Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)

[Marlita 0]

Good Morning...

Hope everyone is doing good...

We got some bad news out of JA yesterday and I am just asking for some prayers. Andre's family lives in the Bushy Park Scheme in May Pen. It is a pretty tight community and everyone knows everyone. Anyways Andre's barber is right down the road from his families house and he has been good friends with his barber Oliver since Highschool. Well yesterday Oliver was trimming an off duty cop (can't remember his name now) that Andre also grew up with and would play ball with every night back in JA. Well yesterday afternoon 2 thugs came to rob Oliver's shop and held them both at gunpoint. Oliver gave them all his money and some supplies and such and as they were leaving they noticed that the guy in the chair had a gun as he was a cop and they shot him right there in the chair in the stomach and took off. Well the cop kind slouched out of the chair and started crawling towards the door and the guys who were running off noticed that he had come to the doorway so they turned back and shot him 6 more times and stole the gun. All this happened right at Oliver's feet at the steps of his barbershop. He is devasted and scared out of his mind. He is petrified that they will come back for him or his kids because he could ID them and they murdered a cop. Which we all know is pretty controversial in JA or anywhere for that matter. So Andre is super upset for his friend Oliver and also the cop as they were friends but he is even more concerned for his family as they lived only a block or two away. So if you could keep Andre, Oliver and all the families involved in your prayers that would be much appreciated. Oliver has a little child that he takes care of solely as his wife is in the US so he is under a lot of stress especially now that he is out all that money. Anyways thanks for anything you can send our way.

Jamie

Oh and also...I don't have internet access at home anymore and limited access at work so for those of you who have emailed me and I haven't gotten back to you...sorry

OMG! I just read the article on this today in either the Gleanor or Observer. I can't believe that this hits so close to home for you. My sympathies to the family.

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Craig said that most of Kingston is all about Green so do NOT wear ANY green from now till Election Day. He says...wear White. For example "Orange" is Westmoreland's colors.

Labor writers (green) for the soldiers and PNP (Peoples National Party) is for the police (orange).

Hope that helps ;o) ...

Kelly

Is Craig from Kingston??? Most of Kingston is NOT JLP.

Ask him about Rockfort, Harbour View, Dunkirk, Brown's Town, Rae Town, Port Royal, Manley Meadows, Bower Bank to name a FEW.

Not sure where you got the orange being Westmoreland's colours???

Green is for the Labour Party, aka Laborites, nothing to do with the JDF as a whole, orange/red is for PNP, has nothing to do with the ENTIRE police force....

Thanks for clarification...... he's from Westmoreland.

That threw me for a loop as well...maybe his comment on Westmoreland stems from the fact that this is where PJ Patterson is from. I will definitely say that there are no distinct parishes that are for 1 party or the other. There are definite areas that they call garrison communities that by far are aligned with the political parties. I would just love to see the parties work for the good of the country, instead of their own selfish needs.

Anytime that happens, problems such as poverty, poor healthcare, crime etc will be solved in Jamaica.

Unfortunately it sems to be everyone for themselves to see how much they can get from the country, not what they have to GIVE Jamaica

Did you know Jamaica IMPORTS sugar????

[rhondapayter 0]

Aww.....I know the packing feeling!!

If you possibly can, try take it easy with the house moving, it can be EXTREMELY stressful which you and the little one don't need.

Jamaica is always a blessing, think of the FOOD!!

It will be EXTREMELY hot though, make sure you keep hydrated and in the shade as much as possible.

Yes, I'm dying for some good ackee and saltfish and roast breadfruit, curry shrimp, brown-stew chicken..... oh yeah, don't forget thr Rum -n-raisin icecream

I told Tony this will be the first time you will see me IN THE SHADE in Jamaica B) I figure I'll just live in the ocean or the pool!!

[rhondapayter 0]

Well yesterday afternoon 2 thugs came to rob Oliver's shop and held them both at gunpoint. Oliver gave them all his money and some supplies and such and as they were leaving they noticed that the guy in the chair had a gun as he was a cop and they shot him right there in the chair in the stomach and took off.

Oh my gosh, that is just awful I am so sorry to hear that.

[rhondapayter 0]

Oh my Rhonda how are u keeping sane? I would be going crazy with that all going on. All the best with finding your new home

I'm not I did do a little bit of pampering for myself yesterday - manicure & pedicure

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Kimmy, tink mi nuh si yuh a peep

Any news on when he's coming up?

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Thanks Jax..Yes he's coming the next dat after he gets his passport ..

Thanks for the info..def will need

Kimmy

Kimmy, tink mi nuh si yuh a peep

Any news on when he's coming up?

Hahahaaaa...girl u know it..mi caan wait..it's like u left me in a bubble gum store... ...

