Uncle Pardie: A Kaleidoscope Of My Jamaican Childhood
Dark red blood spewed from his back as they partially lifted him from the makeshift autopsy table in the backyard so the doctor could examine him. The crowd in the yard was overwhelming. The Confidence Bus that plied between Mandeville and Pratville in Southern Manchester had disgorged its Saturday afternoon crowd at the gate. Like […]
Traveling to the Country in Jamaica by Bus
I was born in Kington but both my parents are from the Parish of St. Elizabeth, but I would visit my mother’s District more than my dad’s; the reason being that more relations were there than at my dad’s. I looked forward to those trips! That was the highlight of the summer holidays or even […]
“A SHOULDA YU MOUT” The family is like the forest : if you are outside it is dense; if you are inside you see that each tree has its own position (Akan Proverb) – A Kaleidoscope Of My Jamaican Childhood
My grandmother ruled over a diverse group of children. . Wilbert, the first child of the union who was struck with polio when he was 12 years old was the quiet one. He walked with a peculiar loping gait from his permanently bent knees, one shoulder higher than the other. This posture resulted from total […]
Hi-tech cheating attempt goes wrong—Just Being Funny By Caribbean Comedian Onicia Muller
Y’all know I love a good scam. This one minute and fifty-six-second news clip about two high schoolers living in India who found a creative way to cheat was so delicious, I had to share with y’all. Apparently, two engineering students used an invention to cheat for social science, economics, and engineering. They managed to […]
Ivy Cottage: A Kaleidoscope Of My Jamaican Childhood
Things were going well for the Hall family. ‘West’ as she was fondly called by her husband, was an extremely hard worker, a creative woman, exemplary mother. Samuel was a dedicated farmer. He planted yams and sweet potatoes which he sold to higglers at farm gate prices; tobacco which he sold to agents of the […]
The Hanging In The District : A Kaleidoscope Of My Jamaican Childhood
UNCLE BUTTY “Mass Butty. Mass Butty. Yu awright sah? LAWD JESUS CHRIST! Mass Butty. MASS BUTTY! A wha dat yu do, Lawd Jesus Christ, Lawd Jesus Christ. Mass Butty heng ‘imself Mass Butty DEAD! I was in my grandmother’s room reading and enjoying my solitude, when Naomi’s screams cut through the still hot summer […]
21 Usain Bolt Quotes You Need in Your Life
Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, is known worldwide for his speed around the track and his world records in the 100m, 200m, and 400m relays. The retired Olympic gold medalist has also uttered a variety of motivational, memorable, and common sense quotes that everyone should have in their life. The following are 21 of his best […]
15 Jamaican Neighbors Everyone Knows: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
The act of being neighborly encompasses far more than simply saying hello in passing. It’s a way of thinking in which individuals actively support each other to create a sense of community that benefits everyone that lives there. The following are some examples of the good, bad, and ugly types of neighbors that individuals can […]
Quiz: Which Jamaican Celebrities Should You Spend the Quarantine With?
Quarantine and social isolation can be a little more bearable if you spend it with the right people. Find out which Jamaican celebrities would be in your quarantine house with this quiz. [wpViralQuiz id=134815]
Quiz: Which Carnival Outfit Would You Wear?
Are you trying to figure out what your next carnival outfit will look like? Take our quiz to find out! [wpViralQuiz id=134313]
