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Barack Obama, emancipating us from acceptance of our status quo
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Perhaps when Bob Marley sung 'Emancipate yourself from mental slavery' he had Barack Obama in mind. For several years Jamaica and Caribbean islands alike have been complaining about the terrible impact slavery and colonialism has had on us as a people.

The truth is that while several of us as black people with deep roots going way back to West Africa have been very successful in our different spheres of life - we have continued to be a marginalised people. Victims of our own situations and foolish beliefs. We talk about several renowned and well noted Professors, Nobel laureates, business men and women and now Barack Obama. But while this is commendable the majority of us continued to accept the status quo and failed to break the chains of bondage.

Honestly, when I first learned of the US Presidential Elections - it was when Barack and Hilary were contesting in the Primaries. While I am no political analyst on American politics or culture even, I thought Hilary would have been a better candidate and her opponent (at the time) was too audacious to think he can govern a white people country. Like many others, I was judging Hilary because of her colour and the performance of her husband Bill Clinton as President. And at the same time was keeping Barack safe. Perhaps perceived assassination.

Evidently, I am still within the confines of the oppressions we continue to suffer from as a people. I thought little of Bob Marley or even Martin Luther King. I can just imagine the bright smile on the faces of Martin, Rosa Parks and many others who suffered because of colour and their socio-economic statuses.

I must congratulate Barack on his historic win and crowing as the 44th President of America. I laud and appreciate his efforts in challenging the status quo. What is even more commendable is his choice of timing. His mere contesting the elections is evidence of the change which we are about to experience. I dedicate this historic victory to the end of BLACK OPPRESSION. YES WE CAN! It's the change we can believe in. B.O - Barack Obama, his initials quite noteworthy in my view.

What is more important is the significance of this victory for the world. Perhaps, this American elections got more support and viewers that even the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. And that's quite understandable.

One of my students said to me last night "2008 is a great year." I can do nothing but agree with her. Obama's historic victory is the beginning of a new world. It is a time in which we must celebrate as a people and recognise our strengths and abilities. Obama started his campaign from nowhere. With mere vision and determination he launched an internet campaign which generated thousands of support to defeat Hilary and now John McCain.

I am sure there must have been other black people in America who were equally or perhaps more qualified that could have been President of America. But none challenged the status quo. No one was ready - not even the world was ready. Colin Powell - a Jamaican said it. He was not ready.

Obama's challenge and victory is important because it says to us as people who have contributed so much to the development of several first world developed countries of the Global North - it is time. It is time to stand up for what you truly are. It is not just an end to racism or other colour-class conflicts but an end to acceptance of status quo.

It is a motivation to people who have been living in the spotlight of other great men and women to step out and stand up for what you believe in. Challenge yourself and become someone great. I challenge us all to become a part of a great change around the world. Follow Obama, be fearless and you can achieve.

You want to become a doctor you can - yes you can. Change is even more evident in 2008. It started with women becoming Presidents of their countries. Portia Simpson-Miller a woman of the grassroots becoming Prime Minister of Jamaica. A Jamaican born woman becoming chaplain for Queen Elizabeth. A Haitian-born woman becoming Governor General in Canada. Caribbean athletes out doing long standing Olympian champions. And now Barack Obama becoming President of the United States of America.

November 5, 2008 | 10:46 AM Comments  1 comments

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August Town Peace Treaty [Stemming the Tide of Violence in Jamaica]
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AUGUST TOWN FIVE-YEAR PEACE AGREEMENT


 Being fully respectful of August Town Community’s strong desire for peace

 Attentive to the need of children for a safe environment in order to receive a proper education and develop their talents

 Convinced that tolerance of the beliefs of one another is the road to be followed

 Looking forward to the implementation of plans being drafted by the University of the West Indies for August Town to be a University Town

 Conscious of our obligations to the wider society and their apprehensions about the high levels of crime in August Town

 Believing that the amount of lives lost over the last 15 years due to gang violence has set back the social and economic development of the community.

 Eager to reduce the unemployment rate in the community by allowing persons to freely and safely move around or leave the community to seek employment.


We the leaders and representatives of the various corners or sections of August Town, in spite of our differences of various kinds, do hereby formally agree to put an end to all disputes and conflicts for a period of 5 years and we set out the Rules that will govern the conduct of this Agreement.

