Posted on January 22, 2021

Parenting presents many struggles as taking care of young ones introduces its responsibilities and trials. Now imagine having to look after the welfare of your child while in the middle of a pandemic! This is the reality that most parents face as Jamaica patiently waits its turn to obtain the...

Posted on January 11, 2021

Dealing with 2020 was tough.  No parties or nightlife, no beach or river lime.  Covid cancelled everything.  Virtual events saved several industries and kept us entertained indoors. But it was hard to keep track or to know when they were scheduled.  Restaurants, attractions...

Posted on December 31, 2020

When people talk about Jamaica, our music, food, beaches and culture are often hot topics. Very rarely do people mention our literary prowess although Jamaicans make some of the best storytellers in the world. Jamaicans here and the Diaspora hear and experience fascinating stories...

Posted on December 15, 2020

T’was the year 2019 and the world was alright
We hugged and we kissed, not a mask was in sight
Then COVID came by and ruined all di fun
Now we have problems. Mi seh stress cya done! 

No parties, no dances, curfew every day
But Dem never stop, that’...

Posted on December 09, 2020

Christmas may be a global affair, but many classic Christmas carols are still decidedly not. In Jamaica, we don’t roast chestnuts on open fires or ride in open sleighs. And we definitely aren’t dreaming of a white Christmas. Lucky for us though, many of our composers have written...