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Post Hurricane (Blog Jamaica)

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:45:09 +0000

Of course I am posting content from pre-hurricane Melissa. For up to date info see website; supportjamaica.gov.jm/

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Kingston, Earthquake, Oct 2023 (Blog Jamaica)

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:57:41 +0000

This was a workday earthquake which cause some disruption in the usual hustle and bustle

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Helshire Beach Portmore, Aug 2023 (Blog Jamaica)

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:36:31 +0000

Just a regular day, more expansion

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Rain and Traffic (Blog Jamaica)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:58:16 +0000

There is no more evil combination. May 2023

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Creativspaceja Downtown (Blog Jamaica)

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:46:49 +0000

I did not get to stop by this gallery space since it opened but I was fortunate enough to be outside and downtown kingston on a Sunday. The display changes ever so often so follow the instagram to keep up with the updates. April 2023

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The battle of trees (Blog Jamaica)

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:07:51 +0000

Since most of our powerlines are above ground there are tree trimming projects in Kingston to reduce the chance of issues. Here is a set from Cross Roads in Kingston. Feb 2023. Some trees grow back but a few die completely. This is the price we pay.

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NGJ - The Face of Us exhibition (Blog Jamaica)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:31:19 +0000

An exhibition, titled ‘The Face of Us’, which opened at the National Gallery of Jamaica in downtown Kingston, Jamaica on December 10. The exhibition, which showcases some 50 artworks by 39 Jamaican artists based locally and overseas, runs until March 31, 2024. The exhibits can be viewed from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Viewers will see paintings, installation projects, photography and other artforms that use portraiture to explore topics related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, crime and violence, families, memorials, legacies, environmental issues and fiction.

The exhibition’s featured artists were selected through an adjudication process led by a jury panel, which included art professionals external to the Gallery.

Note that the gallery is open to the public between the hours of;
Tues–Thu 10am–4.30pm (Not open on Mondays)
Fri–Sun 10am–4pm

Here are some shots from the launch event;

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Hellshire Beach, Sep 2022 (Blog Jamaica)

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 19:42:13 +0000

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Hellshire Main Road part 2, Sep22 (Blog Jamaica)

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:05:00 +0000

Since the last time I visited this part of hellshire something strange has happened.

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Accidents and Road Fatalities (Blog Jamaica)

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:49:14 +0000

2021 was a record year for car accidents in Jamaica. I dont think they ever had so many fatalities since the 90s. Young drivers, old drivers, blind people everybody is crash and dieing at a high rate. Lots of MarkX, Voxys and Taxis. Luxury car accidents are rare but they are sprinkled in there as well. These are all actually very safe vehicles but a combination of factors lead to the drivers exceeding the safety limits of the vehicle. It is not always of fault of the driver or extensive speeding combined with over taking. Sometimes its a case of being too comfortable. Be safe. Be vigilante. Check your tire thread, and suspension. Dont drive when you are tired.

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Hellshire main road (Blog Jamaica)

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:31:49 +0000

I usually post pictures of main Hellshire beach but there is also an easily accessible beach all along the coast between Boardwalk beach and Hellshire beach. Though without the extra comforts afforded by an established public beach.

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Hellshire Video Monitoring Tower (Blog Jamaica)

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:28:51 +0000

First time I saw this I was like "why?". And why in the middle of the parking lot.

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Hellshire, Dec 2021 (Blog Jamaica)

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:39:12 +0000

Continuing on my tradition. Last set was in July 2021. As expected the water front is still evolving. St. Catherine, Jamaica.

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No Movement Day (Blog Jamaica)

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:02:09 +0000

from back in September 2021. The road was not as empty as you would think. More that half the peole that work are in some kind of service industry or construction - so lots of cars everywhere because people need to keep things running.

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Post Hurricane (Blog Jamaica)

Kingston, Earthquake, Oct 2023 (Blog Jamaica)

Helshire Beach Portmore, Aug 2023 (Blog Jamaica)

Rain and Traffic (Blog Jamaica)

Creativspaceja Downtown (Blog Jamaica)

The battle of trees (Blog Jamaica)

NGJ - The Face of Us exhibition (Blog Jamaica)

Hellshire Beach, Sep 2022 (Blog Jamaica)

Hellshire Main Road part 2, Sep22 (Blog Jamaica)

Accidents and Road Fatalities (Blog Jamaica)

Hellshire main road (Blog Jamaica)

Hellshire Video Monitoring Tower (Blog Jamaica)

Hellshire, Dec 2021 (Blog Jamaica)

No Movement Day (Blog Jamaica)

Prices going up (Blog Jamaica)