Life of a Jamaican

Author: Life of a Jamaican

  • Should A Man Cry At His Wedding?

    Should A Man Cry At His Wedding?

    I was fortunate enough to attend a wedding a few days ago. It was the first wedding I attended since childhood. It may be that young people nowadays are very cautious when it comes to marriage, or they simply like to play around. Whatever the case I am in the line waiting for my turn.…

  • Photo: Beauty Growing Wild

    Photo: Beauty Growing Wild

    Location: Giblatore St. Catherine Camera: Canon Rebel T3i: Caption: This flower grows in the wild, often unnoticed, unwanted or forgotten, but if you look closely enough, you will see the beauty.

  • Which is Better? Prep vs Primary School

    Which is Better? Prep vs Primary School

    A colleague of mine paused a minute to log in to zoom to check if her child was attentive in class. This was during the period when schools were closed. The preparatory school her son attends was equipped to continue teaching despite the challenges faced by primary schools. As I heard her son speak I…

  • How to Teach Online for Free!

    How to Teach Online for Free!

    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…

  • ‘GREETINGS PEOPLE, THIS IS SIR P’: THE RISE OF POLITRICKS WATCH

    ‘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.…

  • Here’s Why Taxi Fares in Kingston Jamaica Have Not Increased in Over a Decade

    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…

  • Tips For Renting in Jamaica

    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…

  • Photo: The Commitment of Jamaican Men

    Photo: The Commitment of Jamaican Men

    Location: Mona Kingston 6 Camera: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Caption: It is the weekend, it is early, and it is raining, yet these men come out to play football. A clear demonstration of the loyalty and faithfulness of Jamaican Men.

  • Why Rent is so Expensive in Kingston Jamaica?

    Why Rent is so Expensive in Kingston Jamaica?

    Here is why rent is so expensive in Kingston Jamaica

  • Friday Photo

    Friday Photo

    Location: St Mary Camera: Samsung MV800 Caption: One of the lost photos of my island tour. This beach is just across from the James Bond Beach, St Mary.

  • MID-WEEK MOTIVATION #3

    MID-WEEK MOTIVATION #3

  • Tuesday Proverb #3

    Tuesday Proverb #3

    When there is no need, one becomes complacent and makes less effort to sustain one’s self until the need again arise.