Prospect Plantation – Ocho Rios
The 1000-acre Prospect Plantation, which dates from 1721, is full of surprises and an attraction suitable for visitors of all ages. You can make friends with parrots and owls and take a variety of guided tours to learn about the plantation’s history and greenery. People from all walks of life have planted trees at Prospect […]
Places to See: Devon House
Devon House stands in the heart of Kingston, Jamaica, in the area formerly known as “Millionaire’s Corner” at Trafalgar and Hope Road. It was the architectural dream of George Stiebel, Jamaica’s first black millionaire. This celebrated historical site currently serves as a museum, park, shopping, and dining center for visitors and locals alike. The […]
Jamaica Heart Foundation Donation Presentation November 2008 – Jamaicans.com member donations
During July thru September 2008 we had our annual drive to raise money for a donation to the Jamaica Heart Foundation in the name of Marcia “Ackeegirl” Davidson, Jamaicans.com forum administrator and writer, who passed away in 2003 after a long battle with heart disease. We raised US $600 (US). A check was presented to the Heart Foundation of Jamaica […]
Going To Jamaica for Christmas
I plan on going home for Christmas this year. But for the first time it is with ambivalent feelings. When I close my eyes, I remember all the warmth, love, happiness and joy of a Jamaican Christmas. A white and cold Christmas can be nice but compared to a warm Jamaican Christmas? Priceless!! While we […]
Becoming a High Performance Person: Train your potential muscle
I once read about a man, who for unknown reasons decided to climb down a multi-story building. During his descent, as he hung from a window ledge it got dark and he could no longer see where he was going. Unable to pull himself up, he clung by his finger tips with all his might […]