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Jun 13, 2025
How Long Does a Splinter Title Take to Process in Jamaica?
Question from Lloyd Castro: SPLINTER TITLE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED TO THE TITLE OFFICE IN APRIL 2022. APPROXIMATELY HOW LONG DOES IT TAKES TO
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Jun 13, 2025
The Leaf That Heals - Jamaica’s Beloved Leaf of Life Plant
The Leaf That Heals: Jamaica’s Beloved Leaf of Life If you were born in Jamaica or spent any time around the real bush doctors—yuh know, the
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Jun 12, 2025
How Do I Claim My NIS and NHT If My Boss Didn’t Pay Them?
Question from Jane: Can you claim your payroll taxes if they are not being paid? Answer by Wellesley: Jane, this is a very important question,
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Jun 11, 2025
How do I find the owner of a vacant lot?
Question from Ashli, Kingston: I am trying to find the owner of a piece of land that is known to be vacant for years. The land is now covered with
Jun 11, 2025
What Is Indexed Universal Life Insurance, and Is It Available in Jamaica?
Question from Kane: What is an indexed universal life policy and do either insurance company offer this indexed universal life policy here in Jamaica?
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Jun 07, 2025
Where Can I Plan a Memorable 65th Birthday Party in Montego Bay?
Question from Brent, Michigan, USA: My dad and us are returning home (Montego Bay) for his 65th birthday. We are trying to find an ideal venue
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Jun 07, 2025
How to recover my Jamaican nis number
Question from Teejay Smith, Windsor, CT: I’m in the States and unable to travel, but I would love to recover my Jamaican NIS number. Answer
Jun 06, 2025
Jamaica’s Scotch Bonnet: The Fiery Pepper with Healing Power
If you’ve ever tasted real Jamaican jerk, pepper shrimp, or even a spicy homemade tonic, chances are — you’ve met the legendary Scotch Bonnet pepper.
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Jun 06, 2025
I cannot find my Jamaican birth certificate
Question from Harold, Jonesboro, GA USA: I live in the U.S. and can not find my birth certificate. How do I get another copy from Jamaica? Answer
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Jun 06, 2025
Cash App at Jamaican Stores or Resorts
Comment from Tya Graham, Philadelphia, PA, US: Hello, I saw your response to a previously posted question regarding Cash App not being accepted
Jun 05, 2025
Wedding dresses in Spanish Town Jamaica
Question from Jessica Willson, Rosemount, Jamaica: I'm planning to get married and I know that you have the best advice, so I wanted to get your
Jun 05, 2025
Can I Stream Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ in Jamaica?
Question from Pete, Edison, NJ, USA: Can I stream/watch Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ etc in Jamaica? Answer by Wellesley: Pete, that’s a great question—and
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Jun 04, 2025
A Collection Of Jamaican Herbs and Their Benefits Listed
Question from Den, Boston, Massachusetts, USA: You have featured a lot of beneficial herbs on your YouTube channel. Is there a site where readers
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Jun 04, 2025
Can you bury someone in dirt grave in Jamaica
Question from John Hogg, Maggotty, St. Elizabeth: Can you bury someone in a dirt grave in Jamaica? It used to be a practice in times gone by.
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Jun 03, 2025
Red Water Grass (Zebrina pendula): The Healing Herb Hiding in Plain Sight
If yuh grew up in rural Jamaica—or even just spent enough time in somebody's yard—there’s a good chance yuh passed by this plant without thinking
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Jun 03, 2025
Can I bring 6 eggs with me to Jamaica?
Question from King, USA: Can I board a flight with 6 pigeon eggs and get to enter Jamaica with them? Answer by Wellesley: King, that’s an interesting
Jun 03, 2025
Met a Jamaican Man, I’m pregnant & we want to marry.
Question from Rae, USA: If a Jamaican man I’m involved with who is on a work visa gets me pregnant and we want to be together, what are the steps
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Jun 03, 2025
Can I Claim My Family Land in Jamaica If Taxes Are Owed and the Will Was Forged?
Question from Geoffrey, USA: Wellesley, I am a Jamaican-born citizen now living in the United States. Before my parents passed away, they had a WILL.
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Jun 03, 2025
At What Age Can a Teacher in Jamaica Retire Early with Pension Benefits?
If a civil servant, worked as a teacher for 38 years, was born in May of 1963, at what age will she be eligible for early retirement in Jamaica? Answer
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Jun 03, 2025
What Are the Building Costs and How Do I Find a Trusted Contractor in Jamaica?
Question from Annette, New York, USA: I heard that the government of Jamaica has set some guidelines in regards to building a house. The cost per
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Jun 03, 2025
Can I Start My Jamaican National ID Application Online from Overseas?
Question from Kerry, UK: I am looking to apply for a Jamaican National ID card. I am a dual Jamaican and British citizen. My plans are to eventually
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Jun 03, 2025
Looking for my people in Kensington (Simons)
I'm looking for my grandmother or grandfather. Their last name is Simons. My father is from Kensington, Jamaica. I have never met them but would love
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Jun 03, 2025
How Do I Settle a Land Boundary Dispute with a Neighbor in Jamaica?
Question from Denise Lewis, Virginia, USA: Our land in Trelawny is bordered with a new neighbour. He is insisting that part of our land belongs to
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Jun 01, 2025
The Quiet Power of Jackanna Bush: A Hidden Gem of Jamaican Bush Medicine
If you’re the kind of person who loves discovering nature’s secrets — especially those tucked away in the hills of Jamaica — then let me introduce you
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May 31, 2025
Buying land from the ministry of housing
Question from Mary, New York, USA: My brother has lived on government property for several years now. The government says he needs to pay the back
May 29, 2025
What Did Paul Bogle Eat, and How Long Did He Live?
Question from Alkaycia, Jackson Town: What did Paul Bogle eat? How many decades and century did he live? Answer by Wellesley: Hi Alkaycia,
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May 29, 2025
Will I Be Charged Duty to Bring My Guitar into Jamaica for Vacation?
Question from Mark Tulley, Okmulgee, OK, USA: Will Jamaican customs charge me to bring my guitar into the country on my vacation? Answer by Wellesley:
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May 24, 2025
The Incredible Health Benefits of Jamaican Lime
Watch the video: Jamaican Lime - Better Than Vitamin C Tablets Lime is more than just a tangy fruit to squeeze over your fish or use in your
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May 23, 2025
Is Labour Day in Jamaica About Workers’ Rights or Community Projects?
Question from Dwayne, Florida: Is Labour Day in Jamaica more about workers’ rights or community service? I always get the two mixed up. Answer
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May 23, 2025
What Kind of Projects Happen on Labour Day in Jamaica Today?
Question from Marsha, Toronto: What kind of projects usually happen on Labour Day in Jamaica? I remember hearing about community cleanups—are those
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How Long Does a Splinter Title Take to Process in Jamaica?
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What Is Indexed Universal Life Insurance, and Is It Available in Jamaica?
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