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.
I fell in love with the saxophone – Malik Hamilton
It has a very unique, smooth and refined tone; although it can sound awful when not played properly. The shape also interests me, as it is really nice to look at. I have always been...
Styling and Profiling– Alyssa Chalayne Designs
In this installment of Our Stories, Jamaican style enthusiast, T’Ka Walters explains why fashion designing is her destiny. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and...
Lost my sight but didn’t lose sight of my goals: Shavane Daley
In this installment of Our Stories, we will explore Shavane Daley’s journey to realizing his dream of becoming a music producer. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious...
I’m going to be a Better Father than My Dad- Alborto Green
In this installment of Our Stories, recording artiste, Alborto explains why he wants to be a better father than his dad. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious...
Ryan Sets An Example for Jamaican Men Afraid of Visiting the Doctor
I don’t think it’s a fear. It’s a culture change. Not anything to do with fear. Jamaican men are culturally less likely to...
I have not seen my family in 10 years- Acheevha
In 2007, the Canadian government ordered him to return to Jamaica after living in the North American country for 15 years. The music producer said he expected the deportation order because he has been charged multiple times for minor...
Kevin Harris Becomes the Father Some Young Jamaican Fathers Always Needed
Honestly, my father was quite scarce during my childhood years. Though we would speak on the phone on a few occasions, the physical father figure I needed; being susceptible to all the wiles that had existed, was not there. Drugs began to look
Reneé Drummond makes a living helping UK residents move to Jamaica
In this installment of Our Stories, Reneé Drummond shares how she earns an income helping UK residents relocate to Jamaica. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture,...
I escaped the gunshots- Donai Singleton
He will never forget that afternoon when he and his friends were almost laced with gunshots. The Jamaican, recording artiste described hanging out with some colleagues when suddenly a group of armed men approached the scene and....read more
