Editorial credit: Andrey_Popov / shutterstock.com There are two primary types of bankruptcy for individuals: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Both have different processes and implications for debt discharge, and they affect credit scores differently. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: This involves the liquidation of non-exempt assets to repay creditors. It typically remains on your credit report for […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo Credit: Jamaicans.com Born Llyneth Griffiths on 23 November 1949 in Hannah Town, Kingston, Jamaica, Marcia has become a towering figure in reggae music, known and celebrated worldwide for her extraordinary contributions to the genre. Over a career spanning six decades, she has captivated audiences with her distinctive voice, delivering […]
By Kadia Francis, jamaicans.com | Photo courtesy of jamaicans.com Christina Cooper, a dynamic Jamaican American actress, model, director and tv producer is breaking barriers in the film and television world and is now bringing her talents to her family’s origins in Jamaica. Born in Los Angeles to a Chinese mother and a Jamaican father, her […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo Credit: Jamaicans.com Marlon James, born on 24 November 1970 in Kingston, Jamaica, has become one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature. Raised in the vibrant and complex tapestry of Jamaican culture, James was deeply influenced by the oral storytelling traditions that surrounded him. His parents, both in academia—his […]