Grocery Shopping in Jamaica: Helpful Tips for Expats
Grocery Shopping in Jamaica When you’ve grow accustomed to your local grocery store it’s not at all surprising that you may feel cast adrift when you migrate and are faced with grocery shopping in Jamaica. It can be helpful to familiarize ourselves with some of the basics before we set out. Most people in Jamaica […]
The Essential Guide to the 10 Important Public Holidays in Jamaica
“Christmas comes but once a year, and when it comes it brings good cheer”. ~Nursery rhyme Public holidays in Jamaica are greatly anticipated and are often marked with special events and celebrations. The 10 Public Holidays in Jamaica are: Christmas Day (December 25th) Boxing Day (December 26th) New Year’s Day (January 1st) Ash Wednesday […]
Utility Companies in Jamaica: The Ultimate Guide for Expats
Utility Companies in Jamaica: The Ultimate Guide for Expats By Guest Contributor – Patricia Ottey Utility Companies in Jamaica include the National Water Commission (NWC) and the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS). NWC is a nationally owned monopoly, while 80% share ownership of JPS is in the hands of private investors. You may hear people […]
Private Residence or Gated Community? – Explore which is best for you.
Which Jamaican home is right for you: Gated Community vs. Stand-alone Residence? Private dwelling or gated community? Which one is right for you? Throughout my career as a Jamaican Realtor, I have had the privilege of helping many people transition to homes more suited to their needs. Here are a few factors I encourage my […]
