The family is the genesis of all societies. It is the launching pad for many individuals and helps to prepare them for assimilating with wider society. Understanding the sub units and types of families gives us more clarity. It allows us to appreciate each person and the difficulties they overcome in life. Every culture has … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: The Willie Lynch Syndrome
The family is the genesis of all societies. It is our most basic economic, political, and social unit. It is within the family unit that individuals first learn the value of work and the worth of their possessions. It is within the family that individuals first experience authority, cooperation, and governance. The Family Families teach … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: Examining Family Diversity in The Caribbean
My life is being attacked My relationships are being attacked If you come next to me, You are going to be attacked; All that glitters turns to rust and not gold My enemies start to smile And my friends get cold; My eyes can’t be trusted to see in the physical Though they can clearly … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry : Attacking Ships
Being from the Caribbean, I can speak to the reality of the family there. I grew up in a nuclear family with two parents. However, my family dynamic changed when I was a teenager, and my mother became the head of the household. This is commonplace in Jamaica, seemingly the norm, but it shouldn’t be. … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: Single-Family Homes
Billions of dollars are generated by the gambling industry each year. In many cities that are gaming-centric, such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City, their businesses are open twenty-four hours a day to cater to their clientèle. People of all nations and backgrounds gamble. Not only that, there are numerous scratch and wins, lotto, mega-million, … Continue reading How to Write Off Gambling Losses on Taxes
Sitting here... lounging and relaxing during my lunchtime. Enjoying the breeze and letting my mind wander... it has a mind of its own, my mind... It has decided to quietly slip away to my favorite spot in the mountains... where nature is all consuming and soothing. By: Denise N. Fyffe.
The Caribbean was well represented at the Summer Olympic Games 2021, especially in track and field. Jamaica, the Bahamas, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic had outstanding performances. 93 countries attained medals including 7 Caribbean Islands. Cuba ranked first in the Caribbean with 15 medals overall, including 7 gold medals. Jamaica came away with 9 medals; 4 … Continue reading Tokyo Summer Olympics 2021: Caribbean Islands Medal Count and Country Rank
The Summer Olympic Games 2021 is officially behind us. It was a stellar event despite challenges with Covid-19. We saw impactful victories, disappointing upsets, and hard work paid off for many of our Olympians. 93 countries are now official 2021 Olympic medal holders. Jamaica came away with 9 medals; 4 gold, 1 silver, and 4 … Continue reading Tokyo Summer Olympics 2021: Final Country Rank and Medal Count
The Jamaican men have not stepped up to pick up the mantle, from Usain Bolt or Asafa Powell, at the Summer Olympic Games 2021. Rather, they seemed to have stepped back and fallen by the wayside. However, we will continue to keep an eye on a young Seville who performed well in his semi-final race … Continue reading Tokyo Summer Olympics 2021: Watch Jamaica in the Men’s 4×100 meters
Jamaica took the three top spots in the women's 100 meters final and it was a star performance. The Tokyo Summer Olympics 2021 saw Elaine Thompson Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Sherika Jackson easily ahead of the pack and taking the games to another level. Sherika was also looking formidable on the track as she closed down … Continue reading Tokyo Summer Olympics 2021: Watch Jamaica Win Women’s 100m Finals
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