Interview with Esther Figueroa filmmaker of the documentary ‘Jamaica for Sale’
This week we interview Esther Figueroa, Ph.D. filmmaker of the documentary ‘Jamaica for Sale’. Esther is a Jamaican, independent filmmaker, writer, and linguist. She has 25 years of experience in media production including documentaries, educational videos, television programming, music videos, multi-media, web content, and feature film. An activist filmmaker, her work focuses on local knowledge, […]
Interview with Reggae Marathon Race Director, Alfred Francis – Celebrating 10 years
This year the Reggae Marathon celebrates its 10-year anniversary as one of Jamaica’s premiere marathon events. This week we sit down with Race Director, Alfred Francis and ask 10 questions about the Reggae Marathon. Q. When the Reggae Marathon was started in 2001 did you envision it becoming the premiere marathon event in Jamaica?Thanks for […]
Interview with Jamaican female Deejay, Naz
This week we interview rising Jamaican female Deejay, Naz. In last year’s Heineken Green Synergy DJ competition she was the lone female DJ in the hunt for the over $2 million (Jamaican dollars) cash prize. Christened Nazaria Taylor, this Deejay is one to watch. How did you get into DeeJaying?I loved music from school days […]
Book Review: Forever Young At 50+
About the Book:A compilation of 100 stories, featuring individuals over the age of 50 who have made great achievements, overcome tremendous adversity, and through it all, still remain forever young. The book is formatted in three categories: They Achieved: Features 54 stories of individuals who faced major setbacks in life but was determined to succeed, […]
Book Review – Keep On Pushing: Hot Lessons From Cool Runnings
About the Book:Keep On Pushing: Hot Lessons From Cool Runnings is a semi-autobiographical motivational book by original Jamaica bobsled team member Devon Harris. In this book Devon has brought together all that he has learned along the way, from his days as a student in Kingston, to his education at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, […]
Why I Don’t Go To The Market
I wish I could go to the market. Coronation Market, specifically. It’s so much cheaper to buy your fruits and vegetables there, rather than the supermarket. But I can’t go to the market. At least, not by myself. Because I simply do not speak the language necessary to get the market prices. I do not […]
