Oracabessa Family Day Picnic

16/01/2025

Cutie was on of the highlights this morning as i roamed through Coronation Market Downtown Kingston. Please follow me on youtube by hitting the “Subscribe” button. Much more short videos are there.

06/01/2025

I’ve been working on it for a long time. You have asked for it. It is now a reality. I am doing the final touches. Then it will be released. Watch out for the link. You will be able to pre-order soon.

22/11/2024

On a good day at Hellshire Beach, you can choose your fish or lobster. Then sit down for a sorrel bean. That's what I did with Dianna Davis

Hellsire is a great place to be. for the best cooked fish and lobster. of course we can't forget the spirits.

16/11/2024

Congratulations Dr. Dahlia Blake, Marsha Mullings and the JDTAN Health Task Force for publsihing yet another excellent issue of HealthByte. Please read, download and enjoy.

November 2024 JDHTF Newsletter

25/09/2024

I recently listened to Junelle Bromfield's interview and was deeply saddened by her challenges before and during the Olympics. It was disheartening to hear about the death threats she received and her fear of returning to Jamaica. It's unfortunate to witness such behavior in our society. Junelle hails from humble beginnings and has dedicated herself to representing her country, only to encounter treachery and betrayal. Such conduct is unacceptable.

On the other hand, but on a brighter note, Julian Alfred received a warm homecoming in St. Lucia reminiscent of our Jamaican athletes' reception in 2008. I am happy for Julian Alfred. Like other Jamaican athletes who represented us at the Olympics, Junelle deserves similar treatment from our country. It's imperative to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of our athletes. Otherwise, in today's environment, we will lose them.

Despite the challenges, Junelle lives beyond her dreams and is optimistic about her future. I'm genuine and really happy for her. She's excelling in her athletic career, setting a high standard, and having found love with someone who reciprocates her feelings.

You go, girl!

23/09/2024

After enduring 13 years of listening to Former President Donald Trump's fabrications, distortions, and complaints, I have reached a point where there is nothing more to be gained from his speeches and tweets. I will not selectively highlight any positive aspects of his presidency. I have carefully considered my choice for the upcoming election, and the disparity in vision and capability between the two candidates is clear. I've already shared my reasons for not supporting former President Donald Trump. Today, I am resolute in my decision that there is nothing he can say or do before the election that would sway my vote. His public statements, remarks, policies, or conceptualized initiatives are insufficient to change my stance.

Mi Nah Read, Write or Waste mi time wid Trump. My Vote Confirm. Kamala

21/09/2024

I have consumed various forms of media, including articles, news broadcasts, and movies, which have exposed me to different types of fear. Living in America, I have been aware of certain fears, but I haven't always considered whether they are realistic to my own situation. These fears have often felt distant, residing only in my imagination or on the screen. In my daily life, I deal with common concerns such as taking care of my family, paying bills, and so on - the kinds of fears that everyone experiences.

There have been only two occasions in my life when I allowed unrealistic fears to become a part of my reality. The first was during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the second was on January 6, 2021. The fear of COVID-19 felt unreal to me because I had never encountered anything like the devastation caused by the 1918 Spanish Flu, which killed millions of people worldwide. Even if I had been aware of the historical context, it would have been difficult for me to relate to such a widespread tragedy. However, during one of the most challenging periods of my life, the fear became all too real. I felt helpless, believing that even the government couldn't provide a solution, and I was afraid to leave my home, convinced that the outside air was contaminated.

In this vein, I was reminded of the numerous movies depicting dictators wreaking havoc to maintain power. On January 6, 2021, I felt I was in this unrealistic fear, except it was happening right before my eyes. Watching countless videos of how the police treated Black individuals across America, particularly before and after the George Floyd incident, I couldn't shake off the fear that a white separatist might appear at my door in the near future, demanding me to move out or threatening my life. It felt like we were teetering on the brink of anarchy. January 6, 2026, brought that fear to reality. The sight of primarily white citizens storming the building with our countries' leaders in Washington, DC, was deeply unsettling. The President's lack of action only exacerbated the situation. It was chillingly reminiscent of one of the world's most famous dictators of the 1930s-40s, Germany.

