Jamaican Hall Of Fame Salutes The Right Honourable P.J. Patterson

PJ Patterson - Former Jamaican Prime Minister

The Right Honourable Percival Noel James Patterson was born in Jamaica on April 10, 1935. He attended the University of The West Indies, where he graduated with honours in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. He then traveled to London to study Economics at the London School of Economics. P.J. Patterson also […]

See visions again

Days when cares of life weighs heavily on my heartLeaving hungry a mind a soul a’thirstI journey back in time along Jack’s River bankDrinking again the pure stream of beauteous memoriesEarthy women washing clothes in river bedUnder the warm Caribbean sunOld hopes old dreams welling upAgain within my soul along the river streamWith frolicking children […]

Backpacking the Beaches of Negril While Broke – Part Three

Part ThreeFor $5 more than Traveller’s, you can actually stay in a castle while falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing against the caves below. At the Blue Cave Castle, snorkeling in and around these caves are free. The tower rooms are the best deal, with double beds, interesting art on the walls, and […]

Backpacking the Beaches of Negril While Broke – Part 2

Day TwoTraveller’s Resort hardly looks like a budget hotel, with an opulent sunken lobby showcasing tropical fish in the indoor pond under a giant crystal chandelier. The lobby welcomes visitors each Friday night with piano music (“playeded” by a handsome, tuxedoed wax figure), free refreshments and unlimited rum punch. After the party, go outside to […]

Backpacking the Beaches of Negril While Broke – Day 1

Day One While it doesn’t cost a thing to lay on the seven miles of Beach in Negril, accommodations can be steep; especially at one of the many all-inclusive hotels that stretch all along the Norman Manley Beach road. But broke backpackers know how to live a lifestyle of the Rich and Famous while spending […]

Staying Conscious in Jamaica-The Conclusion.

Friday, May 13 – Day Seven: We finished eating breakfast and had a cup of fever grass tea before shaking hands with all the assembled friends and having a reverse safari back to the car to pack up and leave. Shereth and Marshall walked down to the road while I backed the car down the […]