12 Questions for an Expat in Jamaica – Alina Apostol from Romania talks about living in Jamaica
Alina Apostol is a psychotherapist, astrologer and family constellation facilitator, living and working in Kingston, Jamaica. She is certified in clinical hypnosis and family therapy and her deepest passion has been psychological astrology. She works with individuals, couples and groups, hosts astrology workshops and facilitates constellation work. Alina tells us about her experience as an […]
SMILE JAMAICA: ‘Escaping to the Blue Mountains’ – Dan Way
Our “Smile Jamaica” feature team exposing reasons to smile in Jamaica caught up with journalist Dan Way from Canada. Dan was in Jamaica to capture the Kingston City Run event March 12 – 15, 2015 and stayed at the Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. His trip was at the courtesy of the Jamaica Tourist Board. DAN […]
Conversation with Charleston Carifest Caribbean Carnival Founder, Lorna Shelton-Beck
This week we speak to Lorna Shelton-Beck Founder of the Charleston Carifest Caribbean Carnival. The Charleston Carifest Caribbean Carnival is celebrating 10 year of existence. Here is our conversation with Lorna. What Caribbean island are you from? Jamaica Tell us about your fondest memory of celebrations in Jamaica as a child? In Jamaica we celebrate Festival with […]
No show in Jamaican court.. what’s next?
QUESTION: Dear Jamaicans Legal Wiz, My question is the man I sued for my money (outstanding rent) didnt show up in court. He told me he would have come to tell the Judge a payment plan, as he is willing to pay off the bills he incurred on the property. But when I went to […]
Over 300 CCRP Members Eligible to Benefit from Major Medical Insurance Scheme
Effective May 1, over 300 CCRP (Caribbean Community of Retired Persons) members became eligible to benefit from the Sagicor-CCRP group health insurance plan. The group plan which offers major medical health insurance coverage to persons aged 50 and over, with no upper age limit, was designed by Sagicor Life exclusively for CCRP members. The response […]
President Obama To Recognize Jamaican Kirk-Anthony Hamilton As One Of The 50 Emerging Global Entrepreneurs
On Monday, May 11th, Jamaican Kirk-Anthony Hamilton will be at the White House as one of the 50 emerging entrepreneurs from across the United States and around the world. The event is to highlight the importance of investing in women and young entrepreneurs to create innovative solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges, including […]
Preparing for Swimsuit Season
The first day of Spring was only a few days ago which means Summer is not too far away. Ladies! Now is the perfect time to start getting your body in order for Swimsuit Season 2015. If you have not been sticking to your New Year Resolution “To get in Shape”, now is the perfect […]
Do These 3 Quotes Prove That Carl Lewis Is Jealous of Usain Bolt?
In 1980’s Carl Lewis was the world’s fastest sprinter. Today many say Usain Bolt is the fastest sprinter EVER. This seems to have rubbed Carl Lewis the wrong way over the past few years. It seems he looks for every public opportunity to take “shots” at Usain Bolt. Is he jealous of Usain Bolt? Here […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL- Does Prayer Really Work?
If you are like most people, you have probably asked this question a number of times. For some of us, it seems like God is asleep on the job, so to speak, because the reality of our individual circumstances seem to shout at us ever so loudly. We are tested on every side; our relationships, […]
JAMAICAN WEEKLY NEWS: May 2nd – 8th, 2015
WARNINGS ABOUT TRANSPORTING THE INJURED ISSUED BY MAY PEN HOSPITAL—05/02/15 The May Pen Hospital in Clarendon is warning Jamaicans to be cautious when transporting injured people to hospitals. According to Nadia Nunes, CEO of the hospital, there was no negligence on the part of the hospital in the case of Richard Lee, who was taken […]