We enter into this agreement among ourselves and with our signatures as leaders and the signatures of key stakeholders and supporters of peace and development for August Town.



RULES OF THE FIVE-YEAR PEACE AGREEMENT


1. All leaders must be truthful with each other: your word is your word.

2. There is to be free movement of all persons across all boundaries and corners regardless of reputation or affiliation to a particular corner.

3. Guns are not to be brandished – they must not be seen at any time.

4. There must be no intimidation or threat to persons from any corner.

5. No gun salute or any other forms of shooting is to take place in the community for a period of at least 5 years.

6. Corner Leaders have a responsibility to guide and counsel corner members away from domestic violence, theft, extortion, carnal abuse, rape and other wrong doing.

7. Respect and tolerance must be shown for the political beliefs of others.

8. No person should be criticized, abused or labeled as an “informer”.

9. A PEACE COUNCIL with representatives from every corner is to be established and will meet monthly to monitor adherence to these rules and the development and temperature of the community. The Peace Agreement will be reviewed every six months at a meeting of the Council and key stakeholders. It is also expected that the ability of Council members to deal with conflicts will be enhanced by training received in the areas of Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management etc.
10. If this Agreement is violated, the leaders of the corners involved hereby commit to make good faith efforts to defuse the matter and if such efforts fail an emergency meeting of the Peace Council is to be convened. Where such efforts fail or are unsuccessful, the community agrees to call in the Peace Management Initiative to facilitate their discussion.

We agree to play our part this 24th day of June 2008 at the Mona Bowl August Town, St. Andrew.

Signed By:

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Name:
Corner: African Gardens (Vietnam)

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Name:
Corner: Jungle 12

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Corner: Gold Smith Villa (Gola)

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Corner: Colour Red (Judgement Yard)


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Corner: Bedward Gardens (River)

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Corner: Peace Management Initiative



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Corner: August Town Minister’s Fraternal



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Corner: University of the West Indies



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Corner: August Town Sports and Community Development Foundation



July 12, 2008 | 1:34 PM Comments  0 comments

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Jamaica needs to invest in Internet Safety & Precautionary Measures
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This is a letter that was written to the Editor of the Daily Gleaner, let's see if it will be published.

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The Editor Sir:

Since 2006, The Ministries of Education Technology through the e-Learning Project has been promoting the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the classroom as tool to enhance the learning experience for students and improve their grades.

Through initiatives of the Government several Jamaicans now have access to a computer with internet facilities. Companies like Cable & Wireless and Flow has donated computers and/or given free internet access to schools, community clubs, organisations and cyber centres as well.

Obviously we have recognised the advantages the computer and Internet can have on the productivity of our society. More specifically, the Internet is a great tool to enhance our students learning through online communication and research. However, the Internet can be a very dangerous place for our children as they are vulnerable to identity theft and Internet fraud, cyberbullying, trojans and viruses, spywares, and spams.

Late in 2007 I conducted a non-scientific survey with some Jamaicans to glean how much they know about Internet safety and security. I was alarmed to glean that so many of us know little or nothing about these potential dangers that exist on the web.

Many Jamaicans are already victims of Internet fraud. In fact like many children, I have been conned by foreigners, Nigerians especially soliciting help to retrieve a lump sum of money that a dead relative left. Funny enough, I have even won the lotto on several occassions.

With each Jamaican owing US$7,920 I could have paid for my entire family more thank three times. Surely, we all could have relieved Jamaica's debt burden if these were true.

It's only a matter of time before we hear that several cases of rape and abduction have been made possible by social networking websites such as Hi5, Facebook and MySpace.

At present little or nothing is been done by the Government or Private Sector to raise awareness about the dangers which exist so young people can use the Internet more responsibly. I am delighted that the focus of the 2008/2009 budget is youth. However, the revitalisation of youth clubs, and uniformed groups is not the only thing needed to safeguard the future for youth. A cut of the budget must be used for proactive approaches, rather than continuing our reactive and shortsighted tendencies all the time.

In lieu of this, I recommend that out of the budget expenditure a new unit be established in either Ministries charged with the responsibility of developing promotional materials and planning seminars, conferences and other initiatives to sensitise Jamaicans (youth especially) about the dangers that exist and how they can protect themselves.


