Book Review: JAMAICA WRITES 50 – Great Reads for Jamaica’s 50th
About the Book:This is a book of fifty reviews of Jamaican texts from the past seven years, It covers poetry and fiction as well as non-fiction and the reviews appeared in the local news-papers, The Sunday Gleaner and The Sunday Observer. The reviews are succinct and informative: they serve well as pieces of literary criticism […]
Book Review: Disposable People
Ezekel Alan draws on his personal memories to create a compelling and emotionally charged story of Kenneth Lovelace as he grows up in a darkly superstitious, crudely sexual, poor and increasingly violent village in rural Jamaica. About the bookTen year old Kenneth Lovelace often went to bed without dinner. Instead of feeling hunger, however, what […]
Conversation with Kitty Fashionz Swimsuite designer, Jamaican Candice Peart
This week we have a conversation with Candice Peart the owner of Kitty Fashionz. Candice is a young, ambitious, woman, aspiring to show her creativity through various art forms. In June of 2008, Candice began designing clothing and found she had a passion for swim wear. Candice’s brand for her swim line, has been featured […]
A Conversation with Jamaican Rapper Five Steez
This week we interview Jamaican Rapper Five Steez. He is a true MC that has surprisingly risen through an obscure Hip Hop scene in Jamaica, the land of Reggae, to capture ears and minds all over the world through years of mixtape releases, performances and televised music videos. With the city of Kingston as his […]
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 […]