Interview With Jamaican filmmaker Steve "Tehut-Nine" McAlpin
This month we interview Jamaican filmmaker Steve “Tehut-Nine” McAlpin. He has just completed his second movie “Bashment.” We discuss this new movie and the challenges of being the Writer/ Director/ Producer of a low budget film. Q: Tell us about the movie Bashment?Bashment is my second film, I wrote it with my business partner Mykal […]
FAQ on Living in Jamaica – An American Retiree in Jamaica
Over the past several months I have had several people ask very specific questions about life in Jamaica. I will share some of these questions and answers from my view point and understanding taken from my life in Montego Bay. 1) Can anyone move to Jamaica? Yes, but it is a complicated process. If […]
Influential Jamaicans in Atlanta: Elaine Bryan
Elaine Bryan is Atlanta’s award-winning school counselor. She is the recipient of numerous awards including: Judge Glenda Hatchett Educational Mentoring Award – October 2005 Barbados Association 2005Trident Award For Excellence – November 2005 Turner Broadcasting Systems (TBS) Award for Educational Excellence – May 2006 Mayor Shirley Franklin Phoenix Award for Outstanding Achievement in Education – […]
Interview With Operator of the Animal House, Maureen Sheridan
This month we interview Maureen Sheridan, operator of the Animal House the animal shelter located 8 miles outside of Ocho Rios. Founded in the 1990’s the shelter has been helping stray, injured, abandoned, and feral (wild) animals and their owners. They provide food, shelter, medical care (including spay and neuter), and adoptive services to both […]
Sweet Home, Jamaica : Jamaican Book Review
About the BookMICHELLE FREEMAN: Strong-willed and opinionated; feisty; determined and independent. Takes lip from no one. Knows what she wants, and goes after it. MAVIS: Michelle’s stepmother. Lacks formal education, but possesses a sharp intelligence and innate common sense. JOY, YVONNE, STEPHANIE: Michelle’s three best friends. GRANDMA MIRIAM: Matriarch of the Campbell Family. CORNELL CAMPBELL: […]
U.S. VIRGIN ISLAND LIFESTYLE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Place: St. Thomas and St.Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Date: July 20-22, 2007 Comments: This is the hottest event in the caribbean. Over 5,000 participants visit the Virgin Islands for the super beach event for grown folks. Jazz, R&B, Caribbean and Gospel Concerts, Beach party with live entertainment, Nightclub parties, Shopping and Island tours and a […]
Traditional Santiago Apóstol Festivities Puerto Rico
July 24-29: Traditional Santiago Apóstol Festivities This annual celebration of the African heritage in the Loiza zone offers folkloric and religious ceremonies, which include costumes, masks and bomba dances. For more information call (787) 876-1040.
Congreso Mundial de la Salsa
July 22-28: Congreso Mundial de la Salsa This exhibition features professional and international salsa dancers. For more information call (787) 466-0168.
Mojo Isleño Festival
July 14-16: Mojo Isleño Festival Mojo is a sauce typically used on fish plates. It has a tomato base with onion, green and red pepper. For more information call (787) 824-7934.
Immigration Fees Due To Increase
Applicants for various Immigration benefits should be aware that on and after July 30, 2007 new Immigration application fees and procedures for payment will apply. Immigration Fees are not refundable. Generally a fee must be included with an application if a fee is required. Forms with the improper fee will be rejected by US CIS. […]