Judge didnt help me with children of dead tenant
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, An old lady who I rented the apartment is now dead, but her children refuse to come out. No reason, they just feel they are entitled to be there forever. I went to the parish court because I had given her notice before she died and the Judge just said “Sorry, […]
Jamaica’s Ting Beverage Ranks in Top 8 Caribbean Soft Drinks
Recognizing the variety of soft drinks available in the Caribbean, Islands magazine has created a list of those its recommends for visitors to try. Fifth o the list is Ting, a tart and sweet soda available in Jamaica. It is made from grapefruit concentrate and frequently includes bits of pulp. Locals on the island mix […]
“Best Place on Earth!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is because it’s the best place on Earth!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to […]
Grammy Nominated Legendary Jamaican Jazz Great Monty Alexander Is Coming To Miami November 5th, 2016
Monty Alexander, the Grammy-nominated legendary Jamaican jazz musician great known for hisspirited musical conceptions that can appeal to even the squarest civilian, is coming to Miami early next month. Alexander along with his Harlem-Kingston Express Band will bring together the musical worlds of American jazz, calypso, bebop and the music of his native Jamaica into […]
Jamaican Dominique Nicholson Introduces President Obama at South Florida Rally
Dominique Nicholson, 20, a winner of the 2016, White House Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) All-Star Initiative, had the honor of introducing United States President Barack Obama at a rally for Hillary Clinton at Florida Memorial University (FMU) in Miami. Upon hearing that she was chosen as one of the HBCU All-Stars, Dominique said […]
Photo Highlights Orlando Caribbean and Jerk Culture Festival 2016
The 5th Annual Orlando Caribbean and Jerk Culture Festival was held on Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The biggest Caribbean festival Orlando featured food, culture, and some great performances. The performances included: Elephant Man, Maxi Priest, Marcia Griffiths and Lyrikal
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending October 21st, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICAN WOMAN NAMED TO TRANSITION TEAM AT UNITED NATIONS Michelle Gyles-McDonnough of Jamaica will be part of the five-member transition team of Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General-designate at the United Nations. She is the highest-ranking Jamaican in the UN system. Previously appointed as UNDP Deputy Assistant Administrator and Deputy […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Dis-appointing God!
In various sectors of business, it is not unusual to read or hear of high profile appointments. According to the online Merriam-Webster dictionary, to appoint is “to choose (someone) to have a particular job; to give (someone) a position or duty.” The opposite is also true in that we also hear of individuals being relieved […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Week News Summary for the week ending October 21, 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 21 2016. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our “News and Events Archives” – href=”http://archives.jamaicans.com/”>archives.
Humroy Whyte for Poetry Society Fellowship Tuesday
U.K.-based poet-musician, Humroy Whyte takes centre-stage as Featured Poet, this Tuesday for the Poetry Society of Jamaica’s Monthly Fellowship at the Edna Manley College Amphitheatre beginning at 7:30pm. With just two fellowships to go before the close of the 2016 season, all systems are go for the October 25 edition. Whyte is a noted theatre […]