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 […]
Things to Think About When Buying a Formal Dress – Prom Season

Teenagers can have problems making clothing choices, and when the choice involves something as important as a prom dress or other formal attire, the stress level rises exponentially. Keeping in mind certain tips for choosing the right dress can make things much easier and ensure they’ll be happy with their choice. What’s the Formal Occasion? […]
Wedding Shoes: The Trend toward Themes

Among today’s brides, the idea of making a departure from the traditional type of wedding footwear is gaining in popularity. One of the most selected styles is footwear with a fairy tale theme. This them can be expanded from shoes to the attire of the whole wedding party. Other popular diversions are outdoor weddings and […]
Proper Attire for Wedding Guests

When thinking about what to wear to a wedding, several issues should be considered. Will the event occur during the day or in the evening? This will determine how casual or formal your dress should be. Improper attire for a wedding includes denim clothing, which is too casual, and the color white, which is traditionally […]
Styles of thigh high boots

Selecting a pair of thigh-high boots means making a real fashion statement. There’s no way to ignore a pair of these boots. Thigh-highs are available in many stores, both online and off, making the most difficult issue the choice of just one pair! There are thigh-high boots available in many styles, one of which is […]
Popular And Cute Baby Shoes

Parents buy shoes for their babies knowing that they will not be using them to run a marathon or perform in a ballet. The function of baby shoes is a little different from that of adult shoes. Style and appearance are the major factors influencing the purchase of baby shoes. Cuteness is a relative quality, […]
Make A Fashion Statement With Designer Shoes

Fashion designers also create high-style footwear that is very desirable in the marketplace. However, it is necessary to consider several critical issues before buying a pair of designer shoes. Sometimes, the “design” factors take precedence over the “shoe” factors, which can make high-fashion footwear less than comfortable when worn. With this in mind, women can […]