Granny & I : "Stop Chasing the World!"Most people say that youth is wasted on the young, primarily because they are full of energy and zest. Young adults and teenagers tend to waste all their positive energies on people and things that turn out not to be worth their while.
Valentine: Are You Married? Now Build the Marriage EquityIn 2004, after my wife and I got married, our love story was published on this site. Ever since then I have had all my friends and family visiting the site to read this, and many other lovely articles. This is the site I revisit to remember just how I felt back then and to check my love thermometer...now very febrile.
Chinese New Year : In JamaicaAS children growing up in a village shop in rural Jamaica in the 50s and 60s Chinese New Year was one of the times we eagerly looked forward to. Perhaps more so than Christmas. In fact the celebration was called by our Jamaican friends “Chiney Chrismus”.
Hold MeDuring this month when we celebrate Valentine’s Day and ponder the meaning of love, ask yourself this: When was the last time you felt comfortable asking someone aside from your child to kiss or hold you—especially at a time when you really needed it and nobody else seemed to know?
Oncovering Lack of Conscience: The Result of a Floundering EconomyThe world has been experiencing an economic decline for several decades. The primary cause of this downward spiral is due to the lack of quality goods and services administered throughout the
United Nations and America.
Killing the “Love Bird” Would Destroy a Piece of Jamaica’s SoulTo those of us who have known and loved Air Jamaica, the thought that it might vanish from the sky is almost sacrilegious. I am aghast that the Jamaican Government is considering a plan to get rid of Air Jamaica. Of course the airline is losing money. In these troubled times, what airline isn’t? But this is not just any airline, this is a piece of Jamaica in the sky.
Roaming At Coronation Market In Kingston, JamaicaI do not recall the exact moment I realized I loved going to markets. As a child growing up in Trinidad, I knew exactly where to go on weekend mornings to view the largest variety of produce vendors, with colorful fresh goods for sale.
Take the "Do You Know Bob Marley" QuizAre you a Bob Marley's fan. How well do you know Bob Marley? Take our quiz to find out how much you know about Bob Marley as we celebrate his legacy.
Black HistoryBlack History Month (Yea Mon!) thanks and praises to the vision of Dr. Carter Woodson and to the painters, craftsmen, sculptors, poets, musicians, teachers and parents and everyone else who have and are still contributing to the mystic of Black History. The world seemingly moves so fast today so that the past seems so far away. May 17th 1954 Brown had to sue the Board of Education and by January 20th 2010 Obama has spent a year already in the ‘White’ House.
Purchasing Your Dream Home - An American Retiree in JamaicaI have written an article in the past on purchasing land to build a dream house on and some of the problems that could occur. These problems are so numerous that my recommendation was to buy a preexisting dwelling. Chances are the existing house will have endured the test of time so that any faults will probably be visible upon inspection.
Jamaica Travel Events Calendar February & March 2010Jamaica continues to be the hottest destination for Spring Break, and Spring Break 2010 kicks off from February – March 2010. The exciting party season takes place in Montego Bay and Negril.
Entrapment - Part 1While at university, Kyle is torn between his mother and his love interest. Romance turns into obsession and takes over his life. Will he heed his mother's wisdom or fall prey to the wiles of a woman with hidden depths?
White Rastafarians?When you think about the word “Rastafarian”, you probably imagine a Jamaican man with dark skin and dreadlocks… as a matter of fact, you probably think about Bob Marley. This wouldn’t be an inappropriate association, after-all, Bob Marley is probably the most internationally recognized practitioner of Rastafari. However, not all rastas these days are from Jamaica, and there is even a small but growing population of Caucasian practitioners. No, I’m not talking about teenaged skateboarders who smoke marijuana and listen to reggae music; I’m talking about real, deeply religious, white rastas. Now, depending on how much you know about Rastafari, you’re either wondering, “How does a White person join the Rasta faith?” or you’re wondering, “What’s the big deal?”. I think it may be wise to first address the latter.
A conversation with "Your Money" Publisher & CEO, Tyrone WilsonThis week we interview the young CEO of eZines Limited, Tyrone Wilson. His company publishes “Your Money” a business and financial electronic magazine (ezine) that focuses on young professionals in Jamaica. The twenty-six years old is a dynamic and savvy entrepreneur who we are sure to hear about in years to come.
Ms. Dulcie Sey: "Mi sick and tiad fi elp ungrateful peple!"Good Eveling or Good Mawnin to hall hof me faitful fans out dere! It hall depends on wey uno iz inna de hatmosphere. Mi ope sey uno did haff a nice time durin de Halliday.
Donate to Haiti earthquake relief today!!!Please donate to Haiti earthquake relief today. Our Haitian brothers and sisters need our help. We should stand with them in their time of need by doing everything we can to assist. Here are a list of charities providing direct relief to Haitians following Tuesday's (January 12th, 2010) devastating earthquake. You can send money by text or checks by mail. Checks should be made payable to the organizations listed. Please Designate Your Gift to “Haiti Earthquake”
Top 10 Jamaicans of 2009We asked the Jamaicans.com writers, editors and bloggers to name their top Jamaicans for the year 2009. Some of the names you will recognize but some are everyday people who are making an impact on Jamaica and the world in their own way. We are pleased to present the Jamaicans.com Top 10 Jamaican for 2009.
Jamaica Year in Review 2009The year, 2009 began with vast global recession triggered by a plunging US economy which was characterised by a ‘tsunami’ of job loss, diminishing dollars and rising prices which was bound to affect the islands. Jamaica’s newish ‘govament’ (as any ruling body is called by Jamaicans) chose the denial route. Public opinion channelled through its excellent cadre of journalists cited a level of diffidence in the new administration’s approach to public information. The criticisms continued to surface when it found itself hard put to contain a persistently high crime rate and the rising tide of job losses. There was also its perceived lack of resolve in sanitizing the sickly smell of carry-over scandals (political and otherwise) from the previous administration.
Interview with Jamaican actor, Paul CampbellThis month we interview popular Jamaican actor Paul Campbell. One of Jamaica’s most heralded contemporary actor, Paul has appeared any many screen and stage productions. Some of his most notable works are his leading roles in Palm Picture's Lunatic, the notorious & unforgettable villain priest, in Dancehall Queen (1997) and the highest grossing film out of Jamaica, Third World Cop (1999).
"Goodbye 2009" by American Retiree in JamaicaThis was yet another good year for me in Jamaica. As I look back over the past twelve months, I’m reminded of all the different things that have taken place in my life in Jamaica, most of them very positive.
