Stand tall and watch them fall,Crumbling like Jericho's wall;Stand firm and do not squirmNo fear, only discern. You got more in the lineYou got time on your side;You got more than they can see,Far more than men like trees. Stand tall, watch and see,Like trees burning in a frenzy;Fire at the root,No more to dig … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Uproot
Education: How to Identify the Factors Contributing to Stress at Work
The Factors Contributing to Stress in the Workplace Stress takes shape in two main forms, everyday stressors, and catastrophic stressors. The stress experienced in the workplace can belong to either of these categories. Everyday stressors can further be sub-divided into life events and daily hassles (Garrison and Bly, 1997). A change in working hours, trouble … Continue reading Education: How to Identify the Factors Contributing to Stress at Work
Sports Highlights: Olympics 4x100m Relay Final with Jamaican Women Fraser-Pryce, Thompson, Brown & Williams
It was a highly anticipated final and Jamaica did not disappoint, at the Rio 2016 Olympics in the 4x100m Relay Women Final. The lineup included Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, Elaine Thompson, Veronica Campbell Brown, and Christania Williams. The race was over in a flash as the USA and Jamaica zipped around the track with Great Britain … Continue reading Sports Highlights: Olympics 4x100m Relay Final with Jamaican Women Fraser-Pryce, Thompson, Brown & Williams
Jamaican Poetry: 1,2,3
1,2,3,Who do you see?Are they wasps or bees?Are they men like trees?How far are they?Do not dismay;For in the blink of an eye,They will be defeated, in time. 3,2,1,Now, they are all gone;Now they are like Korah,From 250 princes to none. ***** About the writer:Poetess Denise N. Fyffe is a published author of over 30 books, for … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: 1,2,3
Education: The Impact of Stress on Work Productivity
Identifying Stress Symptoms and Their Impact on Productivity Individuals react to stress differently, but each person begins with the same physiological response. Stress responses place a lot of demand on the body and mind. Extreme stress response can be deadly, as the result may take the form of chronic disease; such as heart disease and … Continue reading Education: The Impact of Stress on Work Productivity
Sports Highlights: Olympics 4x100m Relay with Jamaica’s Asafa, Blake, Ashmeade & Usain Bolt
All eyes were on the 'big man', Usain Bolt as he came to the point of completing a 'triple triple' and achieve three gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and the Olympics 4x100m, at Rio. Everyone waited with bated breath as the baton exchanged from Asafa Powell to Yohan Blake to Nickel Ashmeade and finally … Continue reading Sports Highlights: Olympics 4x100m Relay with Jamaica’s Asafa, Blake, Ashmeade & Usain Bolt
Sports: Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce Breaks 100m National Record
The pocket rocket, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce is ready. Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce is at it again, making waves across the world and dominating the track. Her competitors most certainly are intimidated knowing that the pocket rocket just broke the national 100m record, in Jamaica, with 10.63 seconds. This is just the start of what is … Continue reading Sports: Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce Breaks 100m National Record
Sophie’s Place in Jamaica, Home for the Disabled
Sophie's Place Sophie’s Place is a haven for mentally and physically disabled children in Jamaica. The Facility Located off the Gordon Town main road is a set of quaint little buildings which houses Sophie’s Place. It is aptly named for the remembrance of its original benefactor’s daughter. Dr Trevor Hope, the original occupant of the … Continue reading Sophie’s Place in Jamaica, Home for the Disabled
Sports Highlights: Olympics 4x400m Relay Final Jamaica Women
As we say in Jamaica, it was donkey lengths in the Olympics 4x400m Relay Final Jamaica Women. Jamaica and USA were worlds away from the other runners, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. It started with a strong leg by Jamaica's Stephanie Ann McPherson. On the second hand off Jamaica had closed the distance between themselves … Continue reading Sports Highlights: Olympics 4x400m Relay Final Jamaica Women
Jamaican Poetry: Be Careful
Careful how you walk the path,Careful how you do the dance,Careful how you turn your back,Careful of the friendlies attack. Careful how you sing the song,Careful who you carry along,Careful of the subtle trance,Careful of spies in your camp. Careful of the life you liveCarefully examine, weed and sieve;Careful to observe the serfs,Be careful of … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Be Careful