Out of Many, One Caribbean
The rest of the world may see the Caribbean as one big country made up of smaller nations. But for many Caribbean nationals, we identify as individuals who appreciate each other’s similarities and celebrate each other’s differences.
“Together We Aspire,...
It’s not where you’re from, it’s who you want to be
"Is a deep-rooted psychological issue, bad man or Don get praise, nuh really see communities a praise people weh do good ina school" - Oroy Campbell
Spanish Town, St. Catherine was Jamaica's first capital during 1534-1655. The parish is...
The Mystery Jordan, The Introverted Chatterbox !
The other day, one of his friends said, “people think yuh quiet an yuh can chat so much.”
Ah. The seeming paradox of the “talkative introvert”. We all know one. Perhaps we have been one too. These persons can be...
Black, No Sugar.
On Wednesday, June 15th I had the pleasure of interviewing the persona that is Kian O’Connor. From this 3 hour-long conversation I was able to deduce a few things. Firstly, that Kian has many compelling and captivating main character...
Alicia Nicholson: Restoring the Villages that Raised Children
"He emerged like a shadow as we stepped outside. In a breath, he ordered us to turn our backs to him and I felt the cold nozzle of his 9mm press into my neck. I began to pray silently...
Is Loyalty Overrated?
Janeé Sebright is from West Trinidad. She is 25 years old and a sales supervisor. Janeé loves her country and describes Trinidad as a fun place and a true paradise. Trinidadians are very social. In keeping with tradition, Janeé...
Meet Former Jippi-Jappa Hat Wearer – Monique Lindo
Monique is an ambitious 28-year-old Graphics and Animation Specialist at Vistaprint Jamaica, a customer care company. Monique’s dream is to pursue a Graphic Design Degree at a University that offers theory and practical training. She has two brothers and...
Describe Krystan in 3 words: Never Giving Up!
One would wonder, what draws a person to becoming a Live Well Jamaica intern? Is it the fact that Covid-19 has pushed our society to embrace and incorporate technology more? The fact that Fiver and Upwork provide platforms for...
Failure Does Not Win
Tameka Heath-Harding is a young professional from Jamaica who exudes all of the qualities of an aspiring success. Falling within the age range that would classify her as a millennial, she holistically redefines the often-negative stereotype suffered by that...
Who Is Kiara Shields and Why You Should Be More Like Her.
In today’s society, where women are glorified for wearing less and going out more and the idols of today all look like copy and paste versions of a bad and unedited version of Keeping up with the Kardashians, in...
