I cant believe I started this thread last year in June, havent really been watching it. Reason being, work and more work. I have found my game programming books are all gathering dust. So much has happened since I had the great drive to start a jamaican gaming community. The dream however is not dead!
I see crosswire is a pretty experienced game developer. He even started an online community at http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/jagamedevelopers. Plans to start a core group on my part will have to be delayed but maybe crosswire can take up where I left off.
All the best to you upcoming game developers. I look forward to seeing your work.