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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 = ”;
Expat Shares >Tidbits About Living in Kingston Jamaica
Ever so often, I receive emails from Expats who currently live in Jamaica and have a desire to share with others, what life is currently like for them on the sunny Island of Jamaica. The following piece is from such a person, who lives in Kingston. I am pretty certain that he may have read [...]
Moving To Jamaica FAQ’s
Moving to Jamaica FAQ’s by American Retiree who lives in Montegobay Jamaica By John Casey Published Oct 1, 2004 @ Jamaicans.com 1. Can non-citizens purchase property? Yes, no restriction that I am aware of. 2. What are the mortgage rates? As of Sept. 2004, one bank quoted me a rate of 17.2%. 3. Is it [...]
Roaming At Coronation Market In Kingston, Jamaica
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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 [...]
The Decision to Move to Jamaica>Shared
My husband was contacted through his blog Moving Back to Jamaica @ http://francismove.blogspot.com/ last year via email by the following writer. She had a few questions to ask about moving here to Jamaica and asked his advice, so he answered her and also told her to email me. We have since been in communication, and [...]
Tribute to President Elect Obama by a Trinidadian Calypsonian
I have always been a great fan of Soca & Calypso music from my fellow Trinidadian people. So when I heard the following piece, I wanted to share it with the world. Many Jamaican musicians are also signing songs to praise for President elect Barrack Obama. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Ftransitionsunshine.info%2F2008%2F11%2Ftribute-to-president-elect-obama-by-a-trinidadian-calypsonian%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Tribute+to+President+Elect+Obama+by+a+Trinidadian+Calypsonian’; addthis_pub = ”;
Expat Jamaica: Membership Site Has Been Launched
As some of you may have realized, I have cut back on the amount of available blog posts at this site. My blog launch in May 2008 was a great success and the traffic to my site has been steadily growing. It is now October, five months later, and I find myself with over 120 [...]
Oh What A Medal Haul>From Beijing !!!!!!
Flags Flags and more Jamaican Flags. My husband and I arrived back to the island after being gone for a few weeks to witness an atmosphere of pure celebrations. As we left the airport, we noticed that almost every vehicle we saw had flags flying from windows. ” Jamaica currently feels like Christmas is what [...]
