Against All Odds
“Stick to the sun, the sand and the beachThe Olympics you could never reachSpare yourselves and take our adviceTropical boys don’t belong on iceAnd in case you don’t rememberWe’re now in the month of SeptemberHow can you be ready by FebruaryTo compete in the Olympics in Calgary?” The above excerpt from my children’s book […]
CARIBBEAN UNITY: Part III: Unity is Strength
People are always quoting Garvey at me…most of the time out of context. But that is the problem with dead heroes – we hang on their last words of instructions…even if they were given more than 70 years ago, and would in any other circumstance by now require updating. Marcus Mosiah Garvey is the most […]
The Jamaican Diaspora & Jamaica’s Brain Drain
My brother, Bill, who lives in London, Ontario, remarked recently that whenever an athlete from Britain or Canada wins anything, he or she turns out to be Jamaican born or the child of Jamaicans. He was exaggerating, of course. But there’s a lot of truth in his observation. Jamaicans have emigrated in droves and many […]
Interview With UK TV Personality & Community Activist, Jamaican David Chen
This month we Interview, United Kingdom TV personality and community activist, Jamaican David Chen. He is passionate a Jamaica, Jamaicans and human rights. David has been recognized by numerous organizations for his work in human rights. Q: Tell us about your work in the Jamaican community in UK? First of all, I would like to […]
Starting a Business in Jamaica
If you are interested in starting a business in Jamaica, there are a number of legal requirements that must be followed. Jamaica’s Business Name Act of 1934 makes it illegal to start a business without first registering it with Companies of Jamaica, which was formerly called the Office of the Registrar of Companies. There are […]
Interview With Jamaican Heavyweight boxer, Lenroy Thomas
This month we interview Jamaican Heavyweight boxer, Lenroy Thomas AKA The Heavyweight Savior. Lenroy is fighting his way up the ladder hoping to make Jamaica proud with a Heavyweight title. Lenroy is originally from St. Catherine, Jamaica. Q: How did you become interested in boxing? March 13 1999 Holyfield vs Lewis. I’ve watched fights before […]
Moving to Jamaica Can Be Problematic – An American Retiree in Jamaica
Moving to Jamaica can be problematic. This is not something you can do overnight or in a few weeks. It takes months of planning to finalize all the necessary steps. If you are seeking employment, a work permit must be approved before you can start to work in Jamaica. A work permit is a long […]
Aibonito Flower Festival
June 22–July 2: Aibonito Flower Festival Held in the central mountain town of Aibonito (located in the central zone), the annual Aibonito Flower Festival features plant, flower, gardening and landscaping exhibits of the most popular kind – a paradise for those who adore plants and flowers. The latest varieties of tropical flowers and plants, pottery […]
Fathers without Children
Fathers must play their role and be allowed to do so without hinderance. Single parenting and particularly the lack of involved fathers represents a more pressing threat to our progress as a people than is currently being recognized. The high crime rates and the atmosphere of violence in areas where young men are raised without […]
A Taste of the Caribbean, the largest Caribbean food festival in Quebec
“A Taste of the Caribbean”, the largest Caribbean food festival in Quebec was held on Sunday, May 20, 2007 at The Raymond Bourque Arena in Ville St. Laurent. Over 800 patrons sampled well over 100 dishes from 20 Caribbean Islands including Grenada. Among the Moko Jumbie Stiltwalker and the Carnival costumes on parade, guests sampled […]