T’is the season
A few days ago my son Brandon asked me if I was excited about Christmas. The little fellow’s inquiring mind has an insatiable curiosity. Whenever I hear “Daddy, can I ask you a question?” I know that like a skilled trial attorney, there will be four or five follow-up questions. Anyway, I digress. I paused before […]
The Best of Both Worlds
Born in London and being the only child raised by my grandparents was rather lonely but I found comfort in books. I remember reading everything I could get my hands on. Particular favorites were “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe”, “The Secret Garden”, “What Katy Did” and a host of other popular children’s books. […]
Montserrat Has a New Festival Queen
It is official; the 2008 Ms. Montserrat Festival Queen is Ms. Loralyn Fergus. According to Deonne Semple, facilitator of this year’s pageant, “Ms. Fergus was sponsored by Montserrat Limited and received trophies for the best swimsuit, the best talent, and the best creative wear.” Ms. Semple says, “Ms Sharlene Lindsay, sponsored by TK Construction, was […]
Boiled Yellow Yam Recipe
Yam is one of the main staples with a Jamaican meal. It is rumored that Jamaican yellow yam is the secret to Jamaica’s track athlete Olympic success. Boiled yam is the most popular this dish is serviced. Enjoy our boiled yam recipe. INGREDIENTS : 3 lbs. Yam Teaspoon Salt or a small piece Salt fish (cod fish) METHOD: Put […]
Interview with Jamaican Marcia M. Mayne Founder of the Peenie Wallie Book Club
Books play an important role in the Jamaican and Caribbean Diaspora to keep the heritage alive. Three year ago Marcia M. Mayne founded the Peenie Wallie Book Club which is based in New York City. This month we interview Marcia about the book club and Caribbean books. q: When did you book club start?The formal […]
The Best Vacation I’ve Ever Had
I enjoyed myself in Jamaica. It was the best vacation I’ve ever had & I’ve been on many vacations, but Jamaica is truly one of my best. In 2006 I was planning to go to vacation in Jamaica…looked to where I wanted to go… Then a miracle happened… I won a trip to anywhere in the […]