Life of a Jamaican

Month: January 2021

  • Robot Taxis: What Would We Do Without Them?

    Robot Taxis: What Would We Do Without Them?

    Robots. No, I speak not of the technologically advanced machinery designed for leisure or pleasure. I speak not of the complex combination of metals controlled by a computer software. I speak of the men who risk their freedom, their lives, their everything to take the stranded home. Okay, so again I make have exaggerated just…

  • The Jamaican Loada Man

    The Jamaican Loada Man

    If you travel within Kingston and St Catherine using public transportation, you are likely to encounter casually dressed men aggressively trying to place you on a taxi. More often than not these are self-employed businessmen selling their services whether you like it or not. Before you begin to question the necessity of their services, there…

  • Blue Hole Review

    Blue Hole Review

    I haven’t been in a lot of holes, and by no means do I consider myself a ‘holey’ man but of all the holes I’ve been in, it is now official, the blue hole is my favourite hole. It may be wide and deep, but when I dived in – head first – I didn’t…

  • Photo: Food Chain

    Photo: Food Chain

    Location: St. Thomas Camera: Canon Rebel T3i Caption: If I had a slingshot, that bird would be dinner. I trust I’m at the top of the food chain 🙏🏾. While driving from St. Thomas into St. Andrew I saw these birds having a field day. I loved the scene and was compelled to stop for…

  • How to Maximize Your Time on a Trip

    How to Maximize Your Time on a Trip

    I am the self-proclaimed road-trip king. In my prime every Sunday would be a new adventure, cutting a fresh slice of Jamaica. I’ve since visited every parish, most major beaches, restaurants and landmarks across the island. Most of these trips are as spontaneous as they get. Absolutely no planning was usually involved. We could drive…

  • A Scientific Analysis of the Reason Jamaican Men Cheat

    A Scientific Analysis of the Reason Jamaican Men Cheat

    A Scientific Analysis of the Reason Jamaican Men Cheat

  • Visiting Other Caribbean Countries

    Visiting Other Caribbean Countries

    I shadowed the brakes a little, just to get the opportunity to ‘interview’ one of the many business owners providing services at night. I approached the first storefront to squeeze the fruits to make sure they are ripe but was forbidden by my host. I hailed ‘waa gwaan’ to the store owner and to my…

  • How to Get Your USA Visa in Jamaica

    How to Get Your USA Visa in Jamaica

    How to Get Your USA Visa in Jamaica