Cricketer Phil Hughes’ death: a young West Indian reflects
Cricket commentary. Phil Hughes’ tragic passing has truly shocked the cricket world. First of all, thoughts and prayers to Hughes’ family and friends. I hope that Sean Abbot is receiving the support to help him come out of this a stronger person and player. In the words of Simon Barnes, Hughes’ death was a loss, […]
Lurine Cato to sing at BFUWI Christmas Party tomorrow
Entertainment news. The British Foundation for the University of the University of the West Indies (BFUWI) invite you to celebrate Christmas 2014 with them in style at the Jamaica High Commission tomorrow evening. There is lots in store including the sultry sounds of UK Gospel singer Lurine Cato who’s billed to sing your favourite Christmas […]
14 Awesome Quotes To Pick You Up
Inspirational quotes. 1. Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth! – Mallory Hopkins – Whenever I hear this quote, I instantly imagine myself without teeth and that’s just hilarious so a big 32 teeth smile lifts my face. 2. Don’t worry about a thing cause every little thing is going to be alright […]
Sever Your Toxic Soul Ties
Spiritual news. Is there someone you can’t seem to get out of your my mind, body, and soul? No matter the last time you saw them or the location of your former lover, friend, or family member you feel spiritually connected to them. A soul tie is when the souls of two people are bonded. […]
SKY TV’s film maker Babi Isako to attend media seminar
Caribbean news. For the past three weeks since the announcement of CaribDirect’s second media seminar, the hype has been about the calibre of panelists chosen and the pedigree of influential African Caribbean resource persons attending the seminar to speak to the topic, ‘African Caribbean Reflections in British Media – Diversity Matters.’ Organised in collaboration with […]
How I self-published my first children’s book
How I self-published my first book (from Conception to CreateSpace) Chapter 1 IRIE THE CATERPILLAR….How it all began –THE BEGINNING Business news. It all started with a dream of a caterpillar crawling on the floor looking wistfully at the butterflies flapping happily above… Butterflies and lizards are two creatures I’ve always been fond of. […]
BISI ALIMI models for Positive Runway World Aids Day
Community news. Bisi Alimi, Nigerian born trailblazing LGBT/HIV rights Activist, who is an Aspen New Voice Fellow and World Bank Consultant named in the top 100 most influential people in the world and top 10 most influential HIV/AID Activists will be a Keynote Speaker at the WORLD AIDS DAY LONDON GLOBAL CATWALK, a Fashion, Film […]
The Apology
THE APOLOGY They beat me and I called you to save me … but you couldn’t.. so I secretly resented you. They took our babies and sold them, I begged you to save us.. but you couldn’t .. so I secretly blamed you.. They raped me, and I cried out for you to protect me… […]
Have a Little Faith
Inspirational news. When Jesus’ disciples asked him why they were unable to perform the same healing miracle as he did on the little boy, Jesus replied “…Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. […]
Jamaica: Degree – the new High School Diploma?
A group of 26 young people were awarded with a job that pays low 5 figures. 24 of those young people have degrees or in the process of getting a degree ranging from Education to Information Technology. 5 of these young professionals graduated from university 2 years ago and have not been able to acquire […]