Have you ever stopped to consider the lived experiences of a person with disability (PWD) in Jamaica? I think many of us are so engrossed in our own pursuit of our goals, and our perceived…
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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…
Spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October 2019
One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and we know that early detection is the best way to fight and survive this disease. Yet, most women never get scanned or…
Takeaways from the CAPRI “Paying for Prejudice” Panel
What’s the economic cost of homophobia and discrimination? Try $11 billion dollars per year. The Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) published a report that shows that Jamaica’s oppressive anti-gay laws and discriminatory practices costs the…
Learning Languages and Becoming a Polyglot
Learning languages allows us to do more than communicate with others, it’s a connection that transcends borders. “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you…