Announcing: Jamaica Blog Day – May 23, 2013
At the end of last year I began to wonder whether Jamaican Bloggers couldn’t begin something similar to Blog Action Day: a day on which we all blog about one topic. Only the topic would be the same; each post would approach the topic as the blogger decided. By January I decided to email the … Read more
Toilet Paper Governance
I’ve known for some time that Jamaica was up shit’s creek but the past few days have been a revelation. What a day it is when you cannot be certain if the toilet paper you have in your home is safe to wipe your ass or vagina. So far, the Bureau of Standards Jamaica and the … Read more
Kellie Magnus and Telling Our Stories
Last weekend I chatted with Kellie Magnus about the recent Kingston Book Festival (KBF), the Caribbean publishing industry…and when we’ll be able to enjoy the next Little Lion book. I’d wanted to chat with Kellie before KBF but as the event’s main coordinator Kellie was knee deep in final preparations for what turned out to be a … Read more
Engaging the Jamaican Diaspora – A Diaspora Youth Summit
Earlier today I had a brief exchange with a few people about “Brand Jamaica” and how resident Jamaicans should/could/do interact with the Jamaican Diaspora. At various points in the exchange, and certainly at the beginning, I was annoyed at how I thought the Jamaican Diaspora was being referenced. I am not a “mere” Ambassador; my … Read more
Grounding Myself in Confidence
It is a coincidence that I’m publishing this post on International Woman’s Day. But, here it is, a bit of a ramble that I hope is helpful for other young women. This year I’ve decided to focus on my professional development and a part of that focus is attending events not just for the networking … Read more
The Potential of a Suspended Wall Garden in African Gardens, Jamaica
I was so excited when I read an article about a “suspended wall garden” in African Gardens, Jamaica. Its simplicity fascinated me. The article appeared in The Jamaica Observer and briefly explained about work that University of the West Indies Mona (UWI) and other volunteers did in a community called African Gardens. African Gardens is in August … Read more
When A Dancehall Tune Was About The Cold War
I think it was when I recently tuned in to DJ Autograph’s set on Miss Lily’s: Super Cat’s “Under Pressure” came on and, of course, I pounded my desk with delight. Big big tune! I was bouncing along in my chair, singing along as I plugged away with some work when it clicked in my … Read more
Reblog: “I don’t know. Honestly, I don’t.” by Brandon Allwood
The first dose of the “medicine” (I hate this term in this context) has been administered and it is indeed bitter. I’ve already seen it called poison. Below I am republishing a post from Brandon Allwood (@brandonallwood) that he published today. I share his frustration with the current lack of leadership in Jamaica. Plus, frankly, … Read more
Guest Post: The Jamaica Observer’s Tweet Theft
Last week I was perusing my TL as Jamaicans paid avid attention to the Jamaica vs. Mexico football match. Sure we came away with a draw (should have been 3-0, which is, ironically at the root of this post) and you’d think that’s what I’d remember most about the night: we earned a draw at the Azteca! … Read more
From Spider Venom to Improving Farming in Jamaica
Today I came across an article about spider venom and improving farming techniques. Eh? Not as weird as the headline suggested. The venom stuff was actually pretty cool though the principle is not altogether new. Humans have long known that certain plants and animals are helpful in keeping pests away from crops. For example, organic … Read more
