Life of a Jamaican

Author: Life of a Jamaican

  • Beware: Car Theft In Jamaica

    Beware: Car Theft In Jamaica

    This month I will discuss cars and driving in Jamaica. In my small group of 8 friends who own cars, there have been 4 car thefts in the past two years. This is an alarming statistic suggesting there is a 50% chance your vehicle will be stolen. To add salt to the wound, each stolen…

  • 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

  • Here is Why Jamaica’s Youth are Leaving the Country

    Here is Why Jamaica’s Youth are Leaving the Country

    If you are living in Jamaica, chances are you would have seen ads requesting that you apply for citizenship in Canada. I have seen many ads of this nature, and relatives and friends have taken this opportunity. In fact, I can not even count the number of colleagues that would have taken the opportunity to…

  • PriceSmart Vs Inner-City Shoppers

    PriceSmart Vs Inner-City Shoppers

    I have been shopping at PriceSmart for about two years and I noticed a trend that I am sure many have experienced. I was at the line at PriceSmart ready to check-out when I felt the touch. It wasn’t the touch of the holy spirit or an angel nudging me to come home. It was…

  • Photo: Cherry Gardens

    Photo: Cherry Gardens

    Location: Cherry Gardens St. Andrew Camera: Canon Rebel T3i Caption: Sometimes I go ‘rich people watching’ … because…poor people watching is kind of dangerous.