This is the reason I cannot vote for Donald Trump. I don't want to ever face these unrealistic fears.

22/08/2024

There is hope for the better interactions between police and the public. That change can mean improved legitimacy and a reduction in crime in Jamaica.

Jamaican Police & The Public: A Change for Crime Reduction

Procedural Justice. The way to reduce crime in Jamaica

18/08/2024

I vividly recall certain individuals who left lasting impressions from childhood. Vannie is one of those people. We grew up together, and no matter where life took me, her presence was always felt. Vannie and her family lived near me, and we often shared social events and youthful games. I am very familiar with her close uncles, aunts, and grandmother, who lived, at the time, through Faith Lane next to Chumbat and the Barriffes. After over 40 years, I had the pleasure of seeing Vannie again last year. She had transformed from the little girl I once knew into a respected adult in Canoe Pond, Oracabessa, and Airey Hill communities.

When I visited her home last year to inquire about her husband, Vannie recognized me immediately and kindly informed me of her husband Bumpy Joe's whereabouts. Our brief chat allowed me to meet one of her young grandchildren. From our conversation, I could sense her deep bond and respect for her husband, my lifelong friend and early running mate. Learning about Vannie's passing earlier this week came as a shock. I know her loss is deeply felt by her husband, Bumpy, and his family. Rest in Peace, Vannie. You will forever remain in my thoughts.

07/08/2024

Despite navigating through many of these challenging moments, it's a harsh reality when our loved ones depart from us. Jocelyn Gopie, my art teacher from my early teenage years, passed away. Mr. Joscelyn Gopie dedicated most of his life to teaching at the high school and being a prominent and outspoken figure in the Oracabessa community. Mr. Gopie has influenced countless students, their children, and grandchildren. Everyone in Oracabessa has felt his impact, regardless of their proximity to him. He will be greatly missed. Mr. Gopie was also a wonderful friend. I will truly miss him.

23/07/2024

Karaoke with Leo Gilling

26/06/2024

You must see this spot as you travel through Irish Town to Cafe Blue. It’s a lookout, a view over the Mona Dam, eastern Kingston, and St Andrew. It is breathtaking. Please take a look and ensure it’s included in your itinerary when you come home to Jamaica next.

The view over the Dam is spectacular

20/06/2024

This moment (in pics) took me by surprise. I didn't have the opportunity to speak, but if I did, I would want all those who have served with me in the Diaspora Movement to share in this recognition. My dream alone could not have brought me or the JDTAN to where we are today; their dedication and hard work have made it possible. If it were within my power, I would gladly share this moment with every one of them. I accept this award in the hope that together, we can continue to bring forth the best feeling in the world by creating opportunities for those in need.

I am filled with immense joy because my work is recognized. Still, that joy peaked when I realized I was sharing the moment with other outstanding individuals making significant contributions to building and engaging the Diaspora. So, I'd like to express my gratitude to Professor Neville Ying, Dervan Malcolm, Lisa O'Gilvie, the Jamaican Canadian Association, The VM Group, and others with whom I have worked repeatedly and who have also accepted similar awards for their work. I am sincerely thankful to the staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the missions, and decision-makers for acknowledging my work alongside these remarkable individuals. I am truly humbled and appreciative of the shared recognition.

I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the outstanding individuals in JDTAN who are dedicating their time and resources to support Jamaica. I appreciate their knowledge, efforts, and expertise, and I am thankful that they have chosen to contribute to the vision of a better Jamaica. I am also honored to receive recognition for my philanthropic work as one of the ten recipients for dedicating at least 20 years to this cause.

09/06/2024

I am so very proud of Mark Cole. He is one of the most dedicated persons in the community, but his love for his craft is undeniable. He loves to mentor and teach younger individual; that's when his eyes sparkle and his mind goes into overdrive. Congrats Mark.

The Chairman’s Award goes to Chef Cole

04/06/2024

LEAP 2Health Ministry invites you to - "𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡"

𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐂: "𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 - 𝐄𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧."

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞 - 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 & 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫.

20/04/2024

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