Interview with Jamaican filmmaker and videographer Michael "Ras Tingle" Tingling
This week we interview Jamaican filmmaker and videographer Michael Ras Tingle Tingling. His is the chief principle of Tingle Films that has done quite a few music video production, films and documentaries in Jamaica. Michael is willing to “push buttons” with his productions and is always willing to assist in introducing film production to the […]
Next Stop, Jamaica – One corporate employee’s perspective on Lifestyle Design
Don’t think of ways to escape your life; think of ways to enhance it. Seriously—have you ever considered the absurdity behind the idea of a “vacation”? Essentially, most of us have bought into the idea that being a “responsible adult” means letting go of longtime dreams, getting a “real job” (hello, cubicle nation!), and […]
A conversation with Menelik Shabazz the creator, director and producer of the documentary film Lovers Rock
This week we interview Menelik Shabazz the creator, director and producer of the documentary film Lovers Rock. The documentary tells the story of how Lovers Rock music defined a generation in the late 70s and 80s hugely impacting on British Pop Culture. The feature length documentary contains interviews, comedy sketches, dance, live performances and archive […]
Can I sell land in Jamaica using a common law title?
Dear Legal, I would like to sell some land in Jamaica that was passed from my grandmother to my mother and now to me. The title I have is a common law title in my grandmother’s name, and both my grandmother and mother have died. I would love to get a title from that common […]
I need to probate a will, but they told me to locate the Jamaican title first?
Dear Legal Wiz, I am writing in response to an article on your site. Please help. [REFERENCE ARTICLE: http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/advice/can-i-have-my-name-on-a-title-if-original-owner-di.shtml] I am trying to locate a title for property willed to me by my father. His wife had a life interest in the property and she recently died. I am now trying to probate the will, […]
Immigration: New Year and New Immigration Amnesty for 2012?
Happy New Year to Everyone. With the start of 2012 everyone is concerned with the status of immigration laws. In 2011 we saw the enactment of some draconian and controversial immigration laws in Arizona, Georgia, and Alabama. We also saw increased activism for immigrants’ rights. However, despite the efforts of immigrant activists we have yet […]
A Conversation wtih Yola Gray-Baker the Fashion designer and CEO of House of Flayva
This week we interview Yola Gray-Baker the Fashion designer and CEO of House of Flayva. House of Flayva is known for their street life designs which, draws from Jamaican culture and the vibrant colors of the Caribbean. Yola Gray-Baker was the 2010 Saint International’s Avante Garde winner.Here is our conversation with Yola. Where in Jamaica […]
Happy New Hair (I mean… year)
The following list is a compilation of hair resolutions from the ladies in my family, my friends and myself for the New Year. As women we usually aspire to do the best for hair, body, skin at the beginning of the year and we make resolutions. Fortunately, the resolutions listed below are not hard to […]
The Jamaican 1% – CEO’S/Entrepreneurs/Tech Gurus ????
How has Jamaica become the land of Entrepreneurs/CEO’S yet almost 20% of the population live below the poverty line? Who are the 1% in Jamaica? Spend a few minutes surfing the net and you will soon see just how many Jamaicans are self appointed “CEO’s and Entrepreneurs”. If we believed every title we’d be led […]
The Year 2011 in Jamaican Arts& Entertainment – Jamaica Year in Review 2011
Books and AuthorsJamaica’s literary scene was vibrant throughout 2011, and authors are looking forward to 2012. Notably, there was a preview of the 2012 Kingston Book Festival held in March 2011 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Sponsored by the Book Industry Association of Jamaica, authors liek Diana McCaulay and Edward Seaga participated […]