Charging on imported items is another way any country earns money. In Jamaica the customs system is based on standards set by the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
Read MoreAuthor: Anthea
... qualified & experienced in journalism, creative writing, editing, the arts, art critique, paralegal, photography, teaching, research, event planning, motivational speaking, workshops for children and adults, visual arts etc. Click here for contact form. ...or email me here
Jamaican W Henry Eccleston ‘The Creator Speaks’ empowering
Jamaican-born W Henry Eccleston has completed his poetry book ‘The Creator Speaks.’ Keep connected for review of this empowering work.
Read MoreBlak Ryno out with first EP album, tours UK
The EP titled Cyah Program Me, produced in collaboration with Markus Records features singles such as: Ice Cream, Why Life Nuh Sweet
Read MoreOrange peel’s powerful health benefits
There are over 25 benefits of eating the peel of a Jamaican orange. Did you know that the rind is the skin without the white bit in culinary terms?
Read MoreUTECH Faculty of Law, a legal blessing in disguise
FOR years many Jamaicans could not afford neither hype nor fees to finish or even think of law school at the University of the West Indies. Then came the Faculty of Law at University of Technology. The law course may be an expensive one still… but according to some students, it has been a blessing. The hype of UWI does not exist. Kudos to Rosalea Hamilton. USEFUL LINK: http://www.utech.edu.jm/colleges_faculties/folw/index.html http://www.ilejamaica.org/
Read MoreJamaica’s sour sop tree bark good for nerves?
Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on August 6. Power to the creative minds! QUESTION: Dear Jamaican herbalist, Someone told me today to drink tea from the sour top trees bark. I know about the leaves… but the bark — hmmm? Gloria RESPONSE: Dear Gloria, Was the person who advised you an elderly person or someone who is close to elderly persons? I do not see many Jamaicans using the bark, although they do know about the leaves. The bark is very good…
Read MoreHow, Why we are charged customs duty in Jamaica on imports?
If you happen to be on the receiving end in Jamaica, of bought or free goods by air or sea, its good to know how charges are calculated before you go to collect
Read More’60 minutes’ Mike Wallace is dead
Mike Wallace who made ’60 minutes’ a compulsion dies at 60. SEE MORE: http://news.yahoo.com/mike-wallace-60-minutes-star-interviewer-dies-143725872.html
Read MoreUsing Easter lilies at Easter time as herbal treatment
Happy Easter! The Easter lily is a plant which many Jamaicans look forward to at Easter time although its not always in bloom at this time. Easter being so unpredictable with dates. Here’s a useful article on the flower itself – Easter lily in California HEALTH BENEFITS: Traditionally Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) flowers have been used in medicines especially for one’s heart and lungs and kidneys too. Working against heart palpitations, certain poisons in the body, Easter lily bulbs and flowers are good for the nerves system, sore throat and…
Read MoreUS most collected ‘Painter of Light’ Kinkade dies at 54
A devout Christian, Kinkade was a ‘Painter of Light’ – his paintings depicted images from bible passages, tranquil scenes with lush landscaping with streams…
Read More