New Poems
We added 4 new poems: The Hidden Treasure (A Mother-To-Be Reflection) by D. Campbell,  Bad Gal Suzette by Margaret Bailey, I cry for Jamaica by Marcia Morris and  World of Rainbow  by Maxine Foster

"Marcia's Yard" - A tribute discussion forum
This month we pay tribute to Marcia Davidson with an online forum dedicated to her. For the month of July please post your memories, tributes and other comments in "Marcia's Yard" in our forums.

Ms. Dulcie Sey: "Dem Ole Before Dem Time, Babies Having Babies"
How are all my loyal fans doing? Well, a jus cum back from me long stay inna Canada. Bwoy dem Canadians really treat me nice you see. Anyting wey Ms. Dulcie want, Ms. Dulcie get.

Granny's Thoughts on Family Politics
Most families whether Jamaican or otherwise all have their “wranglings” which they would rather keep buried under the kitchen table. Our family was no different and although Granny spent numerous hours studying her bible she was privy to all the family melodrama that simmered beneath the surface.

The Scream That Unites : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 36
In this month's "Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien" is a continuation of the drama between the illegal alien and the new couple; his sister and his best friend Ritchie. Will he break up the relationship between them?

Special Granny Story: Standing Up For What's Right, So Things Don't Go Wrong
As all my readers may know my Granny was a force to contend with. She didn’t take any nonsense from anyone, and raised her children and grandchildren to be solid citizens, encouraging them to always remain stalworth in their deeds and actions. Granny would tell me stories of times when merchants tried to overcharge her for goods and services, how she would go to their Business establishment and camp out for several hours until they decided to treat her fairly.

Ms. Dulcie Sey: "Yu Wukin Fi Which Man?"
Alo mi gracious fans, ow uno hall doin roun de wul, Hevry where you tun dere is fracas dere, fracas everywhere. Can you himagine sey me jussa a mek hit back from Russia? De plane get redirect inna Mogadishu, Den mi hend hup inna Kinshasa, iza wanda me nevva did fine myself hinna Hiraq?

Ivan's Gold Teeth
Ivan Harris was not a very smart man. Anyone who would ask a dentist to remove all his good teeth and replace them with false teeth is indeed a certified idiot.

Jamaican Weddings "Old time" style
The modern Jamaican weddings have drawn a lot of influence from American and English traditions. But they are noted for their traditional customer of making rum/fruit cake for the wedding guests and sometimes frozen varieties during the first wedding anniversary.

Friends and Family : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 35
In this month's "Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien" the illegal alien learns a life lesson about family and friends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?”

Reflections on my School Days
I was in the fifth grade at Ewarton Primary School. I was a fifth grader who was very accomplished as he was competitive. Throughout my previous years at the school, I have won a nationwide art contest; skipped a grade, and maintained an ‘A’ average. In the fifth grade, I ranked first in my class. Naturally, during the preparation for the annual ‘Class Challenge Quiz’....

Visitors : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 34
In this month's "Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien" the illegal alien has a visitor from Jamaica. It's his uncle who likes to "party". His excitement of having a visitor will soon turn to disappointment.

My Granny's Lamentation: Grandparents Aren't Supposed To Outlive Grandchildren
There were not too many life events that could have left my Grandmother stricken with grief, however, when my cousin Junior died, not even God could have consoled my Granny adequately. My Grandmother did not have favorites when it came to her grandchildren, but she loved each one with a special love according to their level of mischievousness.

Ms. Dulcie Pon De Nile: Ingrid's Weddin
Hallo out dere mi wanderful fans! Well, de day as come we me haffi give me one likkle wash belly pickney away to ar intended! Afta ow many month a preparacion de day as com we me , Ms. Dulcimer Peaches Robothom haffi hand fi mi sweet gal pickney to dis dress makin bwoy. Lork a massie!

Is Patois Doomed in a Global World?
Jamaicans are going to have to learn "global" English if they want to prosper in the world of tomorrow. Yes, I enjoy the beauty of Jamaican patois, when it is used to express gentle thoughts, and I acknowledge the power of Jamaican patois when it is used to express anger or frustration.

Gully-bank (Part2)
The Old Harbour Road is in a mess. Skipping between traffic I make my way over to the other side; trespass through big-nose Buro’s yard and onto the gully bank which leads to Strebor Avenue. Men are already beneath the shed.