An Easy Way to Lose Your Apartment, for a Few Dollars – Jamaica Real Estate Advice & Tips
Last November the government amended an Act in Parliament that makes it easier than before for a Strata Corporation to sell an owner’s strata unit to recoup arrears of maintenance fees. This recent amendment goes as far as allowing a Strata Corporation to cancel an owner’s Certificate of Title with or without his or her consent. […]
12 Questions for an Expat in Jamaica – Australian Rosanna Swarts talks about living in Jamaica
We recently had a conversation with Australian Rosanna Swarts, about living as an expatriate in Jamaica. Rosanna tells us about her experience in Jamaica, including advice to other expats who may consider moving to the island. What are Rosanna’s likes and dislikes about Jamaica? Find out in our conversation with Rosanna Swarts. Your name, title, […]
5 Questions with Glen Laman Author of the book, Jamaican Entrepreneurship
This week we have a conversation with Jamaican author, Glen Laman. He recently wrote the book, Jamaican Entrepreneurship a review of the characteristics, traits and ideas of some of the island’s most accomplished entrepreneurs. We ask Mr. Laman about five things he learned about Jamaican Entrepreneurship while writing the book. 1. Is there one trait […]
My British cousin is arrested in Jamaica, I need an update?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Last week you assisted me in finding out where my cousin, who is a British National, was, after he called that he was arrested. I tried to call the police station and I keep getting the runaround. I dont know what happened since you gave me a court date. I need […]
Why cant I get my Jamaican birth certificate with no surname from RGD?
How do I check if a probate is real in Jamaica, if lawyer fees are too high?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, An attorney who assisted me to get a probate of a will over 15 years ago cannot be found. When I showed the copy of what he gave me to the new attorney, I was told it looked forged. The document was obtained in the Resident Magistrate Court in the country. […]
Review: Vegas’ Acoustic Launch Unplugs “Reggae Euphoria”
Not everything that happens with Vegas stays with Vegas. Unlike the west coast gambling capital, with the dancehall, reggae deejay — whose moniker introduced him as Mr. Vegas — everything he writes, produces, rhymes or releases should be blazed in neon lights for all to see and hear. Last year, he ruled on major marquees […]
Should my student niece in Jamaica now pay electricity after two months at rented room?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have my niece renting a half room for $15,000 near a college in Kingston as she is a student there. Her roommate pays $15,000 also. They have been there since September and they have never paid electricity or water bills based on their arrangements with the landlord. My niece is […]
Review: Talkin Dub – Michael ‘Mikey’ Smith 60th Birthday Tribute
Michael “Mikey” Smith born 1954 in Jamaica was one of the early innovators of a new art form, combining music – usually in the form of a resonant drum and heavy bass line – and spoken word interwoven to form DUB POETRY. The popular and original artists in this new genre were Linton Kwesi-Johnson and […]
LOWE & BEHOLD: Jamaican Chinese Trace Roots From Harlem To Circa BC
Nell Vera Lowe was no ordinary woman. Despite the fact she struggled to make ends meet after migrating to New York to settle on one of the most crime-riddled blocks in Harlem she had extraordinary dreams and perhaps that is why she is the subject of a documentary film featured during the recent Urbanworld Film […]