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 [...]
Minimum Wage Update: In Jamaica
I am often asked about employee salaries, and what the Minimum Wage is in Jamaica. Read the attached article for a small clue. Please note that one US dollar is currently worth $89.00 dollars in Jamaican currency ( May 13th, 2009), and exactly two years ago, the same US dollar was worth $70.00 Jamaican dollars. [...]
Working In Jamaica> Recently Listed Vacancies
The following advertisements are sent to me once a month and I decided to share them with readers. Please recognize that the unemployment rate is extremely high in Jamaica, so most jobs will go to Jamaicans first. Also do extensive research about work permits and requirements needed to work and live in Jamaica. Apply directly [...]
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 [...]
Why, oh why does the crime continue in Jamaica?
Each morning I awake, and either go for a run, a bike ride, or a walk. I always think about how great it is to have warmth, sunshine and lush greenery around almost every single morning to exercise. While I enjoyed bolting out on cold brisk mornings for my one hour run when I lived [...]
