RP Tuffheart Promotes Peace in Sherlock
When I sat down with the fusion artiste, he explained how a personal decision by each resident led to the restoration of peace in a troubled residential area in Kingston.
1.Why did the violence end between Sherlock and Brook Valley?...
I've lived in the 14 parishes of Jamaica
In this installment of Our Stories, Dancehall artiste, Real Verb shares why he has lived in Jamaica’s 14 parishes.
Can Dancehall Survive Without Feuds?
When I sat down to have a chat with Jaquin, he shared his vision of a better Dancehall culture with less clashes among artistes.
"All blank dem buss and dem tings deh. Yuh know some lickle chune yuh know seh...
The death of my brother led me to music- Fraze
Meet Jaovaughn "Fraze" Ball
In 2008, his brother, Don Smith, who worked as a bus conductor was shoved off a moving bus after engaging in a heated exchange with his co-workers. He died on impact. Jaovaugn, who was completing his...
Alex leaves university without a degree
Meet Alistair “Alex” McIntoshIn 2012, he decided to prematurely end his tenure at the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) when he realised that his parents were struggling to pay his fees. Other first year students faced with similar...
An Absentee Father Isn’t a Bad Person – Diego Di Steppa
Meet Jason "Diego Di Steppa" Fuller
Jason understood at any early age that family was not limited to mother, father and siblings. Born to a young mother, he was sent to live with his grandparents in Spanish Town to enjoy...
Villa Flamez Finds Peace in Troubled Kingston Community
Meet Lennox “Villa Flamez” Hales
Long before he learnt how to spell violence, Lennox could easily spot the barrel of a gun, he painfully witnessed his neighbours being laced with gunshots and learnt how to “duck” from stray bullets. For...
Ex-Prostitute Stages Play Inspired by His Abuse Story
Our Stories is a feature which sheds light on a real, social issue in Jamaica through the inspirational stories of Jamaicans with lived experiences. Are you a Jamaican with a story to share? Contact us ourstoriesja@gmail.com.
