Counselling on wheels
The regional STI/HIV/AIDS co-ordinator, Audrey Brown, in 2003, carried out a study among 500 taxi drivers in five parishes to find out the level of knowledge, perception of risk and the behaviour of taxi drivers in relation to HIV, and whether it placed them at risk...
Shawn, the honest taxi man
Taxi men are often frowned upon in our society. They are often labelled dirty and dishonest. Some are thought of as thieves. But these sentiments are not necessarily true for all the men who often take people safely to their destinations.
Christopher Anand, emissary for progress
With the millions of investor Joe Lewis funds behind them, the Tavistock Group is all set to undertake another upscale resort and residential community. This time, Harmony Cove in Trelawny will be the location. And in some 18 months, ground should be broken for more...
Antigua's finest makes CFW debut
Antigua's most celebrated designer, Calvin Southwell, will make his debut in June at the seventh annual Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW). Easily one of the region's most talented designers, Southwell is known for his signature black and white pieces...
Protecting your interest in property
A reader writes: W's husband, H, purchased a house in his name only before his marriage. After marriage, the house was expanded through joint financing from W and H. W even used her National Housing Trust (NHT) benefits to assist with the expansion.
Joe the taxi driver
While heading into the traffic-congested New Kingston area, I was travelling with a comedic member of the taxi corps. A couple of motorbike cops swooped by and the topic of Dr. Jephthah Ford's beating came up. "Is a serious ting enuh man. Dem beat up the bredda bad...
Three big events for this week
There are three Jamaicans preparing for big events which I want to highlight this week; two adults and one child. One is Zahra Redwood. Her religion, the corresponding dreadlocks and overall personality have made her a hit with the foreign press and hopefully the judges...
Office attire: Dos and Don'ts
Grooming says a lot about a man. His fashion sense, or lack thereof, can endanger his career or offend colleagues in the workplace. Fashion crimes are an everyday occurrence, but you don't have to suffer. Here are some dos and don'ts that will help you to improve your image.
Persistence pays off
March 26, 2003, is a date Karlene Thompson will never forget. After two years of saying no, she finally decided to go out with Michael Williams. That date changed everything. "We talked for hours and hours from about 6:30 until 11:30 p.m. When he dropped me home...
Pesky underarm odours
Driving a taxi around daily may seem like an easy job to many, but the heat of the sun and the long journeys can take a toll on the body. One common problem is body odour, but most drivers have confessed they experience underarm odour due to excessive sweating....
Keeping the lines of communication open
Ask any couple that's been together for years and one of the things they always list is communication. Some guys (why is it always us?) don't get the concept whether they are married or just have a girlfriend. We know it's important to keep the lines of communication open...
Anchor yogurt supports osteoporosis
Dairy Industries Jamaica Ltd. has established an alliance with the Jamaica Osteoporosis Society with its Anchor yogurt brand. During this month, Anchor yogurt sponsored the society's symposium. A cash donation will also be presented to the society...
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