February 11 is recognized as Safer Internet Day around the world. Each year, FLOW Jamaica – one of Jamaica’s primary telecom giants – visits various schools to do their part in educating our youth about…
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Classroom Without Walls Pt 2: Highlights From Singapore
In December 2019, I traveled to Singapore for two weeks to speak at the Classroom Without Walls Entrepreneurship Immersion Programme, held by the amazing Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang. In Part 1 of this post, I wrote…
Myrtis Boothe-How Old is Too Old to Dream?
“Everything you go through will not be wasted. It will all profit your soul.”– Myrtis Boothe Myrtis Boothe, have you ever heard the name? If you’ve ever thought about starting a business or jumping into…
Kingston Bookshop helps to Sow Seeds of Literacy
I partnered with Kingston Bookshop and took a drive to St. Elizabeth. Schools in rural areas in Jamaica know what it’s like to not get the attention and support that other, more-accessible schools in the…
The 1st 1000 Days App for Childhood Development is launched
The launch of 1st 1000 Days App is a big deal! One of the social causes I’m most passionate about is childhood development, and I support any initiative aimed at raising our youth in a…
The CPFSA Honours Wards of the State
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), in keeping with the Ministry of Education’s thrust to provide quality education for all children, has been committed to ensuring that children in state care reach their…
Toyota Jamaica and Deaf Can! Coffee make magic.
When I think of a Jamaican company that truly embodies the meaning of being a good corporate social citizen, I think of Toyota Jamaica. They are one of the few companies I know locally that…
Classroom Without Walls Pt 1: The Road to Singapore
This year I received the opportunity of a lifetime – to be one of the speakers at a conference in Singapore. But this was no ordinary conference, we were no ordinary speakers, and I think…
Jamaica on Full Display at Style Jamaica in Ocho Rios
Jamaica is the BIGGEST small country In the world! (It’s not up for debate ?) We are a literal dot on the world map and yet our brand is known all over the world and…
Celebrating Jamaica Producers 90th Anniversary in St. Mary, Jamaica
If you ever pass through the beautiful parish of St Mary, you have entered JP territory and you can’t help but notice the massive banana farm that stretches for miles. Over the years, I have…