Time is of the Essence!
One of the realities of our current economic climate is that we are now forced to do more with fewer resources at our disposal. While our income loses value every month, our expenses grow almost exponentially. Layoffs and job work-hour cuts are reducing the size of the workforce, yet employees are being asked to produce […]
More Money Lessons from the Animal Kingdom
A few months ago, I discussed the habits of some ordinary animals, noting that they had many positive lessons to teach us about being smart with money. From the lowly ant to the powerful racehorse, these creatures demonstrate determination and dedication in achieving their goals. For the most part, the members of the animal kingdom […]
Money Milestones
Recently, a client asked me if I thought that she had achieved all the appropriate financial targets for her age. Like a concerned parent eagerly checking for the age-specific developmental achievements of a child, she was trying to assess if she had attained the money milestones that would indicate that she was on the right […]
Developing Financial Literacy in Jamaica
Over the past eight years, I have been actively involved in writing, training and coaching on topics relating to financial education. Through interaction with thousands of Jamaicans from all walks of life, I have realised that the number one problem that prevents most people from achieving their financial goals is their lack of understanding of […]
Immigration’s Request for Evidence and Notice of Intent to Deny Letters
In my practice I believe that the processing of most immigration petitions is divided into three main areas. There is the initial acceptance, prima facie review, and the final processing. In this article I will briefly discuss these three main areas for processing and provide some tips on how best to respond to Immigration. […]
A conversation with a Jamaican Empress
This week we interview radio/TV personality, singer, actor, activist and business woman, “Empress”. This multi-talented Jamaican woman has a passion for youth which is reflected in her music and her charity work to raising money during Jamaica’s Child Month. This self-proclaimed “Media baby” was raised in Trelawny, Jamaica, & Miami, Florida & Australia. She has […]
Grow Your Own, Eat Your Own
For some time now the Jamaican Government has been encouraging its citizens to plant a garden in their yard to help compensate for the world’s economic crisis affecting all of us. This sounded like a pretty good idea to me. My very first job at the tender age of eight was on a carrot and […]
“The Caribbean’s Most Original Carnival”
Carnival, or ‘The Real Mas’, is a pre-Lenten festival, and usually falls in February or March each year. It is unquestionably the most festive season in Dominica. It is hard to miss the fervour of the people’s loyalty to their favourite calypsonian or pageant during the preceding months of the Calypso Final and the National […]
Interview with Jamaican Photographer Ray Chen
Out of many, one people are the motto of our Island nation Jamaica. Jamaica has been blessed with the rich diversity of many cultures to give it a special blend that is most unique. Janice Maxwell of Caribbean TV world, and jamaicadiasporia.com collaborated on a project to appreciate the Jamaican Chinese heritage. We celebrate this […]
New CEO for the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados
The Board of Directors of the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados has announced the appointment of Ms. René Brathwaite as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1st July 2009. She succeeds Adrian Randall who retires from the Foundation at the end of August 2009, after five years at the helm of the leading health […]