Aug 19, 2020
Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways of stopping the spread of COVID-19. Sadly, many Jamaicans now minimize the threat of the illness, and some have grown complacent about wearing them. Despite a government mandate to wear masks in public spaces, one maskless woman...
Aug 11, 2020
Since YouTube, video has become part of our daily lives. Most of us watch, but only a few actually make them because there were barriers like expensive equipment and competition for viewers’ attention. Not anymore!  TikTok has changed that. The Chinese video-sharing...
Aug 04, 2020
Jamaica’s Supreme Court’s rule in favour of Kensington Primary for trying to bar a child with dreadlocks from attending the school met severe criticism. Like Minister Grange, perhaps we should all wait for the reasoning behind the ruling to be released before passing...
Jul 15, 2020
The social media giants are walking a thin line lately on content moderation. On one side, they face criticism from those who want hate speech removed and restrictions on the spread of false information on their platforms. On the other, they face charges of censorship. The...
Jun 26, 2020
TikTok is showing us the well of creative talent that exists out there. Though typically producing short clips meant for little more than a moment of entertainment, the amateur creators of these videos are highly effective at capturing an audience. TikTok’s setup no doubt...