Life of a Jamaican

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  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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