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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

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

‘Chicken Merry Hawk de near’

October 20th, 2010

Delicious chicken! copyright 2010 The Gleaner[/caption] 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

Black Thursday

October 15th, 2010

A man sleeps on a stall in Coronation market copyright 2010 The Gleaner[/caption] 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

Windshield Washers – Menace or Entrepreneurs?

October 11th, 2010

Can you dare to refuse his offer? copyright 2010 The Gleaner[/caption] Driving in Jamaica a few things are expected, they include uneven road surfaces, traffic, the incessant noise of horns and discourteous drivers. However, there is something else experienced by drivers on

Nicole’s Wrath

October 5th, 2010

The Barbican road or at least it used to be a road! copyright The Gleaner 2010[/caption] I watched the news in horror as it showed in detail the devastating effects of tropical storm Nicole to several areas across the island. Those images will be forever etched in

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