Back in the Old Days, Agriculture Was King in Jamaica
It was just a brief item on the Jamaica Information Service web site but it sparked a lot of what-ifs in my mind and brought back a lot of memories. JIS reported that the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Christopher Tufton, told a crowd of some 5,000 farmers recently that Jamaica’s agricultural sector has […]
I’m Allergic – Jamaican Book Review
About the book: This book targets children who are ages 3 to 7 years old, and the family members that read with them. The tale introduces the topic of food allergies as told by a young character by the name of Li’l Al Lurgic, who is very sensitive to popular edibles that are common to children’s diet. […]
Human Trafficking is Modern Day Slavery
IntroductionWhen one thinks of human trafficking the first thing that springs to mind is usually a poor underdeveloped country where individuals are forced into sexual slavery to earn a living. This perception of human trafficking is far from reality. The second question that springs to mind when discussing human trafficking is exactly what is human […]
Food Shopping in Jamaica
Food shopping in Jamaica, while having some resemblance to the American experience, can be challenging at times. The Jamaican supermarkets are laid out with aisles of packaged foods and general merchandise similar to the US. Around the perimeter of the interior is the meat, dairy and produce sections. Glaringly absent is the ever popular and ever busy deli […]
Vincy Mas Carnival Celebrations
June 29th – July 10th Vincy Mas Carnival Celebrations Annual Carnival celebrations with a spectacular parade, J’ouvert, Mardi Gras parade of costumed bands, Miss Carnival beauty show, and much more. http://www.carnivalsvg.com/index.htm
Virgin Islands Half-Marathon
This is long distance running with the best scenic background. The race travels the east end loop of St. Croix from north to south, and is certified by the International Association of Athletic Federations and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. Finishing participants are awarded Pace Runners Virgin Islands Half-Marathon medals. Race details […]
Montserrat Dive Festival 2009 June 27-July 4
The First Annual Montserrat Dive Festival, will be held from Saturday, June 27 through Saturday, July 4, 2009. The Dive Festival will be held in conjunction with Montserrat’s biannual Reef Check Program. Along with the scheduled program of diving, the Festival will also include a free Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Course, an optional Peak Performance […]
Jailed US tribute artiste acquitted in Suriname
By Ivan Cairo Caribbean Net News Suriname Correspondent Email: [email protected] PARAMARIBO, Suriname — A judge in Suriname on Tuesday acquitted a US-based tribute artiste on charges that she tried to pass herself off as six-time Grammy winner Toni Braxton during a concert in February. Prosecutors were seeking a twelve month jail term with a nine months […]
Ocho Rios – Ocho Rios Jazz Festival
When: 13 – 20 Jun 2009 (annual) Where: Ocho Rios Opening Hours: Daily all day & evening The late Sonny Bradshaw, original producer and director of the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival, Jamaica. © Earle Robinson The Ocho Rios Jazz Festival, in the Jamaican “village of eight rivers”, features internationally renowned performers from the island itself […]
An Interview with Crochet Couture Diva, Minka.
Nestled above the historic cane fields and factories of western Jamaica, is a small town called Grange Hill, which has produced one of the emerging fashion giants in Jamaica. She is what some would call a renegade and others a bellwether. A visionary, in more ways than one, Gillian Francis aka Minka, is one of Jamaica’s […]