Life and Debt Documentary Film – Impact of the IMF and the World Bank on the Jamaican economy

February 19, 2014December 30, 2024Leave a comment

Life and Debt - Documentary Film - examines the impact of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on the Jamaican economy. Loans to Jamaica from these institutions came with special terms, including lifting restrictions on trade, deregulation and privatization. Instead of improving the social and economic situation in Jamaica, production moved overseas leading to increased unemployment … Continue reading Life and Debt Documentary Film – Impact of the IMF and the World Bank on the Jamaican economy

Jamaican Lifestyle: UK’s assimilation of the Jamaican culture, through dancehall, fashion and patois

February 12, 2014November 26, 2021Leave a comment

As one of the most desired cities in the world, London is not afraid to embrace new cultures and identities. The Jamaican culture has unquestionably had a huge impact on UK’s capital city. Whilst, travelling throughout the city, you will often be confused as to where you actually are. Areas such as Brixton in South … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: UK’s assimilation of the Jamaican culture, through dancehall, fashion and patois

A Fast and Furious, fiery death for Paul Walker

December 1, 2013November 26, 2021Leave a comment

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe Paul Walker of the Fast and Furious movie franchise is dead; and this, in one of the most gruesome life imitating art ways possible, a fiery and deadly car crash. Paul William Walker IV was born September 12, 1973 in Glendale, California, U.S. He died … Continue reading A Fast and Furious, fiery death for Paul Walker

Research: How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger Part 3

November 29, 2013March 7, 20211 Comment

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe Because of the heavy infiltration of cellphones and technology in our daily lives we are less inclined to engage in public and social settings. Further into our series on How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger; part 3 looks at the negative effects … Continue reading Research: How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger Part 3

Research: How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger Part 2

November 28, 2013March 7, 2021Leave a comment

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaicans have taken up many bad habits on the public streets since 'the latest smartphones' have flooded our markets. Blackberry, IPhone, Androids, IPads and tablets are all the latest craze. Over 5 years ago students from several high schools including Mona High school were being … Continue reading Research: How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger Part 2

Jamaican Lifestyle: How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger

November 26, 2013November 26, 2013Leave a comment

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe This morning, I saw a common example of How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger. I had the very unpleasant experience of having almost killed a school girl pedestrian. I am certain this is an experience none of us want to ever come … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: How technology, smartphones and electronics puts us in danger

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