Hurricane Ivan promotes Social Responsibility
Hurricane Ivan promotes Social Responsibility. “Teach us true respect for all, Stir response to duty’s call; strengthen us the weak to cherish, Give us wisdom least, We perish,” these are lines taken from The National Anthem of Jamaica and promote a sense of social responsibility among its citizens at home and abroad after the calamities […]
London Caribbean Carnival 2004 – “Theme: Freedom & Justice”
A little of our British History – Windrush brought with it racism, discrimination and lack of acceptance, but in 1964, black music was given freedom of expression in the form of the steel band which started playing on the streets of England because of the inspiration of Rhaune Laslett. Steel Bands were only a small […]
Why Jamaican American Votes Will Always Be Are Taken For Granted…
Recent conversations with many of my Jamaican counter parts have left me a little disappointed with how our community has drawn to one political party. What has happened to choices like when we were in Jamaica? What I have found most disturbing is the notion that many of us has bought into that if you […]
The rise of Modern Babylon: Wars and rumours of war – SPECIAL REPORT Part 2
“Watch therefore and pray that when you see these things happening that you may be counted worthy to escape the evils which will come to pass. But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn people and the sword comes to take one of the children, Christ will […]
Have Black men abdicated their Masculine Role in society? – Brutality, Gender and Race Part 4
The character assassination of black males in the 21st century is a real and immensely popular eventuality, which few of us would care to talk about. In the most sophisticated societies of the African Diaspora, black men are among the largest segment of humans losing their lives at frighteningly high mortality rates. From armed conflicts, […]
Great Jamaicans: Mary Seacole
Mary Seacole was born ‘Mary Jane Grant’ in Kingston, Jamaica in 1805 during the period of British Colonial rule. Her father was a Scottish army officer and her mother a free Jamaican mulatto. Her mother ran a boarding house and was according to Mary, a ‘proficient nurse’, highly regarded by soldiers who were from time […]
Jamaicans.com / Jampact / Chichibud Ivan Hurricane Relief Fund
RawHTML: We have partnered with Jampact (New York) and Chichibud Inc (Jamaica) to raise funds for Ivan Hurricane Relief Fund. The funds will be distributed by ChichibudInc. in Jamaica. Many of you have indicated you have tangible donations. We have been listing drop off points (or mailing addresses) in our feedback forum as we get […]
Emergency Offices Across the Caribbean
ANGUILLA Wycliffe Richardson Disaster Preparedness Coordinator National Disaster Organization P.O. Box 296 The Valley, Anguilla Tel: (264) 497-5666/5667 fax: (264) 497-2378 Email: [email protected] ANTIGUA/BARBUDA Patricia F. B Julian Director National Office of Disaster Services P.O. Box 1399 American Road St. John’s Antigua/Barbuda Tel: (268) 460-7075 Fax: (268) 462-4742 Email: [email protected] THE BAHAMAS Carl Smith National […]
Moving to Jamaica FAQ’s by American Retiree in Jamaica
1. Can non-citizens purchase property?Yes, no restriction that I am aware of. 2. What are the mortgage rates?As of Sept. 2004, one bank quoted me a rate of 17.2%. 3. Is it a sellers or buyer market?Buyers market. Many homes are on the market for months before they are sold. 4. Would it be cost […]
Jamaicans.com Annual Christmas Toy Drive 2008
RawHTML: It that time Again. It is the Annual Jamaicans.com Christmas Toy Drive. Thanks to your generosity, our 2007 toy drive was a big success. This year, we are counting on your continued generosity to bring the joy and wonder of Christmas to some truly deserving children. We have partnered with the Food for the […]