The Bank Lines by American Retiree in Jamaica
As usual, most of my articles come from my life experiences. This one is no different. My bank was chosen for its location in a shopping plaza near my home. This is the closest bank to me which offers parking. That made the decision easy. I have made mention of this and other banks in […]
Interview With J. Michael Seyfert, Writer/Director Of The Film "Rent A Rasta"
Q: How did you come up with the idea to do a documentary film on “Rent A Rasta”? A: The origin of Rastafari and its eventual co-opting as the commercial identity of Jamaica is a very interesting story. I have wanted to visit Jamaica for years and at one time I could see its lights […]
Portia’s Vitriolic Style
Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller on Sunday September 24, 2006 delivered her first address in the capacity as President of the Peoples National Party at her party’s 68th annual conference. Her rousing address to the packed arena has received a myriad of reactions from local commentators, some in civil society and ordinary Jamaicans. Some argued that […]
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 […]