Win a Grace Foods Gift Basket
Win a Grace Foods Gift Basket for Easter. This is available for the USA only.
Help me.. I need to change my first name on my Jamaican birth certificate
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Last week you wrote up about adding a father’s name to a Jamaican birth certificate. I live in America, and I need to change my first name. My dad still lives in Jamaica and says he can do it for me, but he needs to know how. I have been using […]
I need my dead dad’s name on my birth certificate so my sisters in US can file for me
QUESTION: Hello Legal Wiz, My father died in Sept 1990 in New York and was buried in Jamaica later the same month. I believe he would have been out of status at the time he died. My sisters are citizens and would like to sponsor me for a greencard but my dads name is not on […]
Conversation with Jamaican actor, Winston “Ricky” Rowe
This week we interview Jamaican actor, Winston “Ricky” Rowe. He was very popular on the Jamaican Theatre circuit. Ricky starred in productions such as Pasa Pasa, Blazee, Oliver, Ive got your man, Perfect Blackman, Deportee, Sting, Tek Weh Yuhself, Deportee and Dancehall Ting. He is now in the United Kingdom and starting in a new […]
Time to probate a will in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, How long does it take (typically) to probate a will in Jamaica? Mark RESPONSE: Dear Mark,Thanks for your question. It usually takes six months to probate a will.All the best! Legal Wiz
Respec’ Bossman: An Interview with Erik Nicolaisen, the Star of The #GetHappy VW Superbowl Ad. – The Man with the Jamaican Accent
“Don’t be no cloud on a sunny day!” If you have not yet seen the Superbowl #Gethappy commercial featuring a chipper, young corporate guy from the “Gopher State,” you are missing out on your dose of happiness for the week. Actor Erik Nicolaisen, a self-proclaimed “reggae head” took great care to play the role of […]
20 Jamaican StereoTypes You Must Challenge
There are stereotypes associated with every culture and country. While some of these stereotypes may have some truth to them the majority of them are exaggerated or generalized. Here are 20 Jamaican stereotypes you must challenge. 1. Jamaicans Are BlackThe majority of Jamaicans are of African descent, however there are also descendants of Chinese, Europe […]
How to Achieve Your Goals in 2013
“If a man wants his dream to come true, he must first wake up.” — Author unknown The start of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on your dreams and aspirations. The path to achieving your financial goals can become a little easier if you know exactly what is required for success. […]
Conversation with Jamaican Award Winning Dub Poet/Spoken Word Performer Randy McLaren
This week we interview Award Winning Dub Poet/Spoken Word Performer, Randy McLaren. He is Jamaica’s Youth Ambassador for Culture and Vulnerable Youth, UWI STAT Ambassador. Former Head Boy of Excelsior High School and Deputy Head Boy of Wolmer’s Boys’ School. In 2012 he was a part of a touring crew to the UK where he […]
Non Profit Profile: The Palmyra Foundation
Mission/ Objectives/ Goal Under the banner “The future is bright, when you can read and write!” The Palmyra Foundation’s primary purpose is to provide school books and educational materials to 4 and 5 year old Kindergarten children in pre-schools across Jamaica. The Palmyra Foundation’s aim is to help eradicate illiteracy and promote a positive outlook […]