How do I sell Jamaican land from overseas?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I spoke to you about 30 minutes ago and gave you my email address and phone number. I hope you don’t mind that I took the liberty to email you first as, I am seeking your guidance as how would I go about selling land in Jamaica when both parties whose […]
Immigration: The Application Process for DEFERRED ACTION is Now Open to The Public
On August 15, 2012 Immigration opened the application process for Deferred Action for children and certain individuals. This means that Immigration is now accepting applications for this new immigration benefit. You may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals if you: 1. Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012; 2. […]
Movie Review : Heart of Summer
Well-read moviegoers will appreciate the references to classic Shakespearean characters Romeo and Juliet and the fair maiden Ophelia as they take in the warm and fuzzy, yet heart wrenching story of Omari and Naomi in the recently released film Heart of Summer. Indeed, the story of forbidden love is a universal one. However, Jamaican-born Director […]
Jamaica’s home-based track and field programmes working
The success of Jamaica’s track and field programme over the last two Olympic Games can almost be credited to the decision of MVP Track Club and in recent times Racers Track Club’s decision to keep its athletes here in Jamaica for training. The business model speaks to Base in Jamaica Training and Preparation in Jamaica […]
Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast?
We Jamaicans have dominated the Olympics sprint track and field events. After each, the question is asked, “Why do Jamaicans run so fast?” With Jamaica’s dominance of Olympic track and field events, many theories have been put forth, but they all ignore the inner strength and fortitude of the Jamaican people. Confidence We have a […]
A Conversation with Jamaican Vivienne Chance the executive producer of the film the "Heart of the Summer"
This week we interview Vivienne Chance the executive producer of the film the “Heart of the Summer”. The movie is set to be released for screening on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 8pm at the South Florida Film Festival. Vivienne has been working in the film industry since 2003 along with Director and Cinematographer Adrian […]
The Bolt Effect ©
1+2+3 = Clean Sweep, and, a new Mathematical principle: “The Bolt Effect” © . Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, and Warren Weir take Gold, Silver and Bronze, respectively, in the 2012 London Olympic 200 meter finals, to the jubilation of an entire world that watched, and listened, with awe, at this astounding race. This day celebrates […]
Double Standard for Jamaican Male & Female Athletes & Celebs: Sanya Richard-Ross
One of the realities of being Jamaican is that many of us have had to leave our beloved homeland in search of educational opportunities or employment. For some the decision was made by parents and others have made their own decisions. Reality is we all have to do what we can to survive. A soh […]
Review: Patriotism Aglow On Emancipation Eve
Another wonderful evening in ‘E-Park’, as it is fondly known, with the remarkable NDTC Dancers and Singers doing their mento thing, eyes fastened on them for as long as the performances lasted and no one bored or looking to lose their seats for any reason. E-Park was jam packed with thousands of folkscarrying balloons and flags or wearing some combination of black, […]
Sweet, Sweet Jamaica 50th Independence Celebration
Independence is to black, green and gold as Jamaicans living abroad are to holding on dearly to their culture. If no other group of people is known all over the world for their global influence on music, food, fashion, and sports, it is Jamaica and the Jamaican Diaspora. As I reflect upon Jamaica’s Independence celebration in 1962, […]