The pandemic has pushed us to adapt to online learning very quickly. 'When trouble tec yuh pickney shirt fit yuh' and we have been wearing some pretty small shirts recently. Adapting to online learning has not been easy for everyone and while there are platforms dedicated to online learning (eg. Moodle), these all come at... Continue Reading →
‘GREETINGS PEOPLE, THIS IS SIR P’: THE RISE OF POLITRICKS WATCH
I tremble every time I hear the thunder of a new video. Which is followed by that deep altered voice bringing greetings to the people. Being a seasoned 87 I know one day my name will be called. I rest assured however, that my kerosene will be fine, but bad man's life is never long.... Continue Reading →
Here’s Why Taxi Fares in Kingston Jamaica Have Not Increased in Over a Decade
I moved to Kingston in 2009 to pursue my first degree. At the time I was paying a fine of $100 for my taxi fare. Last year when I sold my Honda I had to use public transportation for a couple of days and still, the fare was $100, exactly 10 years later. If we... Continue Reading →
Tips For Renting in Jamaica
I've had so many addresses in Kingston over the past 11 years. From upscale gated communities to borderline squatter settlements and I've learned a very crucial lesson. You can't have it all. Renting a house or apartment in Jamaica should be a very carefully made decision. Location, price and amenities all matter but with each... Continue Reading →
Why Rent is so Expensive in Kingston Jamaica?
Here is why rent is so expensive in Kingston Jamaica
Photo: Social Distancing
Location: Hellshire (before Covid-19) Camera: Canon Rebel T3i Caption: I've always been socially distant
How to prevent students from cheating in online examinations!
I saw a screenshot of an email sent by a student of The UWI, St. Augustine to Campus their lecturer expressing disappointment in their classmates who were cheating in an exam. The student copied the cheaters in the email so that appropriate actions could be taken. I don't know how this information got released to... Continue Reading →