1. The Stock Market ensures that Jamaica is financially secure because it is vital to the growth of the economy. 2. You will own stocks. This means that you will become a shareholder and own a slice of a public company like LIME or Grace Kennedy LTD. 3. It provides an additional source of income. … Continue reading
From ‘Browning’ to Big Foot
Some Jamaican men have egos the size of the Blue Mountain Range. This particular one that I will speak about is the reflection of a large group of Jamaican men who verbally abuse women who don’t want to speak to them. I have heard of men who take it upon themselves to disrespect women who … Continue reading
Jamaican Children and the Illegal Sex Trade
Human trafficking of children is very much alive in Jamaica. This practice can be blamed mostly on poverty, but poverty is never an excuse to sell children or anyone else as sex slaves. I wonder if parents who partake in this despicable act consider the future of their children. Do they really sit down and … Continue reading
Classism in Kingston, Jamaica
Classism is an issue that has affected the Jamaica society since the days of slavery. The capital city, Kingston is divided into two major groups; the upper and the lower class. Members from the upper class dominate the corporate realm, and enjoy the benefits of a modern society. These individuals are usually Euro-centric in nature … Continue reading
Obama attracted to Jamaica’s credibility
Jamaica’s restoration of credibility in the international marketplace has been cited as the reason United States President Barack Obama is to visit the country next month. Closing the 2015-2016 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday, Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips said the country’s performance under the programme has led to a reestablishment of … Continue reading