How can I evict ‘legal squatters’ from my Jamaican home?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Since 2000 a tenant moved into my property back home in Trench Town, Jamaica. After six months she stopped paying rent. Several representatives tried with no success to collect the rent. In fact she told my last rep that she spent a lot of money on the house to fix it […]
An Eye for Beauty: Interview With Kerrian Smart
I once read that Christopher Columbus upon sailing into the pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea and coming across the Island of Jamaica, was not only quite taken by the majesty of the Island itself, but was even more staggered by the beauty of the women he encountered there. For hundreds of years Jamaican women […]
Young People are Leaders of ‘Today’ and Tomorrow
Many leaders and protectors of the old-guard habitually spew clichéd epithets about youth development at political rallies and during Youth Month which serve to alienate and degrade rather than integrate and inspire young people. Three of these catch-phrases which have attained universal renown with seemingly unchallenged public approbation are; ‘you (youth) are the leaders of […]
Setting the record straight about the Jamaican Diaspora "Convention" and the boycott threat
The Jamaica Observer yesterday finally shed light on the looming boycott of the upcoming Jamaican Diaspora “Convention” scheduled for Ocho Rios, Jamaica from June 15-17 under the theme “One Nation: Jamaica and its Diaspora in Partnership” . When the Hon. Bruce Golding was sworn in as Jamaica’s Prime Minister, he said the following: “And what […]
Quotable Caribbean – May 9, 2011
“We are the first and only adventure tour company to ever be honored with this prestigious (Six Star Diamond) award, and it is a tribute to our Island Routes team to continue to garner recognition from our distinguished industry colleagues. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service standards and guarantees, and we strive to […]
Top 5 Foodie Spots in Kingston, Jamaica (2011)
There is much more to Jamaica’s food scene beyond Jerked Chicken and Escoveitch Fish. “Out of Many, One People” is not just our national motto but also the best way of understanding the island’s approach to food. Thanks to settlers such as the Jews, Indians, Chinese, Syrians, Spanish, and of course, Africans & Europeans (among […]
The Residence of Dreams
My memory of the Graham-mango tree in the boondocks behind my cottage-home in Pellriver will live on ad infinitum. We were kite and tail; aphorism and sage. I would, when angst or distressed by the internal tales of the day, curl like a fetus in her arms. Her arms, dappled with brown and white stains, […]
Immigration: Question & Answer
This month’s article will address the most common questions that I have received from prospective clients who are seeking answers for their immigration cases. In my practice I encounter a large number of individuals who are in dire need of legal advice but they usually choose to consult the advice of their friends and families […]
Quotable Caribbean – April 24, 2011
“(Haitian-Turks & Caicos Islander Jacqueline Charles’) work is an inspiration for reporters who want to bring the cultural history of the African Diaspora into the realm of greater understanding of people of color. I salute her work as an example for inspiring and fearless journalism, meeting the goal of NABJ’s coverage of our communities. She […]
Buy A House – Don’t Build (Part 1) – American Retiree in Jamaica
Wouldn’t it be nice to move to Jamaica into a brand new house that you designed yourself? Sounds inviting doesn’t it? Before you get your hopes up let me explain to you some of the things you will encounter to make the house a reality. Finding the ideal lot can take quite a bit of time. Once you […]