As soon as he has the visa in hand...can't wait...wanted to book a ticket for next weekend..but then mi realise a JA we a deal wid... so mi a wait

Oh my Rhonda how are u keeping sane? I would be going crazy with that all going on. All the best with finding your new home

I'm not I did do a little bit of pampering for myself yesterday - manicure & pedicure

That's right girl..put ur feet up..cause when the baby come u can figet it

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Craig said that most of Kingston is all about Green so do NOT wear ANY green from now till Election Day. He says...wear White. For example "Orange" is Westmoreland's colors.

Labor writers (green) for the soldiers and PNP (Peoples National Party) is for the police (orange).

Hope that helps ;o) ...

Kelly

Is Craig from Kingston??? Most of Kingston is NOT JLP.

Ask him about Rockfort, Harbour View, Dunkirk, Brown's Town, Rae Town, Port Royal, Manley Meadows, Bower Bank to name a FEW.

Not sure where you got the orange being Westmoreland's colours???

Green is for the Labour Party, aka Laborites, nothing to do with the JDF as a whole, orange/red is for PNP, has nothing to do with the ENTIRE police force....

Thanks for clarification...... he's from Westmoreland.

That threw me for a loop as well...maybe his comment on Westmoreland stems from the fact that this is where PJ Patterson is from. I will definitely say that there are no distinct parishes that are for 1 party or the other. There are definite areas that they call garrison communities that by far are aligned with the political parties. I would just love to see the parties work for the good of the country, instead of their own selfish needs.

Anytime that happens, problems such as poverty, poor healthcare, crime etc will be solved in Jamaica.

Unfortunately it sems to be everyone for themselves to see how much they can get from the country, not what they have to GIVE Jamaica

Did you know Jamaica IMPORTS sugar????

Yeah isn't that something..SUGAR...the only thing JA prolly have a go fi it now..is Boxite..

Thank you everybody!

I will have Marlon hound the RG's office! It was the RG whom I emailed today but of course no response!

I want to say have a safe trip to Mydestinyawaits as she leaves for Jamaica tonight and good luck on her interview Tuesday!

DITTO YIPPEEEE...GOOD LUCK GIRL

[JA Tam 7]

Anytime that happens, problems such as poverty, poor healthcare, crime etc will be solved in Jamaica.

Unfortunately it sems to be everyone for themselves to see how much they can get from the country, not what they have to GIVE Jamaica

Did you know Jamaica IMPORTS sugar????

Yes, I know, as well as milk powder since the dairy industry is pretty much non-existent. You should watch "Life & Debt". It's a documentary that was done sometime ago with how globalization and so forth have affected Jamaica's economy. It's so heartbreaking and I recommend it. You can get the documentary in its entirety on google video.

Edited August 2, 2007 by JA Tam

[^KK^ 3]

Is it cheaper to buy a ticket to the US from the montego bay airport? Or online? Or from the US?

Any advice.

[JA Tam 7]

[Yes, I'm dying for some good ackee and saltfish and roast breadfruit, curry shrimp, brown-stew chicken..... oh yeah, don't forget thr Rum -n-raisin icecream

Ok, now you have me missing home so much. My cousin came up from Jamaica the other day and we got some breadfruit. It was good with the ackee and saltfish my mother cooked the other day . I know you can't have this now that you're pregnant, but when next you can, try the Devon Stout ice cream...yum

Is it cheaper to buy a ticket to the US from the montego bay airport? Or online? Or from the US?

Any advice.

Online, you can get web fares if you use Air Jamaica.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Is it cheaper to buy a ticket to the US from the montego bay airport? Or online? Or from the US?

Any advice.

Girl I say check anywhere anyone that is cheap..I stalk the internet sites as well as call a 100 times..never know from day to day

[^KK^ 3]

Is it cheaper to buy a ticket to the US from the montego bay airport? Or online? Or from the US?

Any advice.

Girl I say check anywhere anyone that is cheap..I stalk the internet sites as well as call a 100 times..never know from day to day

I want him to fly into JFK for the work authorization stamp. Air Jamaica and American Airlines have direct flight to JFK.

[JA Tam 7]

Is it cheaper to buy a ticket to the US from the montego bay airport? Or online? Or from the US?

Any advice.

Girl I say check anywhere anyone that is cheap..I stalk the internet sites as well as call a 100 times..never know from day to day

I want him to fly into JFK for the work authorization stamp. Air Jamaica and American Airlines have direct flight to JFK.

Usually you won't find deals on one way fares, unfortunately. I get email alerts from both Air JA and AA on deals, and so far I haven't seen any specials. If I get anything, I will let you know.

[^KK^ 3]

Is it cheaper to buy a ticket to the US from the montego bay airport? Or online? Or from the US?

Any advice.

Girl I say check anywhere anyone that is cheap..I stalk the internet sites as well as call a 100 times..never know from day to day

I want him to fly into JFK for the work authorization stamp. Air Jamaica and American Airlines have direct flight to JFK.

Usually you won't find deals on one way fares, unfortunately. I get email alerts from both Air JA and AA on deals, and so far I haven't seen any specials. If I get anything, I will let you know.

Thanks JA_TAM!!