I am,
Jaevion Nelson
Chairman, Caribbean Youth Summit Association (CYSA)

March 30, 2008 | 10:20 AM Comments  0 comments

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The Abortion Debate - Jamaica Arise!
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Ahhh bwoy .. when are we seriously gonna get with it … abortion has been illegal since forever, and what has been the result of these hundreds of unwanted pregnancies that are unplanned for … a society that we are all so worried about and deem everything generation X does abominable, frightening … oh lord .. this is too much to bare. lol - for crying out loud .. let's create a balance between the juxtaposition of moral (of the old time) and science non-fiction.

Seriously, from the first time I heard the abortion debate I was of one darn view .. allow it to be legal .. and might I add the policy changes had it quite down pact - so I dont think we should have a problem. So the issue of unsafe abortion was well considered in the amendments proposed. And all the religious persons on Dione Jackson Miller's 'Beyond the Headlines' that afternoon were so uninformed about what they were saying .. to purport arguments that a young person like myself should take them seriously.

I think what has become our problem though is that opposing an issue is a great way of fame ... and as such what better one to jump on so we get featured in the media?

My friend Gordon - took my thought - he proposed that churches (who are the most vocal on the issue take responsibility for the children being born)…

The reality is we cant take care of all these kids and we dont want them … if YOUTH for LIFE (The Young People Movement spearheading this demonstration) will agree to adopting these kids whose parents couldn't abort the pregnancy then they have my full support in making abortion illegal — I will personally go and march with them down to Gordon House the day when the law/policy is being tabled before parliament. But the sad reality is the church ain't doing crap — those young people don't even want to witness to soul which is their responsibility as a child of God to even consider taking up parenting - the worlds most time consuming career of all times … Moreover, many churches have been having problems sustaining their outreach programmes in communities

People its time for us all to get real .. or maybe i just wasn't made for the damn backward third world thinking.

March 16, 2008 | 11:07 PM Comments  0 comments

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narcissistic personality disorder
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so after posting my tribute a friend asked .... "Are u suffering from narcissistic personality disorder?" (lol) Now she is supposedly suffering tactlessness or so she claim people think.

But what do you think? Do I have this disorder?

January 18, 2008 | 3:04 PM Comments  0 comments

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Remembering the Life of a Journalist
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Ever thought about just living and reliving all your dreams? You had intentions of becoming a singer, a teacher, a journalist ... and the list goes on the more you get older - until you are struck with reality and what you should really do. Juxtaposing the unhappy gleam that you have to chose this career path because that one is slowing dying and that one wont make enough money ... how sad?

Well a journalist I wanted to be at one point .. but that would have had me doing too much reading (which I hate might I add) and then I was sure I couldnt pass the CARIMAC test at UWI. Miserable life huh?

Well here is a tribute to me .. or is it a eulogy ( i dont even know the correct spelling) well I wouldnt say my journalism career has ended yet - but one chapter of it has closed.

So ode to great joy ... hehe

What I loved the best? My two features that I started ... hehe. But as you can see i was cut out to be a good journalist. :)

Advocacy 101

Stemming the tide of violence against children
The number of children being abused and murdered has been growing at an alarming rate over the years. Although the Child Care and Protection Act was introduced, evidence suggest that a number of these cases still go unreported each year. read more>>>

one in 240 jamaican women die giving birth
Maternal mortality claims the life of one woman every minute of the day around the world. In Jamaica it means one in 240 women face a lifetime risk of dying from complications associated with childbirth. Many organisations and doctors believe these deaths can be avoided if maternal and newborn health issues were given more attention and funding.read more>>>

INTERNET SAFETY & SECURITY FEATURE

Protect yourself, before you connect yourself
A friend was frightened to discover that recently, a group of guys from her community downloaded pictures from her Hi5 page to their cell phones. She immediately deleted her pictures. read more>>>

Think before you click!
More than 100,000 Jamaicans have a Hi5 account. 8,500 of these accounts are profiles of children below age 16. According to Alexa.com a web information company, more Jamaicans log on to social networking and video sharing websites like Hi5, Facebook, YouTube and Myspace than use Wikipedia, an online encyclopaedia. read more>>>

Danger lurking behind file sharing
The use of peer-to-peer (P2P) applications is not a fad but a growing popularity among computer users worldwide. You would be out of place if you announce in a chat room that P2P programs such as Kazaa, Imesh, Ares, or Limewire are not installed on your computer. read more>>>

