The Hon. Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley has died
The Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley, fondly known to many as Miss Lou passed away today (07/26/06). It is a great loss to Jamaica and Jamaican culture. We pay your tribute to Miss Lou!!! Jamaicans.com will continue to root for Miss Lou in becoming our next National Heroine. Pay your tribute to Miss Lou and say “Thank […]
Why am I so proud to be Jamaican?
Why am I so proud to be Jamaican? To begin, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride when I see Jamaicans being recognized for their contributions to society and making mention of their Jamaican heritage. Former US Secretary of State, General Colin Powell who was born of Jamaican parentage stood in the thrust […]
Love, Marriage, Pickney & Bruk Foot: Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 22
The relationship between Sherri-Ann and I was still going strong. She was “playing” the Jamaican Chinese fellow from South Miami on the side to keep her father happy. She said he was a decent boy and never tried anything. Not even to kiss her. Just holding hands and hugging. She said he really enjoyed that. […]
Thank y’u Poopah Gezas, Summer is finally here.
The wintry months for Jamaicans in Toronto can be very dreary especially after the yuletide season. “Man,” as soon as the Christmas Trees and the twinkling pepper bulb lights are taken down life becomes “miserable” for all of us. (Yes-man! hall a wi.) The antagonizing cold temperature of winter then nips, tremor and freezes even […]
So You Think You’ve Eaten Dog – Letters from a Jamaican in China
Imagine for a moment you are hungry. You drive past McDonald’s, Burger King, Whataburger or Pollo Tropical and opt for the tiny Chinese restaurant next to the Pet Supermarket. You look over the menu and then decide on your usual, pepper steak. As you wait for your food to be prepared, you see the chef […]
Happy fathers day sweet daddy for Dr. Ignatius Foster
I remember u placing me on your lappretending to teach me how to drivei was only six then believing i could movesuch a machinei held your hand while u guide mefeeling so happy & sure of myselfknew i could do almost anythingcause u were there encouraging and holdingmy hands tenderly daddy.I miss u and your […]
Baby Daddy
dear/baby daddyi know u don’t want to/hear from me/but u seetoday is father’s day/and/I thought about our sonhe/is nine years old now/statement”I don’t have a father”his words/brought about/a sinking feeling/within.I felt sad for him/feel/I should/take it uponmyself to address/your abrasive/rude/behaviori know if your/ego/stubborn/self-centered wayswas/not in/the way/apparentu/could/would/avoid/being/invisiblebe there to enjoy/listen/watch him/grownot about to remind him/of your […]
A Jamaican Child’s Mother’s Day Tribute
Shi used to seh Children should be seen And never heard; And pickeney fi min’ dem business. And wi used to shut wi mout And listen. Mama did love wi! Shi taught us wisdom and patience Shi used to seh Come tan up inna di kitchen And watch what mi doin One day it […]
Jamaican Dancehall
Booming bassCatchy rhythmsSensual lyricsRed Stripe beerHeinekenTingFat ganja spliffGoat head soupSweaty menHalf-naked womenBodies writhingOn the dance floorAgainst speakersIn dark cornersGun fingers risingDeejay shoutingDance instructionsTo the cadenceof the booming bassCatchy rhythmsAnd a lone RastamanObserves the dancehall sceneAnd appreciates this…Jamaican culture.
I am Earth, the Great Mother
I was destined to bear childrenSo I carry them,gracefully,load heavybelly and bosoms swollenplums, oranges, mangoes and melonsMy hips flow lush rainforesttrickling streamsrushing riversmagnificent waterfalls-this body is many a greedy man’s downfallbetween my legs rest meadowsas vast as the oceans are deepMy eyes are the color of the rich soilfound in Africa and the CaribbeanHair sprouts […]