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Jamaicans Concerned> The Haitians are coming
I saw the following Cartoon character in today’s’ newspaper ( Jamaican Observer Jan.19th 2010), in sunny Jamaica and wanted to share. I strongly believe that the average Jamaican is very concerned and saddened by the recent tragedy which occurred for the people of Haiti, but the following sentiment may also be on the minds of [...]
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 [...]
Moving to Jamaica Most FAQ’s
I got the idea to do a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) blog because I am asked several many of the same question each month. After doing some research about where my readers are coming from, I was amazed that I now have readers from Italy, Australia, Netherlands, England, South Africa, Canada, Trinidad, Barbados and the United [...]
Haiti I Am Sorry >By Trinidadian David Rudder
This past week while sitting at my desk in Kingston Jamaica, I experienced the tremblings of an earthquake. It was a most unusual feeling, because I had never had such an occurrence in my life before. My initial feeling was ” is this really occurring” and then ” yes it’s an earthquake” Little could I [...]
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 [...]
Abundant Sunshine In Jamaica
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Important Questions:As A Trailing Spouse Moving to Jamaica
So your husband or significant other arrives home from work one day overjoyed with good news. He is bouncing off the ceiling and eager to share some great news with you. “Sit down,” he tells you as he explains that his promotion has come through and that he will be the next CEO of his [...]
Life in Jamaicas’ countryside > A Single Woman Shares
Ever so often, I ask expats that I come in contact with who live in Jamaica to share five positive and five negative things that they would tell another person considering a move to the Island. This has been my ongoing research since May 2008. My research thus far has exposed me to mostly individuals [...]
How did life get so cheap in JA> Understanding Jamaica?
The following article was in a recent newspaper article, where the writer reflects back to the Jamaica of his grandmothers days. I have had the opportunity to see old films and video footage of the 60′s and 70′s in Jamaica, and the only word which came to mind was paradise, simply paradise. How did life [...]
Cultural Entertainment: Jamaica & England
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