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Do people understand that Bolt's missing USD$12m is now global financial news & they've starting to show the faces of SSL Directors etc.
I wonder if people understand that IF Bolt's deadline ultimatum is not met with his USD$12m returned what that can mean for the Industry?
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And let's remember...the Original, the Pioneer...the woman who kickstarted the legacy and inspired a generation - Merlene Ottey, O.D
The first female Caribbean athlete to win an Olympic Medal.
#Jamaica
#SprintFactory
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The fake outrage.
Promise of investigations.
The hypocrisy is glaring.
Hundreds of people fly in, picked up by tour buses, taken to hotels and Rick's Cafe is FULL and Tourism officials pretend not to know about an event listed on its website? Spare us the BS about
#MochaFest
.
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Let me say again. Landslides feel good for Parties.
This is NOT good for Governance.
So let me say to all of you...
...this is the time when Civil Society. All Jamaicans. Nonprofits. Independent & Digitial Media have to step up to keep the JLP Govt accountable and transparent.
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Can you imagine if some of Jamaica's businessmen and businesswomen were as openly honest about their early drug dealing days before they segued into legal industries as Black American rappers are?
Gosh, it would be refreshing.
Less hypocrisy and gossip and just pure realness.
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1. They should charge
#KalinaCollier
for public mischief.
2. She simply MUST issue a video apology to the country of Jamaica for the reputational damage she has caused because of her LIES.
3. Please do NOT come again. Jamaica is NOT a free-for-all for the entitled.
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Imagine if it was a Jamaican who tested positive for Cannabis before the Olympics? US news would have been all over it with the typical you island people stance, jokes and comments.
.
But Americans, y'all gonna be eating Jamaican sprint dust for a while. And we run clean!
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Can she run for Prime MInister of Jamaica?
At last, our world has a leader. She is Mia Motley, Prime Minister of Barbados, and *this* is a speech:
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Uber driver
#2
From Portland. Was a BPO supervisor. Made way more $ in the past week that he made in a week at the call center. Carries more women. People who drive and want a break. So happy for the young man.
#UberJamaica
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Coco Gauff saw Venus and Serena Williams playing at the US Open. Now she is the youngest American US Open champion since Serena Williams in 1999 🤯
This is a prime example of being able to SEE what you can BE.
This is why representation matters...in Sports, Tech,
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Spice's objectification of men is a joy to see.
Yeah, you read that right.
Have a fantastic and tape-measured weekend y'all.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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The Statement from SSL's former employee Jean-Ann Panton is doing rounds on WhatsApp. When you get it and read it, you will notice....Usain $12million is not in there.
So clearly she is NOT the only one who was probably teefing people's money.
The saga will continue it seems.
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They voted for Brexit to keep Britain white, and now they have an Indian Prime Minister whose parents were born on the African Continent.
I keep telling y'all, Karma never forgets an address.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Do NOT date an Entrepreneur if you’re not ready to be a cheerleader, motivator, silent partner, assistant, therapist, guinea pig, advisor, shoulder to cry on, and you BETTER know that when they finally win, Y’all finally win.
- Eric Gyl
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Jamaican People: Mi just nah feel Jamaica 60 at all.
No likkle excitement, nutten. Steups!
Babsy With Grand Gala:👇🏾👇🏾
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Here is what I want next.
-A docuseries on Jamaica's Sprint Factory.
-A docuseries on Jamaica's Female Track & Field legacy- from Merlene Ottey, Deon Hemmings, Juliet Cuthbert, Grace Jackson.
Not JIS level...but glossy, world-class, movie theatre & streamer release level tings.
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Saw an Amazon Prime Van here in Kingston. Then heard some grapevine info on what they will be doing here in Jamaica and where.
So I decided to test out their to my-door process. Will share how it goes in terms of info, documents they ask for, customs,
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Dem soon ban Jamaicans from coming to Penn Relays, because we've turned that into Champs USA Edition.
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I want this on a tshirt!
"Jamaica is a very big country on a small island"
- Kamala Harris
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The fact that I am seeing Jamaicans saying there is no need for Flloyd Green to resign....shows that we have very low standards for our public servants and that's reflective of how an entire generation or two was taught about the role of government and citizenry.
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So a 56 year oldJamaican Pastor confessed to having sex with a 12year old. A fucking paedophile. How the Jamaican Church Dem so rass quiet? Where is the outrage? Where are those other hypocrites called the Coalition for a Healthy Society who are always up in gay people face? Smh
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@likaluca
This is a reason why so many Americans are so stressed, undersexed, lonely, unhappy and heavily medicated. I have always preferred the European way of life.
