No Matter Where I Go, The Jamaican Influence Is There
When I was asked if I would like to go on a mission trip to southwest China, I said “Yes” without hesitation. I did not wonder, what am I going to do? I am not a dentist, a hygienist, nor a dental assistant. Besides, I do not speak Chinese except for “Ni Hao” You see; […]
The Immigration Reform Bill of May 2007
There is always much excitement in the national news media, among Immigrant advocacy groups, and the general public when there is an announcement of a new Immigration “bill” created or “compromise” met by the U.S. Congress. While there is always reason to be excited for the 12 million or more Illegal immigrants in the United […]
H Work Visas
While many come to the United States to be reunified with family, many more come simply to work. Those coming simply to work just want a social security card or work permit. Only those people who are already in the process of applying for Lawful Permanent Residency Status or asylum are eligible for an employment […]
Know Your Right to Vote in Jamaica’s General Election
The next general elections are expected to take place within six months in Jamaica. However, there is much concern about the provisions being made for certain persons who are qualified to vote under the laws of Jamaica. Every Jamaican should know their rights and seek to ensure that they exercise them. The main Act which […]
Lorna’s Visit Part 3 – An American Retiree in Jamaica
Another hot day in Montego Bay as Lorna and Nancy head to a Christmas party in Canterbury, a ghetto community packed along the banks of a storm gully.The homes are very modest, mostly of wood and zinc, and are very close together. Within this squatter community exists a basic school, which is similar to a […]
Interview With Vera Lowe A Country & Western Line Dancing Teacher In Jamaica
Jamaican Vera Lowe developed a love for country and western line dancing about 13 years ago when she started taking weekly lessons at a local high school and at several community centers in Canada. In 2004, Vera became a “snowbird” in Jamaica where she introduced line dancing by launching classes, first to seniors, and later […]
Cricket World Cup 2007 – Jottings From Linstead’s Notebook – Part 1 & 2
The Opening Ceremony Cricket World Cup got underway with a very impressive performance and brilliant cultural presentations of participating countries, on Sunday March 11, 2007, at the new Trelawny Multipurpose Stadium in Jamaica. The ceremony was like a wonderland. Never has anything of this magnitude and spectacular ever been staged before in the West Indies. […]
Heineken Jazz Fest
June 1-4: Heineken Jazz Fest Celebrated yearly in Puerto Rico, this international festival of Latin jazz features the most recognized stars of jazz from all over the world, as well as top local jazz musicians. For more information call (787) 277-9200.
Interview Jamaican-born actress Raina Simone Moore
Raina Simone Moore is the Jamaican-born actress who recently guest starred on ABC’s Boston Legal (Tuesday, February 13th). She played a young Haitian girl who is sold into Haiti’s ‘modern-day slave trade’ and ends up being charged for the murder of her owner. She has also co-starred on “All of Us” the CW 11 sitcom, […]
An Interview with Jamaica Farewell’s Debra Ehrhardt
After receiving rave reviews from the critics in Los Angeles, Jamaica Farewell, written and performed by Debra Ehrhardt recently opened in Atlanta at the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates on April 19th, 2007 and will run for three weeks. “It’s a play that will make you laugh and cry,” said one LA critic who described […]