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Quotable Caribbean, January 30, 2012

“Normally you try warm up the people and then hopefully around the end of the show you got them. I didn’t have to warm up the people (of Jamaica) tonight – they’re hot …there’s no warming up in here.” – Canadian singer Celine Dion, speaking to the media after performing at the 2012 Jamaica Jazz […]

Book Review: AMEN – A pictorial journey to historic churches in Jamaica

This coffee table book strikes at the core of Jamaica’s church history.  The houses of God featured in AMEN represent denominations that were present on the island prior to the emancipation of slavery.  112 churches and one synagogue are included it and unfolds the history of the early leaders of these denominations.  All net proceeds […]

President Obama Proposes New Rule for Provisional Waivers for Families

Anyone who is familiar with immigration cases is familiar with the argument that immigrants should just return home to acquire their status instead of trying to obtain legal status in the United States.  Political figures, as well as organization against immigrants’ rights, usually inform the public that undocumented immigrants need to simply return to their […]

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 […]

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 […]