This week we interview Chicago Media Personality J-nice. He is of Jamaican decent and wears the Jamaican colors proudly. He sat down with us to discuss his new projects, his radio & TV shows and his love for adventure.
This week we interview Gabe "Yum" Yumiko the reigning Jamaican Car Sound Competition Champion. Originally from Japan, her love for reggae brought her to Jamaica where she currently resides. We talk to her about her sound system, her love for the island and the Jamaica Car Sound Competition.
Traveling to Jamaica can be difficult, especially when you are unaware of your rights. Difficulties at times present themselves only after you've decided to stay on in the country for extended periods, of say more than two weeks. Even more challenging is the onslaught of high prices, where you do not beforehand equip yourself with knowledge. This goes for residence of any kind.
Teach yourself Jamaican patois/patwa with children stories. Listen and watch the video of "Dr. Suess One Fish Two Fish Part 2" read in Jamaican patois/patwa.
Ivy League College Recognizes Jamaican Creole as a Language
All students at Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire, must study a foreign language, unless they are bi or multilingual. By the time I matriculated in 2008, I was assured by research into the status of Creole languages, and the linguistic properties of Jamaican Creole in particular, that I was bilingual, and so by right, should be given exemption from the institution’s foreign-language requirement.
All students at Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire, must study a foreign language, unless they are bi or multilingual. By the time I matriculated in 2008, I was assured by research into the status of Creole languages, and the linguistic properties of Jamaican Creole in particular, that I was bilingual, and so by right, should be given exemption from the institution’s foreign-language requirement.
Take a virtual trip of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona with Jamaicans.com member turtledude. This trip report titled the "Arlo's wild west show” is a narrated photo journey through the west.
This week we feature the North coast "living" trip report by Jamaicans.com member Ja. Jewel. This trip report includes photos of Jamaica's beautiful foliage, old buildings and people.
This week we do 10 question with Alex Morrissey, a young Jamaican entrepreneur and the creator & CEO of jamaicansmusic.com. Alex is passionate about Jamaican music of every genre and wants to be sure it is preserved online. He recently launched an online reggae mixer with virtual turntables and a mixing board allowing the average person to mix reggae music like a club/party DJ.
James Bond Beach is located east of Ocho Rios on the island’s northeastern coast. It offers fabulous views and a heavenly tropical setting. The particular claim to fame for this beach is he fact that it is named for the fictional spymaster, James Bond, created by author Ian Fleming, who spent a lot of time here enjoying Jamaica’s ambience.
The Twin - part #1 – Granny B’s funeral in Jamaica
The ultrasound confirmed my fears, twin, and two boys; at age 36 this was considered a ‘high risk’ pregnancy, however, I managed to go through the entire pregnancy without a hitch. I worked up to the day before I gave birth to two healthy, cute boys weighing in at 5lb.8oz, and 6lb.2oz. They were the pride and joy of my husband and me, until he left us when they were 15 months old, which leaves me to take care of them physically by myself.
The ultrasound confirmed my fears, twin, and two boys; at age 36 this was considered a ‘high risk’ pregnancy, however, I managed to go through the entire pregnancy without a hitch. I worked up to the day before I gave birth to two healthy, cute boys weighing in at 5lb.8oz, and 6lb.2oz. They were the pride and joy of my husband and me, until he left us when they were 15 months old, which leaves me to take care of them physically by myself.
Many persons find it challenging to think of practical ideas to earn extra income. The key to making more money is first to identify where people have unmet needs or pressing problems that you can solve for profit. When you are trying to create a part-time source of income, you should always stick to options that fit in with your natural talents or the resources that you already have on hand.
The first 4 people to email us the answer to the question (QR code Cheat sheet available) below will receive a signed book from Marlon James new book "John Crow's Devil ". We must receive the email by 5:00 pm on September 3rd, 2010.
Immigration Question & Answer Article: Permanent Residence Interview and Criminal Conviction
In this month’s article I will address two issues that usually pose an important concern to prospective clients. The first issue will address the issue that couples often encounter when they appear for the permanent residence interview. The second topic will address the immigration consequences of a criminal conviction for domestic violence
In this month’s article I will address two issues that usually pose an important concern to prospective clients. The first issue will address the issue that couples often encounter when they appear for the permanent residence interview. The second topic will address the immigration consequences of a criminal conviction for domestic violence
A Branding Row or Ego Trip for pawns?
A disappointing incident was reported as the “Branding Row” dated August 19, by another mediahouse. Tivoli Gardens football team players failed to show against Waterhouse in the sport of the football game for the championship cup. Permit me to seize this opportunity to share some concerns, questioning the ethics of the game, and relevant leaders who should inevitably be exemplary to tomorrow’s leaders – today’s football players.
A disappointing incident was reported as the “Branding Row” dated August 19, by another mediahouse. Tivoli Gardens football team players failed to show against Waterhouse in the sport of the football game for the championship cup. Permit me to seize this opportunity to share some concerns, questioning the ethics of the game, and relevant leaders who should inevitably be exemplary to tomorrow’s leaders – today’s football players.
My employee review was not what I expected. It was terrible. It was based on our team achieving phone call quotas. We did not get the number of calls that my manger had set as a goal for my team. I knew some of the call drop-off happened because of my distractions the last few months. I was not pushing the team like I used to.
Arguably the best trombone player Jamaican ever produced DON "D" was what most people called him. Some of them didn't know his name. Others never saw him in person or seen him perform, but most people who were connected to any kind of music in Jamaica during the fifties and sixties would probably know about the best Trombone player of that era.
