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Patois Bible – A Change for the ‘betta’?

August 16th, 2010

The Bible’s book of Luke has been ‘Jamaicanised’ by being rewritten in patois. It was published by The Bible Society and released on August 8, 2010. Historically, patois has always been the chosen language of Jamaicans but has often been cast in an unfavourable light. Some parents even chastise their children for talking ‘badly’ when they [...]

‘What goes around comes around’

August 10th, 2010

I thought the price increase announced by the cement company recently seemed a bit harsh, especially when it came on the heels of other companies trying to relieve the assault on consumers’ pockets during these hard times. I was surprised to read the headline, ‘Cement Company Flounders’ in an article published in The Gleaner August 6, 2010. Well maybe I was not [...]

Jamaican Vacation

August 5th, 2010

Since the economic squeeze shows no sign of letting go, families have had to ‘downsize’ their vacation plans. I have always been a believer of the idea that if we enjoy Jamaica then we will be more willing to protect it. Of course, the cost to stay at some resorts makes them unreachable for the average [...]

Mandeville Fish Vendors are off the hook!

July 30th, 2010

The recent discovery of embalming fluid found in fish sold in the Mandeville market made everyone nervous about consuming fish from the market. However, consumers can now breathe a sigh of relief as Dr. Tufton, Minister of Agriculture, gave the green light for consumption of the fish. I think what happened was extremely scary and [...]

Are you a safe shopper?

July 27th, 2010

‘Desperate times call for desperate measures’. Now, I don’t know who coined that phrase but it has certainly proved true in these harsh economic times. So now when you shop, it’s not only about hunting for a bargain but guarding your pocket. Often pickpockets watch your movements carefully long before they make their move. [...]

The School Squeeze

July 25th, 2010

After the dust settled, parents of students who passed the GSAT exams for prestigious high schools faced a new problem. Many high schools have mandatory summer school for their new students. To make matters worse, they also added hefty registration costs. Parents were ‘up in arms’ when they were told they had to pay these [...]

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