January 03, 2023
The pandemic forced us all to reassess our lives and set new priorities. We had to change and reinvent many relationships, some of which we are still learning to appreciate. Through problem-ridden Zoom calls, terse text messages, and social media posts, we formed bonds with friends, family and even...
December 03, 2022
We will remember 2022 for many things – shock, fear, tears, laughter, hopelessness, and Covid-19. There is never a dull moment in sweet, sweet Jamaica and the year of our 60th independence anniversary was no different. It started with anxious uncertainty as the pandemic persisted. Curfews...
November 02, 2022
This year brought the fullest in-person gatherings since Covid-19 locked us down in 2019. Isolation and loneliness from curfews, and forced social distancing spawned a need for social engagement that many want to fill. Places are getting crowded, we notice, even as promoters deliver more events and...
October 11, 2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Month gives us a chance to look at our situation in Jamaica. Breast Cancers is the most diagnosed form of cancer among women here. Jamaica also leads the Caribbean in breast cancer incidence. Many of you know that chances of surviving breast cancer increase significantly...
September 27, 2022
Life is becoming difficult without WhatsApp. This hugely popular app now has more than two billions active users. It lets users text, call, and video chat with others anywhere for free, thus helping people save money. It is the easiest way for people to share photos, audio messages, contacts and...