In light of the latest immigration row between Jamaica and Trinidad, where 12 of our citizens were denied entry, the PSOJ has decided to hijack this situation and has called for a boycott on Trinidadian goods. Though we have been having this problem with Trinidad for a while now, I find the call for boycotts from the PSOJ either hypocritical at best or manipulative and opportunistic at worst. Continue reading Boycott and PSOJ Hypocrisy
Entrepreneurship vs Reality
Entrepreneurship! The reason for expensive suits and “Chairman of the Board” status. Entrepreneurship! What you do when: “You won’t employ me despite me being fresh out of University with no experience and student loan debt? Fine! I’ll just start my own business!” Entrepreneurship! Because “I’m Mr./Ms. Top Flight bitch!” Entrepreneurship! Continue reading Entrepreneurship vs Reality
Jamaican People and Foreign Expectations
How long will we suffer as all our goods and talents are taken from us by foreigners who exploit us for their benefit at the expense of our well being? Continue reading Jamaican People and Foreign Expectations
Accident Unexpected
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the worst things that can happen to anyone. The whole experience lends itself to negativity and all the associated emotions that come with it. It is especially worse when there is a loss of life as it inflicts a lot of pain and sorrow on the family and friends of the deceased that most observers looking on can never relate to. Continue reading Accident Unexpected
Elections 2016: Throwback to 2007?
The results are in and the Andrew Holness lead JLP have been declared the winner of JA Elections 2016. The people of Jamaica have exercised their civic duty (actively or passively) and the preliminary results favour the JLP to form the next Government of Jamaica. Continue reading Elections 2016: Throwback to 2007?
All Shades Matter
The people of the world are beautifully and wonderfully made in the creator’s image. The Caribbean and the Americas have benefited from the various cultures brought by various racial groups from around the world, making it the most diverse and racially homogenous part of the world. This has resulted in the creation of very beautiful people of various shades, hues shapes and sizes Continue reading All Shades Matter
Elections: The Political Silly Season
The long anticipated date has been called. The Master’s “Touch” has been felt and the 25th of February will be the day Jamaicans decide who is most capable to handle the affairs of the country. Until such time however, we are subjected to party diehards(die hearted) being bused around the country to political meetings in the brashest of manner, Continue reading Elections: The Political Silly Season
ZikV and Our Friendly Mosquito
If our encounter with ChikV wasn’t bad enough, we now face an imminent encounter with it’s upgraded version ZikV(ChikV version 2.0), which is twice as worse than ChikV. Already, ZikV has left a disastrous impact on our Latin American neighbour Brazil, resulting in widespread panic and fear in Brazil and the Western Hemisphere. Continue reading ZikV and Our Friendly Mosquito
Professionalism and Public Perception
What is professionalism? According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, professionalism is the conduct, aims or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person or the following of a profession (such as athletics) for gain or livelihood. Continue reading Professionalism and Public Perception
New Year Payday Worries
Like most employed people, in December, we received our monthly salary a little earlier than usual. This early payday may have tempted some of us to splurge on Continue reading New Year Payday Worries