On Casinos in Jamaica
Anything that can bring jobs to the Island is good. Personally, I do not gamble and when I spend money I like to see what I am getting, for what I paid out. However, I have been to Mohegan Sun, a casino in Connecticut. I go there to see great musical acts because they built […]
Jamaica’s demise: Not On My Watch!!!
For Jamaica these are exciting times; we are a country posed between a balance of slipping into a social and economic black hole or in the alternative rising from perhaps its lowest ebb to restore its reputation as a glorious jewel of the Caribbean. Jamaicans recognize that there exist the potential for the country to […]
10 questions with Mrs. Enid Sterling-Angus, VP Overseas Operations for the Jamaica Basketball Association
This month we have 10 questions with Mrs. Enid Sterling-Angus, Vice President – Overseas Operations for the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA). Tell us how you got involved in basketball? I stumbled on the sport while in high school over 30 years ago. I was hanging around the stadium courts one afternoon after playing in a […]
Sandals Whitehouse – Yet Another Crisis
I became nauseated after reading the major local newspapers (Daily Gleaner & the Jamaica Observer) lead story on June 21, 2006. The articles pertained to aspects of the Opposition Spokesman for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Mr. Karl Samuda’s comprehensive and analytical presentation in parliament. His disclosures of gross mismanagement, cronyism and the consequent overruns […]
Why is the Church so silent?
Don’t just talk about it in church. These people do not attend church but they listen to radio, watch television THIS IS an open letter to all the religious leaders. Why are you all so silent on what is happening in the country? Are you all in agreement with the murders, violence, rape and robberies? […]
Legalization Programs v. “Amnesty”
What is amnesty? Amnesty simply means a pardon or more generally forgiveness for anyone who has engaged in any wrong doing. For immigration purposes there is no such thing as an amnesty. There are limits and specific guidelines for who can apply and get a Green Card. This has always been the case and will […]
Continuous And Never-ending Improvement
By the time high school graduation rolled around, I was sick of studying. I had spent so many hours pouring over textbooks; I decided that I never wanted to see another one when I was done with school. I surmised that my goal to become an Army Officer would totally support my desire to stay […]
Jamaican "craftsmen" Part 2 by American Retiree in Jamaica
Not all craftsmen are as naive as the two men from last month’s article. For example, I recently hired an electrician to install a light over the vanity in the bathroom. This gentleman was recommended by the church I was attending. In the same manner as in the first case, I received an on site […]
10 Questions with Grace Cameron the Editor-in-Chief of Jamaica’s First International Food Magazine
What is your background? Grace: I’m Jamaican but I grew up in Toronto, and also lived for 7 years in Vancouver. Came back to Jamaica about 8 years ago. I’m a journalist with more than 25 years experience. Worked in both Toronto and Vancouver. After returning here, I was the Lifestyle Editor of the Gleaner […]
Interview With Corporal Cyril Francis Of The Association of Christian Police Officers
The Association of Christian Police Officers (ACPO) was founded to facilitate Christian growth and develop the members of ACPO and their peers. To enhance credibility and probity within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), through compliance with the regulations, code of ethics and the citizen charter for the JCF. To foster a positive relationship between members […]