St Martin Caribbean Festival
when: Jul 2009 (annual) where: Albéric Richards Stadium Get your fill of soca, calypso, dancehall reggae, zouk and other regional music at the popular St Martin Caribbean Festival in Sandy Ground’s Albéric Richards Stadium. A grand parade from Galisbay Port along Marigot’s seafront ends the party-filled week. Don’t miss the food fair and the Miss […]
New USSOUTHCOM Commander Visits Haïti
28 October 2009 2009/73 General Douglas Fraser, the new Commanding General of the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) visited Haiti to inspect U.S. military assistance programs and to strengthen the USSOUTHCOM’s excellent working relationships with the country’s security and government institutions. After meeting with U.S. Ambassador Merten and U.S. Embassy staff, General Fraser called on […]
Life after the alternative schemes
Four years ago mention the name of any of the many alternative schemes and some people would be grinning ear to ear as they boast of the high yields they received from what was considered a god sent. People claimed to have bought their cars and house; an achievement they would only dream of had […]
Suriname joins move to track illegal guns
PARAMARIBO, Suriname — Suriname has joined other CARICOM Member States in the use of technology to track the origin of illegal guns with the assistance of the United States. On Wednesday morning, Suriname signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States government, which will provide access to eTrace – an Internet based programme developed […]
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Applying for Immigration Benefits
The Immigration laws of the United States are governed by complex statutes, internal Immigration memorandums and case law. Consequently, it can be quite daunting for a non-citizen to maneuver his or her way through the entire immigration process. This article will address some common mistakes that clients usually make in applying to Immigration for benefits. […]
In Real Life, as in Fiction, Jamaica’s Future Depends on Agriculture, Not Bauxite
In my book, “Hill-an’-Gully Rider,” I have the Prime Minister resisting the efforts of bauxite companies to invade his fictional Caribbean island. Despite the wealthy companies’ efforts – including political machinations and even violence – the Prime Minister succeeds in protecting the island and eventually reaps great rewards through pursuing a policy of environmental preservation […]
Health Care in Jamaica
Quality medical care in Jamaica is one of the prime concerns of many of my readers. Between my wife and I, we have had seven years of experiences with doctors and other medical facilities in the Montego Bay area. We have found the quality of medical care to be quite adequate, although not perfect. Considering this Third World […]
The 3 Ms of Money
“In a recent column you said that it was possible for persons to learn how to be financially literate. I am tired of always being low on funds and big in debt. What are some of the things that I should be doing in order to be successful with money?” Being smart with money is […]
Interview with Maas Gussie the columnist for "Hello Mi Neighbour"
This month we interview Silton Townsend known to many Jamaicans as Maas Gussie. His programme and column Hello Mi Neighbour is inspiring Jamaicans everywhere to help each other. He has motivatied people to think of how they can be of value to each other and make life better for others. Q: How did you start “Hello Mi Neighbour”? […]
The Dead Yard : Jamaican Book Review
About the Book : Jamaica used to the source of much of Britain’s wealth, an island where slaves grew sugar and the money flowed out in vast quantities. It was a tropical paradise for the planters, a Babylonian exile for the Africans shipped to the Caribbean. Since independence in 1962, it has gradually become associated […]