Jamaican Wins Under-18 British National Fencing Championship
Tia Simms-Lymn, 17, is the new Under-18 British National Champion in fencing. Simms-Lymn, whose mother is from Jamaica and whose father is British, is from Sheffield in England. She was victorious over her teammate from the South West Club, Sarah Spice, in what was called a “thrilling 15-8 encounter.” According to Simms-Lymn herself, the win […]
Three Jamaicans Honored with Women of Distinction Award by Dade County Bar Association
Three Jamaican women have been recognized by the Miami-Dade County Bar for their service and achievements in the legal profession with the Women of Distinction Award given by the Dade County Bar Association (DCBA). Founded in the early 1900s, the Dade County Bar Association is the largest voluntary bar association in Florida, It acts as […]
Did You Know There is A Bob Marley-Themed Hotel in Indonesia?
The four-star Rhadana Hotel Kuta in Bali, Indonesia, is described as a modern boutique and Muslim-friendly hotel that offers 70 rooms with different themes, including a theme devoted to Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley. Located in a residential area of Bali, the Rhadana Hotel Kuta also acts like a museum that displays some of the […]
Should he Sign the Agreement for Sale?
A recent caller to my office wanted me to give him a straight answer to his question: “Should I sign the Agreement for Sale?” John, not his real name, had noticed that: The Agreement for Sale he was about to sign had no Volume and Folio number assigned to the house plot he was about […]
This Day in Jamaican History – Indian Heritage Day
Jamaica celebrates Indian Heritage Day in recognition of the people from the Indian sub-continent who were brought to Jamaica as indentured servants after slavery was abolished on the island in 1834. The first group of Indian people arrived in Jamaica on May 10, 1845, on the S.S. Blundell, which landed in Old Harbour carrying 200 […]
Miss Dream Castle 2017 to Be Crowned on Saturday, June 10 in Yonkers
Miss Dream Castle 2017 will be crowned on Saturday, June 10 in a glitzy affair at the Royal Regency Hotel in Yonkers, New York. A diverse group of talented, attractive and intelligent women drawn from across the tri-state will vie for the coveted title. The new queen will take over from Connecticut native Chaquanzha Stephenson […]
Usain Bolt Says John Ross Has “Zero” Chance in 40-Yard Dash Challenge
Jamaica’s Olympic champion and world’s fastest man Usain Bolt is laughing off a challenge from John Ross of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL team in which Ross says he would beat Bolt if they competed in a 40-yard dash. In March 2017, Ross broke the NGL combine record, running the 40-yard distance in 4.22 seconds. When […]
Screening a difficult tenant in a country like Jamaica?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I am trying to rent mothers property in Jamaica and have requested the following details:- 1. previous landlords contact details, but prospective tenant replied moving from birth place so unable to provide 2. previous employers contact details, but tenant replied she owns her own business 3. requested bank statements in order […]
Why Women Shouldn’t Be Responsible For ‘Fixing’ Men
I have low expectations of men, which is great considering that expectation is a root of heartache. These days, nothing that comes from a man’s mouth really surprises me. Regardless, recent admonishments I’ve heard of women make my blood boil. Women need to raise the bar. If you don’t want us to act like dogs, […]
Tax on Jamaican Remittances Leaving US Considered by Congress
The United States Congress is considering imposing a two-percent tax on money that Jamaicans send home to their families. Mike Rogers of Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District has proposed HR 1813, the Border Wall Funding Act of 2017. Under the bill, a charge of two percent would be imposed on monies that individuals send from the […]