CrystalHarrison, Star Writer

Practising voodoo and black magic seem to have become commonplace in Jamaica that a secret society based in Montego Bay, St James, is now publicly advertising its services.

House of Power Society has been advertising several services in local newspapers and on its website.

While in its newspaper ad the company has only promoted its 'prosperity handkerchief', online it goes much further selling things such as love spells and revenge curses.

The society on its website also claimed to be able to assist anyone to get rich, win court cases, become famous or get back their lost lover among other things.

The prices quoted on the website for their rituals are based in US dollars starting from US$45 (J$3,915) for a handkerchief to as much as US$680 (J$59,160) for 'Power and Money Spell'.

Interestingly, Jamaican voodoo 'Do It Yourself Kits' with complete instructions are also advertised with a selling price of US$350 (J$30,450).

Speaking with THE STAR yesterday, the founder of the society, Professor Aba, told us that with an annual fee of US$200 ($J17,400), anyone can be a part of the society, and persons can discontinue their membership by sending the society a letter stating their desire to do so.

"The society itself started four years ago and we have a vast amount of clients around the world. Persons are free to join and they are free to leave. No questions asked," Professor Aba told THE STAR.

He further said; "Overall, my society is not based on cult, it's just a spiritual place that helps people."

Aba said that he established House of Power Society to help people who are struggling with life's many problems.

"You would be amazed at the kind of difficulties most people are facing. Finances, health, relationships, spiritual cleansing, you name it.

I help them all, I don't believe in turning away people whether they are able to pay or not."

Claiming to be practising voodoo and black magic since his childhood, the founder of the society claims that 98 per cent of his clients get successful results.

When asked how can someone know if these spells really work, the founder told us, "Jus follow your mind."