Jamaican Alternate Investment Scheme – Interview
Many Jamaican overseas have invested in alternative investment schemes based in Jamaica. There is a hush amongst the Jamaican Diaspora to discuss it openly mainly because of shame with the direction things have gone and the large sum of money they invested in these schemes. You can hear these discussion when you go out to […]
With So Many Programs For So Many Years, You Would Think Illiteracy Would Be Gone By Now
I came across a news item recently that started me thinking about illiteracy and wondering why it has proved so stubborn a problem in Jamaica. The item reported that Digicel Foundation, the charitable arm of the mobile phone company, had donated JA$33.6 million (US$386,000) to a government initiative for teaching reading and math at schools […]
What Determines Your Success?
Throughout the ages, the wisest and most profound thinkers have been trying to find the answer to one question: What determines success? Why is that some people enjoy deep personal relationships, close friendships, good health, a great income and all the other trappings of success while others are peering in through the shop window […]
Spay/Neuter Clinic Comes to Jamaica – Retiree in Jamaica
On December 8th and 9th of 2008, Jamaica had its first spay/neuter clinic in Kingston sponsored by the former Noah’s Ark Spay and Neuter Group, now called International Spay/Neuter Network, (ISNN), and the Jamaica Veterinary Medical Board. The clinic was held directly after the monthly veterinarian’s meeting. One of the highlights of the meeting was […]
How to Survive When Your ‘Alternative’ Income is Gone
The growth of alternative investments in the Jamaican financial market was a godsend for many. With schemes that paid six, ten and up to 20 per cent returns every month, consumers felt they had finally found a way to make their money work for them. Many consumers looked at these alternative schemes as desperately needed […]
Barbados News Media Refuse To Cover NUPW Press Release About Queen Elizabeth Hospital Doctors
The following is a Press Release concerning conditions affecting the Junior Doctors at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It was submitted to the Print Media in Barbados by The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) on 2009-February 9. The Print Media has refused to carry it in whole or in part. The release was suppressed. It […]
NEVIS TRIATHLON 2009 & 5km Fun Run 20th MARCH
The Nevis Triathon is an International Triathlon. Athletes from all over the world and the caribbean region come to Nevis to participate in the Olympic Distance or Sprint Triathlon. Program Olympic Distance – 1500m Swim – 40km Bike – 10km Run Sprint Distance – 750m Swim – 20km Bike – 5km Run Try-a-Tri – 250m […]
Obama’s Presidency and what it means to me
Never since Jesus rode on a donkey into Nazareth did one man garner the pageantry and glory that captured the hopes of the entire world as did Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America. 43 Presidents before had served America in its highest office, but this time it was different. The […]
Jamaica and Film
The beauty of Jamaica cannot be denied. Christopher Columbus called Jamaica the “fairest island” he had ever seen. Pirates became so entranced with the island that they sometimes opted to stay they rather than continue looting. And now, Jamaica’s natural beauty has made it a draw for modern moviemakers. International moviemakers have been coming to […]
Simple, inexpensive and creative ways of pampering your mate this Valentine’s Day
Here are 18 simple, inexpensive and creative ways of pampering your mate this Valentine’s Day. Call your mate at work/ home just to say “ I love you” Offer your mate a shoulder /neck/ foot/full body massage Offer to cook, wash the car or do some household chore that is usually done by the other […]