Update From Kingston: Jamaica
At this time myself and husband are safe, and thanks for checking in. While we live in Kingston, we do not live close to any of the areas that are “at war” is how they say it here, or communities which are warring. Bearing in mind that Kingston is not a very large city, but [...]
Jamaica is Crying
For the past ten days, I have been unable to write anything positive or negative for persons considering a move to Jamaica. I am not exactly sure why but it appears that I may have stumbled upon writer’s block. The recent election of Barack Obama combined with the sheer possibilities of onward progression in the [...]
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 [...]
More on Crime in Jamaica > The Children
Crime in Jamaica continues to be on the rise daily, and the alarming murder statistics is a very sad day-to-day reality for all living on the island. Over the last two weeks, three innocent children under 12 years old were brutally murdered. Who would grab such innocent, laughing children, as they take off shoes when [...]
From A Security Specialist Corner: On Living In Jamaica
I decided to ask a Security Consultant to share his views and some tips about living in the sun for people considering moving to Jamaica, as many are often confused by the conflicting reports. The first thing many people here about Jamaica, is how beautiful it is, but the crime rate and violence is high. [...]
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 [...]
Failed Leadership> Written By a Jamaican> Dennis Chung
This morning as I read the newspaper after yet another big scandal in Jamaica, I was troubled. Troubled, because it’s sometimes difficult for me to understand the complex nature and history of the daily happenings and to write my views on how I feel about it all. Most days I feel that, I should keep my thoughts to myself, [...]
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 [...]
More on Crime in Jamaica
Below is a blog post by Francis Wade, originally written in October 2005: More on the Sources of Crime in the Caribbean In this blog I posted an earlier entry on the Sources of Crime in Jamaica. When working recently on a blog on first-person responsibility, I realized that I made a conceptual jump that [...]
