Does the Jamaica Court really charge J$16,000 to serve a summons in the Kingston hills?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz,I visited the Sutton Street [Resident] Court and a man took J$3,000 in order to serve a summons on a businessman who I found it hard to serve as he was never at workplace in Kingston. I had to leave the island and the man called, after he picked up the new summons […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“What an honour it is to be surrounded by such amazingly talented, strong and soulfl women @janellmonae @missjillscott @ArianaGrande @MsPattiPatti @metheridge one of the greatest moments of my life!!!” – Do you know which Jamaican Celebrity said that this week? See our top ten great Jamaican Celebrity quotes to find out! “My Grandfather was married […]
How to Successfully Remove the Conditions on the Two-Year Conditional Green Card
Most people are familiar with the conditional 2 year permanent resident card, i.e., “green card.” If you are not familiar with the conditional 2 year green card then this article will provide a brief summary of this green card and hopefully illuminate the difficult issues that are associated with the 2 year conditional green card […]
10 Questions with Dr. Sue, author of "The Ode to Miss Lou"
This week we have a conversation with Dr. Sue, author of the book “The Ode to Miss Lou“. Influenced by Hon. Miss Lou, the book is a compilation of 50 poems documenting significant moments throughout the years, culminating in her 50th birthday jubilee and Jamaica’s 50th independence. Susan Lycett Davis fondly know as Dr Sue […]
My power of attorney document in Jamaica needs a notarial certificate .. HELP?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I sent a notarised power of attorney (POA) document to Jamaica, and my friend says it was rejected because I did’nt send a notarial certificate. I went to the bank and the notary public says her certificate is held at the corporate office, and there is no way she can send […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“The past several months of my life has brought me much pain and suffering; however, my faith, family, friends and fans have stood by me as a source of encouragement and a reminder that God’s words is true in that He will never leave us or forsake us” – Do you know which Jamaican Celebrity […]
What do I do with this gun in my possession while in Jamaica?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I am a US citizen. I came to Jamaica, from the United States (USA) and found out I had a gun that I was to have left with my son in the USA. Someone told me to go to the police and another person wants me to leave it with them […]
Bad manners; Man, that stuff will kill you – Florida Stand Your Ground Law
I grew up in Jamaica in a time when children were to be seen and not heard, to speak when spoken to, to say please and thank you, to cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing, and to have good manners when speaking to their elders or anyone else. Since my childhood, I’ve seen good […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“Once again was that word, religion, full of rules and regulations – just what I wanted to be free from” – Do you know which Jamaican Celebrity said that this week? See our top ten great quotes of the week to find out! “Happy Black History Month! Jamaican Olympic Heroes Wint, Rhoden, McKenley & MacDonald […]
10 questions with Jamaican Dog sledder Newton Marshall
Everyone knows that Jamaica has a bobsled team, but did you know they also have a dogsled team. They have been competing in the Iditarod race since 2010. If you are not familiar with Iditarod, it is a growling dog sleigh race through the snow. This week we speak to Newton Marshall as he prepares […]