Celebrating the spirit of the Jamaican entrepreneur
In Jamaica, it’s not unusual for householders to complain about shoddy workmanship or poor customer service from tradesmen. There are countless stories of woe from people who were disappointed by the efforts of contractors who promised the best, but delivered their worst. For this reason, I try not to hire […]
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Photo credit – Rasbert Turner, The Jamaica Gleaner I recently read a story in the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper about an enterprising man who turned an unused garden equipment into a business opportunity. Kevin Spence, a trained auto mechanic, converted a 15-horsepower riding lawn mower into a amusement ride for kids. […]
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(Photo courtesy of ABC News) Once again, Jamaica is all over the news. At least this time, its for a good reason! VW pre-released its SuperBowl 2013 advertisements: a teaser with Jimmy Cliff singing background vocals, and a commercial featuring a white American speaking with a Jamaican accent, trying to brighten […]
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Love this! With Usain Bolt’s recent 200m win at the World Champs, it’s the perfect time to re-read this charming story about Little Lion, the lovable Jamaican character created by author Kellie Magnus and illustrator Michael Robinson. Follow Little Lion as he learns how hard work and dedication on the […]
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In the mid-90’s, I had a small fashion accessory business called Finishing Touch. I remember coming up with a great idea to produce a line of resort wear for the Jamaican tourist market, and I forged ahead to create the prototype product. After making my first few samples, it dawned […]
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