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Jun 27, 2025
what to do if you recieve death threats from your sibling?
Question from Anonymous: My brother has threatened to have someone kill me as we do not get along and we live in the same house. I tried calling
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Jun 27, 2025
How Do I Send a Shipment from Colorado to Jamaica?
Question from Kayon, Lakewood, Colorado: Do you ship from Colorado to Jamaica? Hi Kayon, thanks so much for reaching out—and great question.
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Jun 27, 2025
Curfew in all of St James?
Question from Lisa Jones: I have friends that live in Jamaica and will be visiting in a few weeks. They keep telling us there has been a curfew
Jun 23, 2025
Can I Teach in Jamaica with International Qualifications?
Question from Daniel (Canada): I have degrees in physics and art and want to teach in Jamaica for several months. I would consider any age
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Jun 23, 2025
Where Can I Get Fresh Jamaican Duck Flower for Detox?
Question from Hannah, Kingston, Jamaica: I am currently in Jamaica. I would like to find fresh Jamaica duck flower to detox while staying in
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Jun 23, 2025
How Can I Correct My Jamaican Birth Certificate to Sell Property?
Question from Mrs. Jackie Wall: My father, who is in his 80s, needs to sell his house in Jamaica. He lives in the UK. His solicitor is stating
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Jun 21, 2025
Can You Travel to Jamaica With Tea Bags and Disposable Vapes?
Question from Jen (UK): I am travelling in a few weeks with my husband to Jamaica from the UK and would like to know if I can bring some tea
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Jun 20, 2025
Wild Hops: Jamaica’s New Hope for Diabetes
Wild Hops: Jamaica’s New Hope for Diabetes? Out in the countryside of Jamaica, you’ll sometimes stumble on a soft, bushy plant with a gentle
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Jun 18, 2025
Birthday Certificate Correction
Question from Shelly Tennet, NY, USA: Good Evening, I am currently a legal resident of the United States but am a citizen of Jamaica. I recently
Jun 18, 2025
Is It Possible to Trace Who Previously Owned Land in Jamaica?
Question from Carl Williams, London, England: Please could you inform me, how can I find the purchase history of an acre of land I wish to
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Jun 17, 2025
What Are Some Hidden Gems in Western Jamaica for Nature Lovers?
Question from Christine: I am looking for off-the-grid or, in other words, alternatives to the highly marketed tourist excursions/sites such as
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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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