The Signing Of the Articles of Pacification: Vintage Jamaica..Countdown to Jamaica’s 50th Independence Celebration
It was one of the most defining moments in Jamaican history, the likes of which had never taken place before. With the signing of the Articles of Pacification, on March 1, 1738, after prolonged relentless 80 year insurrection, a group of former slaves, were able to force former subjugators to not […]
Review: 2011 Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty Backgammon Tournament has twist
The inaugural Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty Backgammon Tournament was held Saturday, June 4, at the Spanish Court Hotel, St Andrew had an unusual twist. Businessman Roy D’Cambre outlasted the field and scooped the first top prize in the master’s division and pocketed $250,000, while the OAaSIS International Foundation was allowed to showcase and offer Jamaican […]
Play Review: ‘Adopted Child’ at Stages Theatre, Kingston, Jamaica
Its not every day that the adopted child – often seen as disturbed, and a mischief maker – makes a comeback and takes charge. But in Adopted Child, a roots play by Jamaican playwright Paul O Beale, it happens. This is a modern day play in a contemporary Jamaican society deals with the concept […]
Scotiabank fetes media party in the ‘Great Green Outdoors’
While the waters of the Wag Water River kept the environs of Boone Hall Oasis cool, President Bruce Bowen and the Scotiabank Marketing and Corporate Affairs team feted members of the media in ‘ The Great Green Outdoors’. The event held on Saturday February 26, 2011, was rich in the creative skills. As usual Scotia goes for […]
Immigration: Treaty Investor and Treaty Trader Visas
Due to the sluggish nature of the United States’ economy more individuals are now seeking new ways to become self-employed while acquiring legal immigration status. The United States has always welcomed the foreign investment of capital and jobs as a mainstay of its economy. As such, the United States created the treaty investor/trader visas. These […]
On Our Radar: Things That Caught Our Interest This Week
1. A musical storm has been brewing on both sides of the Pond as the impending American return of the ‘Hurricane’ draws near. On September 5, 2011, the incomparable, Grace Jones, in all her androgynous glory, is set to to release an album in the United States for the first time in twenty years. The album, […]
Kingston: Vintage Jamaica – Countdown to Jamaica’s 50th Independence
What began as just another balmy picturesque day in paradise, ended for its inhabitants as the day the world as they knew it, violently shook and was literally casted upside down. By 1907, Jamaica, the tiny “…verdant beauty…” set in the middle of the Caribbean, like the magnificent jewel she was considered at the time, […]
Top 16 Jamaican Track Athletes – Countdown to Jamaica’s 50th Independence
Here are our picks for the Top 16 Jamaican Track Athletes (not in any order). This is not in any Even though Jamaicans athletes have represented other countries our list is limited to those who represented Jamaica internationally. The biographies of the 16 athletes are below the list. Be sure to add your favorites to […]
I Have A Dream
One of the seminars that I present as a money coach involves a four-step system that explains how to create an action plan for achieving your financial goals. I’ve recognised that many people don’t get ahead in life because they have lost their childhood capacity to dream, and are not truly passionate about anything in […]
5 Foods & Drinks Jamaica Gave the World
Jamaica is the source of several unique foods and drinks that have become popular and appreciated around the world. The following are just five of these Jamaican treats. 1) Blue Mountain Coffee Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is known worldwide for its wonderful flavor. It is one of the most sought-after of the world’s coffees, and […]