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What are the Laws Governing Auto Insurance in Jamaica?

What are the Laws Governing Auto Insurance in Jamaica? || Answered By Kadian Clarke, Associate Writer In Jamaica, it is legally required that all motor

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Can I use my US cell phone in Jamaica?

Can I use my US cell phone in Jamaica? || Answered by Aneisha Dobson, Associate Writer Yes, you can! Staying connected in this hi-tech era has become

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Historic Skydive

Hi Wellelsey, Something exceptional happened this holiday! On 27 December 2018, myself, my son, grandson and great grandson (13 years of age) tandem

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Is September a good month to visit Jamaica?

Is September a good month to visit Jamaica? || Answered by Kadian Clarke, Associate Writer Ye it it! Certainly from my perspective, but there is a caveat.

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Was there Slavery in Jamaica?

Was there slavery in Jamaica? || Answered by Kadian Clarke, Associate Writer Yes indeed! And I am still perturbed about

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Patterson Family - Kingston Area?

I am searching for my Jamaican family member. My fathers name is Robert Anthony Patterson, called Bob. He was born in 1944 and came at a young age to

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How long does it take to send a barrel to Jamaica?

How long does it take to send a barrel to Jamaica? || Answered By Aneisha Dobson, Associate Writer Most Christmas themed movies usually involve children

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Jamaican Gospel Song - Do You Know This One?

Hi, I have been searching for a gospel song where a Jamaican woman says , “Jesus came into my life early one Sunday morning. He said woman what you doing,

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Where to stay in Jamaica for young adults?

Where to stay in Jamaica for young adults? || Answered By Aneisha Dobson, Associate Writer Trip Advisor, one of the most popular travelling and booking

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what is the weather like in jamaica in december

Contributed by Kadian Clarke If you are planning a trip to Jamaica in December, it is important that you know what the weather is like. This will certainly

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Jamaican Black Cake - The Original Recipe, Simple & Easy

No need to search further, here's the recipe for the original Jamaican black cake. Enjoy.

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What do Jamaicans do on Christmas Day?

Wellesley and family/ siblings having a backyard Christmas dinner 2018 What do Jamaicans do on Christmas Day? || Answered By Aneisha Dobson, Associate

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Happy New Year - Plus 12 New Year Must Do's

by Wellesley Gayle As the new year approaches, I want to first thank you for the amazing support over the last year my friend; your readership, your

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Can I use US money in Jamaica?

Can I use US money in Jamaica? || Answered by Aneisha Dobson, Associate Writer Yes you can! And in some cases, it might be recommended. As fun and

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Christmas in Jamaica with my family

Hello I'd like to share my Christmas with my family in Jamaica. For the past 6 years I have been blessed to be with my family here in Sweet Jamaica.

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Does Jamaica Have Christmas?

Does Jamaica Have Christmas? || Answered by Isreal, Associate Writer Yes we do, and it is the most special time of the year. I believe that there is no

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Christmas in Wisconsin

The states are such a melting pot of people that traditions are more individualized by families. Because our children are grown and have children of their

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Christmas in Jamaica with my family

Hello I'd like to share my Christmas with my family in Jamaica' For the past 6 years I have been blessed to be with my family here in Sweet Jamaica. Christmas

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I missed those days - Christmas In Jamaica

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year my friend when it reach here. First let me say a pleasant Sunday evening to you and your lovely family. I loved

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Where is the Pedro Cays in Jamaica?

Where is the Pedro Cays in Jamaica? || Answered by Aneisha Dobson, Associate Writer When I think about my country Jamaica, my mind often drift off to

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A patriotic Jamaican who adores his culture, Wellesley has been using this medium to share what he calls 'the uniqueness of Jamaica with the world' - since April 2007.

To date, he serves over 8,300 unique readers / viewers per day.

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