Transactions At The University Of The West Indies, Mona – A Postgraduate Student’s Point Of View

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The Mphil/PhD programs at the University of the West Indies are research based programs which demand a lot of time and resources. Tuition is usually covered in exchange for work done at the associated departments. This work includes tutoring or demonstrating laboratory exercises. Candidates are usually offered a stipend paid in quarterly installments. On paper … Continue reading Transactions At The University Of The West Indies, Mona – A Postgraduate Student’s Point Of View

Robot Taxis: What Would We Do Without Them?

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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 … Continue reading Robot Taxis: What Would We Do Without Them?

How to Get a Driver’s License in Jamaica 

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So, you’re a big man now? Old legs getting tired of walking? Public transportation not working out for you? Ladies rejecting you because you can’t drive? Well its time you go get yourself a driver’s license. To do this the RIGHT way may take a bit of cash and quite a bit of time. Yes, … Continue reading How to Get a Driver’s License in Jamaica 

I’ve Been Shopping For Food All Wrong! Markets VS Supermarkets

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I have been shopping at the supermarket for years. I like the convenience of having all the items I need in one place. Brooklyn supermarket is a prime example with foods ranging from freshly produced fruits and vegetables to the frozen remains of slaughtered animals. It is a great business idea to have everything in … Continue reading I’ve Been Shopping For Food All Wrong! Markets VS Supermarkets