BY SIMONE J. SMITH We now find ourselves living in a post-pandemic world where mistrust and intolerance continue to remain dominant, as much as it did...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH The haunting beat resonated among the screams and wails of jazz singer Abbey Lincoln Aminata Moseka. As I sat there, I couldn’t...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “You have to advocate for yourself and if you have a doctor who dismisses you, then you have to find another one...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH No Name Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, $11.99. Asparagus priced at $5.19. No Name Naturally Imperfect Mixed Sweet Peppers (2.5 Bag 1.113kg) priced at...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH Wesley Williams (aka, Maestro Fresh Wes), our beloved Godfather of Hip-Hop has yet again eclipsed his role in the Canadian entertainment industry....
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Simone, Simone,” my brother said excitedly. “I have to tell you about something that is going to take over the world. This...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH No more camping holidays, No more weekends away, No more visiting families that don’t live close to you, No more choosing the...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH The funniest part of my trip was when I got to the border. I drove up, wondering how I was going to...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH Everyone likes to have choices in the things they do, but unfortunately, parents sometimes think they need to do all the planning...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “I’m very conscious of the important contribution that the tourism industry makes to Jamaica’s economy and I feel great pride in the...