The people spoke for Portia
Hearty congratulations to that seasoned campaigner Portia Simpson Miller, President of the People’s National Party, and her triumphant team who reminded us that the PNP are master organisers. Commiserations to JLP President Andrew Holness and his hard-working team. Above all, commendations to us, the people, who conducted ourselves peacefully as we discharged our sovereign duty […]
Can Legal Wiz team help us get a title, if the lamp program didnt?
Dear Legal Wiz, Love your work here. My dad has a piece of land in Lyssons, St. Thomas that he wants the title transferred from his deceased mother into his name. He tried through the LAMP program, and it reached a point where it needs a survey done. He secured the services of a surveyor, […]
Can my dad get my dead granddad’s Jamaican assets after 20 years?
Dear Legal Wiz, My grandfather has passed away over twenty (20) years ago. All his children have passed away apart from my dad. Can any Jamaican land in my grandfather’s name be transferred to my father, who is the only child alive, even if there is no will? Can my father get any assets left […]
One Good Hair Habit To Take Into The New Year
We are almost down to the wire, just a few days to go and we will soon be welcoming the New Year. I know that there are some habits that we may have that cannot be changed overnight, no siree. It will take many of us a few months well to drop some of the […]
Interview with popular Jamaican Entertainer Christopher “Johnny” Daley
Interview with popular Jamaican Entertainer Christopher “Johnny” Daley. The multi-talented entertainer does it all, film, television, radio, theatre, and comedy. In 2010 Chris won Best Actor in a Lead Role winner at the 20th Actor Boy Awards in Jamaica. Listen to his engaging interview. Part 1 Part 2
Soothing Hair Massage Therapy Recipe
If you are stressed and burnt out this December or any other time of the year, and you want to do something that is only for you, this massage recipe soothes the head and stimulates the scalp. On top of all of that it smells really good and will add some aromatherapy to your day. […]
Post Event Review – Ms. Jamaica Universe 2011, Shakira Martin, Toy Drive for children in Jamaica
On Friday, December 2nd, 2011 I had the opportunity to sit with the reigning Ms. Jamaica Universe 2011, twenty-five year old Shakira Martin. The Jamaican-born Florida beauty was at the Grand Palms in Pembroke Pines, collecting items for her Toy Drive for children in Jamaica. From the moment the interview began I felt as if […]
Book Review: Sometimes There’s A Winner
About the BookA story of poverty, injustice and revenge in Jamaica, SOMETIMES THERE’S A WINNER tells the story of a poor black gardener, Byron Reid, and his sister Nadia, who work for a wealthy white Lebanese-Jamaican family in Kingston. Byron Reid surpasses his work ambitions and achieves success in a variety of jobs with Abraham […]
Can I have my name on a title, if original owner died over 20 years ago?
Dear Legal Wiz, The owner of the land I am acquiring now, has passed away for more than twenty years now. I have the original title here with me. How can I get my name on the title, if so? Marlon Dear Marlon,Thank you for communicating with us. The information you provided is insufficient. […]
Who do I complain against a Jamaican Attorney to?
The following question was sent via the contact form of this site. Dear Legal Wiz?Please reply to me with the contact information to file a complaint on a Jamaican Attorney.Mitch Anderson Dear Mitch Anderson,Thank you for writing in. You may lodge complaints and seek answers from: Mr Ian WilkinsonPresidentJamaica Bar AssociationJambar Building78-80 Harbour StreetKingston, Jamaica(876) […]