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...
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...
I was an emotional wreck after his death- Queen JoJo
When she was 17 years old, her father, Mark Beckford was robbed and murdered. The news of his death was hard to accept as Queen JoJo identified her father as a defining figure in her life. As she retraces...
My Grandmother taught me how to love- Anthony Malvo
In 2000, his grandmother took her last breath in his hands. The reggae artiste described the experience as a significant moment in his life because his grandmother was his best friend. In her passing, Anthony recorded a song in...
Talsia Heals Her Broken Heart, One Poem at a Time
The evening of July 12, 2010 will always remain in her memory because that’s when she spent the final moments with one of her sisters.
Talsia recalls strolling home with her two sisters on Olympic Way in Kingston 11, with...
I Gave Up Accounting To Become an Ethical Hacker- Gavin Dennis
In this installment of Our Stories, Certified Ethical Hacker, Gavin Dennis shares how he became an ethical hacker. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and...
I Overcame Illiteracy after Leaving High School- Tyrone Simms
In this installment of Our Stories, Jamaican multimedia professional, Tyrone Simms shares how he overcame illiteracy. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food,...
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,...
Born Jamaican, Inspired by Africa- Dashiki Trendz
In this installment of Our Stories, Dashiki Trendz' Owner, Horace Collins shares how Africa inspired his new perspective on business and life…For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious...
My Father is My Best Friend- Tiffanie Malvo
In this installment of Our Stories, artiste Tiffanie Malvo explains why her father is also her best friend….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome...
TALKS WITH TESS
…I am black….I am brown….I am beautiful
I think it is time we remove the labels placed on beauty. Jamaican women are beautiful because of our differences.
The Caribbean has always been...
