• Fri, 21 August 2026

Can I get back my Jamaica land that executor, lawyer sold?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz,Imagine my dilemma and see if you can help me. I was left property in Manchester, by my father who died. I could not come out, to Jamaica, to deal with it, but, kept in touch with the executor. I came out, to Jamaica, the other day to see persons living on […]

The Importance of Social Media in Reggae

Social Media are internet based applications that are used to turn communication into interactive dialogue, it is a form of communication that is proving to be pivotal for the advancement of careers and the constant relevance of various communication, of which the music industry is not exempt – in essence, based on how this method […]

Race and Class Interaction in Jamaica – And its Impact on the World

Race and Class Interaction in Jamaica - And its Impact on the World

In all my years in Jamaica, I never once was asked to identify my “race.”  So I find it discomfiting to respond to the questions I frequently get here in America – when I have to fill out some government document, for example. It seems absurd to describe myself as Caucasian or African-American or Hispanic […]

My grandmom pays the taxes, how can we run squatters away from land?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My grandmother have some land, which 2 squatters now live on. My grandmother has been paying the taxes and recently surveyed the land also, in pursuit of the title.  How can we remove the squatters from the land? Cecil Harley RESPONSE: Dear Cecil Harley, Thanks for writing in. You’re going to […]

Welcome to America

Welcome to America - Racism

On February 26, 2012 a young black teen, Trayvon Martin, was killed by a neighborhood watch captain as he returned home from the store.  As you may have read or heard in the media, the neighborhood watch captain cried self-defense and walked free.  Martin was a victim of what is common in America, especially for […]

Can I get back monies for repairs, rent from Jamaican ‘ landlord’?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have been living at my home in Jamaica for about 9 years. The original owner passed away, and a few months after I moved into the home.  The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, separate living and dining room, a washroom and verandah.  A gentleman claiming to be […]

Book Review: No Pit Too Deep

About the Book:This novel, though not based on actual events, depicts real life experiences. It is the hard-hitting, graphic story of Julienne, a young girl who experiences rejection, sexual abuse and the consequences of her choices. Her journey takes her on a downward spiral, deep into a pit of pain, hatred, and bitterness. Through all […]

Interview with Daun Ferguson on the “For the Love of You” Jamaica project

This week we interview leading South Floirda hairstylist and makeup expert Daun Ferguson. Each summer, since 2006, she travels to Jamaica where she donates her time to mentor the young ladies at the Windsor Girls Home in Ocho Rios. Last year she donated over $10K US worth of hair and feminine products to these young […]