JAMAICAN YOUTH SHAPING THE WORLD FEATURE

A youth leader with countless visions
“Aim for the sky, if you don’t make it you will land on the stars,” smiled 20 year-old Diego Morris CARICOM Youth Ambassador, Dean of the Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme (JYAP) and Co Author for the JASTYLE (Jamaica Solution to Youth Life and Empowerment) Advocacy Toolkit. read more>>>

I am a Leader and an Advocate, Andrew Francis
Andrew Francis, like many children in the community of Lionel Town, Clarendon, grew up with a fathering mother. However, despite the struggles Andrew’s mother taught him ‘not to mix up wid bad compani’ and worked tirelessly to ensure that he and his brother got the best education. She had no intention of letting them be like some of the men in their community who abuse women, and had no interest in getting an education. read more>>>

The School Don's Champion
Romel Gordon was always on the road, and usually up to no good. But, what would you expect from the leader of the Nah Fren Dem (NDF) Crew! Why would you think he was the holder of nine CXC subjects? Romel was a badman so why is he helping “School Dons” turn their lives around today! read more>>>

Just STORIES

Jamaican part of IPCC Nobel Prize Team
Never before in our history has a Jamaican been a recipient of the much-acclaimed Noble Peace Prize. Dr. Anthony Chen, Professor of Physics at the University of the West Indies (UWI), joins the ranks of noteworthy Jamaicans as a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that will collect their Prize on December 10 in Oslo, Norway. The IPCC shares the Nobel Peace Prize with Albert Arnold (Al) Gore Jr. read more>>>

'On Stage' at UWI Interhall Shout Out
It was like Sting … a crusade of shouts, screams, lyrics and vibes as the crowds cheered for their halls in the first UWI Inter Hall Shout Out Competition. Prestonites, Taylorites, Seacolites and Rexans armoured themselves for a lyrical war at the UWI Students’ Union on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. read more>>>

Police using siren to avoid lines of traffic
You’re fatigued, tired, grumpy, hungry and caught in traffic, even though you left work at 4p.m. to catch the first ride home. People around you are bickering; bickering about things you really have no interest in hearing. Then you hear it! Sirens! read more >>>

A vehicle to uplift our people
Why is there no policy to guide the development of small businesses? These were the questions being asked by Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) at the launch of their newly formed MSME Alliance. read more>>>

JA-STYLE trains Peer Educators on first World Contraceptive Day
Does ‘on September 26 some young women will find their dream careers are just a dream’ sound familiar? It was the advertisement promoting the first World Contraceptive Day on September 26 under the theme ‘live your life before you start another’. read more>>>

Jamaicans top black screen icon awards
Jamaicans top black screen icon awards. Two of Jamaica’s most notable sons: playwright Trevor Rhone and actor Jimmy Cliff were recognised by 100 Black Screen Icons in an Online Poll. read more>>>

Jamaica to teach black history in schools
“Ignorance is the newest form of slavery!” remarked Opposition Spokesperson on Labour and Social Security, Maurice Smith who led the final debate at the fifth sitting of the National Youth Parliament on November 12. He proposed that people should be educated about historic and modern day slavery as 60 youth parliamentarians debated several issues of concern to Jamaica’s youth. read more>>>

National Youth Summit to discuss healthy lifestyle
More than 500 young people from the African Methodist Episcopal Church will meet on November 17, 2002 at the Chapel of Christ AME Church for a National Youth Summit. read more>>>

C & W give free web training for students
Twenty-five students from the Victoria and Grants Pen Cyber Club, the Marverley Life Care and Home Work Centre and the Jamaica Foundation for Children (JFC) participated in a free web-development training workshop provided by Cable & Wireless Jamaica Foundation (CWJF) from August 9 – 15. read more>>>

Heavy rains continue to lash the island, ODPEM
Landslides and scouring of parochial roads caused by Tropical Storm Noel has left one dead, three injured, persons homeless and made several roads impassable for motorists and pedestrians. A Flash Flood Warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas in the eastern parishes is now in effect until 5:00 p.m. today. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is urging persons living in flood and landslide prone areas to be cautious and be ready to evacuate should the need arise.read more>>>

Flash Flood warning extended, ODPEM
Hevay rains associated with Tropical Storm Noel (now a Hurricane) continues to flood the island. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) at 4:15pm today has advised that the flash flood warning is still in effect for all parishes. read more>>>

AND MY FASCINATION WITH DOWNTOWN, KINGSTON - THE MECCA OF THE CARIBBEAN!

