Hair – The Art of Re-invention
It’s interesting how an inane conversation about hair can turn into a truly philosophical pondering and debate. Anyone who knows me knows that I think of hair much like an accessory. I’ll grow it, cut it, color it, streak it, wear hair pieces, wigs and whole host of things to change my image. I think […]
Memorial Service For Fallen Saint Lucian Football Star, September 1, 2010, New York
The heartbroken Saint Lucian community in New York will gather this evening, September 1st to remember football great Isidore Phillip Tisson, who was shot to death execution style in Brooklyn early Monday morning, August 30th, 2010. Tisson, 27, died from gunshot wounds to his head in a car on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn, hours after […]
6 European countries with 3 kids in 10 day – Tips and Lessons learned
The summer of 2010 is one my family will never forget. My wife, my 3 children and I planned to visit 6 European countries in 10 days. We were going to visit France, London, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Germany. It was a trip that took more preparing than any other trip we have ever taken. […]
Congrats Yendi Phillips, 2010 Caribbean Queen of the Universe
It’s time to sing Billy Ocean’s ‘Caribbean Queen’. If not Miss Universe 2010, Jamaican Yendi Philips is at least the Caribbean’s newest Queen of the Universe. By placing second in the Miss Universe 2010 competition held in Las Vegas, August 3rd, leaving behind Caribbean favourite LaToya Woods of Trinidad, she has indeed placed Jamaica at […]
Play Review: Time for ‘Serious Business’ in Jamaica
It doesn’t matter how often you watch the play “Serious Business,” which is now out on DVD. “Di one Shebada” is one Jamaican phrase you are most likely to find yourself saying without your control, when you get down to “Serious Business” which opened at the Green Gables Theatre, each time it comes around. All […]
Interview with Chicago Media Personality, JNiice – A Son of Jamaica
This week we interview Chicago Media Personality JNiice. He is of Jamaican decent and wears the Jamaican colors proudly. He sat down with us to discuss his new projects, his radio & TV shows and his love for adventure. Q: How are you connected to Jamaica Do you visit often?Dad is from somewhere near […]
On becoming a tenant in Jamaica
Traveling to Jamaica can be difficult, especially when you are unaware of your rights. Difficulties at times present themselves only after you’ve decided to stay on in the country for extended periods, of say more than two weeks. Even more challenging is the onslaught of high prices, where you do not beforehand equip yourself with […]
Interview with Jamaican Rev. Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain to the House of Commons
This week we interview Jamaican-born Rev. Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain to the House of Commons. Originally from Montego Bay, Jamaica, she is the first black woman and person of Caribbean descent to be appointed Chaplain to the House of Commons. Here are her titles: Priest Vicar of the United Benefice of Holy Trinity with St. Philip, […]
So You Want To Live In Jamaica – An American Retiree in Jamaica
There are probably countless numbers of people who would love to live on this island paradise. With warm friendly people, lush tropical flora, and cool tropical breezes, who could resist. But, alas, it isn’t as easy as you might think. This article will explore two main ways of accomplishing your dream. I will start with […]
Using OPT to Earn More
One of the biggest financial challenges many persons face today is the need to earn more money to make ends meet and achieve their goals. As most people obtain their incomes by selling their time for dollars, their ability to increase their remuneration is severely limited by the number of hours in a day. Many […]