Blogs

NETWORKING

Many see networking as one of those meaningless buzzwords thrown around social media. We agree that both the word and its intent have been misused. But the art of networking has great value. The hard reality is that your degree alone isn’t likely to land your dream job. We are now expected to build connections with those who can help us on our professional... Read More

Nonalcoholic spirits

Nonalcoholic spirits have been in the market for a long time. But only recently have they become popular. This shift in the drinking culture has pushed producers offer more varieties, and they are selling. People are no longer embarrassed to ask bartenders for a non-alcoholic drink.  In some places it is even become cool to do so.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Please join us in bigging up Women’s History Month, celebrated around the world along with International Women's Day. While the struggle for gender equality is far from over, we can still acknowledge and promote the achievements of women.

IMPACT OF JAMAICAN CULTURE

Since the 1960s, Jamaican culture has hugely influenced music, fashion, and popular culture globally. After introducing the world to ska and reggae music, this Caribbean island inspired fashion trends, culture, language and even religion around the world.

CREATIVE

We have all been there. That unsettling gaze at a blank whatever searching for a creative spark. Sadly, we postpone the work hoping for the perfect moment to tap our creativity. But all that does is limit our output. Instead, we should summon our energy and dig deep. The key to creativity is to shape ideas and inspiration from what’s around us. Here are a few ways... Read More

YOUR BEST LIFE

With so much going on in our personal lives and in Jamaica, and media daily bombarding us with every tiny bit of news it’s hard to focus on what’s important. It takes great mind and body discipline to stay on track, to navigate through the noise to what is relevant and essential to living a healthy and productive lifestyle.

JAMAICA SALUTES ITS ATHLETES

The RJR Sports Foundation's 2022 Sportsman And Sportswoman Of The Year Awards was special this time around. The pandemic had disrupted athletics as much as it did everything else. The restrictions brought prolonged breaks from competitive sports. The athletes lost valuable training time and the sharpness that competition forces.

DOING BUSINESS IN THE METAVERSE

By now many of you have heard of the metaverse although some folks have no idea what it is. First thing you need to know is that it is already here and growing in influence. The metaverse is an online virtual world where users interact with each other in real-time. It is a shared space created from virtually enhanced physical reality and real-world experience.

WEH DE MONEY DEH?

Jamaica’s financial sector now seems like a train wreck you cannot take your eyes off. Revelations are staggering, and, we suspect, there is more to come. We can only imagine public relations teams scrambling to manage these various crises. One oversight individual took the fall. But others in leadership may soon go.
 

FATHERS CAN NOW FULLY PLAY THEIR PART

Experiencing the birth and early stages of a child’s life give mothers a roadmap for their roles. Experts say pregnancy and delivery (thanks, oxytocin ) triggers their instincts for caregiving. But fathers have often been left out of this process.