Government and Politics 2011 – Jamaica Year in Review 2011
In a year when a survey by Johnson Survey Research found that 60 percent of Jamaicans believed the nation would be in better shape today if it had remained under British rule, the resignation of Bruce Golding from his post as Prime Minister and the ascension of Andrew Holness, Minister of Education, to that position […]
Health Issues 2011 – Jamaica Year in Review 2011
Children’s HealthThe health and welfare of children in Jamaica was the focus of considerable concern in 2011. According to a 2011 survey from the National Health Council on Drug Abuse, high school students on the island are subject to suicidal thoughts, stress, and risk of being bullied. They drink alcohol and smoke tobacco and report […]
Obituaries for 2011 – Jamaica Year in Review 2011
HOWARD ARISTrack and field executive Howard Aris was famous for leading Jamaica to its best performance in the 2008 Olympics and 2008 World Championships. Aris, 75, was found unconscious at a campaign rally for the People’s National Party and was taken to a hospital where he died. He held the presidency of Jamaica’s Track and […]
Sports 2011 – Jamaica Year in Review 2011
CricketJamaican, the three-time champion of the WICB Regionals, struggled with its batting in a match versus Windward Islands. The Jamaicans achieved 177 for six in the first innings in the second round match at Queen’s Park stadium. Marlon Samuels led the visitors with 40, while Tamar Lambert, Jamaican captain, had 35. Later, the Jamaicans have […]
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. […]