No Good Man Nuh Outdeh
Well that seems to be the repeating mantra from all the single ladies I know. The look on my face upon hearing this is always the same. It’s a look of surprise wrapped in sprinkle of bewilderment and a dash of ludicrousness…it’s a strange look I tell you. Anyway, I find myself pondering this statement […]
Am I eligible for NHT refund in Jamaica from London
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have been living in London and would love to collect my refund from National Housing Trust (NHT) in Jamaica. I worked with a government office for five years from 2002-2007, and been here in London since. Can you tell me how? Caramella Brown RESPONSE: Dear Caramella, Based on the facts […]
They killed my sister who was a juror in Jamaica.. we need the monies?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My sister served as a juror for six months and just before her payment she was killed. Can we her family in the United states get her monies? She also left a house, a car, computer and bank accounts with monies, but NO WILL. Troy Berbick RESPONSE: Dear Troy, The general […]
Review: Caribbean and Diaspora Writers Draw Aficionados of the Word to the 2013 Brooklyn Book Festival
Fans of Caribbean and Diaspora literature came out in huge numbers to browse new titles, catch up with old friends, and engage with current ideas at the annual Brooklyn Book Festival in late September. It was standing room only at the Thursday, September 19 evening sponsored by Akashic Books, Bocas Lit Fest, Museum of Contemporary […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“Music doesn’t necessarily guarantee you long term plans” – Do you know which Jamaican Celebrity said that this week? See our top ten great Jamaican Celebrity quotes to find out! “Music doesn’t necessarily guarantee you long term plans” – Stacious, the ‘Come Into My Room’ sing-jay on opening her gym (www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Stacious-singjays-for-fitness-_15174031) “With this album I […]
Review: BRAATA – The Little Engine that Could!
RawHTML:BRAATA Productions, headed by the dynamic and passionate Andrew Clarke, hosted its second annual fundraiser and award ceremony on Saturday September 14 at the beautifully appointed Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Queens, NY.Now in its 4th year of existence, BRAATA, which I will forever refer to as ‘the little engine that could’, continues to fly […]
A Conversation with "Sex, Drugs and Jerk Chicken" book author, Marcus Bird
Marcus Bird was born in Jamaica and received his degree in Film Production from Howard University in Washington D.C. He has written for Comedy Central in New York, the Jamaica Observer, several online publications and had two short stories “Gaijin Girl” and “Sleep” published in the 2010 and 2012 editions of Japanese literary journal Yomimono. […]
Immigration: Update on Deferred Action for Certain Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
This month’s article will focus on Deferred Action for Certain Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Initially when this new immigration benefit became available in 2012 we provided an overview of the requirements of this new Immigration program so that the public could determine if they were eligible to receive this immigration benefit. In this article we are […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“You killed it!” – Do you know which Jamaican Celebrity said that this week? See our top ten great Jamaican Celebrity quotes to find out! “You killed it @Tessanne! The entire nation of #Jamaica is alive with your energy! #TeamTessanne @tamichynn @Wayne_Marshall” – Adam Stewart, on Tessanne Chin’s amazing performance on the Voice on NBC […]
Should Tessanne Chin….or Shouldn’t She? Views from a Hypocrisy-Intolerant Music Lover!
It’s amazing the amount of utter garbage people can spurt in their ignorance! Oh my goodness….people who claim to know about music in general and Jamaican music in particular! SMH….Then dem wonda why/how come dem neva buss! If Jamaicans supported dem artistes a yaad, why would they have to go abroad to get that international […]