This week we interview M. Peggy Quattro, founder and publisher of Reggae Report International Magazine. For more than 25 years, Reggae Report has been the source of news and information on Reggae music worldwide. As ReggaeReport.com, it is still one of the premier sources on Reggae music as it forges ahead in the digital generation.
Often times Jamaican artists lay blame at entities such as government and businesspersons for their lack of advancing as a nation. On the other hand several factors are being discussed as the rationale for the tardiness in success for numbered Jamaican artists.
The New York reggae scene – specifically concerts, promoters and the paying public seem to be in a flux. The last spate of shows did not go well. Does the problem lie at the feet of greedy promoters, lackadaisical artists or a jaded public? Recently held local events failed to generate the kind of buzz guaranteed to keep all concerned happy.
Granny and I: Granny Gheeta and The Fric and Frac Drama
Many say love is a very splendored thing, however my Granny had differing views when it came to matters of the heart. She felt that two people should be well-suited for each other and that it was important that they were going in the same direction and not taking each other off their predestined course.
Many say love is a very splendored thing, however my Granny had differing views when it came to matters of the heart. She felt that two people should be well-suited for each other and that it was important that they were going in the same direction and not taking each other off their predestined course.
Ms. Dulcie Sey: "Iz De Patty an Cocoa Bread me did eat!
Mi dere fans ow iz hall hof uno doin dese days? Lawd! Jamaica hotta dan ell, dat's why me tell hall a de pickney dem fi be good 'cause dem no wan go a ell wey dem hexperience heverlasting heat hall de time. Well, me waz so hexcited fi get mi letta dem, becauze me waz mos hexcited bout de new hissue of Peple Magazine. You knoe, Ms. Dulcie like fe relax an read bout de Merkan celebrite dem. Sumtines me get really carried away..............
Mi dere fans ow iz hall hof uno doin dese days? Lawd! Jamaica hotta dan ell, dat's why me tell hall a de pickney dem fi be good 'cause dem no wan go a ell wey dem hexperience heverlasting heat hall de time. Well, me waz so hexcited fi get mi letta dem, becauze me waz mos hexcited bout de new hissue of Peple Magazine. You knoe, Ms. Dulcie like fe relax an read bout de Merkan celebrite dem. Sumtines me get really carried away..............
Michael Manley was a true internationalist who understood the complex interplay among national, regional and global processes. He readily grasped the fact that the historically determined structures underpinning these relationships played an important role in perpetuating the asymmetric power relations between the developed and developing countries and the need therefore for the adoption of a proactive stance in promoting the interests of the latter.
Jamaican doll maker, Peni Dyer, is a prize winning artist whose creativity and dedication to detail has earned her many prizes and recognition. She is one of the few figurative artists making porcelain portrait dolls of children from photographs and takes pride in not only capturing the likeness, but the character of her subjects. She took some time out of her busy schedule to speak with us.
In a recent discussion with a group of young professional women, I think I stunned them with my very traditional view of marriage and being a wife. I think they viewed me as one of the modern women with modern views on everything. I wanted to laugh at and with them and tell them – “Don’t let the Ann Klein and Coach fool you, the fact that I don’t NEED to be a wife, doesn’t mean I don’t WANT to be a wife.”
HELP Jamaica! stands for Help Establish Library Projects in Jamaica! and is a registered non-profit organization based in Germany and Jamaica. HELP Jamaica! aspires to build libraries and education centers in needy communities in Jamaica.
Immigration Question & Answer Article: Permanent Residence Application
During my practice I encounter prospective clients who have a number of reoccurring immigration questions regarding permanent residence. My firm’s policy is to answer all questions in a private and confidential consultation for my prospective clients. However, occasionally I see a specific question that should be answered in the public forum so as to provide the most benefit to the immigrant community.
During my practice I encounter prospective clients who have a number of reoccurring immigration questions regarding permanent residence. My firm’s policy is to answer all questions in a private and confidential consultation for my prospective clients. However, occasionally I see a specific question that should be answered in the public forum so as to provide the most benefit to the immigrant community.
The objective of this book is to inspire others positively in their daily lives, regardless of their circumstances. There are some fascinating revelations that were challenging, humorous and entertaining, and this makes for interesting reading. The book is about the radical adjustments I had to make to the big city lifestyle from my country living in Jamaica.
Last December I visited Nicaragua with little more than the basic Spanish I had learnt up to grade 9. While waiting to collect my luggage in Managua, I was pleasantly surprised to see the members of the Dancehall group T.O.K. I walked over to them, introduced myself, then asked, “a wa unu a du a Nikaragwa?”
A mothers' most hurtful graduation moment
As President of the School PTA where my twin boys attended, I had become quite popular among the staff and some students. My boys being twin were also very popular (they were straight A students which rapidly declined after they touched the seventh grade), so when it became known that they had a very bad reputation in school I was hoping that being on the School Leadership Team (SLT) and President of the PTA would have changed their behavioral pattern.
As President of the School PTA where my twin boys attended, I had become quite popular among the staff and some students. My boys being twin were also very popular (they were straight A students which rapidly declined after they touched the seventh grade), so when it became known that they had a very bad reputation in school I was hoping that being on the School Leadership Team (SLT) and President of the PTA would have changed their behavioral pattern.
This week we speak to Quam Byll-Cataria a Jamaican entrepreneur who lives in Geneva, Switzerland. Quam also operates the website jamaicanexpansion.com a site dedicated to helping Jamaica with finding solutions to problems and highlighting positive deeds taking place in Jamaica through discussion, articles and networking. On a recent visit to Switzerland I sat down and talked to Quam.
