Conversation with Annette Robinson, Project manager of the UK exhibition "Jamaica ‘s 50th & the Olympics"
Introduction: This week we interviewed Annette Robinson, Project manager of the Kingsway Project, a voluntary organisation based in Birmingham. Annette spearheaded the recently opened exhibition to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th and the Olympics. It is the largest UK exhibition dedicated to celebrating Jamaica’s 50th. It gives an introduction to the history and heritage of Jamaica, The exhibition […]
Book Review: The Tender Side of Me
About the Book:This is a personal memoir that gives authenticity to social issues of love and relationships, single life, single parenting, jealousy, courage, envy, independence, coping skills, retirement and money. The Tender Side of Me chronicles Simpson’s fast paced roller coaster life to one that has finally found balance. Many will be inspired by her […]
A Conversation with Jevaughn Porter, Mr. Teen Jamaica 2012
This week we interview Jevaughn Porter Mr. Teen Jamaica 2012. He is one of the 2 delegates that will represent Jamaica in the Mr. Teen United Nations 2012 held in Florida. Here is our conversation with Jevaughn. Hold old are you?I am 16 years old What school do you attend?I attend Meadowbrook High School How […]
Immigration: President Obama And Secretary Janet Napolitano Announces New Immigration Benefits For Young People. – What Does It Mean?
On June 15, 2012 President Obama announced that he has now signed an executive order that would provide relief for individuals who were brought to the United States as children. The Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, do not […]
Can my ex sell Jamaica house past Florida Court Ordered date?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz,I saw your article on ‘US Court orders sale of Jamaica house, but my ex is fighting,’ published June 18, 2012 I have a similar problem, but I live in Florida. My husband went to Jamaica and got the title, and is now threatening to sell the house that we share as […]
Jamaica’s National Heroes: Their Legacy 50 Years Later
Jamaica is a country in the Caribbean that is well noted for its beautiful surroundings, warmth and magnificent cuisine. However, Jamaica is much more than a sparkling gem within the Caribbean community. The island has been blessed to have been home to notable Jamaicans who fought long and courageously to bring awareness to conditions that […]
Man is born free but is everywhere in chains
In this day and age, the mind is a terrible thing to waste. The mind encompasses the way in which all things are executed. Most don’t realize the difference between common sense and being book smart. If you think about it an individual can be educated and still make incompetent decisions. Without an open mind […]
US Court Order rules for house sale, but my ex is now in Jamaica fighting
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz,I saw a couple of articles on www.antheamcgibbon.com and am asking you to assist me too. The US Court ordered in divorce proceedings that the Jamaica house and land, jointly owned by my ex-husband and I, must be sold. My ex-husband had a specific period to make repairs to the house, and […]
I thought my dead dad’s land automatically passes to me, is my cousin conning me?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz,My father sadly passed away a year ago. He left a house but he did not make a will. My cousin told me that his nieces dealt with everything and when I have tried to call they do not answer and it seems they will not disclose anything. My cousin has supplied […]
Jamaicans.com 2012 Book Drive
Support The 11th Jamaicans.com Annual Jamaica Book Drive.Support the Jamaicans.com 2012 Book Drive to benefit the Allen-Shaw Reading Room with a goal of collecting 50 children’s books by July 31st, 2012. Check out pictures from past book distribution in Jamaica. Also see the thank you letter from the Allen-Shaw Foundation, Inc for the 2011 book […]