Archive for June, 2008
Why, oh why does the crime continue in Jamaica?
Each morning I awake, and either go for a run, a bike ride, or a walk. I always think about how great it is to have warmth, sunshine and lush greenery around almost every single morning to exercise. While I enjoyed bolting out on cold brisk mornings for my one hour run when I lived [...]
Expat Research
Expat Research My husband and I, have been focused on writing 2 e-books for expats coming to Jamaica. As a part of that effort, we have been asking for and receiving input on what information expats have been looking for to help them make the transition. Apparently, there are very few companies that are doing [...]
Work Permits In Jamaica
Work Permits Revisited By John Casey @ Jamaicans.com June 1, 2008 A frequently asked question by people thinking of moving to Jamaica is “How can I get a job and work in Jamaica?” For most people this is extremely hard, if not impossible. Unemployment is double digit with no signs of easing. All work is [...]
Taste History
View Article @ http://jamaica-guide.info/food/ After a long day at the beach and before a night of island-style partying, your appetite deserves attention. Jamaica has no shortage of dining options: from the finest restaurants at 5-star resorts, to open-air Jerk shacks cooking up specialties in an oil drum grill. Dining in Jamaica is relatively cheaper than [...]
“Ting” Happens In Jamaica
“Ting” happens in Jamaica, in “Jamaican patois” mean that life simply goes on. “Ting” is also a soft drink which I think is splendid and quite popular. I saw the attached video and wanted to share. Mainly because we drink” Diet Ting” a great deal and this video reflects a part of town that every [...]
Working In Jamaica
This recently came to me via e-mail. So I decided to post it. Go to: http://www.CaribbeanJobNet.com/ads/edSoup.php?sid=ja Apply directly for jobs in the Caribbean via CaribbeanJobNet.com! Tell a friend! Go to: http://www.CaribbeanJobNet.com Can you or someone you know fill any of these current job vacancies? Deadline Job Title —————- ———————————————– Fri, 27-Jun-2008 Administrative Assistant Fri, 13-Jun-2008 [...]