GDP Outlook 2008: Venezuela Worst, Panama Best
WORST & BEST: Presidents Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Martin Torrijos of Panama lead the worst- and best-performing economies next year, the IMF forecasts. (Photo: Panama President’s Office) Venezuela’s oil boom is coming to an end after several years of strong economic growth, the IMF predicts. BY CHRONICLE STAFF Venezuela, Latin America’s fourth-largest economy, will […]
The Sovereign Society Offshore
As if there wasn’t already enough great news flowing out of Panama… During 2006, Panama received more than US$2.4 billion from direct foreign investment. That’s more than twice that of 2005, according to the Panamanian Ministry of Trade and Industry. No doubt this will contribute to the growth of Panama’s GDP which may exceed 6% […]
In The Hands of the Potter
“And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying, O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith […]
Interview With Lewis K. Hanna, Co-Producer, of the Jamaican Movie The Rebel
This month we interview Lewis K. Hanna the co-producer, of the Jamaican movie the Rebel that is currently production. This month we interview Lewis K. Hanna the co-producer, of a the Jamaican movie the Rebel that is currently production. Lewis and his team hope to produce more films showing the many sides of Jamaica. Tell […]
Interview With Jamaican Dub Poet Malachi Smith
We interview Jamaican Dub Poet, Malachi Smith, and discuss his new biographical film. The “dub-u-mentary,” takes a look at how he emerged from a broken home, poverty, and personal and societal prejudices to discover and transform himself. Where in Jamaica are you from? How long have you lived in the USA? I was born in […]
Let’s Talk about this… CARIBBEAN DAY
Earl said: “Well, you see, mi have two bredda, one inna Toronto, the other dey a London, and mi dey a Miami. One of my brother married to a St.Kittian, di oda one married to a Bajan and fi mi wife is from Trinidad. All di brothers dem have children, and everyone gets along with […]
St. John’s 8 Tuff Miles
February is the month to gear up and get fit for the Annual 8 Tuff Miles Road Race. The race begins and ends at sea level, but in between it’s one tough course. Starting in Cruz Bay, the route rises 1,400 feet in elevation in the first five miles and stretches across St. John to […]
Sticks and stones wi brok yuh bones but bad word wi get yuh shot.
-A look at another police shooting and the job that the Jamaican Police are doing in their attempt to ‘Protect and Serve’- Jamaicans in a rural community close to the capital Kingston have been protesting on the streets after two members of their commuinty were shot and killed by the police. Shortly after nine o’clock […]
Immigration: Impact of Criminal Convictions in the Immigration Process
Moral character is a serious issue in the process for a Green Card. This means that if an applicant for the Green Card has a criminal conviction, however minor, s/he may be denied a Green Card and in some instances the United States Department of Homeland Security, particularly US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will […]
Interview With Youtube.com Video Blogger Mad White Jamaican
Many of you have come across the Mad White Jamaican videos on Youtube.com. The video blog is one of the most popular Jamaican videos on Yourtube.com. The video blogger Mad White Jamaican spoofs many Jamaican stereotypes with his comedic clips on youtube.com. This month we interview the Mad White Jamaican. Q: Are you Jamaican? Where […]