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Work Permit: Update From Jamaica
I recently read the attached article in the newspaper about Work Permits, and since I get several emails about this topic, I concluded I would share this with you the readers. Please note that most people arriving for employment to the Island generally need to secure a job and have the future employer apply for [...]
TedxJamaica – Bruce James on MVP’s World-Beating Success
Recently, the first TedxJamaica was conducted here in Kingston. The event was a stunner, as you can see from this video recorded at the event. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Ftransitionsunshine.info%2F2011%2F01%2Ftedxjamaica-bruce-james-on-mvps-world-beating-success%2F’; addthis_title = ‘TedxJamaica+%26%238211%3B+Bruce+James+on+MVP%26%238217%3Bs+World-Beating+Success’; addthis_pub = ”;
Eight Years of Living In Jamaica
John Casey a great pal of mine has been living in Montegobay Jamaica for eight years now. He is retired and has been writing about his life in Jamaica for the online forum,(Jamaicans.com) for several years now. Ever so often I enjoy sharing his stories with my readers, as he is always great about answering [...]
Jamaican Yams ( Roasted vs Boiled)
I remember seeing yams for sale while driving around the Island on several of my initial road trips in Jamaica. For some reason I was never eager to try them, until one day we stopped in a place called Mandiville where they sold them roasted at outdoor stalls. It was amazing to witness the roasting [...]
Multinational Companies & The Hiring Of Expats In Jamaica
I saw an interesting article in local Gleaner newspaper about a multinational company who’s expat director quit his position, after being in a new position for less than three months. According to the article, “he was well liked and was doing a good job here, but I don’t think his family really settled here and [...]
Cultrual Things to Do In Jamaica >See “YardEdge”
I have been meaning to post the following link to my blog for sometime now, as many considering a move to the Island may benefit from seeing some of the many cultural things the country has to offer. http://www.yardedge.net/ I often advise people who are considering a move to Jamaica, to make several small trips [...]
Jamaicas’ Festival “Music”
Jamaicans’ Independence Festival, see the following link for the history : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica_Independence_Festival The following song was the winner for the 2010 Competition and is what I would describe as very positive, uplifting music about Jamaica. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Ftransitionsunshine.info%2F2010%2F08%2Fjamaicas-festival-music%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Jamaicas%26%238217%3B+Festival+%26%238220%3BMusic%26%238221%3B’; addthis_pub = ”;
Rainy & Dry Seasons in Jamaica
In Jamaica we have Man rain, Woman rain, and Pickney rain. What exactly does this all mean to a non-Jamaican? It may mean cool temperatures in the hills and mountains ( December Christmas Breeze), van eating potholes (hurricane season/rainy season), brownish water from the taps( dry season), watery fruits and vegetables(rainy season) and a damn [...]
Advice On Packing For A Move To Jamaica
I remember packing my belongings in Washington DC., with the intention of shipping them to Florida to join up with my husband’s belongings, in preparation for our move across the ocean to Kingston. I had absolutely no idea of what to pack. One thing was certain, I had convinced myself that all of my antique [...]
Podcast: Tips On Moving To Jamaica
I was recently contacted by a blogger from an on line forum called Jamaicans.com He asked if I would be interested in doing a 60 minute telephone interview, about my life and tips to those considering a move to Jamaica. I think this Podcast information may be helpful to those considering a move to Jamaica [...]
