Grocery Shopping In Jamaica by American Retiree in Jamaica
Gocery shopping is very different in Jamaica. I am used to the large supermarket chains with aisle upon aisle of nearly every food and non-food item your heart desires. Shopping is done once a week with detail given to each chain’s weekly advertised specials. With the three major supermarket chains within 3-4 miles of my […]
boats.com – Architect Selected for Turks and Caicos Marina Project
NEW YORK CITY — DPS Development Co. has retained internationally renowned architect Demetri Porphyrios to create a master plan for its marina harbor and village at the Turks & Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergris Cay — the new residential sporting colony under development on a 1,100-acre private island in the British West Indies. Dr. Porphyrios […]
Are You Walking Alone?
“And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.” (Ex 33:15, KJV). To the spirit filled believer, the presence of God means everything. The thought of being somewhere or in any situation where this Presence does not abide is not one that is entertained. Yet in our […]
Profile of A Mammogram
Almost bursting with anxiety I forced my mouth to form a polite smile as I gave the receptionist my name, “Toni Callum, I have a one o’clock” I explained finally feeling myself gain a little control oveer my speeding heart. When she asked, “And you’re here for?” I felt it skip a few beats again. […]
Proud to be Jamaican?…Why?!
Being entitled to Jamaican citizenship on account of it being your place of birth is not in itself any kind of notable achievement deserving to inspire pride. And there is the point to be made that it is not only persons who are born in Jamaica who are entitled to identify themselves as Jamaican. The […]
"The Winding Road."
“The winding road”… “Y’u a hear mi Fardah…is not an easy road… no star!” Its distance is measured by time, calculated in each man’s own pace and fortune. Despite everyman’s formula being the same all does not have a similar result. Massive of people trod “the winding road” in search of a better life for […]
Immigration: A word about Immigrating to the U.S. through Marriage
The most common way many immigrants obtain Lawful Permanent Residency is through marriage to a U.S. citizen. Many people think this is probably the easiest way to get a Green Card and that the act of marrying a U.S. citizen can stop deportation. Unfortunately, because of the Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986, this is […]
Interview With Myrna Loy, Chief Editor & Founder of ‘BLACKBRIGHT’ magazine
This month we interview Myrna Loy, Chief Editor & Founder, of Blackright magazine based in London . Many of you may remember Ms Loy from the serial “The other side of Tourism” that was published on Jamaicans.com. Blackright is a thought provoking magazine based in London. The magazine offer information to the West Indian community […]
Interview With John Dixon Writer Of The Film Script On Bob Marley and The Wailers
How did you decide to begin writing a film script about Bob Marley and the Waiters?The Black Beetles motion picture screenplay was derived from a devine spiritual inspiration seen? I also have a great deal in common with the Wailers. You see a great deal of my personal beliefs are shared with The Wailers, particularly […]
Faith : The Evidence of Things Not Seen – Part 2
What do you believe about yourself and your abilities? Do you believe you have the ability to be excellent at what you do? Do you believe you can achieve anything you set your mind to or do you believe that you are just not equipped with the tools for success? These questions all speak to […]