Social order is reliant on citizens agreeing to act in ways that benefit the common good. Certain approved behaviours in our face-to-face interactions allow us to interact harmoniously or with restraint when conditions are unfriendly. Now that our social interactions are mostly in the digital space, we must consider whether real-world social conventions followed... Read More
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The 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Jamaica left us in shock and distress. We all know we live on a fault line, but few ever think about it until disaster hits. Fortunately, damage and injury was minimal in this one, so we can all give thanks.
Not long ago, influencers burst on the scene out of nowhere. Mostly smart, mostly young, Internet devotees saw they could earn from peddling their fanbase. They hocked everything from hardware to household items. And Jamaicans with sizable numbers of online followers went for this, big time.
The cost of entertainment is skyrocketing in Jamaica. Prices at restaurants, clubs and concert
venues are staggering. But this hyperinflation seems to be scaring only the economists and the
authorities.
Reasonable prices, great products and convenience make street vending a popular practice in Jamaica. To grab a quick bite from your favourite jerk or fruit man, or taste ‘Soupy’s’ special is a simple pleasure many Jamaicans have come to know and love growing up.
Only one month into the new school year and already we have several cases of violent assaults
among students at school. Two cases at two separate schools resulted in a 14-year-old and a
13-year-old being hospitalized. Worse, the incidents erupted from students stepping on their
school mate’s shoes.
When social media marketing first became popular, it seemed like an amazing gift for businesses to connect with audiences, promote their goods or services, and convert leads into sales. Low costs and accessibility were big selling points of social media marketing. Businesses could use social media as their sole marketing platform or to supplement traditional... Read More
Back-to-school season always brings new controversy and this year is no different. The Dunce
school bag has invaded Jamaica, leaving school administrators dumbfounded and scrambling for
solutions.
With easy Internet access to the internet, we can find information we need in seconds. We have
grown accustomed to gaining knowledge with the use of search engines, and, more recently, AI
platforms. What we find, however, can often be deceiving. We often accept incorrect or
misleading material that comes across as facts.
Jamaica came away from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest with a healthy share
of the medals. Our athletes won 3 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze, finishing fourth overall behind the
United States, Canada, and Spain although only the US had more medals (29). It’s clear by now
that we have a permanent place in the top ten in track and field... Read More