I see Covid and Remote Work have been changing America for the better.
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Some will say karma issa bitch.
SOme will say, there is a God.
I'm just gonna ....
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Ok, my Amazon delivery just got dropped off at my Apt this morning. Took pictures.
Full article dropping tomorrow.
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40% of Jamaica's drinking water comes from the Cockpit Country.
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I need 3 day weekends as the standard. 2 days are not enough dammit.
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Unpopular Opinion.
Kingston's restaurant scene is very vanilla and samey. Pretty much like the party and bar vibes scene....vanilla.
Y'all copy too much and underestimate the Jamaican/Expat/DigitalNomad/ customer.
The places that stand out, thrive big time.
#yeahIsaidit
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@realpaulreid
@televisionjam1
@JamaicaObserver
Shericka point....and seh...my yute...we, ah go over deh so.. over to TVJ! We ah walk pass the BBC oppressors them. I love it.😂😂🙌🏾
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FRESH POST
How Shipped Directly To My Door in Jamaica, Finally!
#ecommerce
#Jamaica
#Caribbeanecommerce
#onlineshopping
#Amazon
#Jamaica
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I went to my bed after 1 this morning sake ah
#RihannaIsJamaican
thread. I love my Jamaican people sah. We creative bad. This is a warning to Bajans. Eff oonu doah behave oonu self...we ah go kidnap Mia Mottley tuh, she is ah badass Prime Minister. So oonu tan deh deh
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For allyuh who in your 30s, 40s etc...who feel stuck, or think you are too old to grow, switch paths, try new things...
Toni Morrison didn't start writing until she was 49. And look at how much she accomplished.
Let that sink in.
#GetOffYourAss
#ToniMorrison
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Jamaica needs to normalize an informed electorate & population by bringing back Civics into the classroom from basic school onwards. So people can understand the power of their vote, how the government machinery works, that politicians are there to serve and be held accountable.
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Good morning to everyone except those government officials who tek Jamaican people for granted and think we are idiots.
#MochaFest
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A word to Sha'Carri.
We're really sorry that you got banned from Olympics, for a medicinal plant. It's unfair. But the rules are the rules.
We really wanted to see you run against the fastest woman alive, our Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce! It would have been epic!
Signed: Jamaicans
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Kingston needs more restaurants.
Kingston needs BETTER restaurants.
Jah Know.
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"It wasn't me."
"I can't recall."
"I did not know."
Jamaica's accountability culture explained.
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@AuntyHersh
this is why I resent anyone who was laughing at her. No one knows WHAT she sacrificed for that $800k. No one knows how she's feeling because she was fooled and scammed. No one knows and some Jamaicans in the comments were damn disgusting toward her. Damn disgusting.
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“I’ll sleep when I’m dead” is out. “I sleep eight to nine hours a night” is in.
Thank God this is trending. Because burning your health to grow your business or career is bullshit. Trust me.
Your health is your foundation. Sleep & drop some lbs, your business will thank you.
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Remember to take mini breaks during your work day...you get zero points for being wired, tired and a snappy little monster.
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A Word to
#BlackTwitter
....allyuh don't get a say whether we Jamaicans cancel or adopt
#Adele
. She is wearing our flag, not yours. Plus she sings a ton of ballads...aka soulz.... and Jamaicans love that shit. Stand down and go watch the
#VMAs
#JamaicanTwitter
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Here is what the world needs to know..Jamaica does have a Sprint factory that runs on clean energy and it took us DECADES to build. So, Americans trying to belittle us as little island people who only have Bob Marley & weed only fuels our already unshakeable competitiveness.
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To those Jamaicans returning from the UK who say they're going to sue the Government. Negroes Please!!! I get that you're were tense and worried, but please get over your damn self and that selfishness mode. It was done for your own good and for the good of others. GTFOH!
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Pet Peeve....Jamaican Governments calling BPO centers Tech parks.
Definition of a technology park
" an area where companies have offices and laboratories and do work involving science and technology."
Me: Oonu need fi stop it. Steups.
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And once again big up up my big sister Olive McNaughton who got that exclusive and amazing interview with
@FastElaine
thatz been blowing up online. Y'all better recognise!!
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@Athleticsglobe
SHelly: We hair look good, we nice and clean, we ah go up dere, collect we medal and me dem know seh Jamaica deh yah!
ELaine is clearly an Introvert and SHelly and SHericka are very extroverted. They are the best comedy trio in Sports. I love it.
