My case was struck out and I still need back my house in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I took six tenants to Court to get back my house. I didnt get to attend Court on the day I was told the trial was to take place. I went in the day after and the ladies at the front told me the case was struck out. They told me […]
A Conversation with Storm Saulter, Producer/Director of “Ring di Alarm” & Writer/Director “Better Mus’ Come”
This week we ask do 10 questions with Storm Saulter, Producer/Director of “Ring di Alarm” & Writer/Director “Better Mus’ Come”. A graduate of the Los Angeles Film School Storm Saulter is passionate about his work and hopes to see more films being produced regionally and a stronger integrated focus for the success of film making […]
"Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: Who Said What?"
“The south of France is simply beautiful! Just got off stage, great vibes!!!”. Do you know which Jamaican Celebrity said that this week. See our Top 10 great quotes from Jamaican Celebrities and find out who said it! “The south of France is simply beautiful! Just got off stage, great vibes!!!” -Ky-Mani Marley on tour […]
Conversation with “Born in Trench Town” film director, Greg Pond
This week we have a conversation with “Born in Trench Town” film director Greg Pond. “Born in Trench Town” is a documentary about the interwoven social, political and architectural histories of one of Jamaica’s most famous districts. The documentary traverses the length of the original blocks of Trench Town, the same the course traveled by […]
Immigration: Questions and Answers on Immigration Reform: Impact on Family-Based Petitions for Siblings
Once again immigration reform is currently being debated. Currently the bill that was introduced in the Senate Judiciary Committee has received enough votes to pass in the Senate. The Senate’s bill has now been sent to the House of Representatives for their vote. Currently, the House is proposing and debating amendments to the bill. If […]
Paradise By Design: A Conversation with Negril based designer Sophie Eyssautier
Ever thought about taking a time-out from your everyday life, discarding your fears and embracing your cares to embark on your quest for your perfect little piece of paradise? Could you courageously leave behind the familiar in order to fulfill the desire to experience something a little different than maybe the sometimes spiritually cloistering routine […]
My house and I, and the woman’s greedy son who’s trying to take it
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have been taking care of a lady who was married to my uncle (who died), in Jamaica since I was about 14 years old. She gave me a Power Of Attorney document when I grew older. I am now in my 30s. The Power Of Attorney document was created by […]
Track and Field Roundup: Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games, Major capital needed for local lab
Bolt Highlights British Sainsbury Anniversary Games The 2013 London IAAF Diamond League Grand Prix meet has been re-branded the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games. The meet has been relocated to the 2012 Olympic Stadium east end and extended to two days Friday July 26 and Saturday the 27th. The two-day athletics event sold out all 120,000 tickets […]
Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans yaad and abraad for the week ending August 2, 2013!
Asafa: (Twitter: @officialasafa) Happy Emancipation Day to all my fellow Jamaicans whether here or abroad! Warren Weir: (Instagram: @warren_weir) Happy Emancipation Day Mama Jamaica we love and cherish you forever yaad or abroad black, green and gold Jamaica to di World! Ms. Kitty: (Facebook) Happy Emancipation Day to #Jamaica Darren Mattocks: (Twitter: @darrenmattocks) Big up […]
How can my friend secure a waiver so I can send him computers to Jamaica?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I do not know if you can assist. I want to send some computers to a friend who is working with a Foundation in Jamaica that is doing good work. The Foundation was/is registered with the help of an attorney, as a nonprofit entity. The last time we sent some books […]