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Jul 19, 2025
Just a Short Pause - But I'm Still Here
Hey family, If you’ve been following along here on My-Island-Jamaica.com, the weekly newsletter or over on YouTube — you might be wondering why things
Jul 18, 2025
Guaco Bush: Jamaica’s Traditional Remedy for Colds, Congestion and More
If you’re from the countryside—or grew up around elders who believed in bush medicine—then chances are you’ve heard of Guaco bush. It’s not the
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Jul 15, 2025
How Long Does It Take to Build a House in Jamaica?
Question from Gilbert, Florida, USA: Assuming that I have land already how long would it take to build a 3500 sq.ft. house in Jamaica. Also,
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Jul 15, 2025
Fishing (not deep sea) options near Montego Bay
Question from Cheri Black: We have a guest coming in a month who would like to fish off a beach or a coastline, or even a river. The least
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Jul 15, 2025
Where Do I Go to Get a Copy of a Land Title in Jamaica?
Question from Rossini: Where does one go to get a copy of land title? Great question, Rossini—and something a lot of folks, especially
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Jul 15, 2025
Where to Find Scotch Bonnet and Other Jamaican Ingredients in New York
Question from Ariel, Hempstead, NY: Is it possible to get all the ingredients from CTOWN supermarket or Latin grocery store? Scotch bonnet
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Jul 12, 2025
Can I Ship Plants or Trees from the U.S. to Jamaica?
Question from Kelvin, USA: Can trees and shrubs from the United States be shipped to Jamaica? I'm building a house in Jamaica. Hey Kelvin!
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Jul 12, 2025
Where Can I Find an Affordable Draftsman in Jamaica?
Question from Paul, Montego Bay: I am looking for a list of draftpersons who can take my sketches of floor plans and reproduce them into technically
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Jul 11, 2025
Jamaican Arrowroot: The Stomach Soother Passed Down Through Generations
Ask any elder in rural Jamaica about what to give a baby with tummy trouble, or someone recovering from illness, and chances are you’ll hear this
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Jul 09, 2025
What Documents Do I Need to Return to Jamaica as a Citizen?
Question from Richard Rowe, USA: Hi Wellesley, I was born in Jamaica and have my original birth certificate as proof. I emigrated to the United
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Jul 08, 2025
101 Medicinal Herbs Of Jamaica- Top Natural Healing Herbs Of Jamaica
Here they are! The top 101 medicinal herbs of Jamaica. These ancient wonders that have provided effective natural healing from our parents and fore-parents. Ready?
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Jul 05, 2025
Jamaican Sorrel: More Than a Holiday Drink - It’s a Healing Powerhouse
For most Jamaicans, Sorrel means one thing—Christmas. That bright red drink, often spiked with ginger, rum, and pimento, is a staple on nearly
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Jul 02, 2025
Am I Entitled to a Pension from Jamaica After Working There Years Ago?
Question from Leslie, London, UK: I worked in Jamaica from 1977 to 1984 in the Correctional Services, migrated, and I am now 65 years old.
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Jul 02, 2025
What Happens If You Register a Business But Don’t Get the License?
Question from Fabian Lindo, Kingston, Jamaica: Good day. Hope this platform is still operational. I was reading your response to Brandon from
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Jul 01, 2025
Use US Dollars or Jamaican Dollars When Visiting Jamaica?
Question from Alan, Georgia, USA: How do Jamaicans view the US dollar vs the Jamaican Dollar? Is it better to use one over the other when I
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Jun 30, 2025
Who Are Jamaica’s National Heroes and What’s Their Story?
Question from Lisa, UK: What’s the story behind Jamaica’s national heroes? I only really know about Marcus Garvey. Hi Lisa, I love that
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Jun 30, 2025
Can I Place a Fence Between Two Buildings on My Property in Jamaica?
Question from Kelvin Meekins, USA: I bought a piece of land in Jamaica and I wanted to know if I could build a structure on each side of the
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Jun 30, 2025
How Can a U.S. Citizen with Jamaican Permanent Residency Get a Car Loan Here?
Question from Diane Reising-Wendler, CT, USA: I have my permanent residency and a TRN card in Jamaica but am a U.S. citizen. Can I get an auto
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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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