Book Review: You Did It Unto Me: The Story of Alpha and the Sisters of Mercy in Jamaica
ABOUT THE BOOK For Jamaica, W.I., the nineteenth Century had lurched slowly…painfully…to its last quarter of the Century. It was a time of trial and tribulation never before seen…sugar in decline…squalour in the yards…rampant disease…and yes…the darkness of life bereft of hope. Jessie Ripoll saw the suffering of her people…their cries pierced her soul…what could […]
A Conversation with Ingrid D. Johnson – poet, spoken word recording artist, singer-songwriter, producer, social activist
Jamaican-born Ingrid D. Johnson is a Winnipeg-based, published poet, spoken word recording artist, singer-songwriter, producer, social activist, social entrepreneur, and Filmmaker. She is the owner of a socially conscious production and entertainment company called, In The Closet Productions “A Voice for The Voiceless”. Here is our conversation with Ingrid D. Johnson. Tell us about your […]
Jamaica Year in Review 2012
2012 was an active year for Jamaica, marked events that included the election of a new Prime Minister, the spectacular performance of Jamaican athletes at the 2012 London Olympiad, and a year-long celebration of the nation’s 50th anniversary of independence from Britain. The year also saw Jamaica suffer major damage and devastation from Hurricane Sandy. […]
I need to add my dead fathers’ name to my Jamaican birth certificate
QUESTION: Hello Legal Wiz, My father died in September 1990 in the United States, 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-born singer/songwriter Kristine Alicia
This week we have a conversation with Jamaican-born singer/songwriter Kristine Alicia. Her 2008 debut studio album release Get Ready propelled Kristine Alicia into the forefront of the Caribbean gospel community. She garnered an unprecedented eight nominations at the 2009 Marlin Awards and took home both Artist of the Year and Female Reggae Vocal Performance of […]
Immigration: Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: An eighteen year old has a green card but now has a criminal conviction. Will he be approved for his U.S. Citizenship?Answer: This is a very common question. We receive numerous calls per week regarding the impact of a criminal conviction on immigration benefits. The answer to this question is yes and no. […]
Thank you very much Jamaica Legal Wiz team!
Dear Legal Wiz, Thank you so very much for the prompt reply to my question. I wish I had known of your service before. I will make sure that every Jamaican I know, knows of this service. I didn’t think the lawyer retained in Jamaica more than seven years ago, now living abroad should have […]
“Likkle But She Tallawah” An Interview With a Reigning Queen: Miss Canada Petite 2012, Roushelle Green
On August 25, 2012, just a few weeks shy of the anniversary marking Jamaica’s 50th year of independence, a confident and talented young woman, Roushelle Green, was crowned Miss Canada Petite 2012. At only 19 years old, this second-year Graphic Design-Media student at Centennial College, emigrated to Canada only three years ago and has brought […]
Do I need to register my WILL if I live in Jamaica?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I live in Jamaica. A friend of mine is suggesting that I make up a will, even though I told her I do not have much assets to share up. She told me to get it registered, but I am wondering what will happen if I make another one as I […]
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