Feb 19, 2024
COMMUNITY WI-FI MAY BE OUR GAME CHANGER
Internet access in Jamaica grew a lot in the last decade, as it did elsewhere. Our people took to the new technology rapidly. The Government says 82% of Jamaicans now have access, up from 42% in 2015 (World Bank). Rural Jamaica and some disadvantaged communities, however, lacks...
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Jan 08, 2024
HEALTHY HABITS FOR A HAPPIER YEAR
We all make well intentioned resolutions to improve our lives in the new year, and physical fitness is usually at the top of the list. Why not add mental fitness for a complete personal wellness overhaul and pave the way for a truly fulfilling and joyful year ahead. In Jamaica...
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Nov 27, 2023
JAMAICANS CHRISTMAS BELIEFS & TRADITIONS
Jamaican Christmas means festive decorations and delicious meals. But we also have a rich tapestry of sayings, traditions, and superstitions that add unique flavors to the holiday season. Starting with the proverb "A nuh every day a Chris’mus," which...
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Nov 20, 2023
SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS
Technology at our fingertips makes it easy to shop online and beat the holiday rush. Online shopping vastly expands our ability to treat ourselves and our loved ones to unique finds. But that is not the only option, and it certainly is not the one that most benefits Jamaica. This...
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Nov 03, 2023
JAMAICA NEEDS SOCIAL MEDIA ETIQUETTE
Social order is reliant on citizens agreeing to act in ways that benefit the common good. Certain approved behaviours in our face-to-face interactions allow us to interact harmoniously or with restraint when conditions are unfriendly. Now that our social interactions are mostly in...
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