Sandals Resorts Praised For Promoting Brand Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is praising the work being done by Sandals Resorts International (SRI), in helping to build and promote brand Jamaica on the world stage. Addressing the opening of the re-branded Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Monday, June 1, Mrs. Simpson Miller said Jamaicans can be […]

New Custos of St. Catherine to Be Installed June 11

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, will install Rev. the Hon. Jeffery McKenzie, JP, Pastor of the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Catherine, on Thursday, June 11. The ceremony will be held at the National Police College in St. Catherine, beginning at 2:00 […]

Caribbean Insurers Urged to Develop Products for Agriculture, Tourism

Players in the Caribbean insurance industry are being urged to develop innovative products that will provide natural disaster protection for critical sectors such as agriculture and tourism. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Lloyd B. Smith, made the appeal, as he delivered the keynote address at the opening of the 35th annual conference […]

Jamaicans react to Bruce Jenner transition to Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympian formerly known as  Bruce Jenner, is featured on the cover of the July issue of Vanity Fair wearing her hair in loose curls in a white bustier corset.  It is her first portrait since transitioning from male to female.  It was one of the hottest trending topics on social media. Here are some comments on […]

Florida Non-for-profit Supports Calabar HS Sports Programs and Academic Enhancements

Over the past two year’s Sons of Rabalac, a US based not-for-profit organization, has been dedicated to rebuilding Calabar HS (Kingston, Jamaica) and supporting the improvement of the students and excellence as sportsmen. Through local charitable events such as their annual “Green & Black Celebration,” in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and their annual Soccer & Dominoes […]

What Should I Do About My Ganja Smoking Brother? – Ask a Jamaican Guy

Q: My brother smokes ganja every day. I used to have him babysit for me but I think the ganja has overwhelmed his life. My children love him and he calls me his favorite sister. I am concerned about my children’s safety so I confronted him. I now pay for aftercare elsewhere. He is heartbroken and won’t […]

HBO Offering Jamaican Viewers More Entertainment Options

Through exclusive distribution deals and licensing agreements with four major film studios and various television production houses, the channel brings subscribers in Jamaica a wide array of renowned international content For a limited time, HBO and Flow are offering customers a free preview of the HBO/MAX package and an enhanced HBO On Demand library In […]

Jamaican house in shams, neighbours trying to take over

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I need someone to help me find out about my house. I left someone to watch over it and when I didnt send any monies they just abandoned my house. I also got a letter from the National Housing Trust that the neighbours are trying to take it over, claiming that […]