Hazard/Risk Management

  Provisional Hiking Map (Papine-Holywell Jamaica), Part 2 Additional Notes The map herein is supported with Geology & Fitness considerations to support the hiker towards experiencing a safe & fulfilling trek throughout the length of this trail. This map with support content, were developed following: Extensive field-data gathering by team-members of O’Shane Bryant Fitness Limited, […]

Background The publicly communicated bomb threats of November 9 & 10, 2023 in Jamaica, resulted in widespread (multi-parish) distruption of schools & work in the country. The investigative work of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, culminated in their publicly stating that the bomb threats is a hoax. Understandably, the public has been plunged into a level...

Introduction On October 30, 2023, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.6, struck Jamaica with an epicenter located approximately 10km south of Portland. (The Earthquake Unit of Jamaica|Retrieved October 30, 2023). This most recent event mark as the 3rd (minimum) earthquake with an epicenter on Jamaica mainland, at a magnitude of 4.90 and above, in […]

In this self-defense takeaway of a machete-wielding, boisterous man in Jamaica, we share pre-fight indicators the men who were eventually attacked ignored, among other useful points. For your benefit, listen to & implement, the takeaways shared. — Interested in joining our self-defense classes? WhatsApp 876-870-7812. About The Author Oshane Bryant: BSc Geology, Geography Minor; ACE […]

GeoHazards & GeoEvents: An Overview Volcanic Eruptions.   Earthquakes.   Tsunami.   Flooding. Mass Movement (landslides, rock fall, etc.,).   Subsidence (sinkhole).   Droughts.   Water Contamination (heavy metals, nitrates, hydrocarbons, etc.,).   All of these natural events/hazards, have intrinsic relations to the Geology (surface & subsurface) of a defined Geography (location/area). What determine whether […]

The horrific beating of the 14 year old BB Coke High School student, for allegedly stepping on another students Clarks shoes, has culminated in questions being asked of the high school administration & security, regarding their policies & procedures in place, for emergencies such as the case of Jaheim Colman. With videos circulating on social […]

The statement shooting of the Nationwide News Network grounds (physical location), in the afternoon of September 8, 2023 has brought out public condemnation by the Government of Jamaica, Opposition, Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ), among other organizations & personnel alike. And understandably so. As expressed by the President of the Press Association of Jamaica, in […]

Introduction The evidence of Global Warming in Jamaica is everywhere: Hotter temperatures. Prolonged droughts & heatwaves. Dry river beds. Beaches disappearing (case in point, Hellshire in Portmore). Hellshire Beach, Portmore Jamaica in 2019. Source: OB Fitness.       Annual water-lock-offs due to reduced recharge of wells from fresh groundwater, and rainwater, is a commonality;...

Introduction Reports by trusted media sources in Jamaica, tell the story of a Beryllium cash courier being robbed of cash, at a financial institution in Mandeville (central business district in Manchester Parish). This reportedly occured on August 25, 2023 some time after 5pm EST. While none of the security members of the beryllium courier were […]

      Introduction The painfullly tragic stories of Jamilla Cole & Nikita Noel in the public landscape, have grabbed the attention of Jamaicans at home, and throughout the diaspora. And understandably so. Both of their realities occured roughly 6 months between each other: Nikita Noel- February 1, 2023. Jamilla Cole-August 6-7, 2023. What’s more...