I have a two-year green card now what? – Immigration Advice
Applicants who receive an approval of their permanent residence “green card” before their second wedding anniversary to their spouse, who filed for them, will receive a two-year conditional permanent residence card. The distinction between a two-year conditional residence card as opposed to a 10 year permanent residence card is very important. Applicants who have a […]
What’s the first step in buying Jamaica land?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Please could you let me know if I would like to buy a house in Jamaica, how do I start the process? Many thanks Gerry Dee RESPONSE: Dear Gerry Dee, It I assumed that you have already identified and visited the house you would love to purchase, and have an idea […]
Every Day People: Professor Nioka Wyatt
Climbing From the Plains to the Ivory Tower: Professor Nioka Wyatt Conquers the Business of Fashion Georges Plain is one of those unknown gems in Jamaica. It doesn’t boast any local tourist attractions, nor can it claim much esteem based on famous people born there. This humble town in Westmoreland, however, is the birthplace of Professor Nioka Biggs-Wyatt, […]
“I miss Jamaica to Rahtid!!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is…” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I miss Jamaica to Rahtid!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would like […]
Prominent Jamaican businesswoman, Pamella Watson, pleads guilty to tax fraud in South Florida
Pamela Watson, 60, a CPA with a tax-preparation office in South Florida, had been considered a model of Jamaican success, and pleaded guilty in a United States federal court to one charge of wire fraud. She could spend 20 years in prison for the crime. Several other charges, which included filing fictitious tax returns and […]
What? Jamaican Man Swallows Almost Three Pounds of Cocaine. Arrested in Florida
Errol Simpson, a 41-year-old Jamaican man, ingested 148 pellets that contained almost three pounds of cocaine in total, according to federal authorities in Florida who arrested him at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Simpson is facing charges of drug smuggling for his attempt to transport the drug, with an estimated value of $38,000 on the […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “One Thing Thou Lackest”
He was a young, a ruler, and rich. According to the narrative, he came to Jesus asking: “Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” to which Jesus, in part, replied, “If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:16-17, KJV). The rest of the dialogue was […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending September 25th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- 20-YEAR-OLD STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ENDED—09/20/15 The Jamaican government has ended a program aimed at helping Jamaican students in Trinidad train in veterinary medicine and dentistry. For 20 years, 85 percent of tuition costs for Jamaican students attending Mount Hope to study veterinary medicine and dentistry has been covered […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 25th, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 25th, 2015. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
A Conversation with Jamaican Nicole Harding, CEO of Celfie Cosmetics
This week we have a conversation with the CEO of Celfie Cosmetics, Jamaican Nicole Harding. Celfie Cosmetics is a cosmetic line catering to the beauty of the eyes. Celfie Cosmetics has created collections for celebrities including the Mob Candy Makeup Collection by VH1 Mob Wives Star Renee Graziano, The QT Collection by Singer , Dancer […]