JAMAICA:A BRIEF OVERVIEW
Location and Geography Jamaica, part of the Greater Antilles, is located in the Caribbean Sea at alatitude of 18 degrees north and a longitude of 78 degrees west (of the capital,Kingston). It is about 1127 km (700 miles) south of Miami, Florida, USA, and 145km (90 miles) south of Cuba, its nearest neighbour. The island […]
Jamaica May – June Floods
The May-June 2002 flood rains have devastated Jamaica. With over 9 deaths, 300 homeless and $80 million in losses, Jamaica needs your help. Below are a list of organizations across North America you can contact to donate items and/or money. Please contact us if there is an donation effort in your city and it is […]
5 Black Jamaicans who counted: A Black History Month Tribute
February is the annual month when Black History is celebrated. Much will be said about some of Jamaica’s popular black contributors to history (Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, Louise Bennet, etc) but there some lesser-known women and men that contributed to black history in Jamaica and worldwide. As a part of our tribute, we are featuring […]
Jamaicans.com Love story
Well it all started when I came to Kosovo, Yugoslavia from Syria and tried to find the Jamaican news paper. While browsing, I saw Ja.Com and starting to read all the fun you guy are having. Then I register with the name “The ile man”… I posted on one of the forum, and never got […]
Internet Glossary
A anonymous FTP–Using the FTP function of the Internet anonymously by not logging in with an actual, secret login ID and password. Often permitted by large, host computers who are willing to share openly some of the files on their system to outside users who otherwise would not be able to log in. Archie–An ancient […]
Internet Shorthand and Emoticons
Shorthand Messages ShorthandMeaning BTWBy the way FAQFrequently asked question FWIWFor what it’s worth FYIFor your information IMHOIn my humble opinion IMOIn my opinion LOLLaughing out loud (used to show disbelief) PMFBIPardon me for butting in PMFJIPardon me for jumping in ROTFLRolling on the floor laughing OTFOn the floor RSNReal soon now RTFMRead the “fascinating” manual […]
Netiquette Do’s and Don’ts
Online etiquette is often referred to as “netiquette.” Think before you act. Remember once it is out there you cannot get it back. Be sure to observe before participating when you first connect with the Internet. Find out the rules and be polite when asking questions. Before posting to a discussion group, bulleting board or […]
eCommerce and Jamaica
Mention the words ecommerce and Jamaica in a single breath and you’ll get either a sigh of frustration or a well rehearsed cynical comment. It’s just that there has been so much hype and talk plus a litany of aborted and on hold projects, with the few success stories, being linked to migrant Jamaicans living […]
A Community’s Character in Crisis
The Jamaican community is decaying before our eyes. The rot of urban ruin is sprawling from Kingston into villages and towns and borders of our national enclave. Teenagers are the new “Thug boys” roaming and shooting down ordinary citizens. While we speak the value on life is descending to alarming levels. Averaging 3 homicides daily, […]
Jamaican Books: "Jesus In Jamaica…Blessed Love"
Jesus In Jamaica…Blessed Love”By: Marilyn R. Beverley and Raymond C. Barrette A story of the people of Jamaica, The majestic land of Jamaica, And their faith. Book Description The journey began as a vacation, I did not want to go. My husband said, “Go, you’ve earned it! My co-worker and I were off. Mr. […]