Because We Have Heroes Part 2 – We can choose to become our own heroes
Last week I reflected on how we from the Caribbean, at least for sure Jamaica, had our warriors presented to us as “heroes”, champions of liberty with black skin and African features who fought violently to ensure their freedom and ours. I believe their actions were appropriate for the time they lived in. Back then, […]
Jamaica Wins Three Places on Top 25 Caribbean Hotel List
Jamaican hotels captured three spots on TripAdvisor’s 2016 Traveler’s Choice Awards rankings. In fifth place was the Rockhouse Hotel in Negril, at Number 14 is the Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, and coming in at 16 is the Sandals Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios. Visitors called the Rockhouse “fantastic” and noted the excellent service and […]
A Brit, A-Broad & a Little Bit of Babylon – review
Marcia Davis in action. A Brit A-Broad & A Little Bit of Babylon, the one-woman show written by and starring the electrifying Marcia Davis made its stunning debut at Smash Studios on March 25, 2016 to standing ovations. Directed by Antoinette Pitcan and featuring original music from Ms. Davis, A Brit A-Broad & A Little […]
Jamaican, Safiya Sinclair, Wins Prestigious Whiting Award
Jamaica’s Safiya Sinclair of Montego Bay has received the 2016 Whiting Award in recognition of her accomplishments in poetry. The Whiting, which brings a monetary award of $50,000, was founded in 1985. Sinclair’s writing was described as “heavy with the legacy of family and history,” and the citation stated that “many of Safiya Sinclair’s poems […]
Day 86 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – X Marks the Spot: Xtabi at West End
Xtabi is an Arawak word meaning “Meeting Place of the Gods,” and visitors say that this is where the deities would definitely hang out given a choice. You can take a swim in the natural lagoon or even jump off the cliff if you’re so inclined. You can snorkel through its five caves before dinner, […]
