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 […]
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With Sea-Level Rising Is Prime Real Estate In Jamaica Near The Coastline or Hilly-Inland?
by O'shane Bryant onIntroduction 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;...
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Beryllium Robbery In Mandeville| At Least 5 Civilians Injured| Who Is Responsible For Civilian Injuries?
by O'shane Bryant onIntroduction 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 […]
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Jamila Cole & Nikita Noel: Can We Learn And Do Anything To Protect Other Kids From Their Experience?
by O'shane Bryant onIntroduction 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...
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Liquor. Party. Gunman Ambush. Self-Defense Considerations
by O'shane Bryant onThe tips shared in this video are applicable to multiple environments (Jamaica, etc.), including but not limited to: *Shopping Zones. *Home. *Workplace. *Restaurants & Bars. Remember, the art & practice of self-defense is a lifestyle. — ️Enroll In OB Fitness Self-Defense Classes. ️Join KUKIBO Martial Arts & Self-Defense School. — WhatsApp 876-870-7812 About The […]
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Self-Defense Considerations: Mindset & Culture of Hardened Criminals in Jamaica
by O'shane Bryant onEnroll In Our Self-Defense Fitness Classes (Kingston & St. Andrew Jamaica). Email: obfitness4u@gmail.com/WhatsApp 876-870-7812 Overview of Video This documentary video provided by Free Documentary (retrieved on Facebook), gives us chilling insight into the mindset of a member of the violent criminal community in Jamaica. Why Share This? Because unless you’re able to comprehend the mindset […]
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Earthquake In Jamaica| April 15, 2023| Field Geology Observations
by O'shane Bryant onDirect Significance/Relevance of This Report Industry: Construction, Tourism (tours, adventures, villas…), Agriculture. Community Capacity Research & Implementation-Education, Policy, Finance, Management Acknowledgment The Earthquake Unit of Jamaica (project collaboration), Mines & Geology Jamaica (base map reference), St. Thomas (Jamaica) Residents-participation, My Family (support). Background & Methodology (Brief) On April 15, 2023, at approximately 4:35 pm., a […]
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Watch Video: Hoodlums Firebomb House In Jamaica
by O'shane Bryant onIn this video provided by “talknuhjamaica” (TikTok), approximately 6 hoodlums-2 visibly with handguns-can be actively seen firebombing a house at around 1am (JM time). The family was inside the house. With thanks directed to the person(s) who made this video available in the public domain, we assess & share this video with some self-defense […]
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Exercise-Induced Hiking Hazards & Mitigation Tips
by O'shane Bryant onIntroduction Exercise & physical activity, while both beneficial to our health, can also be hazardous to our health and overall well-being. This is the case with low-impact, or low intensity exercise on relatively flat terrain and on undulating terrain (characteristic of hikes). The sudden and/or sustained increased heart rate, breathing rate and muscular force production […]
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Partner Sled Pull Exercise-Firefight. Safety.
by O'shane Bryant onFirefights. Disasters. Danger Zones. The chance of you being caught within these zones in need of assistance and/or being needed to render assistance to your fellow man, family, or stranger in any given society is high. Having the necessary strength (beyond your body weight), cardiorespiratory capacity, endurance & agility are critical fitness components to have […]
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