Transcending Reggae Artiste Says He Found Himself Behind Bars
So I was wrestling with the father God at that moment about my situation and the fact that I'm going to be heading back to Jamaica, how can I provide for my family? And so...
Ex-Prostitute Stages Play Inspired by His Abuse Story
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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...
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...
Money is not my problem – Kevoyne Chambers
In this installment of Our Stories, scholarship recipient Kevoyne explains why money is not a problem for him….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome...
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...
I dropped out of college and started my company – Gemmar McFarlane
In this installment of Our Stories, young entrepreneur, Gemmar McFarlane shows us just how nothing can interfere with one’s true destiny… For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise- white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich...
You Will Never Call Madda Mush-I Fat Ever Again
In this installment of Our Stories, holistic remedy specialist Madda Mush- I explained why you can't call her fat anymore….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich...
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...
I Struck the Stroke – Mrs. Dezrine Smith Barclay
One day I felt extremely woozy while I was in Courts Jamaica Limited in Linstead and suddenly I collapsed on one of the beds then was rushed to the Linstead Hospital and was later admitted to..
