You Are Special

“How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand…” (Psalm 139:17-18, KJV) I believe that deep in the heart of most people is a desire to feel and know that we are special to […]

Investment Property/Retirement/Holiday Home In Jamaica – Part 1

Why buy property in Jamaica once you have successfully settled into a foreign land? Well, it depends on whether Jamaica is considered your home away from home; or it may depend on whether you wish to invest in Jamaica, or it may simply be the case that you are now at a stage where you […]

Christmas…"Out in the cowl."

Like ants gathering provisions prior to a downpour of rain so too are the vast majority of Jamaicans in preparation for Christmas. Yes Iyah! Parcels and barrels are now being cleared off the wharfs in abundance; every postman mailbag is bulging with holiday greeting cards and thousands of “foreigners” are arriving daily on international flights […]

NGO Profile: Operation Restoration

MissionThe mission of Operation Restoration is to educate, nurture, mobilize and empower inner-city Jamaican youth of low social and economic status to become productive, law-abiding citizens.The goal is to restore dignity and pride through life-enhancing experiences, educational opportunities, art and skills development.Whilst Operation Restoration has no illusions about wiping out illiteracy, hunger, poverty and crime […]

I Love "Mi Yard!!" by American Retiree in Jamaica

I love “mi yard!!” One of the joys of living in Jamaica is being surrounded by an abundance of flora and fruits which grow in the wild or cultivated. This month I would like to give you a tour of “mi yard.” There is so much pleasure for me to nurture the wonderful gifts God […]

Tweens and Teens "Sharing The Gift"

Someone wrote, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. Can you guess what time of the year that is? That time is Christmas. Most children I know absolutely love Christmas for one reason….PRESENTS! Who does not like to see wrapped gifts with tags bearing their names under a beautifully decorated Christmas tree? You wait […]

Gratitude

Becoming Happily DiscontentedI recently read a story about Fred – an average hardworking guy who made just enough to pay the bills. One summer the head of his company invited him and the other employees to a huge party at his home and while there, they had an opportunity to tour the house. Although, the […]

Ethnicfaces, A Caribbean Multimedia Company With Purpose

Jamaicans.com senior writer Stan Evan Smith talks to Ethnicfaces, a young Caribbean multimedia company creating a name, carving out a niche market while climbing the ladder of success. SS: Your company offers for sale, photographic images of places persons and things of mainly Caribbean origin, for variety multimedia services, how did you determine there was […]

Interview With British-Jamaican Actress Lovena Brown

This month we do “10 questions” with Lovena Brown, a British-Jamaican actress who has starred in numerous theatre plays and on the BBC series “Blouse and Skirt”. Her newest venture is the website Caribbean celebrities and her Breakfast TV show on the Sky network in the United Kingdom. Q: Tell us why you created Caribbean […]

Immigration: Work Authorization

Many people come to the United States for the specific purpose of working. Most come to work for a short time and return home, while others feel this is a place where they can gain economic freedom through long term employment allowing them to legalize their status permanently or just as a means to send […]