Articles surrounding issues relating to Jamaica
I have always had many interests - knowledge, skills, and abilities. Teaching, training, counseling, writing, designing, traveling, conceptualizing/ideator, serving, and meeting the needs of others. I get bored easily and often move from one creative interest to the other, as needed. Living the Multi-Potential Life The thing is, many of the interests that I have … Continue reading Living the Multi-Potential Life: Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling
This month is Women's History Month; however, women should be celebrated every day. They are the pillars and cornerstone of our homes, communities, and society. They are the ones who often shape us as individuals and provide unconditional love. Salute to All Women Being a strong role model and nurturer, women play their roles selflessly. … Continue reading Women’s History Month: Salute to All Women
Dealing with Group Assignments The Impact/Implications of forced group assignments at the tertiary level on an individual student's final grade and morale. That was my suggestion for tonight's group assignment and without even an objective consideration it was disregarded. The two naysayers started to question, how easy it would be to find viable journal article … Continue reading Education: Negative Impact of Group Assignments
Jamaica is regarded around the world for its rich culture – especially its music, white sand beaches, friendly and highly educated people. The visitors that traverse its shores bring in millions of dollars making it a popular Caribbean destination. Being the third largest, English-speaking Caribbean country, it is populated with over 2.5 million people and … Continue reading Education: Primary to Tertiary Education in Jamaica
Teachers and their unethical behavior in Jamaican schools have been tolerated for too long. Many forget that ethical guidelines are important and necessary to curb such unethical, unprofessional, and deviant behaviors. Ineffective Teachers in Jamaica Many Jamaican teachers at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels act like having professional ethics is a practice from the … Continue reading Education: Teachers’ Unethical Behaviour in Jamaican Schools
The price of nothing decreases, and you sometimes find yourselves in difficult positions and struggle to get through the month with one paycheck, it is, unfortunately, a reality for many individuals. Planning finances and managing funds effectively can help with these types of problems. How To Plan For the Future Financially If the management of … Continue reading How To Plan For the Future Financially
It seems like everyone needs a side hustle these days if they want to stay afloat. Whether you’re struggling to make ends meet with your lowered paycheck or if you’re bouncing between jobs due to the pandemic, there are many reasons to get out there and start looking for more income. But where do you … Continue reading How To Get Your Side Hustle Started With Some Helpful Beginner’s Advice
One of my favorite snacks to eat in the mornings after my first class is called Pan de Bono / Pandebono. The Pandebono is originally from the Cauca Valley (Valle del Cauca). However, it is prepared all over Colombia. Treasures of Colombia: Pandebono (Colombian Street Food) BY: STACEY-ANN SMITH The story behind this bread is … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Pandebono (Colombian Street Food)
What is a Hamburger? To me the name is quite misleading, quite ironic because most hamburgers do not include ham as the name suggests...I can't recall eating a Hamburger that had ham. (Food for Thought). Treasures of Colombia: Hamburguesa con Chorizo (Colombian Street Food) By: Stacey-Ann Smith. The Hamburger is a comfort food/fast food/junk food … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Hamburguesa con Chorizo (Colombian Street Food)
Ever felt like having something different from the norm for dinner or lunch? Well, I strongly recommend Arroz de Camarrones’ – Shrimp seasoned rice. I visited Tia Lily’s Restaurant here in Villavicencio and saw this dish on the menu board amongst other things. I am a shrimp lover and so I ignored the other dishes … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Arroz de Camarrones (Colombian Street Food)
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