Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“Open-minded music is music that does not have any limits or boundaries on it. So everyone can get into it, because it’s not in a box, it’s not in a prison. It is free music” – Do you know which Jamaican Celebrity said that this week? See our top ten great Jamaican Celebrity quotes to […]
Conversation with Jamaican-British, Lisa Jackson, the woman behind the life character, Patty Dumplin
This week we have a conversation with Nottingham-born writer, actress, and comedian, Lisa Jackson AKA mon0lisa – out of one woman many voices . She is the Jamaican English woman beneath larger than life character, Patty Dumplin. How are you connected to Jamaica?I’m connected to Jamaica through blood and love. My father was born in […]
We need to get rid of the shopkeeper who is trying to take over
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My dad left a house for my two sisters and I, and a will confirming this. Before he died however, he sold a piece of the property to someone who used it as a shop. Now that my dad is dead, this shopkeeper wants to take over the entire land claiming […]
Conversation with Marcia McDonnough Organisor and Coordinator the Jamaica Epicurean Escape Festival
With an MBA from the University of New Orleans Marcia has over 30 years of experience in the travel, tourism, hospitality and entertainment industries. Her strengths lie in management and marketing with emphasis on event management. As sponsorship and marketing manager for the two largest Festivals in Jamaica (Reggae Sumfest and Jamaica Jazz and Blues), […]
Does my bo need to get his conviction for ganja expunged?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, In March, I went to Jamaica and my boyfriend broke down and told me he had to pay a fine for ganja he was carrying in 2009. I need to help him get it expunged as I intend to marry him. I am a Christian so I dont want this record […]
A Conversation with Howard Allen, owner of Maroon Sausage Company
As a designer and creative director, Howard Allen has worked within some of the largest brands in the world. As a consummate foodie, Howard decided to stretch his creativity into a new venue in 2013: the kitchen. As a huge fan of jerk chicken and Jamaican food in general, he decided to create a new […]
Need a Mortgage? No Need to Visit the Bank – Jamaica Real Estate Advice
Gone are the days when you had to sit in a bank manager’s office to solicit a mortgage for financing the purchase of your property. Today you can negotiate the terms of your mortgage application with a bank representative, from the privacy and convenience of your living room or your own office. The duties of traditional […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“This is the most successful I’ve ever been in my life. I’ve been blessed with great opportunities, and I really just want to focus on putting out good, inspiring music. There are always going to be detractors, but you have to decide what’s best for you and move forward” – Do you know which Jamaican […]
Immigration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – I am in removal/deportation court…I entered the U.S. on someone else’s visa
This month’s article will be another FAQ session on general immigration topics that we hear about each month at our firm. Our answers will focus on family immigration matters and deportation matters. Question 1: I do not want to hire an attorney to represent me with my Immigration because I was told that if I […]
Can the money from the old power of attorney document be used on a new one?
QUESTION: Dear Legal wiz, I sent a power of attorney down to Jamaica for someone to operate for me. It got rejected at the Registration office because I didnt send the certificate confirming that the notary was authorised to sign. I am sending another POA and the certificate because I simply do no have time […]