Can I sell the board house on leased land, after boyfriend dies?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I live in the USA. My deceased boyfriend lived in Jamaica. We recently built a board house on leased land in Jamaica (JA). He was killed in motorcycle accident less than 2 weeks after he moved into our board house. I went to see the board house. A friend of friend, […]
Five things you did not know about Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
We caught up with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at the 2013 Hot Trot Jerk 5K Run/Walk in South Florida. She was the Grand Marshall for the Run/Walk. Shelly’s infectious smile and warm personality drew people to her. She signed autographs and playfully interacted with everyone. Here is our conversation with Shelly-Ann. Q. If you were not doing […]
Can the son get rid of me out of his mom’s Jamaican house?
QUESTION: Dear Legal wiz,I was taking care of an old woman since i was 16 years of age. she gave me a power of attorney and also started transfer process to add my name to the title. Just before it was complete she fell ill and her son came to Jamaica. He gave me a […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“Even after 50 years of musical contributions, to my country I am still not being fully recognized. I can’t help but to wonder what is the criteria to be honoured as too often talents are killed because of friendship and payola” – Do you know which Jamaican Celebrity said that this week? See our top […]
Conversation with Michael Williams from the Jamaican Ski Team – The road to 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia
This week we have a conversation with Michael Williams from the Jamaican Ski Team. Michael is hoping to represent Jamaica in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Michael has been a member of the National Alpine Ski Team since August 2011. He represented Jamaica in the Participated in World Alpine Championships in Schladming, Austria. […]
The valuation number we have to pay property taxes in Jamaica seems wrong?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I sent monies to pay for my property taxes and it turned out someone I dont know paid it all. We went online to check the property as the Titles office claim they can’t find the title based on the valuation number we gave them What do we do? Clara McCarthy […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“The only man that can bring an end to my status is me as a star of track and field in the next couple of years is me, and I’m a phenomenon, a serious competitor – a legend for my generation. Believe me, my time isn’t up just yet” – Usain Bolt, speaking to the […]
“Is Tessanne Chin really Jamaican” – 5 Things to tell your Non-Jamaican Friends When They Ask
Jamaica’s Tessanne Chin has “wowed” the world, while “tearing” up the competition on The Voice. As a Jamaica living abroad your non-Jamaican friends and co-workers are now going to ask questions. It is the typical questions you hear when their perception of what a Jamaican should look like is challenged. Here are some examples of […]
My Jamaican lawyer doesnt help, can you? Trying to sell a house in Jamaica.
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I live in Miami, but visit Jamaica twice per year. Tenants who live in my house at Vineyard Town did not pay the electricity bill for a while, and I had to pay off over J200,000.00. Now one of them, a teacher stopped paying rent. I took her to court […]
Having a Party? Make It Jamaica Style! – How to have a Jamaican Themed Party
Now is the perfect time to invite your friends to a Jamaica-themed party, complete with tropical decorations, traditional foods, and lots of reggae music. The Jamaican theme can be carried throughout your party planning, beginning with the invitations. Jamaica is a tropical island known for its beaches and the warm Caribbean waters and for its […]