Book Review: The Right To Belong
About the book Bothered by not knowing his father, thirty-eight-year old Pete Mitchell is prompted to start a search after watching a television show about single parents and developing a belief that a father must take care of the child he helps bring into the world. His search, however, would be easier if the family […]
Wi Caah Lie Dung An’ Dead
As boys, (about ten of us) we did not think of more sophisticated dreams than roaming. We were certain of death and we didn’t ponder the idea of leaving autobiographies or eminent inventions behind. We were content with eating mangoes and catching birds, with running full-speed down hillocks until the wind drained our eyes of our tears or with corrupting the colour of rivulets with our wildrooting, mud-flinging and splashing. By age nine […]
Will my son spend time in Jamaica jail for just a seatbelt ticket?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My son who lives in Saint Andrew, telephoned me to ask for a lot of money. He is worried that he will go to jail in Jamaica. He says he did not pay his seat belt ticket, nor go to court because he misplaced the ticket. His friend who operates a […]
Please simplify the steps to sell or buy Jamaica property and tell me the costs to me!
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I live in Montego Bay in western Jamaica. Can you please give me some guidelines on the stages involved in selling or buying property. I am doing both, but need simpler explanation that what I see on the internet. What are the costs involved. Both properties in question have houses.. I am, […]
Do I have a contract with this Jamaican builder?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz. I came across your column and am seeking your advise. I made an agreement with a builder back home in Jamaica. The agreement is that the builder will build a house for me, and I give him a piece of land after its completion. At this point, the house is not competed […]
Interview with Jamaican swimwear and fashion designer Keva J
Keva J is a fresh force in the design industry. Her swimwear and fashion designs are influenced by her life in New York City and Miami, and her Jamaican heritage. Designing from a young age, her talent has been appreciated by the likes of Ungaro and Baby Phat, and dozens of fashion-minded media including BRAVO […]
Breaking Hair- Causes
It is normal for people to be defined or described by their hair. After all, it is the first thing that people see. It is not unusual for people to be described by the colour of their hair, the length of their hair, and whether their hair is relaxed or natural. So, it is understandable […]
How dare you judge! Don’t bad mind!
I’m often slapped with the phrase “Don’t judge!” when I criticize Jamaica. Then the fast to follow “Don’t bad mind!” – Both blanket expressions which also mean, let’s brush this ugly business under the rug. For example, I am swift to criticize the praise/non-accountability bestowed on; Yet another entertainer in jail; Jamaican media over hyping […]
Why our economic growth matters more than debt?
Why our economic growth matters more than debt? The real worry is not how will all of us Jamaicans repay foreign creditors but rather what will maintain our creditors desire to keep buying GOJ interest-bearing securities from us? Our national debt recently eclipsed J$1.6 trillion, and is still climbing, with nearly 50% of that debt […]
Whitney Houston: One Moment in Time
I am saddened by the death of Whitney Houston. I mourn her loss like a sister. I have heard the words “tragedy” and “what a waste “so much in the last five days. I do not share either sentiment. I am not worried about how she died. And her life was certainly not a waste. […]