Callaloo Fritters Recipe
Callaloo fritters are the perfect dish for breakfast, a snack or as a side dish. This is a special recipe for all vegetarians and ital food lovers. Try my callaloo fritters. INGREDIENTS : 2 cups raw callaloo cut up ½ onion 1 tomato 1 tbsp. margarine Optional – Chives to decorate BATTER: 1 cup all-purpose […]
Bob Marley Birth Village – Nine Mile
Every February since International legend and King of Reggae, the Honorable Robert “Bob” Nesta Marley’s death, many people worldwide visit Jamaica to participate in celebrations and festivities in his remembrance. The International Reggae star’s memory is kept alive at his original former residence in Kingston, now known as the Bob Marley Museum. And, an even […]
My Lover’s Lips
My lover’s lipsare half moon shapedthey save the heatof his island laid into the sun In these dark nights I oftendream about the soft juicy kissesstolen to the full curve of his lips,I fancy about his tongue, yearning as thememory of the sugar cane’s taste,I pine away for his caresses… But I have just memories […]
Crawle And The World; The Real Reasons Why Adams Went Free But Jamaicans Won’t Talk About Them!
DOES MONEY BUYS JUSTICE?Jamaicans like to talk a lot and skirt around the real truth of an issue especially when that truth exposes the negatives and hypocrisy of an action or lifestyle that they love. The truth is the justice system of Jamaica is similar to that of the so-called democratic world. We did not […]
Mightier than the sword
The pen is migthier than the swordSo i’m writing to show the strengthThe depth and width of my loveIn love with the dove of doves My earthqueen here is its depthBeyond the fear of deathMightier than sword & sheathIt’s an endless steel net My love could turn a hurricaneCouldn’t be spun by a tornadoNever collapse […]
Creating New Beginnings
I first heard of Janus when I was in the tenth grade during a welcome back address from our vice principal after the Christmas break. Considered the god of gates and doors, this Roman god lent his name to the month of January and had a rather unusual appearance. He was depicted with a double-faced […]
Jamaica’s Crime Dilemma
A Worrying ProblemCrime continues to dominate the everyday lives of us islanders. In 2005 alone the murder tally hovered over 1670. We have yet again broken our own record. Most Jamaicans are now living a life saddled with unabated fear. Our capital city with the exception of Knutsford Boulevard and a few other pockets are […]
Part 3 of Becoming a Permanent Resident of Jamaica by American Retiree in Jamaica
One of the most asked questions of me is “How can I live and work in Jamaica?” For most people this is extremely hard, if not impossible. Unemployment is double digit with no signs of easing. All work is offered to Jamaicans first. Some fields in highly skilled professions are open to the world primarily […]
Year of the Dog – Letters from a Jamaican in China
Lunar New Year, a time for Chinese people to spend time with their family and friends and exchange small gifts and money. The streets are lined with red lanterns and Chenzi Bushes (tiny tangerine like bushes) and red, white and yellow flowers. For expats it’s a time to do New Year’s Eve one more time […]
Jamaican Hall Of Fame: Actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph
Jamaican Hall of Fame: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Actress and Founder of The Jamerican Film Festival Sheryl Lee Ralph was born on December 30, 1956 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Jamaican Parents. She made her first film debut in a 1977 film called, “River of the Calm”. Her meteoric rise to fame was set in motion by […]