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The Beautiful Bath Botanical Gardens St. Thomas Jamaica
Nestled in the historic community of Bath in St. Thomas, is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the Western Hemisphere: Bath Botanical Gardens. As a matter of fact, it is the second oldest, according to The Jamaica National Heritage Trust. The creation of the garden (1779) came only after the community of Bath itself […]
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Parish to National: The Ultimate Festival Queen Competition Survival Guide
Winning your parish title is a big deal. You’ve been chosen to represent your parish’s pride, culture and talent on one of Jamaica’s most prestigious stages: the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen national finals. Here’s the truth, the Festival Queen Competition at the national level is not just about pretty gowns and poise. It’s an intense, […]
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3 Ways My Jamaican Blog Has Improved
When I first started my blog, I wasn’t thinking about blog growth. It wasn’t even Rooting For Growth yet. I just wanted a little corner of the internet to share my thoughts, lessons and stories. Fast forward to today, and not only has my blog grown in ways I never imagined, but I’ve also realized […]
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Guest Speaker: My Top Tips at Primary School Graduations 2025
Recently, I had the joy and honour of being invited as guest speaker at not just one, but three primary school graduations across St. Thomas, Jamaica. I was warmly welcomed by Prospect Primary, Middleton Primary and Font Hill Primary. I left each celebration inspired by the bright young minds and supportive communities I encountered. Notably, […]
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Powerful Ways Young Adults Can Strive When Jobs Ask For 10+ Years of Experience
Job hunting is already a tedious and time consuming task. Add the uncertainty of getting the jobs you apply for, or even hearing back from the hiring team to the equation and you can easily get a demotivated young adult. In addition to that, young adults are being met with increasingly discouraging job descriptions. Open […]
