Diaspora tourism

posted by Focused on June 13, 2010 @ 1:43 pm in MEDIA

A recent Gleaner edition contained a very interesting article about the Jamaica Ministry of Tourism’s overlooking of the Jamaican Diaspora as a key tourist market. It gives the annual ‘Champs 100’ athletics event as an example of something that could be packaged and marketed to

Success in sports: Attitude is everything!

posted by Focused on June 4, 2010 @ 6:42 am in SPORTS

Why do Jamaicans run so fast? People around the world, including elite athletes, have been asking the same question for years. While the answers and theories might vary, nobody can deny the fact that Jamaicans’ approach and attitude towards track and field play a fundamental role in their

Improving society: No future without the present

posted by Focused on May 31, 2010 @ 7:50 am in SOCIETY

Events that cause people to reflect on the state of society (Including the recent security force operations in West Kingston) often elicit the clichéd but true statement that “children are the future”. Children represent the future of our nation, planet and overall species as human

The spread of crime: What role does the media play?

posted by Focused on May 15, 2010 @ 5:14 pm in MEDIA

The power of mass media is often underestimated. When used properly, the media can strengthen, educate and uplift society. When used the wrong way, mass media can divide and cripple society. The way in which some media (too many) cover crime has had subtle but devastating effects on people.

Football academies: One here, more needed

posted by Focused on April 30, 2010 @ 9:11 am in SPORTS

Share | Real Madrid, one of the world’s most prestigious football clubs, recently launched a football school in Montego Bay. The school is managed by former Jamaican national goalkeeper Aaron Lawrence. Just like any football academy, the Real Madrid football school will allow

From hardship to ownership

posted by Focused on April 28, 2010 @ 8:10 am in MEDIA

Share | I came across an inspiring article in the Jamaica Gleaner recently. It highlights a young man’s resilience and tenacity! Kevin Frith faced a lot of adversity while growing up in Kingston. Due to his lack of finances, he had to work in order to put himself through high school.

Live your life: It's never too late!

posted by Focused on April 27, 2010 @ 12:22 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

Share | Do you remember a previous article on youthfulness and aging gracefully (read it here) ? If so, you will be delighted to find out about a woman by the name of Ernestine Shepherd. Hailing from the American city of Baltimore, Maryland, Ernestine Shepherd embodies the notion of a healthy

Why doubt the entrepreneur? Why doubt yourself?

posted by Focused on April 25, 2010 @ 12:38 pm in BUSINESS

Share | What do you feel when you hear the term “entrepreneur”? What images come to mind? Ask ten people what an entrepreneur is and you could very well get ten different answers. While its definition varies, the concept of entrepreneurship needs to be demystified.   An

Sports tourism opportunities

posted by Focused on July 18, 2009 @ 5:31 pm in BUSINESS

        One can strongly argue that Jamaica has yet to maximize its tourism potential. Although the all-inclusive format seems to generate must of the tourism revenue (I do not have the official figures to confirm it), other forms of tourism could easily generate substantial

Can a healthy mindset help you keep a healthy body?

posted by Focused on April 4, 2010 @ 1:16 pm in HEALTH

As mentioned in a previous article (read it here), a person’s actions, habits and attitude strongly affect how youthful he or she feels. It was once thought that once a person reaches a certain age, there was nothing that one could do about feeling sluggish or even weak. How fatalistic was that ?