Tag: Jamaica
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The New housing trap: The curious case of Kingston city
At the end of 2017, Jamaica’s population was estimated at 2 728 900, according to the 2017 Economic and Social Survey Jamaica commissioned by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). Of that 2 728 900, approximately 670,312 reside in the Kingston and St. Andrew metropolitan (KSAM) alone. Interestingly, two sources i.e. the Caribbean and Co and World…
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The Upcoming Revolution most people didn’t expect: The Tambourine Army
There is a revolution brewing in the most unsuspecting of places, the hearts and minds of our women. I have been observing these past few weeks, especially on social media, a renewed sense of urgency to stop violence against women and children. The co-founders of this movement, notable advocates Ms. Nadeen Spence and…
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My Two cents: What really is the purpose of the Economic Growth Council (EGC) of Jamaica?
It doesn’t take an economics pundit to see through the fluff which surrounds the Economic Growth council of Jamaica. Its membership for one, right off the bat, tells you that this isn’t a unit seriously concerned about the ECONOMIC GROWTH of our country; but rather the LOOK of there being a special machinery in place…
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My two cents: x6 murder trial – Who is the real victim here?
I remember I was in lower 6th form at Wolmers when I heard of Khajeel Mais. Though the circumstances upon which I heard of him were unfortunate, one thing was apparent was the level of respect and appreciation he commanded from the teenage community at the time; especially the girls. The details of his alleged…
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My two cents: Andrew Holness, the “Champion bwoy”
Now, I had my doubts about Andrew’s leadership capabilities at first, just like everyone else did I would imagine. I mean, those undated resignation letters last year highlighted a very impulsive and arrogant opposition leader that I couldn’t picture as my Prime Minister. Then the general elections came along, and a transformation was made…
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