Visually Impaired Man Says He Paints To Remind Himself How Beautiful Everything Is
In this installation of Our Stories, visually impaired Nigel Griffiths explains how he paints to remember this beautiful world. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise- white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and...
Bukam dances with his departed father everyday
How did dancing help you to recover from that grieving period?
Yuh see dancing, mi channel da energy deh like a mi father mi a dance fah. Nuff time mi a dance coming like a mi father mi a talk...
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,...
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...
Alex leaves university without a degree
Meet Alistair “Alex” McIntoshIn 2012, he decided to prematurely end his tenure at the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) when he realised that his parents were struggling to pay his fees. Other first year students faced with similar...
Anthony Changed His Mindset and Changed His Life
The absence of my father plus the effect that it had on my relationship with my mother made me vulnerable. For me, it made me weaker and less...
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..
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...
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...
I fell in love with the saxophone – Malik Hamilton
It has a very unique, smooth and refined tone; although it can sound awful when not played properly. The shape also interests me, as it is really nice to look at. I have always been...
