Jamaica, Land We Love Jamaica’s journey has been turbulent, and that reality shapes how we talk about privilege. In a country where people face different levels of hardship, the topic is uncomfortable. Many Jamaicans struggle to admit they had advantages others didn’t. Even so, this is a topic worth exploring and a discussion worth having. […]
Fraud From East To West The increase in debit and credit card usage since the COVID-19 Pandemic has also coincided with a sharp rise in fraud. Credit cards now account for 65.1% of all retail payment volume. NCB, the country’s biggest bank, began rolling out its long awaited Visa Debit Card in 2020. It is
A Brief Look Members of Parliament (MPs) and Local Councillors are both elected representatives, butthey serve at different levels of government with distinct roles. An MP serves in the National Parliament(House of Representatives) representing a constituency, while a Councillor serves in a local MunicipalCorporation (Parish Council) representing a smaller local division within a constituency. Jamaicans
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No More Car Stickers As of July 21, 2025, Jamaican Car Owners will no longer be required to display a sticker on their vehicles. Everyone who renews their Motor Vehicle registration on or after this date can drive sticker-free. The beauty of this new system is that the entire process can be done online! Say
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Overview Do you remember the days of standing in line at the tax office all day just to pay a ticket? The ability to pay a ticket online is a very recent phenomenon. There are all kinds of discussions today about productivity, and let me tell you this: a lot of time is wasted standing
Overview “You seh mi a Young Bud, Mi nuh know Staam” – Lovindeer in Wild Gilbert The Atlantic Hurricane Season spans from June 1 to November 30th. Jamaica is situated in the Central Caribbean Sea, which is part of the Atlantic Hurricane Belt. Our little island has seen its fair share of storms and devastation
Chasing Project Atlas I have been ‘religiously’ following Project Atlas for the past four months. In Project Atlas, Dominic Henry(author of Kill Consistency, Build A Lifestyle) reviews ‘what he achieves’ daily. One could also say that he shares a piece of his daily life with us. I was immediately hooked on the concept and checked his
No. The current fees will remain the same. Think about it this way: if you have a new vehicle and used to pay $12,000 for one year of fitness, that same fitness certificate will now be valid for five years. A breakdown of the new vehicle fitness validity timelines: New Vehicle – 5 Years 3
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Overview A broken down car on the side of the road is an all too familiar sight in Jamaica. Driving on the roads can be a delightful experience if you have the right tools. Vehicles, despite being modern marvels, are known to give trouble now and then. Whether it be a flat tyre or a
Overview Your house is a special place where you go every day to eat, unwind, have gatherings, watch your children play, sleep, and so much more. This building serves as a key cornerstone in your daily life. Therefore, we must all take steps to Secure Our Homes. According to this Gleaner article, break-ins decreased by
