Jamaicans in Business: Omahar Stephenson, BusinessMatcher
This week in our “Jamaicans in Business” interview series we feature Omahar Stephenson, owner of BusinessMatcher. Born in Brooklyn, New York while his Jamaican parents were studying and working in the U.S., Omahar returned to Jamaica in 1977. After attending Wolmer’s Boys’ High School in Kingston, Omahar graduated from Florida International University (FIU) in 1997 […]
Quotable Caribbean – October 18, 2012
“It is with great humility that I accept this vote of confidence in me and in the US Virgin Islands from the CTO Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism. I look forward to continuing the hard work of outgoing chairman Senator Richard Skerritt of St. Kitts and Nevis and collaborating with each of the […]
Caribbean Americans Voting is Your Power
Voting is a fundamental piece of the puzzle of democracy. One person, one vote. Collectively, each of these votes could transform a community, a state, a country, and quite possibly, the world. Despite all attempts to curtail this sacred right across America, no one can take away your right to vote. Simply, if you are […]
Top 10 Famous Jamaicans
It is difficult to select just ten famous Jamaicans, since there have been so many well-known people from the island who stand out in the fields of philanthropy, civil rights, music, athletics, and the arts. Jamaica has become especially linked to reggae music through the legendary Bob Marley and to outstanding Olympic athletes like Usain […]
A Queen for All Seasons: An Interview with Chantal Zaky, Miss Universe Jamaica 2012
When you hear the title “Beauty Queen,” what comes to mind? Little girls often admire Queens and hope to one day be considered a Queen in someone’s eyes. This week, we talk with Chantal Zaky, Miss Universe Jamaica 2012, to hear her thoughts on leadership, self-confidence, and her love of our homeland. Tell us a […]
Book Review: Missing Joe
SYNOPSIS:Joe, Dilys and their son Sean are all outsiders in the small English town where they live. Joe because of insidious racism, Dilys because she suffers the remaining stigma of her alcoholic mother and mentally ill father, and Sean because he seems slow. As Dilys and Sean become increasingly and unhealthily co-dependent, Joe is pushed […]
Book Review: Huracan
ABOUT THE BOOKLoosely based on the author’s own family history, ‘Huracan’ tells the story of Leigh McCaulay, who after unhappily leaving Jamaica at FIFTEEN, now in her thirties, returns home in the wake of her mother’s death, to reconnect with her birthplace, her estranged father and the family secrets that he holds. As she builds […]
He did not serve the summons I paid him to, I need back my money
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I paid someone at the Courthouse downtown to serve a summons and he gave me the date to go to Court. I went to Court at Sutton Street, but my name was never called. The name of the person I was bringing to Court was never called either. I was there […]
Jamaicans in Business: Sandy Isaacs, Break Away Moments
Born in Kingston, Jamaica and having attended boarding school at Servite Convent of the Assumption in Brown’s Town and St. Andrew’s High School in Kingston, Sandy Isaacs graduated from Queens College, City University of New York in 1981 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and was initiated into Kappa Delta Pi, National Honour Society […]
Tips for Finding the Perfect Swimwear
When it’s swimsuit season, every woman trembles at the thought of trying to find swimwear that will flatter her on the beach or pool-side. The right suit can make the difference between an enjoyable experience at the beach or one that you’d rather forget. One hint from experts is to try on swimsuits that are […]