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 […]
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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 […]
How Does Your Love Bush Grow? (Video)
On my way to Club Mobay before my return flight back to LA, I asked my taxi driver, Lawrence, to make a few stops. We headed along top road to the huge Red Stripe sign that overlooks the Hip Strip in Montego Bay. I took in the views and snapped some photos while Lawrence began […]
Ladies It’s Time to Take Off Your Cape
When was the last time you took a vacation day, went for a spa treatment, or truly took time out to nurture your entire self, mind, body and spirit? If you had to think about it, it’s past time for you to take off your superwoman cape and do something for you! Between my full […]