Jamaicans are proud of their gardens, no matter how small the patch. But we are often left bewildered instead of serene in gardens that are supposed to be our oases at home. You step into your yard that you are paying someone to turn into a tropical oasis. You expect a riotous explosion of color and blooms and edges sharper than the new Jamaican bank notes.
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Jamaicans love food bad and tend to believe that “before good food waste, mek belly buss.“ Unfortunately, we can do better with food loss and food waste. Food loss refers to losses during production as a result of natural disasters, untrained personnel or inadequate infrastructure and resources.
In our digital age, social media platforms are powerful tools for connecting Jamaicans, both here and those scattered across the globe. The impact of these platforms on society is now a frequent topic in public discourse. Many fear the negative effects on users, particularly young ones. TikTok raises the most concerns because it is so widely used.
Listen up people! The other day someone gave us some ackees saying it was cleaned and ready to go. What a mess! Bits of seed parts were left on and the pink guts were not properly removed. This made us wonder whether Jamaicans are passing these essential skills to younger generations.
Internet access in Jamaica grew a lot in the last decade, as it did elsewhere. Our people took to the new technology rapidly. The Government says 82% of Jamaicans now have access, up from 42% in 2015 (World Bank). Rural Jamaica and some disadvantaged communities, however, lacks the infrastructure to support wide internet access.
Jah know, Jamaican cost of living is high bad! Anyone living paycheck to paycheck suffering. So there is no better time than now to budget. It may be the only way to meet living expenses without begging anybody a smalls or owing anyone you can not repay. A smart budget may even save a likkle sumting fi a rainy day if you live within your means.
Jamaican culture is full of rich history, lively music, and warm hospitality. But we have a complex current of aggression in our society. We are seen as cantankerous! Our default responses resemble emotional dysregulation, a mental health symptom where people can’t control emotions and feelings. Too often, we see ugly incidents that may have been better resolved... Read More
How do you convince people who measure time as “Donkey Years”, “from Whappy kill Fillup” and “soon come” to be serious about time management? This misplaced relationship with the clock is part of Jamaica’s laid-back culture. One good reason that it is time to reject it, however, is that if makes for poor work life balance.
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy for challenges and stress to snatch our focus. But there is a simple yet powerful practice that can clear our perspective, ease our minds and bring contentment. That is gratitude.
Two weeks into the new year and Jamaicans are making and breaking resolutions like nobody's business. While you resolve to get fit, buy a new home, change jobs, or whatever, we hope you are also planning new ways to have fun. Hobbies and other personal interests can be part of your growth in 2024? Jamaica’s vibrant creative culture offers many activities to... Read More