for International Development in Haiti, in the presence of His Excellency President René Preval, launched the WINNER project (WATERSHED INITIATIVE FOR NATIONAL NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES). The WINNER project will invest $126 million over five years to increase farmer productivity and reduce Haiti’s environmental, infrastructural, and economic vulnerability. “We must […]
Launching of the 2nd Worldwide edition of “Democracy Video Challenge”
The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince is pleased to announce the launching of the 2nd worldwide edition of The Democracy Video Challenge. The Democracy Video Challenge is a global call to action celebrating democracy that was initiated by Secretary of State Clinton at the United Nations on International Democracy Day, September 15, 2009. The U.S. Embassy […]
Department of State Honors Comcel Parent Company, Trilogy International Partners, for social and economic contributions in Haiti
Trilogy International Partners, the U.S. parent company of Comcel — the provider of Voila cell phone service — is one of eleven finalists selected for the U.S. Secretary of State’s prestigious 2009 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). These eleven U.S. companies were chosen from 42 nominations submitted by American ambassadors around the world. ACE finalists […]
Home Loan Modifications
This has quickly become the best option for homeowners facing foreclosure. Although it is not the only option for homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure, it is an option that can save your home while putting you in a mortgage you can afford. So, how does a loan modification work and who is eligible for it. […]
Caribbean Wellness Day 2009 – British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands staged a number of activities to celebrate Caribbean Wellness Day 2009. The schedules of community activities by district for the British Virgin Islands were as follows: Anegada Heart Healthy Walk from the Fire Station to the Botanic Garden ( White Bay) and back at 5:30 a.m. Softball Game at the Recreation […]
Are you a complainer?
Do you spend most of your work time griping about almost everything in the organisation? You complain that the temperature in the office is too hot and when the temperature level on the air conditioning unit is adjusted you complain that it is too cold. Today you commend the chef at the canteen for a […]
Meet Rohan Freeman, The First Jamaican To Climb Five Of The Seven Summits In The World
Meet Rohan Freeman, a Jamaican who has climbed five of the seven summits in the world. Freeman is the first black male and the first Jamaican-born climber to accomplish this amazing feat. Let’s cheer him on as he tries to complete the next 2 summits carrying the Jamaican flag. Here is my conversation with Rohan […]
Stages of Me – Jamaican Book Review
About the Novel Stages of Me is an urban romantic thriller that revolves around the disintegration of the intricately interwoven lives of members of three starkly different New Jersey families. With elements of sex, betrayal, infidelity and murder, the story is gritty and unflinching but at its core is one that is predicated on love […]
Beware Of Notarios And Immigration Service Providers
As an immigration attorney I often meet clients who hired a Notario to provide them with legal assistance. These clients are often in my office because their immigration cases have been denied and/or they are now in removal proceedings. After reviewing these clients’ cases it is usually difficult, if not impossible, to resolve their cases […]