Street vending, a customer service experience
Granny used to say downtown Kingston is the ‘bestest’ place to shop. In all that hustle and bustle from Coronation Market to Pearnel Charles Arcade you find a range of clothing priced as low as $200, with good service and plenty of jokes. read more>>>

hair today but will they be gone tomorrow?
Downtown Kingston has always been regarded as a style destination and Beckford Street is carrying on that tradition. On this Street hair stylists and nail technicians are permitted to ply their trade on the sidewalk – there is even sign saying so. read more>>>

MY OBSESSION WITH YENDI

Yendi stays near Miss World crown
Only two days to go before the 2007 Miss World is crowned on December 1 in Sanya, China. The “youthful, exciting, vivacious, intelligent and extraordinarily beautiful 22 year old ‘artical' Jamaican” Yendi is now a step closer to the Miss World Crown. read more>>>

Yendi top Miss World beach beauty competition
Congrats Yendi! Miss Jamaica World 2007 Yendi Phillips who according to GlobalBeauties.com, is constantly compared as resembling Beyonce Knowles came second in the Miss World Beach Beauty Competition. read more>>>

JUST PLAIN OLD REPORTING

5 young men amoung Jamaica's Most Wanted
There is a million dollar bounty on the heads of twelve of Jamaica’s most wanted. Five of these men, wanted for murders, shootings, and robberies, are between the ages of 19 and 24. The police issued their names, in the hope they will "get the support from the media and the public to help in catching these persons". read more>>>

HURRICANE DEAN

Did animals warn of Hurricane Dean?
The howling of the dog they say, tells that someone will die soon. While in the South Asian Tsunami of 2004 flamingos and elephants were seen fleeing to the Mountains before the tsunami attack. read more>>>


and election stories .... bwoy i hated this.

My Election Day Wishlist
Who would have thought that living in a third world country would mean people are satisfied with the situations in their communities. read more>>>

Is Jamaica ready to broaden the Democratic process?
Since 2003 Local Government reform has been a hot topic in Jamaica. The reforms are expected to deepen the democratic process by allowing citizens to play a more active role in key aspects of governance. read more>>>

Is Local Government the cradle of democracy?
Ask most Jamaicans what the responsibilities of Local Government are and you will be surprised at their responses. Most persons seem to know little or nothing about what councillors do, what they are expected to do as well as who they are. read more>>>

January 18, 2008 | 12:25 PM Comments  0 comments

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there are mask men among us ...
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January 5, 2008 | 12:09 PM Comments  0 comments

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the inner me ... conscience
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Could it really be? It's just some days pass when the Messiah supposedly came to earth on Roman calculation in the form of a baby. So it really wouldnt be .. but could it be the conscience? Or the older version of me? what the hell could it be...

A friend of mine speak of me as her conscience and the one to get her back on track when she wanna slack off but hey I didnt know I was gonna get my own aid de camp! Who made the order anyway? I sure didnt? But what the heck - make use of it. ...

So, it took a freind more than a year to think he understands me really well. Another took about 4 years to understand me and get into my psyche to the point I dissassociated my ties for quite sometime and became acquaintances ... . others think they know me in little time or long time .. but my aid de camp aka conscience seems to be good at his game.

But my aid de camp may just be heaven sent ... or perhaps from the firey pit of hell ... only time will tell I guess.

How did my aid de camp come about? I want to do this proposal .. yes and a friend gave me my conscience instead of a resource person on the topic it seems. within a few days my conscience has managed to climb over my wall and think like I do... scary isnt it ..

I am terrified too. It gives me the shivers I will have to keep my eyes on my conscience .. but hey I cant really see it ... oh shoot .. but I have the research findings for u :

here goes.... my diagnosis
u a kool dude that live life on da surface, and dont really let people into ur personal space or too close. ur guard is high and u have a persona that on the outskirts says I am confident, comfortable, etc. and that is true - but something is missing. though u wont say if people persist enuff, and prove themseves to u then maybe just maybe u'll let down ever now and then. A peek of wats inside shines forth in different ways, but u shut down b4 it mushrooms.

U do much introspection but u dont share. introspectively u use ur writing skills to skim the surface.

