Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending July 26!

This week the beautiful Tami Chynn and Darren Mattocks, Ziggy Marley, Gyptian, Morgan Heritage, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Cherine Anderson, Sanya Richards-Ross, Yendi Phillips and Dr. Marcia Forbes shares their social world! Tami Chynn: (Facebook) by @teamdwp “True love is such a beautiful thing. I’m so blessed to be able to capture these priceless moments like these […]
Top 5 Most Viral Jamaican Videos

There are thousands of Jamaican videos on the Internet about almost anything. There are some rare Jamaican videos that break through the clutter to become “viral”. Here are my picks of the Top 5 viral Jamaican videos of all time. 1. “Justice” – Funny Jamaican Interview 2. Cliff Twan – Nobady Canna Cross It 3. […]
How can I take over from my aged, senile relative in Jamaica?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I take care of an elderly and very sick relative as her next of kin. I take care of all financial affairs and medical affairs. She is quite senile and can no longer make major decisions regarding her care. She is therefore not able to recommend me as to apply for […]
Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending July 19 2013!

Asafa Powell: (Twitter: @officialasafa) Afternoon this is TARA please find attached a statement from Asafa regarding the findings Usain Bolt: (Twitter: @usainbolt) Thanks to all the fan who voted for me to win #BestInternationalAthlete Barrington Levy: (Twitter: @LevyBarrington) Happy #BDay To Nelson Mandela may you live to see more and more and more! Tifa: (Instagram: […]
Deaf Jamaican-Born Attorney, Claudia Gordon, Appointed Liaison between Obama Administration and Disability Community

Claudia Gordon, a Jamaican immigrant and deaf lawyer, has been named Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Engagement. Previously employed at the U.S. Department of Labor where she handled potential cases of discrimination by federal contractors, Gordon will now be a direct link between the Obama Administration and the disability community. Gordon […]
Public Education the only answer – Jamaica’s track and field is being scrutinized….

Jamaica’s track and field is being scrutinized from top to bottom and the news of the adverse findings of A samples by some of the island’s best athletes have brought some major issues, up close and personal. Jamaica’s track and field history has been well recorded since 1948, but with the obvious, “you are as […]
Your Best Look Yet

No, it’s not about the latest style, trendiest brand or a fool proof guide to looking super chic or hip for that matter. This month’s article will be about working with exactly what you have, enjoy.When images from last year’s Lavin’s Fall 2012 campaign began to show up recently, featuring attractive people who weren’t models, […]
Do I need more than one Power of attorney?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have about ten issues to solve and no money. Therefore I want to ask you to assist me. My question is do I need to arrange for more than one power of attorney from your team. I need help to evict squatters, and I need help to deal with a […]
Pictorial of Road to the Jamaican Coat of Arms

Jamaica was the territory of The United Kingdom from 1655-1962. The road to the Jamaican Coat of Arms was short but memorable. Below is a pictorial of the Jamaican Coat of Arms. The banner under the Taino man and woman used to say “INDVS VTERQVE SERVIET VNI” which mean “The two Indian will serve as […]
Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending July 12 2013!

Warren Weir: (Instagram: @warren_weir) Was a good day in #Budapest 20.01 meet record and meet top performance #Givethanks #BeTheBestYouCanBe #TeamWeir Chris Gayle: (Instagram: @chrisgayle333) I need a couple more championship rings for W.I. Naomi Campbell: (Twitter: @NaomiCampbell) #omiquotes fall in love with success and Cheat on failure blessed Sunday! Ity Ellis: (Twitter: @ItyEllis) What an […]