Author Archives: conliffews

About conliffews

First time blogger

DO I NEED A SIDE UNDERRUN PROTECTION DEVICE FOR MY TRUCK?

Posted on March 5, 2023 by conliffews

Side underrun protection devices minimize the chances of pedestrians and cyclists sliding under and being crushed by the wheels of trucks. they are now required by law in Jamaica. Continue reading →

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20 THINGS ALL TRUCKERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.

Posted on February 22, 2023 by conliffews

As of February 1, 2023 the new Jamaica Road Traffic Regulations came into effect. New rules, new hefty fines. The more we know, the more we can avoid the penalties imposed by the law. Continue reading →

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MAGIC BULLETS AND ROAD FATALITIES IN JAMAICA

Posted on January 2, 2023 by conliffews

Magic bullet – magic bullet (noun): A simple remedy to a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease. Often used to refer to a non-existent, overly simplistic remedy. Wiktionary. A total of 482 persons died on the … Continue reading →

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FALLS FROM LADDERS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING

Posted on December 25, 2022 by conliffews

The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay. — Henry Ford, Founder, Ford Motor Company. Falls from ladders remain a serious issue in both domestic and industrial space … Continue reading →

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WALKING THROUGH MAY PEN WITH AN OLD CELL PHONE

Posted on November 5, 2022 by conliffews

I treasure a Saturday morning walk. It clears the brain and distracts from the work related activities of the week. And it is great exercise. Distances range from 8 – 14 Km. This morning it was 14.1. Mid-day and late … Continue reading →

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GOODBYE QUEEN ELIZABETH

Posted on September 26, 2022 by conliffews

I have known the Queen of Jamaica (Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the … Continue reading →

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Trail Opening in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica

Posted on June 4, 2022 by conliffews

Conliffe Wilmot-Simpson June 4, 2022 Introduction:The trails of reference are in the mountainous eastern quarter of the island. In current usage, Grand Ridge of the Blue Mountains refers to a series of interconnected peaks that trend roughly from Candelfly Peak … Continue reading →

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GANNA’S BURDEN

Posted on June 4, 2022 by conliffews

A short story that was published in Caribbean Beat in 2000. Ganna’s Burden

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SEEING SAFETY THROUGH NEW EYES IN 2022 PART B RIDING IN THE BACKOF PICKUP AND OTHER TRUCKS

Posted on May 23, 2022 by conliffews

Introduction Riding in the back of a pickup truck is nothing unusual all over Jamaica. In fact, riding in the back of a dump truck, or on a flatbed trailer is not unusual either. Despite some vague awareness that the … Continue reading →

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REMEMBERING BARBARA GLOUDON

Posted on May 15, 2022 by conliffews

I’ve known Munchie for all of 22 years. We worked together for 10. We speak to each other once every few months, the calls usually initiated by her. So, when I saw her name on the screen early on Thursday, … Continue reading →

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