Five Questions with Dr. Janice Barrow, the President of the newly formed Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta
The incorporation of the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, Inc. (aka JAMCHAM) was announced this past August at the Atlanta Jamaican Association’s Independence Ball. The nonprofit organization’s main mission is to provide businesses, associations, and professionals the access, voice and empowerment necessary to succeed in a competitive environment. This week we speak to the […]
I didnt use the furniture and the Jamaican store seized it, but didnt refund payments
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I started payments for an item at a furniture store. Unfortunately I could not make the last two payments as I had to leave the island and I was low on funds. As soon as I came back the store came for the piece of furniture. I want to sue for […]
Five Minutes with Tampa Bay Fashion Pioneer and Jamaican Native: Lacey B.Smith
Entrepreneur, fashion connoisseur, visionary; In the city of Tampa, the name Lacey Smith, (or “Mr. Smith” as he is often referred), is not just recognized, it resonates. The laid back, shrewdly soft spoken Jamaica-native has established quite a reputation as a business and fashion pioneer most readily recognized for being the creator of The Fashion […]
Conversation with Dancehall Choreographer, Blacka Di Danca
One of the most popular and innovative choreographers of today’s dancehall scene in the USA is Brooklyn-based Blacka Di Danca. Blacka has already performed at stage shows, festivals and carnivals across the United States, Europe, Canada and Hawaii. He has been on multiple tours, domestic and international with Collie Buddz as well as a brief […]
He had a lifetime lease, they want to kick mom from the house I built
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My mom is being taken to Court by persons who claimed they bought the house she lives in. She and my dad has been living on that property since I was a baby, and now I am 48 years old. My dad had a lifetime lease, but he is dead. Can […]
Profit from Your Jamaican Vacation Villa: Three Guided Steps
An investment in a vacation villa* in Jamaica can generate a steady cash flow and provide you with an ideal holiday getaway whenever you wish. In this article, I will offer you some guidelines of how to locate, market and manage your way to financial success of your vacation property. Here are the three most […]
5 Questions with Newly Elected Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Representative, Attorney Wayne Golding
Jamaican-born attorney Wayne Golding was recently elected as the new representative on the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board for the Southern United States. He will serve as a facilitator and community diplomat for the Jamaican Diaspora in the Southern USA region covering 13 states. Here is our conversation with attorney Wayne Golding about his new role […]
Conversation with Jamaican Fashion Blogger, Natalia Oh!
Natalie Outar is the founder and voice behind the popular Jamaican fashion and lifestyle blog, Natalia Oh!. The blog exploded onto the fashion-blog scene in August 2012 and won the Jamaica Blog Awards for the Best Beauty and Fashion Blog in 2012. The blog is a representation of what real women face in the world […]
After 30 years, my husband in Jamaica is removing me from the title… HOW?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I left my home in Jamaica around 30 years ago. I sent monies for taxes to my husband, although our relationship has been over for over 25 years. Now he is divorcing me and telling me he is taking my name from the title. We both own the property as joint […]
Caribbean Diaspora Weekly Crowdfunding Discussion with Calibe Thompson
Jamaicans.com recently asked Calibe Thompson, host and producer of television show The Caribbean Diaspora Weekly, about the show’s latest endeavor – to begin broadcasting on South Florida mainstream television. This is what she had to say. What is the Caribbean Diaspora Weekly – South Florida Edition all about?The Caribbean Diaspora Weekly is a […]