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As they bury a UK Monarch today, did you know that Jamaica has had the 2nd biggest funeral to date:
👇🏾
Biggest funerals of all time
1.Washington, DC, 1963
2. Kingston, Jamaica, 1981
Center, Los Angeles,2009
4. Calcutta, India, 1997
5. Vienna, Austria, 1827
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And let's be clear....a wealth advisor is NOT the same as a financial planner. A wealth advisor is a sales rep in this country...pretty much a financial concierge.
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@andruyeung
Desire to be outside...to have fresh experiences and real connection with real people.
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Get you a life partner like Will Smith who love you enough to defend you even when the risks are highAF.
My take away.
Chose your partner and family first. Work can come afta dat.
My opinion. You dont have to agree with me.
#Oscars
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I dunno bout y'all but I. am. over. this. MFg. Pandemic shit. Over it. Can you MFs go get vaxxed so we can move tf on. I. am. tired. Rass man.
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[ NoteWell ]
This Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp outage is a reminder to businesses to focus on owning the relationship with their customers and audience.
That means your owned media & communication tools are:
- Your Website
- Your Email Database
Everything else is borrowed.
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Usain's trolling on Twitter & IG alone will keep this SLL Swindler Scandal alive, especially with a combined audience of 17 million, 6 times the size of Jamaica's population and more influential than even the PM of Jamaica or the richest peeps in Kgn 5, 6 & 8.
I am here for it.
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Good News Data Alert.
The
#BeenieManVsBountyKiller
clash pulled in over 3.7 million viewers total AND 1 billion brand impressions for Jamaica, according to
#VERZUZ
.
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I hear there are over 150 active construction sites right now in Kingston and St Andrew alone.
It would be great if the people who put down deposits for these places, go and see how these properties are holding up under this Tropical Storm pressure.
#JustSaying
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Why don't we have a process where everytime Jamaican gets a Driver's License, they get added to the Voter Registration System at the same time?
How about when you get into any College or University, part of your acceptance is that you are added to the Voter Registration System
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When your other BFF who is Head of Infection Control at a large Atlanta hospital tells me to double my masks when I'm going into public now. I am like, Yes Maam. Why? The UK strain is highly infectious and is very likely to be in Jamaica right now.
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I had a male unicorn sighting last night.
In the parking lot of the new Progressive Plaza in Barbican,
I saw a man open the car door for his woman.
Me Loudly: OMG, he's opening the door for her. How beautiful.
Him: Big Smile.
Her:Smile
My guess of his age-38
#BothRaisedRight
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While we're on this responsibility and accountability train.......let us remember....Ruel Reid, Fritz Pinnock, George Wright....
#justsaying
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That's just on IG.
It's 3.7 million across all platforms
#BeenieManVsBountyKiller
pulled out 500k people, including Rihanna, Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Dwayne Wade, Keri Hilson, Erykah Badu, Stefflon Don, Usain Bolt, Daniel Sturridge, Chris Gayle. Big up
#Jamaica
🎶🇯🇲
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I think for Lent, you should do yourself a favour and seek out good news, good energy people, and a ton of fun. You deserve that shit.
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#TBT
I was 21.
I convinced Butch Stewart, Delroy Lindsay, & other luminaries to speak at the launch of what I called-
Young Entrepreneurs Club of Jamaica.
The Wyndham Hotel.
A couple hundred young people.
A single message: Create & Own Your Future
Me in a dress with my Mom
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Min of Finance Nigel Clarke's s speech hit ALL of the right marks for Jamaicans, Diaspora, and Global interests.
Well done.
Now let's see how it all executes the investigation and usher in potentially a new level of transparency, education & inclusion in the Finance Industry.
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#uberjamaica
I'm noticing that a couple of drivers are
1. Driving slow & catching every red light possible.
2. Seeking most trafficked routes
3. NOT ending their rides when they drop you off.
This makes you pay 2x or 3x the price
I reported every one of you mutherfuckers!
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Always listen to your gut. Always. About people, situations...every MF thing. It's always right.
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Can't say this enough.
Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content.
Create more Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content.
Caribbean Content
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AMPLIFY!
Sexually Harassment and assault by
@InDriver
driver
This needs to be handled by
@inDriver
here in Jamaica.
@digitaljamaican
can you pass this along to the localisation consultant for them that you found.
@JamaicaObserver
@dennisbroox
this needs to be followed up on.
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@JulianDionG
why pass it, when you can use yours to light others and then all y'all light the mfkg place up!
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Anyway now that bun and cheese season is almost over....let's just remember....that as much as we love it...Tastee "cheese".....isn't really cheese.
But...carry on.
