Imagination, Ingenuity Could Solve Jamaica’s Age-Old Problems
As we begin the New Year, Jamaica enters a new era. Once again, the country looks expectantly to a new regime with new policies, hoping and praying that this time things will be different. How many times have we heard that morning has broken? That age-old problems will be solved? That social justice and economic […]
Australia and the British Virgin Islands Conclude Tax Information Exchange Agreement
The Australian Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen and the Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the Hon Ralph O’Neal OBE, today announced the signing of a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) between Australia and the BVI. The TIEA provides for full exchange of information (EOI) on request in both criminal and civil tax matters and […]
Acceptance Is GRANTED not DEMANDED
A touchy debate reignited last week and is still ensuing ; a Home Economics text book in use at the secondary level is advancing the notion that same sex /homosexual/gay couples, that is, two men or two women living together can be considered a “family” who may even adopt children. By this designation, the authors […]
Influential Jamaican in Atlanta: Anthony C. Winkler
Anthony Winkler is one of Jamaica’s most gifted and successful writers. Two of his novels have been made into movies. His original screenplay, The Annihilation of Fish, has been made into a movie starring James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave and Margot Kidder. It’s the story of a retired old Jamaican named Fish who has no […]
Influential Jamaicans in Atlanta: Rev. Dr. Barry Davies
The Rev. Dr. Barry Davies inherited the gift of music from his grandfather who was a church organist but his nose was kept to the wheel by his mother who was determined not to have him waste all the money she had to spend on piano and organ lessons. Now in his seventy-eight year, Rev. […]
Green Card Renewal – Removing the Conditions on Residency
If you have an old edition Green Card that was issued prior to 1989 and has no expiration date, US CIS encourages you to renew your card as soon as possible. Although it is not currently mandatory, US CIS will soon make it so. The renewal of the Green Card serves the purpose of updating […]
Jamaicans living in the “Deep South” Series- Philippa and Lloyd Wilson
The first thing you notice about Philippa and Lloyd Wilson is how authentically Jamaican they still are, despite having lived overseas for more than half of their lives. Their wonderfully unpretentious demeanor reminds you of a time long ago in Jamaica, when you spent Sunday afternoons on the verandah with close relatives or friends, talking […]
Jamaica Investment Clubs
Jamaica has been having, in recent years an upsurge of investment clubs/schemes. Basically, these investment clubs offer high interest rates once you invest with them. These clubs have grown in popularity as they are the best alternative to saving in banks, and there interest rates are more than enticing. With interest rates starting at a […]
A "Grande" Vacation – An American Retiree in Jamaica
Ann and I were married on October 1, 1994, and honeymooned at Sandals Inn in Montego Bay. Each year we celebrate our anniversary at a Sandals resort. This year was no exception. The plans were made a year ago to return for our 3’rd vacation to Sandals Antigua. Three years ago, we renewed our wedding […]
Real Stories…Real Jamaicans…Real Survivors..Meet Chrissy….
*Stories are true; names are changed to protect person’s identity* – (As told in Chrissy’s words…10/24/07.) …….Many people tend to describe themselves as the average person striving for success in a competitive world. But I am not average. My life experiences have made me realize that I am who I am, “a phenomenal woman”. […]