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Trembling in anticipation of Tomas

November 4th, 2010

I quaked in my shoes when I heard that another tropical storm was heading in our direction. We still haven’t recovered from Nicole’s fury and the damage that it caused to our infrastructure. Is there anything we can do to lessen the effect of these storms? Well this season is reported to be an active [...]

‘Hearty and Healthy’

October 29th, 2010

Jamaicans were not always known as being the most health conscious society. However, more people are appreciating the fact that we can prevent many illnesses if we take proper care of ourselves. The thrust of health education has had far reaching benefits. If everyone adopts good health practices then there will be less need for doctors, [...]

Jamaica – A tourist’s paradise?

October 26th, 2010

For the fifth year in a row Jamaica copped the top prize as the leading Caribbean destination. Well that’s great news. I guess I am a bit confused though, just how are we capitalising on our awards? I suppose what confuses me is that if we are so great how come so many people live below the [...]

Pink Power! Keeping Abreast!

October 23rd, 2010

I have always thought that cancer was an ugly word. It brings to mind pain and suffering. Of course, with new treatments available it does not have to be a death sentence. October is being celebrated as breast cancer awareness month. A pink ribbon highlighting the cause can be seen on display all across the island. There have [...]

‘Chicken Merry Hawk de near’

October 20th, 2010

The Jamaican saying, ‘Chicken Merry Hawk de near’, actually does not have anything to do with chickens. It means that when things seem to be going well, danger might be just around the corner. Of course that’s only my interpretation but everyone knows the predatory nature of hawks and that chickens are their favourite meals. The way how things are [...]

Black Thursday

October 15th, 2010

Come ’er an’ buy yuh sweet potato!” The vendors’ cries echoes across the market. Markets are a colourful and integral part of our Jamaican culture. I have fond memories of going to the market and enjoying the interaction between the vendors. However, the vendors who sell their wares outside the market have caused problems over the years. These [...]

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