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    Hopes for a type of Prosperity-Progress Coalition Government for Jamaica

    Chantel DaCosta / 28/02/2016

    Reading Time: 2 minutesLast Thursday was Election Day and I voted. First time voter and I am glad I did. Now, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) won the Jamaican General Elections. It was…

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    Book review: Keep You Close by Lucie Whitehouse

    Chantel DaCosta / 28/02/2016

    Reading Time: 2 minutesI was blown away by this book. Lucie Whitehouse’s Keep You Close started off slow and at times in the first few chapters, I got really annoyed by the main character,…

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    Book review: My Disorganised Life by Nina Whyle

    Chantel DaCosta / 24/02/2016

    Reading Time: 2 minutesI truly enjoyed this book. This is fun chick lit story with Eve Poots obsessive list maker, trying to take control and live life to the fullest after rough and publicly…

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  • Life in Jamaica

    Pondering Election Promises (Jamaica Votes 2016)

    Chantel DaCosta / 21/02/2016

    Reading Time: 4 minutesGeneral elections are five days away,  I have been pouring over the political manifestos and election promises and I am still not certain who I should support. The primary promises are…

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  • MJV Bookish Thoughts

    Review of Pepperpot: Best New Stories From the Caribbean

    Chantel DaCosta / 17/02/2016

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis short story collection was exactly what I have been craving. I needed to read and connect with Caribbean narratives. The vivid images of the islands represented and the music of the…

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  • Life in Jamaica

    Unsettled by the Way Things Are

    Chantel DaCosta / 14/02/2016

    Reading Time: 3 minutesDisclaimer: This week is a commentary  (mini rant) on the current socio-political and economic state of Jamaica. Non-Jamaicans may not care or understand and that’s OK. But I need to say…

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  • Personal Growth,  Publishing and Writing

    Happy Endings

    Chantel DaCosta / 07/02/2016

    Reading Time: 2 minutesWednesday marked a three-year work anniversary and I struggled all day not to cry because I am so frustrated. I am at the end; I can no longer see the…

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Paper Hearts, Volume 2: Some Publishing Advice
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Worthy: Boost Your Self-Worth to Grow Your Net Worth
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66 Metres: A chilling thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
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