My time in in JA isn’t just one big vacation. I’m still working…on several projects (a girl’s gotta eat), but taking every opportunity to explore and learn more about the island and its people. There’s so much to see and do in Jamaica and I’m not just talking beaches, jerk chicken and rum punch either (though […]
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Happy New Year from Jamaica!
Happy New Year from Jamaica — I pray you all enjoyed the holidays and now ushering in a prosperous and fulfilling new year. Last year in Rio was epic! This year, however, I kept it semi low key and hung out with a good friend at Kingston Harbor for the festivities and fireworks before calling it a […]
Jamaica 2011 Election Results
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]