Archive for Jamaican Facts
What’s right with Jamaica?
These last few weeks in Jamaica have been considered “hot.” This word does not mean hot as in temperature but “hot” as it pertains to the island’s crime scene and the escalation of daily murder rates. I found it very enlightening to see small burbs in the Observer Newspaper during the last few days that [...]
Getting a Jamaican Driver’s Licence: July 2008
After receiving several email inquiries about obtaining a Jamaican driver’s licence, I decided to share information about this process. While the actual process for getting a driver’s licence was something which both my husband and I went through during our first year on the island, I realized that my memory of the steps involved was [...]
What’s Right With Jamaica Continued
I was asked by a few Jamaicans to continue sharing on “what is right about Jamaica” and decided to share an amusing story. I realized early after moving here, that I absolutely enjoyed the delicious fresh variety of fruits that one has daily access to in Jamaica. While I occasional glance at raspberries or strawberries [...]
The Four Kinds of Information Available in Jamaica
Anyone who has lived in Jamaica for more than a few weeks knows what I am talking about. There are at least four kinds of information, or in other words, four kinds of answers to an innocent question posed to a company or government entity. Those who move to Jamaica as either expats or returnees [...]
Importing a Motor Vehicle to Jamaica
Many people debate about whether or not to bring a vehicle in with you when moving to Jamaica. Read the following as the information may be useful. We actually purchased a used SUV a few months after arriving in Jamaica. We choose an SUV mainly because of the roads, and a lifestyle that includes touring [...]
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 [...]
More Jamaican Links> History & Map
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Useful Jamaican Resoure Links
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Some basic facts about Jamaica
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