Reggae - In - Motion : Beres ‘Cudjo’ Hammond: The Man, His Thoughts, and His Music Who is Beres ‘Cudjo’ Hammond? The “Reggae Role Model of The Year” in Jamaica according to the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards for 2008. Arguably, the most successful songwriter/composer/singer/performer in Reggae music’ since 1990, Hammond is the voice of Reggae soul power. Hammond’s effect on audiences often times defies description, but let me try. ‘Cudjo’ Hammond’ romantic rude boy love songs have women literally lose their minds, and their clothes.
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Jamaicans.com 2008 Book Drive Support the Jamaicans.com 2008 Book Drive to benefit the Allen-Shaw Reading Room with a goal of collecting 80 children’s books by June 30th, 2008. Also see the thank you letter from the Allen-Shaw Foundation, Inc for the 2007 book drive.
Problems That Spawned Gangs Have Yet to be Addressed Public housing projects that were created to replace Jamaica's shantytowns have become :garrisons' where bloody gang warfare rages unabated. And no one seems willing or able to fix the underlying problems..
The U.S. Immigration Debate – A few perspectives Many anticipate that the U.S. immigration laws will change after the 2008 elections in November. With candidates Obama, Clinton and McCain talking about a variety of issues, Immigration being paramount, it is clear that they will say what they must in order to get elected, which is the nature of politics. In what way the Immigration field will change is unknown as many political leaders are reluctant to make the necessary changes that will actually benefit the greater society.
Searching For The Best : Jamaican Book Review In "Searching for The Best," Hatcher takes snapshots of her life and biblical scripture and puts them into context to relate to the average reader, who must overcome his or her own hardship to achieve their goal. Although the book was written for people from all walks of life in any country
To Build or to Buy? One of the foremost thoughts of those migrating to Jamaica is to buy a piece of land on the beach or one with a panoramic view of the Caribbean ocean to build their dream home. It isn't as easy or as practical as it sounds. Over the years I have touched on this subject on several occasions but never gave it the justice it deserved. I have been prompted this month by two articles in recent editions of one of Jamaica's national newspapers, The Jamaica Observer.
Ms. Dulcie Sey: "Black Bwoy, White Gal, What a torey!" Ms. Dulcie Sey: Me cum from JA wey fi owa motto hiz outta wan many peple. Dat mean sey, we hall iz mix-up, so we haffi talerate heach odder. I doughn’t tink anyone iz hall caucasion or hall black. Dere hiz hallways a grey harea. Me knoe sey me go a fareign an see sum white people wey look like dem coulda have soum Jamaican inna dem.
Reading With Granny How many people can remember the first time they learned to read? I remember it, as if it were yesterday. In Jamaica, most parents felt that reading was the gateway to achieving your goals and dreams. If you think about it, every subject in school is based on reading and comprehension.
My Greatest Challenge. Different does not necessarily mean deficient and so with love, devotion and persistence some children beat the odds, but doing so is not easy. Samaj Barrett is one such child. She attends the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf in Kingston, Jamaica. Here is her story told in her very own words and in her very own unique way.
Out of the Frying Pan & into the Fire I viewed a television program that depicted a gentleman reflecting on his young life during the sixties. Inspiringly, I picked up my diary which I maintained since my elementary school days. My former teacher, Mr. Clark (now a National Commerce Bank senior executive and a major sponsor of Jamaica’s National Volleyball Team), taught us the importance of keeping a diary. Plus, he nudged us to write about our daily activities.
April 2008 Photos & Jamaica Trip Report Going to Jamaica soon? Would you like to see pictures, hear what others are saying, ask questions or reminisce about your last visit? Get real information and interact with real people, check great photos and information trip reports in our Travel forum.
Final Journey “I was a pretty young gal wen I was young ” said Aunt Hilda, her voice trailing off as she gazed afar – way back into the distant years. It seemed she was reliving every episode of her life. I remained silent, holding a tuft of her hair in my hand, waiting patiently for her to continue. “You’re still beautiful, Aunt Hilda. Even more so now,” I said, trying to bring her back from her journey into time.
Degenerate Impact of Dancehall Music I believe that we need to do more to help curb violence in Jamaica. Let us start with the dancehall music. It is so easy to say how we want to reduce violence in our Island, but from the perspective of a native Jamaican, it is easy to preach, but difficult to practice.
How Do I Rebound From A Failed Relationship? “I feel quite hurt as I don’t deserve to be treated like this?” “I will show him that tree nuh grow inna mi face” These statements maybe the expressions of a young lady who was “dumped” by her spouse. In her bid to get back at him she rushes out and initiate a relationship with the guy next door or the co- worker who has always expressed interest in her.
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch Changes In this season of Obama-Clinton-McCain presidential hopefulness, the theme of Change is in the air. Everywhere. Whether it be political Change, or climate Change, or some other variety of Change, we have become insistent that whatever it is, it better be changing.
My Trip to Jamaica! For several years I wanted to return home to Jamaica for another visit, but circumstances keep me from doing so, well that day I wished for finally arrived in which I boarded the Boeing 737 jet, in-route to my homeland. I was happy because I was to see my brothers and sisters, whom I have not seen for quite some time and also my schoolmates. Except for a few bumps on the highway in the sky, the flight was okay.
Stalking Prince Charles in Jamaica Since “discovering” Jamaica 25 years ago and finally making it my home in 2005, I’ve had many wonderful moments in the Land of Wood and Water. Including my one and only brush with royalty. The occasion was Prince Charles’ visit to the Montego Bay parish of St. James in March 2008. I have zero status in such matters, no official credentials in high society—I’m a retired boat captain; I have no business power, no social influence. I never sought a position in civic affairs.
Street Festival Last month we held a short story contest. We had many great entries. Our forum users voted they picked "Street Festival" by ILP_Again as the winner.
Making Money In The Forex Market “Many of my friends are talking about making lots of money in currency trading. However, I feel a little nervous about it, because I have seen all the advertisements telling us to be careful how we invest our money. Is investing in foreign exchange trading really legal, and why has it become so popular recently?”
New Poems We added 10 new poems: Man’s Best Friend, Jamaica A little Bit Of Paradise On Earth, Jamaica, Jamaica A Nation So Strong, Jamaica My Home Country by Earl Thompson. Market Woman by Margaret Bailey . Mother---in honor of your existence, Flower in her hair, Energy to thy soul by Maxine Foster
