Jamaican Politician.

Family –You must have a good family name. The United States have the Kennedys while Jamaica is rumored to have 10 families of influence. If you do not have a family name you may get by if you marry in to one of these families. However this will require that you mention the name of […]

Risto- Rebel

OriginThe Risto-Rebel is stuck between a rock and a hard place. They desire to be both a Risto and a Rebel simultaneously. The origin of those who think they are Risto-Rebels: Friends of children of prominence and wealth – These are individuals who have aligned themselves into a Risto clicque. They get all the benefits […]

Rebel

OriginThe origin of those who perceive themselves to be Rebels: Notorious RelativeMany feel that having a notorious relative automatically makes them a rebel. I emphasize “AUTOMATIC” because these relatives usually own one. The relative could be a “Gunman”, “Rootsman”, “Juggle-ist”, “Pharmacist” “Druggist”or a Jamaican politician’s ‘Whip- ping Boy”. (These relations could evolve from a third […]

Risto

OriginThe origin of those who perceive themselves to be Ristos: Children of Rich Parents – Funnily enough, their parents’ money is usually "tied up" in the family business. Needless to say, these children usually never receive the bulk of their parents’ estate. Glory Day and wash-up-athletes – These are individuals who were famous for their […]

Ranger-Brown

A popular U.S. based Jamaican personailty, Mrs. Lucille Ranger-Brown O.D. is responsible for bringing a "taste of Jamaican Culture" to many people through the North American continent and keeeping the Jamaican culture a live especially in the South Florida area. Know to many as "The one woman Jamaican promotion center" she has taken lively entertaining […]

Jamaica

BUSINESSMEN AND ENTREPRENEURS LINDO, Cecil Vernon – Philanthropist, Banker, Planter, Industrialist; Born Falmouth, Trelawny, 1868. Educated public schools and private tuition; went to Costa Rica 1889 and joined brothers with Minor Keith, engaged in construction railroad from Port Limon to San Jose 1889-90; storekeeper 1891-93; purchased large acreage and entered banana business; banking 1899; organized […]

England

MUSIC CLASSICAL AND PERFORMANCE MUSIC BARBER, Julien – violinist who has been a member of the Bourtnemouth Symphony Orchestra in England.Link: “>http://www.titanicrecords.com/Ti155.html> FEW, Marjorie – was a concert pianist in England during the 1930s. VERITY, James – violinist and viola player with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Link: “>http://www.maxipriest.com/> TAFARI, Amlak – Reggae MC, Rhythm/Lead/Bass Guitar, […]

Canada

BUSINESSMEN & ENTREPRENUERS BARNSWELL, James, carpenter – In the 1870s carpenter James Barnswell, who had been attracted to Victoria during the gold rush, built some of Victoria’s most elegant homes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Canada’s Peoples] SETON, Victor, In the mid-1980s Victor Seton emerged as the largest real-estate developer in Burnaby, British Columbia, and Seattle, Washington, […]

Cambodia

RELIGION RICHARDS, Leith – established a Light for Living Bible Training Center in Cambodia. She has succeeded and the center is in full operation with the approval of the government. It is located on the main road through Kampong Chhnang, which is about two hours north of Phenom Penh. LINK: http://www.lightforliving.org/Cambodia.htm

Austrailia

BROWN, Jason – Singer, Songwriter of the popular group The Screamin’ Jamaican. The SCREAMIN’ Jamaican has twice given royal rock performances for the King of Tonga in the South Pacific. He was invited to perform before crowds of 6,000 in Papua New Guinea at a special fundraiser for victims of the tidal wave. LINK: http://listen.to/tsj