My Mother Was Raped And Gave Birth To Me – Dwight Gayle
In this installment of Our Stories, aspiring actor Dwight Gayle shares his story as the child of a rape victim. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture,...
She’s The Better Side of Me-Lymie Murray
The 14th day of October 2000 will forever be etched in the mind of this entertainer as one of his most memorable. That’s the day his daughter was born. And the singer described the moment as life-changing and fulfilling...
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.
Mental Illness Doesn’t Define Her, Strength and Courage Do – Ashleigh Grey
There are both negatives and positives attached to it. One positive is that it shows people that a mental illness does not limit you or what you can do, normal people experience..
Locked up but not forgotten: Sherlyn Grant
Before starting the Bible college, CSEC was my testing ground to see whether I could still be of any use to the world. After being locked away for so many years you lose your...
Big Man Cry, No Shame in Tears
This young man would have now been 21 or 22 years old. Nevertheless, I considered myself physically strong and capable at 6 feet. I was going to ambush him. I was resolute in ending him and go to prison. Lucky for him and also for me, I...
COVID 19 increased my anxiety tenfold – Remzie Boisrond
In this installment of Our Stories, we will share how the COVID-19 pandemic affects Remzie's mental health. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome...
‘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...
Yes I’m 16 years old and I’m a working, make-up artist – Kandice Ambersley
In this installment of Our Stories, a makeup artiste, Kandice Ambersley shares how she became involved in make-up artistry at the young age of 16. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful...
My Music Role Model Lives in My Community- Pryme
Many Jamaicans identify role models in foreign entertainers, politicians, philosophers, freedom fighters…inspired leaders across the waters.
However, for this 23-year-old Dancehall artiste, his drive to make it big in the music industry is fuelled by the story of his neighbour,...
