Are you an Employee or Entrepreneur?
In this challenging economy, the terms ‘downsizing’ and ‘outsourcing’ have become a regular part of the workplace vocabulary, and many employees are obliged to look for entrepreneurial ventures to replace their job income. As more students leave the classroom to join the workforce, they find that there are few ready-made jobs awaiting them, so creating […]
Making Money with Renewable Resources
The ability to flick a switch and receive electric light, or to turn a tap and get potable water are everyday processes that many of us take for granted. However, advancements which allow us to live more comfortably can sometimes prove to be double-edged swords as they can bring both positive and negative effects. Our […]
Can Social Networking help your business?
Unless you’ve been living as a recluse for the last few years, or you’ve chosen to ignore the technological advancement of the Internet, chances are that you have heard of the concept of social networking. The way that the world communicates in the 21st century has been completely transformed by this phenomenon. Social networking is […]
The Inner Workings of Conditional Permanent Residence
This month I will discuss the issue of conditional permanent residence status. The term “conditional permanent residence” can be confusing as the term refers to a permanent immigration status that is still conditional, i.e., temporary, on certain legal conditions. Most recipients of “conditional permanent residence” are often confused as to the specific actions that must […]
Getting a land title in Jamaica with a diagram
QUESTION:Dear Legal Wiz,Hi,I would like to find out how to get some land titles. I have a diagram for property already surveyed. Gladstone Griffiths ANSWER:Dear Gladstone, Your email is quite short. However, here is a brief list of the documents you need for application of a registered land title in Jamaica and procedures. 1. […]
Jamaicans.com 2011 Book Drive
Support The 10th Jamaicans.com Annual Jamaica Book Drive.The next three months, (March- May 2011) Jamaicans.com is holding a book drive to benefit the Allen-Shaw Reading Room in Jamaica with a goal of collecting 100 children’s books by May 31st, 2011. We are asking for your help. We hope to distribute the books in Jamaica by August […]
A conversation with the CEO/designer of the Ma-tings clothing line
Introduction – This week we interview Alex Evequoz the CEO/designer of the hot Jamaican Dancehall clothing line Ma-ting. Alex Evequoz is from Switzerland and has a passion for Jamaica and reggae music. His clothing-line which features many of today’s popular Jamaican artists has gained many fans in a very short time. Alex also designed graphics […]
One door is closed, another is open: Making your comeback from a setback
You may have heard of Bob Marley. He is the Jamaican philosopher/reggae superstar who has penned many memorable songs including one of my favorites: Coming in from the Cold. In this particular song, Marley queries, “Why do you look so sad and forsaken?” Then, without waiting for an answer, Marley offers up some sound advice […]
The Upbeat Dad: Life Lessons from The Karate Kid Movie
For this week’s article , I’ll share with you a life lesson I learned from a movie I watched over the 2010 Christmas holidays – The Karate Kid. It’s a remake of the 1984 movie with Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita – this version features Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. If you haven’t watched it, […]
Legal Summary of the Mandatory Sentencing Buju Baton may be facing.
On February 22, 2011 Buju Banton (real name Mark Myrie) was found guilty by a federal jury in Tampa, Florida of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and using a telephone to facilitate a drug trafficking offense. He was acquitted of […]