Jamaica is a dynamic country, with multiple facets to its culture that are intriguing to people worldwide. In 50 years, the people have become world-class citizens who excel in all walks of life. Jamaica is well known for its food, sports and music; these are major elements of the Jamaican way of life, which are all outstanding and distinctive by themselves. The Island Journal highlights various aspects of the Jamaican culture and lifestyle since it became independent in 1961. Readers will be able to delve deeper and gain an insight into distinctive aspects of our people, like Bob Marley;...

A brief examination of how one Jamaican caregiving institution, Sophie's Place, incorporates career development strategies for those severely disabled in Jamaica, as far as is possible to do so.

With education and work being two chief and influential elements in modern society, it is important to understand and explore their purpose, contributions and how they are impacted by other factors such as gender. It is the task of Philosophy to investigate these all-important questions, as it is a field of study in which people question and create theories about the nature of reality. Philosophers concern themselves with more than just the fundamental and mysterious topics as whether or not God(s) exist. The fundamental method of western philosophy is the use of reasoning to evaluate...

Occupational theft is a billion dollar industry in and of itself. Every year global organizations face the challenge of minimizing the loss of inventory, goods and financial standing. Numerous measures have been implemented but with the onset of the global financial recession, people have become even more desperate and innovative in their methods to siphon off company funds. Countries continue to suffer including the US, UK, Europe, Australia and Jamaica. Thieves in the Workplace also examines the occurrence of on the job theft in an urban multi-disciplinary tertiary institution in Jamaica...

This handbook is the work of Jamaican author Denise N. Fyffe; after being charged with this project, thorough research was conducted on teaching methods and motivation strategies that have worked in other countries and schools, globally. The most efficient techniques were then collated to be a part of this guide - The Expert Teacher's Guide on How to Motivate Students. The book will initially explain who is an expert teacher and how to become one, then it will delve into how to get students to learn any subject by implementing effective motivation strategies.

Recount Jamaica is an ode to my island home, a review of experiences in years past. These experiences are encapsulated in poetic verse and I am thankful that I lived to tell the good, the bad and the beautiful. I have tried to paint a picture in each poem that will allow my readers to share, even by a glimpse, what we here at home experienced. Whether it is crime, storms, politics or economic hardships, every experience has survived to make the nation of Jamaica stronger.

Companies needlessly spend millions of dollars on initiatives to resolve productivity issues within their organisation. Often times the solutions implemented compound the problem and doesn't resolve their core issues. In order to prevent such occurrences, it is necessary to conduct a Needs Assessment or Needs Analysis. This method allows a professional to analyse and identify the actual needs or gaps which may exist in an organisation. The process will present findings which will establish the gaps and recommendations can be made on how to fix these gaps. An organised or efficient approach...

Be Lifted Up is a book of inspirational poems centered around the theme of Christianity, religion and spirituality. These words are poetic verses of encouragement, hope, faith, love and reverence; granting direction to a more positive and spiritually focused state of mind. It is designed for the person who is focused on engendering a true intimate and spiritual relationship with God with inspirational poetry.

A Heart Staged in Depression is a book of poems dealing with grief and loss. This collection of poetic expressions highlights emotions and thoughts throughout the grief process such as depression. These poems are meant to give insight and understanding to those who have experiences in common and they can find solidarity in the fact that grief, loss and depression is a shared reality for all.

A Heart Staged in Pain, Anger and Denial is a book of poems dealing with grief and loss. This collection of poetic expressions highlights emotions and thoughts throughout the grief process; denial, pain, guilt, and anger. These poems are meant to give insight and understanding to those who have experiences in common and can find solidarity in the fact that grief, loss and depression is a shared reality for all.