And the (preliminary) results are in… and the People’s National Party has won 41 seats of the 63 constituencies across the island of Jamaica making it Jamaica’s 16th government. The honorable Portia Simpson Miller will be the new Prime Minister. For the last few hours celebrations have ensued. Outside of my window I’ve heard everything […]
Archive | December, 2011
Election Day in Jamaica
As I mentioned in my Christmas in Kingston post, today is election day in Jamaica and based on very strong urging from multiple friends and the complex security, I’m staying off the road today to get some much need work and writing done. Yesterday evening I walked up to the neighborhood grocery, Brooklyn, to buy […]
Christmas in Kingston
Happy holidays and seasons greeting to you and yours! As we wind down 2011, I hope you all take a moment to reflect on this year, the good and the bad and set your intentions for a prosperous 2012. I was excited to spend my first Christmas in Kingston, my new temporary home for a […]
Chronicles of a Shipwreck in Jamaica
Last week, fellow travel blogger Kristi of Jamaica My Way, released her first book, Chronicles of a Shipwreck in Jamaica. If the book is anything like the blog, it promises to be a great read! I’ve already have my copy and excited to finish it before I embark on a similar journey…such perfect timing! So what is the […]
How I Make This Travel Thing Work
This Fourth of July, I found myself at a roof top pool party hosted by one of my favoritest (I know it’s not a real word) people in Los Angeles, Sam. Sitting poolside, devouring a red velvet cupcake, a girl approached me and said she knew me. I’d never seen her before, but thought maybe […]