The experience of restarting life in Jamaica and other little things.
When Help Falls Into the Wrong Hands
The Truth About Fake Fundraisers After Hurricane Melissa Be Careful With Organizations That “Buy Supplies” Support RestartInJamaica.com
When Help Falls Into the Wrong Hands
The Truth About Fake Fundraisers After Hurricane Melissa Be Careful With Organizations That “Buy Supplies” Support RestartInJamaica.com
How to Help Jamaica Now
Smart Donations, Trusted Charities & Real Relief Options When you see devastating scenes from Hurricane Melissa hitting Jamaica — homes…
Jamaica Customs Fee Waiver After Hurricane Melissa
Why 30 Days Isn’t Enough for Real Recovery Jamaicans say 30 days of customs fee waiver after Hurricane Melissa isn’t…
Questions for the Jamaican Government
After Hurricane Melissa Heavy Disclaimer: Before I begin, I’m aware some of you are very sensitive when it comes to…
Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica’s First Category 5
Living Through the Storm A Day with Hurricane Melissa As I’m writing this from Jamaica, the wind is howling like…
Restarting Life in Jamaica? Make Peace with the Stray Dogs
The Stray Dogs of Paradise
Finding A Place to Live in Jamaica: Why Everything is a Struggle
For more information about finding housing check out our Housing Page.
U.S. Deporting Green Card Holders: Impact on Jamaicans & Changing Perceptions
The U.S. is ramping up deportations of legal green card holders. How this will impact Jamaicans and why societal views…
Why Are There Water Shortages in a Land of Rivers?
Jamaica’s Water Crisis The water has been off every day from 7AM to 5PM. Why? Without warning, notice or announcement. Is…
Judged by Those Who Know Nothing about Being Deported
Judged by People Who Know Nothing about Being Deported The sweet embrace of home—except it’s not sweet, and the embrace…
Starting Over After Deportation: The Harsh Reality of Restarting in Jamaica
Starting Over After Deportation: The Harsh Reality of Restarting in Jamaica Jamaica, Jamaica—the land of sun, sea, and second chances……
Getting ID in Jamaica as a Deportee: A Nightmare
Getting identification in Jamaica is a simple process—if one already has some form of ID. A passport or driver’s license?…