And 'conscience' actually thought this was bull ... lol ... I dont even know if its fully true ... but what do u think? I especially like the confident and thats true part. hehe .. I do take a complement well.

u like being feeling in control like u doing now or trying to. u also like attention though u dont readily give or get attached. u almost have a cut and go through mentality but all of it is stemming from fear. u are smart and multi talented and u dont care too much about certain things at least thats what u show.

Wow, quite interesting I'd say .. but is this really me? Is this the mean that I have created over the 21 years and 10 months of my existence? What am I to do? Conscience says there is a reason why we met ... but I was not given that document for the terms of reference for the contract as conscience aid de camp... but i look forward to gettin the answer.

But on a scale of 1 - 10 how much would u give conscience? What do you think of me? Let me know......


January 4, 2008 | 11:32 PM Comments  0 comments

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End of Chapter
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Ever thought about closing some chapters of your life? Perhaps make true - opportunities unlimited? If you have then you know what I am getting at.

Well, school is now done for me. I suppose should be excited that I am now the holder of a BSc in Management Studies (Marketing) - should I? I am not quite sure. One thing though, I can tell is what a lot of stress, hard times, coping times and needing times.... But never the less I managed to complete it - though not in my alloted time.

Unemployment is a major concern of many of us, as young people here in Jamaica. Many finish school an are unable to be even underemployed to be happy that at least they have a salary at the end of the month. For me, I was in a job as of June of this year. And I can say thus far ... I think I prefer school somewhat - some mornings you dont wanna go to school, you just dont go but work ... oh boy make sure you're there. I guess its all apart of being adult. hehe ... the day most if not all of us dream of. But what a life it is ... expense upon expense ... which make you realise why your parents always have no money. Imagine if we had children like they have us? Headache ... comes to mind! What do you think?

But thanks to God's richest blessing - I have so far managed or coped more than one at one time.

I had a short stint at an Educational Institution for 4 weeks as an Admin Asst. Wow! Outside of my area of study you might think ... but I was actually doing Marketing stuff .. I created ads and creative brief ... but I didnt stay long enough to see them through. What happened ... ? I moved to a big media house .. to do something I always wanted to do ... investigative journalism. Jamaica really doesnt allow for that in its reality as I would have wanted so I settled for just being a journalist. Wasnt bad at all ... And then I got to coordinate a local schools project which I wanted to do as well. Life is certainly good for me .. you might say .. There have been lots of stuggles ... such as my nomadic period but I will dwell not on such. I enjoyed myself ... My journalism career has now come to an end though .. ..

I now had the desire to make change ... so a Violence Prevention Coordinator .. I will now be for 4 months .. Hey did I tell you that I also had a part time job, and then took up a next contract job for 20 days? Plus managing school ... quite the character - but I'd say no. I dont consider myself to be so much of a role model.

So come 2008 I will no longer be a journalist ... and school competition coordinator

So let's ring in the new year - with hopes for happiness and prosperity ... and all that it has to offer.

December 26, 2007 | 4:49 PM Comments  0 comments

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My first time voting in an election ...
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There was no serenade of sirens, no ceremony of orange and green flags or even the patrol of police and soldiers to remind me that December 5, 2007 is Local Government Elections.

However, amidst the absence of the excitement that would usually accompany the Election Day activities, I was bursting in anticipation to squarely make my X. I was unable to vote in the General Elections, so the today was my first time exercising my right.

I would have opted for a mass of party supporters gyrating rather than just the ‘outdoor agents’ sitting patiently outside the polling station. A queue of persons waiting eagerly to cast their vote for the incumbent they think should become the councillor. I would have preferred to see security forces reprimanding non-voters rather than walking into an empty polling station.

Needless to say, I was disappointed. I handed them my voters ID only to be informed that I am not on the voters’ lists for the polling division. Can my day get any worse? Could it be a sign that I am not to vote since, I was not given a voters guide from my sitting councillor? Of course the common thing to do would have been to ‘flare up’ or ‘create a scene’ – that would have certainly caused some excitement. Who knows maybe it would have reached that point if I really were not on the list.

How incompetent can they be? My polling division had only one person named Nelson on the voters’ list – yours truly. After I was handed my ballot, I proceeded to the voting area and realised I was unsure how to make the X.

December 5, 2007 | 12:00 PM Comments  1 comments

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