Hague Show Grounds – Trelawny Yam Festival
When: Apr 2009 (annual) Where: Hague Show Grounds Cost: Free Opening Hours: All day Trelawny Yam Festival, Jamaica. Courtesy of Jamaica Tourist Office
Immigration’s recent amendments to the Child Status Protection Act
The Child Status Protection Act, [hereinafter “CSPA”] has been the focus of Immigration for some time. Originally the CSPA was enacted in August 6, 2002 to allow children who turned twenty one (21) years old to still be considered as minor children so that they could immediately apply for permanent residence. In order to […]
Top 5 Reasons to Consider Belize Retirement
There are many reasons that people are looking at retiring abroad, such as cost of living, lifestyle choices, laid back atmosphere and adventure, just to name a few. Many people are considering Belize retirement as a realistic option. Sol Property Group (www.solpropertygroup.com), specializes in living abroad and international properties. Here are 5 good reasons a […]
CLASSIC WINE AND CHEESE
Start March 06, 2009 05:30 PM Location CENTER SOLUTIONS CAFE RE 90 PITTS BAY ROAD, HAMILTON Registration 3 GUESTS OF ASB MEMBER – $90.00 (USD) 4 GUESTS OF ASB MEMBER – $120.00 (USD) ASB COUPLE – $50.00 (USD) ASB GUEST COUPLE – $60.00 (USD) SINGLE GUEST OF MEMBER – $30.00 (USD) THIS YEAR WE WILL FEATURE WINES FROM FRANCE.
Integrity Children’s Fund (ICF),
ICF is a Christ-centered organization, dedicated to changing lives of disadvantaged children of Jamaica by providing them an environment in which they may develop into healthy, educated, moral and self-reliant adults. Integrity Children’s Fund (ICF), recognized by the IRS as a Tax Exempt 501 ( c) 3 Charitable Organization, was born out of a sincere […]
The Wrong Fit
Fitting a square peg in a round hole is an effort in futility as there is an obvious misfit between the peg and the hole. Unfortunately that is exactly what happens sometimes in the selection and placement of persons in jobs. In some cases people are placed into jobs by virtue of who you know […]
Jamaican Alternate Investment Scheme – Interview
Many Jamaican overseas have invested in alternative investment schemes based in Jamaica. There is a hush amongst the Jamaican Diaspora to discuss it openly mainly because of shame with the direction things have gone and the large sum of money they invested in these schemes. You can hear these discussion when you go out to […]
With So Many Programs For So Many Years, You Would Think Illiteracy Would Be Gone By Now
I came across a news item recently that started me thinking about illiteracy and wondering why it has proved so stubborn a problem in Jamaica. The item reported that Digicel Foundation, the charitable arm of the mobile phone company, had donated JA$33.6 million (US$386,000) to a government initiative for teaching reading and math at schools […]
What Determines Your Success?
Throughout the ages, the wisest and most profound thinkers have been trying to find the answer to one question: What determines success? Why is that some people enjoy deep personal relationships, close friendships, good health, a great income and all the other trappings of success while others are peering in through the shop window […]
Spay/Neuter Clinic Comes to Jamaica – Retiree in Jamaica
On December 8th and 9th of 2008, Jamaica had its first spay/neuter clinic in Kingston sponsored by the former Noah’s Ark Spay and Neuter Group, now called International Spay/Neuter Network, (ISNN), and the Jamaica Veterinary Medical Board. The clinic was held directly after the monthly veterinarian’s meeting. One of the highlights of the meeting was […]