Another View of Jamaica....

No blue, turquoise waters and bright coloured flowers in the background....but we see these people everyday....

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Wounded, bandaged and desperate....this man chooses to hang around the ATM everyday for his living.....
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Hardwork with a machette and sugarcane is an honest living for many.....
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Prayer, belief and the bible is how most folks in JA get by. Give thanks daily and you will reap the benefits and goodness of life....
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A mother heads home into the bush with her daughter in tow. Maybe after a hard days work...or play....

A young precocious boy in PA plays while his mother works in the kitchen all day. He entertains himself and the guests with his bamboo ninja stick.

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Many grandmothers raise second generations of familes, as mothers work, and fathers many times, but not always.... are no where to to be found.

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love your pics!! That is Real Jamaica as well:)

wow, I love the black and white photos!!! awesome

Real Pictures ... That little boy eyes are .... No smiles, You have a great shot of him there...Jamaica, Real Jamaica.. I hope there is more to come..!! Always, Me thanking You.

Very well said Sprat.

A sobering look at Jamaica Sprat, nice job!

Incredible

The male youth of Jamaica are non-commital in their relationships....

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Women work hard to care for their children....against all odds.....

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But with bars abound...you never never know what's around the corner when you live in JA...

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Wow Jackie,absolutely wonderful.