#yeahIsaidit
#unpopularopinion
#HappyEaster
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Seriously....WHat is for you, CANNOT be un fi you.
Easy yuhself and watch how things just flow right.
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The fact that a racist, misogynist, reality tv star with a US$421m debt bill can still get people's votes, just shows that too many Americans were raised on celebrity power and reality TV - raised on money over humanity - raised on individuality over community.
#ElectionNight
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When you leave Jamaica on Saturday afternoon and arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Monday afternoon...you know your immediate priorities are...to hydrate, get wifi then go bathe! So happy to be here to speak and consult on Women in the Digital Economy matters.
First time in Asia!!
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In an
@Uber
awhile ago. Man said I gave him a bad report when he took me last time. And that i didnt have to do so...because thatz the kinda thing that make ppl violent and why Jamaica cant get better. I told him, wrong Ingrid. He insisted. I dbl checked my log.
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So this is where Civil Society. Jamaicans. Nonprofits. Independent media have to step up to keep that JLP Government accountable and transparent
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“Stop breaking yourself down into bite-sized pieces. Stay whole and let them choke.”
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He caught the essence of me here.
Simply happy. Relaxed. Casual.
A sneak peek.
#rebelgrrl
#rebelgrrlmedia
@Harley_Dread
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I struggle with the fact that they have so many government contracts that are in control of these key data pockets and then have all of these data breaches. First, it was passport, covid, and travel information, and now JPS.
I just do no understand this. at. all.
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The Maroon issue is a Cockpit Country Issue.
The Maroon Issue is that US License that has been given to mine in areas of the Cockpit Country with very blurred lines.
The Maroon Issue is not a National Security issue.
Weren't they fine before that license to mine?
Ask questions.
Listen. We need to carefully watch this Maroon issue. It could balloon into a major national security woe
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Grateful to Colin Hylton yes for the amazing food adventures, but more so, for being a stellar example of living your truth, living life out loud and unapologetically. His Excellence and Edge will be remembered and celebrated, always.
Walk Good Colin!
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@wcchen
Wayne, I see mostly dudes judging Rihanna for this & other outfits "unbecoming of a pregnant woman". I'm laughing so hard. Let's remember more than 50% of the Caribbean's population are under 35, including Barbados. They no longer care for petticoats & stockings. Let's move on.
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@katiecouric
@realDonaldTrump
It's part of this Reality SHow Production that was this weekend. I do not believe he has Covid. This was a political stunt from beginning to end.
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So the pandemic strategy is...
-get vaxxed,
-hang with your peeps & your vaxxed friends
-travel only to highly vaxxed places
-check the news once a month
-gwan make money online as much as you can...and find peace, joy, & fun within these constraints.
Repeat till it rass done.
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Anyway....enough Covid talk. LEt's focus on sending Shelly ANn, Elaine, Shericka, Brianna nuff good vibes and energy for their races this weekend.
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Rihanna becomes a billionaire and national hero in one year!!!
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Change your city, make your familiar surroundings disappear. Find new coffee shops, take different roads, talk to new neighbors, make new friends, walk in different streets. A place can feel like a prison if you overstay your welcome.
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The best Coconut water comes from the Coconut Industry Board....so fresh. Most times you have to wait a little for it because their process is still very much manual...but so worth it.
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The theme for this summer is... an abundance of ease, joy, & fun. Anyone trynna try me,I will start singing that Beyonce song "You won't Break My Soul" so loud they're gonna think I'm nuts. I warned y'all in case TikToks appear with me singing inside a Jamaican bank or airport.
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Lemme tell yah. The 8pm curfew time is merely a suggestion for Kgn 6 & Kgn 8 people. I got home at 8:10pm
Everywhere I passed, still had people liming...lots of cars parked outside...hotels, bars, restaurants from Lady Musgrave Road, through Barbican etc.
Ahhh we humans!!!
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He went on and on and on. So i called my cousin Trev told where I was and who with. Told the driver to let me out before my destinatiom because I felt threatened.
My records show I never reported him.
Yeah I done with
@uber
and Indrive.
Date to buy a car just moved up.
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Who want to bet me that come December, we will have the Year of Return Jamaica... because LOTS of people in the Diaspora are gonna want to come home big time post Covid19.
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I really think Jamaica needs
1. A 3rd newspaper.
2. More blogs/podcasts/online tv shows focused on more comprehensive, robust, exciting, well researched + analysed reporting on business on all levels and politics. If you are starting one call me I will help.
#mediadiversity
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@TheJobfather__
And they gotta stop thinking that they determine what is Black, in terms of culture and priority for the rest of the Black World.
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