I disappointed my father when I pursued my dreams – Everton Gentles
At 18 years old, he passed the preliminary examination required for enlistment in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). This was possibly the best gift he could give his father who always encouraged him to pursue a career in defence.
However,...
My Life Changed at 105 Constant Spring Road – Tenuke
In this installment of Our Stories, university student Tenuke Doyley explains how she lives up to her name…For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image...
Bold Lila Charles ‘nuh mek social media define’ her
Persons are oftentimes judged because of their opinions or if their way of life is different from most of the Twitter community. I saw a girl being bullied because she posted a picture of herself which showed a...
‘U is for University’
Because I've had very distressing times where the workload, everything about school has just been-- it has made me feel distraught and stressed and everything that has been bad, while, you know, there have been times when I...
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...
No Holding Back: Jhe’Vonte Reclaims His Self- Confidence by Seeking Therapy
By then, we were both cornered by the police. I looked dead, straight down into the nozzle of the M-16 and I saw...
I had to return home to find myself- Kerry Starr
She started her adult life at age 21 and for many people that is an ideal age to venture on your own. However, the former singer of the Groundation music group said she fled from her home because she...Read...
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...
I’m Proud to be a Deaf Deejay – DJ Hear No Evil
In this installment of Our Stories, deaf Jamerican, Anton Abraham explains how he became a deejay. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive...
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...
