HBO Premieres the Second Season of the Original Series “the Leftovers” in the Caribbean
HBO Latin America (@HBOLAT) will premiere the second season of its original series The Leftovers, Sunday October 4th at 21hrs AST* in the Caribbean, simultaneously with its premiere in the United States. Created by Damon Lindelof, Emmy® Award winner for Lost, and Tom Perrotta, the new season takes place in the small town of Jarden, […]
Dialogue with Dr. Celia Earle – New Governor of Kiwanis Florida District, a Jamaican
“Commitment to Serve” The name Dr. Celia D.A. Earle can be understood to be synonymous to service. From an early age, Dr. Earle has been committed to the task of service to others. On Saturday, August 15, 2015 it was no surprise when Dr. Earle was installed as the Florida Kiwanis District Governor; a well […]
Photo Highlights: ‘Spirit of Independence’ Awards Presentation 2016
In keeping with the 2015 Jamaica Festival theme “Proud and Free: Jamaica 53” the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission encouraged local businesses and government agencies to display their true “Spirit of Independence” by decorating their offices in a window dressing competition. The businesses/agencies who showed their true “Spirit of Independence” were awarded in a ceremony held […]
Jamaican Tenor Steve Higgins Brings Culture and Folklore to Europe in Epic Concert Series and Musical Workshops
Fresh off a brilliant concert season in South Florida, Jamaican Tenor, Steve Higgins heads to Germany and the UK to spearhead ‘a one of a kind’, concert series and cultural workshops. Higgins, reknown for his ‘Steve Higgins & Friends’ concerts, recently presented Rishille Bellamy-Pelicie, Rory Baugh and Haldane Warrell in Florida for the month of […]
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 […]