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’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...
Kerri-Ann defeated the silent monster in her workplace
And even though, I would receive an excellent review on my performance appraisal and many of my colleagues thought I would be given the role, I was blind-sided by my employers...
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...
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...
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...
Behind His Brown Eyes: Andre’s Ascension into Healing
It was a breakup of a four-year relationship that happened two years ago. I needed it because I was not ‘one hundred’, holistically. I had breakdowns - mentally, emotionally. I was also...
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...
Deep down I believe … in myself – Courtney Morris
I doubt myself all the time (laughs). The thing is I go through these cycles of self-doubt, like, 'what am I doing with my life?' because, right now, I spend a lot of time at home. I’m at home making jewellery. And with a career like this, it’s not really steady. So, sometimes in the year...
I have not seen my family in 10 years- Acheevha
In 2007, the Canadian government ordered him to return to Jamaica after living in the North American country for 15 years. The music producer said he expected the deportation order because he has been charged multiple times for minor...
