Jamaican "craftsmen" by American Retiree in Jamaica
Crafts, as in plumbers, carpenters, electricians, etc., not woodcarvers and the like. These people, mostly men, can be found in abundance if you knowwhere to look. The companies listed in the yellow pages of the phone book are usuallylarger diversified businesses. As anywhere else, recommendations are the best wayto get a reputable craftsman. The majority […]
I Pay You Tribute, Dear Father by Maxine Foster
Every child wants to know that their father hold a special place in their hearts. A father is a great significance in a child’s eyes and in the household. A father presence brings comfort, love and a feeling that they are somebody, and a feeling of being protected. I reflect the time my father sat […]
Happy fathers day sweet daddy for Dr. Ignatius Foster
I remember u placing me on your lappretending to teach me how to drivei was only six then believing i could movesuch a machinei held your hand while u guide mefeeling so happy & sure of myselfknew i could do almost anythingcause u were there encouraging and holdingmy hands tenderly daddy.I miss u and your […]
Baby Daddy
dear/baby daddyi know u don’t want to/hear from me/but u seetoday is father’s day/and/I thought about our sonhe/is nine years old now/statement”I don’t have a father”his words/brought about/a sinking feeling/within.I felt sad for him/feel/I should/take it uponmyself to address/your abrasive/rude/behaviori know if your/ego/stubborn/self-centered wayswas/not in/the way/apparentu/could/would/avoid/being/invisiblebe there to enjoy/listen/watch him/grownot about to remind him/of your […]
Jamaica; A Caribbean Super Power
For such a small nation Jamaica’s impact on the world resonates. In examples of world politics, international sports and music, Jamaica’s notable presence belies its size as a country. The “Jamaica” name is big! Like French is to France, English to England or Spanish is to Spain, reggae music is to Jamaica. It is a […]
The Mess Master – Minister of Technology, Science and Commerce, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell
Minister of Technology, Science and Commerce, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell has yet again made a mess of his portfolio responsibilities. Constant calls for Paulwell’s resignation are coming from the Opposition, some quarters of the media and some in civil society. He has incompetently watched the cement dilemma grow from a problem to a colossal crisis. […]
Book Review – ‘Chocolate Flavored’, a Collection of Poems and Short Stories
About the Book We’ve all been hurt before. We’ve all faced the challenge of healing. But men are often times viewed as ‘tough, without feelings, no emotions’. But men do hurt just as women do. Women are strong enough to become conquerors of their emotional battles. Children are people too and have a desire to […]
A Jamaican Child’s Mother’s Day Tribute
Shi used to seh Children should be seen And never heard; And pickeney fi min’ dem business. And wi used to shut wi mout And listen. Mama did love wi! Shi taught us wisdom and patience Shi used to seh Come tan up inna di kitchen And watch what mi doin One day it […]