Visibility is everything in Jamaica for businesses. Firms almost don’t exist if they don’t find ways to show themselves to customers. That means from small shops to large companies targeting the diaspora, online advertising is a must. Here a key platforms and suggestions for use for businesses that want to increase brand awareness, drive sales, and compete.
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On Earth Day last April, the Jamaican Environmental Trust and 33 other civil society organizations and concerned individuals issued a press release on Jamaica's growing environmental crisis.
Just graduated from high school? Starting college soon? In that post-CAPE, pre-career limbo, figuring things out? Wherever you are on your journey, you likely need experience to go further. The job market is tight, and employers seek more than just subject matter expertise and potential.
The United States often deport people to Jamaica for visa infractions or for committing crimes. Such deportations always spike when immigration enforcement policies tighten or U.S. politics get mean. The people sent back get jook everywhere they turn, especially if they have spent decades abroad.
Like most other aspects of Jamaican culture, art here shows resilience and creativity. From the mystical energy of self-taught artists like Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds to the daring, multimedia installations from today’s emerging voices, Jamaican art pulses with layered meanings.
Here's a list of sites Christopher Seymore collected that we find very useful!
Once, phoning someone to have a conversation was the norm. Our dialogue carried the weight of emotion, tone, and spontaneity. Today, texting a simple “wyd?” or “ok” replaces the depth of such exchanges. With instant messaging, we are not vocalizing our thoughts the way we used to. Calling someone now feels intrusive, unnecessary, or even anxiety-inducing. Why?
Phones and computers are taking control of our lives and molding us into pretzels. They are our entertainment and work buddies and don’t even pretend we all don’t use them to avoid a conversation or eye contact with strangers sometimes. But did you know these trusty buddies also bring body aches and pains, and you could be a victim?
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Guess what’s coming soon? No, not another hurricane! It’s your old favorite New Year’s resolutions! You know, those promises you make to yourself that you hardly keep. The number of us who stick to those resolutions is abysmally low! Did we take that diet seriously? How about that carefully mapped out self-improvement plan? Remember that gym membership we... Read More
Emergency preparedness is a thing now. Natural disasters and crime have Jamaicans on the alert. We store panic buttons, house alarms, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and even pepper spray. But getting into or out of our home or car fast brings on finding our keys and using them efficiently.