How can a US-based farm get farmworkers through the Jamaican government?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Based on the Treaty existing between the Ja govt and US Department re the farm work programme, how can a US-based farm partner with the Farm work programme already established by Jamaican government? Our intention is to hire qualified Jamaicans almost immediately, as opposed to being subjected to the two-year process […]
Jamaican in China! (3)–Everything Happens for a reason
So, if you read the previous installment, then I’m sure you’re wondering if my passport with my China visa came in sufficient time for me to leave for my trip….Well, first I’ll say that I’m a “go with the flow” type person, and when things happen that would disappoint your average nomad, I look for the hidden benefit or guidance in the […]
Avoid Deportation with a Successful Immigration Waiver Petition
In my practice I routinely consult with prospective clients who are ready to commence with the process of applying for permanent residence. However, during our consultation interview I discover that the applicant has a conviction for a criminal offense or some previous immigration violation. According to Immigration some criminal convictions/previous immigration violations may be waived […]
How can I get a title for land in Jamaica?
QUESTION:Dear Legal Wiz,I left Jamaica for some time now and my dad who owned our family property recently passed on. I learnt that my brother who lived with him wants to sell the property, and I have not been contacted as someone who might be entitled to something. Can I get a title? Can I […]
Jamaican in China! You sent my passport WHERE????? American Samoa????
So, it’s Thursday, August 26, 2010. I am on the island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands. I’m scheduled to leave from Saipan to China on Sunday night…August the 29th. I sent my passport to the US to get my China visa issued about two weeks ago. However, my passport mysteriously hasn’t arrived […]
Behind Independent VoYces Literary Fair is Judith, a true artist herself
Earlier this month the Independent VoYces Literary Arts Fair (IVLF) at Strawberry Fields, St Mary presented exposure opportunities to new authors, writers, and poets particularly from the Caribbean. Host of the event was Judith, who herself is a writer, playwright, dancer and dramatist creating the literary arts fair to assist new authors in achieving their goals of […]
Jim’s Jeopardy by American Retiree in Jamaica
It was only a few hours after Jim bid farewell to Maureen at Sangster International Airport when our phone rang. Jim’s wife was going back to Canada to tend to the family business while Jim stayed an extra week to do some painting on the inside of their new home. Ann, my wife, answered the […]
Spread The Word About The Best Of Jamaica 2010 – Best of Jamaica 2010 Banners
SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE BEST OF JAMAICA 2010 Nominate your website, Facebook Fan page & Twitter page for “The Best Jamaican 2010”. Encourage visitors to nominate your website, Facebook Fan page & Twitter page with a “Vote for Us” banner. Vote Now for a chance to win prizes. Voting will be completed on November […]
PROFILE: OAaSIS International Foundation empowers through the Arts
The OAaSIS International Foundation is where lots of persons are finding blissful pleasure in helping Jamaica youth. It’s all about creativity in every aspect of on one’s life, incorporating members of the creative industry – literary, visual, performing and culinary arts. Practitioners in relating and other fields such as banking, psychology, religion and spirituality, entrepreneurs. Youth are […]
An Interview with Jamaican animator, Mental Chung
This week we interview Jamaican animator Mental Chung (Reinardo Chung). He recently created the “red” hot Jamaican animated short “Bad influence” that has people “buzzing”. The animated short is above. You can view Mental Chung’s work on youtube.com. or by visiting the Mental Chung Website. How did you get started in doing animation?Animation is […]