How Education and Gender Impact Work - Part 1
Education and Training

Education and Training: How Education and Gender Impact Work – Part 1

Introduction "Philosophy is a field of study in which people question and create theories about the nature of reality. It includes diverse subfields such as aesthetics, epistemology, ontology, ethics, logic, metaphysics, and law. Philosophers concern themselves with such fundamental and mysterious topics as whether or not God(s) exist, what is the nature of being and… Continue reading Education and Training: How Education and Gender Impact Work – Part 1

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Career Development

Career Development: Examining Environmental Problems of the Kingston Harbour

Career Development: Examining Environmental Problems of the Kingston Harbour by Denise N. Fyffe   Kingston Harbour has played a significant role in the history of all the groups that have lived on the surrounding land. The waters of the Harbour have provided to a wide variety of people ranging from the Tainos, the Spanish and… Continue reading Career Development: Examining Environmental Problems of the Kingston Harbour

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Education and Training

Education: Examining Primary to Tertiary Education in Jamaica

Jamaica is regarded around the world for its rich culture – especially its music, white sand beaches, friendly and highly educated people. The visitors that traverse its shores bring in millions of dollars making it a popular Caribbean destination. Examining Primary to Tertiary Education in Jamaica Being the third largest, English-speaking Caribbean country, it is… Continue reading Education: Examining Primary to Tertiary Education in Jamaica

Creative Writing, Poetry

Jamaican Poetry: Jamaican Parent and Child

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Me as a woman so strong and divine, Will tek care of my picknie, with love and time Me as a woman bold and free, I am ashamed, I don’t want my picknie doing manual work, Like me. Tough love I know, tough… Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Jamaican Parent and Child

Creative Writing, Poetry

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

The free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wings in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky. But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his… Continue reading I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Career Development

Career Development: Article Critique of Your Personal Development Plan

Article Critique of Your Personal Development Plan by Denise N. Fyffe   Article: Practical career tip – Your personal development plan Author: Roselyne Raelly Source: Jamaica Observer Our personal and career development is not an overnight achievement. It is a process that should expand over the period of our lives. As we grow and develop,… Continue reading Career Development: Article Critique of Your Personal Development Plan

Creative Writing, Poetry

Jamaican Poetry: Mi god, what a heat

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, defy, Denise N. Fyffe Mi god, what a heat; Di temperature gaan up and mi can feel nuh breeze. Dis yah hurricane effect jus a linger sah, Mi days dem miserable an di night dem wussarah. Mi god, what a heat; Everytime six o’clock come me vex. Mi… Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Mi god, what a heat

Creative Writing, Poetry

Jamaican Poetry: Woman and Mother (For International Women’s Day)

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2011, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Sometimes she forgets herself And forget what she is worth She steeps low, giving more than she can afford; She is the mule you pass on your way Shouldering a burden That she has been left alone, to face; She is the cornerstone in… Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Woman and Mother (For International Women’s Day)

Creative Writing, Poetry

Jamaican Poetry: Is Jamaica due this?

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Is Jamaica due this? Crime and violence, Is like saliva on our lips; Are we so jaded and blind in the eye That we have basked In the rays of corruption, all this time; Is Jamaica due this? The shootings and killings, To the world we have been remiss; All has… Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Is Jamaica due this?

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Books and Reviews

Enjoy Our Planners All Year Long!!

Enjoy our planners all year long filled with ideal and convenient trackers for the entire year. This planner fulfils multiple purposes as a notebook, tracker, planner, and journal. Planners . The Island Journal: Daily Planner: White The Island Journal: Daily Planner: Black The Island Journal: Daily Planner: Black #2 The Island Journal: Daily Planner: White… Continue reading Enjoy Our Planners All Year Long!!