Causes of Grey Hair
Recently, I met a group of women whose ages ranged from 40-65, all from the same family and only the oldest lady among them had a dusting of gray hair along her hairline. I found myself wondering what on earth did they use to dye their hair and still keep it so thick and strong […]
Whose side are we on?
Before we all descend on the police, let us look a little deeper. Let us examine the surroundings of those distressed mothers and girlfriends on TV news, as they grieve the loss of their loved ones during those recent police operations. Their environment is run down and dilapidated with dusty paths posing as roads. It […]
I want to buy Portland beauty, but I need a good legal advisor, help!
QUESTION: Hello Legal Wiz, I hope this reaches the right sort of inbox. I’m looking for a good source of legal advice in Jamaica with regard to a lovely bit of land in Portland which I am hoping to buy. I can see from the comments on your website that you’ve got some happy clients: I’d […]
Breaking Hair Remedies
As was discussed earlier in a previous article, there are several reasons why hair breaks, some of the reasons are internal-nutrition, stress and some are external-excessive heat, relaxing. We will look at some of the remedies for breaking hair. Hair Relaxers The chief remedy to avoid hair breaking with relaxers is to stop relaxing hair. […]
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 […]