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...
I was a good employee but I’m a better employer – Romeich Major
In this installment of Our Stories, CEO of Romeich Entertainment, Romeich Major, shares how his first-hand experience with poor employer-employee relationships prompted his decision to become his own boss. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise –...
My friends tried to kill me- Qura VX
Meet Mark "Qura VX" Hyman
This accomplished voice actor, musician and studio engineer has missed death on many occasions. His most vivid memory was a time when his friends plotted to kill him. Mark said during his pre-teen years he...
I Fight Crime with Rhymes- Wowski
This police officer is shaping a new perspective on the Jamaican Police force through his purpose-driven foundation and music career. Constable Ricardo McCalpin, who is assigned to the Community Safety and Security Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, is...
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.
Society Owes me Nothing, Even Though I am Blind- Audley Jones
In this installment of Our Stories, blind massage therapist, Audley Jones explains how he found the light in his newly discovered world of darkness and overcame the struggles associated with blindness. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise...
Afifa Aza Shares the Secrets to Artistic Freedom
In this installment of Our Stories, we will take a look at the life of inspiration and upliftment lead by Afifa Aza. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and...
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...
The hunger I had for food became that hunger I had for education –...
In this installation of Our Stories, Attorney-At-Law Jezeel Martin speaks about his personal experiences living in an inner-city community. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise- white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and...
My Mother is Yet to Discover My Music- Trey Mallee
In this installment of Our Stories, upcoming artiste, Trey Mallee shares how his mother indirectly encouraged him to become an artiste. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture,...
