Archive for Doing Business in Jamaica
The New Networking In The Caribbean
Easier to Network? Is it easier or harder to network here in Jamaica than in other places? I am not sure if I know the answer to that question, but realized after a few months of living on the island that networking is different here compared to the process I followed when I lived in [...]
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 [...]
Jamaican Newspaper & News Links
Some essential links for anyone considering a move to the island or for keeping abreast on current issues: Bookmark these links and do your research wisely. The Jamaica Gleaner The Jamaica Observer Caribbean 360.com Jamaicans.com addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Ftransitionsunshine.info%2F2010%2F05%2Fjamaican-newspaper-links%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Jamaican+Newspaper+%26%23038%3B+News+Links’; addthis_pub = ”;
Jamaica’s Financial Woes; January 2010
This past week January (11th-15th 2010), has been stressful for many Caribbean people, as the news of the largest Earthquake to hit the Island of Haiti in 200 years occurred. Devastation is the word being used by many in the media to sum up the tragedy. To make matters worst, the global economic melt down [...]
Applying for Jamaican Work Permits
I recently shared with you the readers an article I saw in the Gleaner Newspaper about “Expats needing work permits”. Each week I either receive emails on the topic or see questions on the topic at various Expat forums chat boards. This week I noticed a followup article about the steps one would take when [...]
Do I need a work permit? Jamaica
About twice a month I get emails about the above question, and while I have blogged about this particular topic one can never have too much information as it pertains to Jamaica and work permits. I noticed a writer giving information on work permits in the local paper and felt the information may come in [...]
Permanent Residency In Jamaica
The Following article is written by: An American Retiree in Jamaica By John Casey Published Mar 31, 2009 Jamaicans.com Permanent residency can be granted for retired people and those who have been employed in Jamaica for at least five years. The process takes three years to complete, but it took five years for me. This [...]
Jamaicans Cry Out: We Want Work
The following article was published on (Jan 11th, 2009) and I wanted to share it with you the readers. The entire world is currently experiencing an economic slow-down, and even Jamaica’s employment situation looks bleak for many locals. Last week, there was an article in the paper that showed pictures of over 600 people lined [...]
New Hotel in; Kingston Jamaica
There are currently two or three hotels in New Kingston Jamaica where potential Expats considering a move to Jamaica, initially stay while doing that very important pre-arrival visit to the country. They are the Pegasus, the Hilton and the Terra Nova Hotels. I have had varying feedback about all three mentioned, but peoples expectations generally [...]
Expats & Job Opportunities in Jamaica
I receive emails almost weekly from individuals who are considering moving to Jamaica. Some have very simple questions while others speak to major concerns such as Jamaica’s unemployment rate and the ease of employment for outsiders. These questions generally come from: * Jamaicans living overseas who wish to return to the Island * Expats who [...]
