• Thu, 13 August 2026

I think 18 years is too long for probate in Jamaica

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My Grandmother dies 18 years ago and my elderly parents are STILL dealing with probate. She left a will naming my mother as executor. Is it feasible that this should take so long? Claudette RESPONSE: Dear Claudette Highly unusual time period – almost frightening. You should try considering assistance in doing […]

Initiatives to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Supported by Community Leaders

The Diaspora NUH GUH DEH Campaign is working to ensure a cohesive effort in combating child sex abuse in the local and international community. As members of the Diaspora began to understand some of the systemic and social issues around preventing the rape and molestation of our children, it was quickly recognized that leadership and […]

“The island so sweet!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is the one thing you love about being Jamaican?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love being Jamaican cuz the island so sweet.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]

A Tale of Two Women – There’s the type who is a genuine joy

Woman with joy

It was Madeleine Albright who said “there’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women”. I’m not sure I believe in heaven and hell, and if they do exist I don’t wish hell on anyone… but there are some women who make you think about it. There are two types of […]

Food For The Poor Tree Planting Project takes Root in St. Lucia

Food For The Poor is working with Taiwan’s Tse-Xin Organic Agriculture Foundation to plant 10,000 fruit-bearing trees on the campuses of 60 primary and secondary schools across the Caribbean country of St. Lucia. In addition to the fruit trees, Food For The Poor also will build 20 greenhouses to assist 20 basic schools with their […]

Jamaican Diaspora Shows Appreciation to HC Aloun Ndombet Assamba

Her Excellency Mrs Aloun Ndombet-Assamba

Taking to social media, Jamaicans in the Diaspora showed their love and appreciation for the work and contributions made by Jamaican High Commissioner Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba. An informal survey by David Chen of the UK Jamaican Diaspora Community indicated that the people were very satisfied and grateful for the commitment the High Commissioner […]

10 Actors You May Not Know Were of Caribbean Heritage

Unknown to many, there are quite a number of actors with Caribbean roots who have made it on to Hollywood screens. Though very successful, they have never lost sight of their Caribbean identity. Here are 10 such actors that you may not have known had Caribbean connections. Kerry Washington Popularly known for her lead role […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Be Not Afraid, Only Believe”

Jairus, one of the rulers of the synagogue, was out of options.  According to the narrative, on this particular day he came to Jesus and “when he saw Him, he fell at His feet, and besought Him greatly, saying, ‘My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy […]