Blake’s Road To London Via Adidas Grand Prix
Although I booked a ticket for London at the end of April, it was not until the Adidas Grand Prix held at Icahn Stadium, Randall’s Island, June 9, 2012, that my “official” road to London began. Watching Olympics 2012 in the US was a definite and resounding, “NO WAY!” A refrain I’ve been muttering to […]
Men’s and Women’s 2012 Summer Olympic 100 Meters Sprints Preview & Predictions
The 2012 Summer Olympics have finally arrived! If you’re a Track & Field fanatic, you’ve likely spent the last week or so closely following the the Jamaican & U.S. Olympic trials and the European Championships. Whether you’re a sprinter or simply a fan, this is one of those great times to sit back and appreciate […]
How do I check if they did business with my Jamaican title?
QUESTION: Good afternoon!–how may I go about knowing if any person(s) used my title for any business matter or tried changing my title in Jamaica? Xavier Bunty RESPONSE: A good place to start your investigation is at the Titles office of the National land Agency. Any action taken must be recorded at the Titles office, […]
Book Review: Toy Soldiers
SYNOPSIS: Stephen Thompson’s brave story centres on the plight of Gabriel Powers, a man who finds himself in a hostel for addicts after the most frightening flight from Hackney and the world of crime he grew up in. For Gabriel to come to terms with his addiction, he must first confront his demons, and although […]
Immigration: Two-Year Conditional Green Card
The Two-Year Conditional Green Card is an interesting immigration status. Usually individuals who receive their two-year green card are excited about their new status but they usually are not aware of the requirements of filing their I-751 application to safeguard their status. In this month’s article we will answer some of the most common questions […]
Book Review: New Beginnings
About The BookNew Beginnings is a contemporary rags to riches tale set in the island of Jamaica. It gives us tantalizing glimpses of the Jamaican inner-city life along with the completely opposite lifestyle of the rich and famous. It also touches on the decisions that one girl has to make between two completely different lifestyles […]
Book Review: The Preacher and The Prostitute
About The Book Maribel struggled to forget her past, when she dabbled in prostitution, made porn videos and was a nude poster girl. She became a Christian and made a decision to use her singing talent to glorify God. However, she quickly realized that a young, single, attractive, talented girl was never going to remain […]
Event Review – Readings In The Park, Kingston Jamaica
On July 20, 2012 as the hot Friday afternoon turned to cool evening and the rush of day transformed into an audience quietly being seated in front of the lilac glow of a huge, softly-lit crescent of a covering over the stage at Emancipation Park in New Kingston, decked with black, gold and green, boldly […]
A “SimStar” is Born: An Interview with a Aspiring Tennis Star Simone Vranov-Brown
This week we interview a vibrant young lady who makes her mark on the tennis court. Born to a former Jamaican Olympian and a mother from Denmark, Simone Vranov-Brown is an aspiring tennis star whose determination and discipline are bound to make her a household name. Simone is ranked 219 in the US and 43 […]
CARIBBEAN NEWS SUMMARY for the week ending July 20th, 2012
WEBB LOOKS TO FUTURE FOR CONCACAF—07/14/12 Jeffrey Webb, the new president of CONCACAF, wants to move the Gold Cup tournament out of the United States and introduce a women’s tournament as well. Webb is focused on new initiatives for the organization, which has been plagued by scandal in recent years. Webb says an investigation into […]