10 questions with Lascelles Brown, the Jamaican who won a silver medal with the Canadian team
This month we do 10 questions with Lascelles Brown, a former member of the original Jamaican Bobsleigh Team, and who recently competed at the Turin Olympic Games for Canada. He won a silver medal with the Canadian team. Were you surprised that the Canadian team called you? A: I was not surprised that the Canadian […]
Interview with Wesley G. Frater who mentors inner city sport athletes
Where in Jamaica are you from and how long have you lived in the USA? A: I was born in Bethany Alexandria, St. Ann Jamaica. I have lived USA since 1969 How did you get involved in sports? Were you an athlete? A: I played basketball at Miami Central High as well as Florida Memorial […]
Change Your Language!
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” (Proverbs 18:21, KJV) “Your mouth is going to get you into trouble!” For some readers, especially those from the Caribbean, those words provoke fond memories. Many of us can hear our mother’s voice in our […]
Labour Day Clean-up For World Cup Cricket In Jamaica
I propose that the launch of Labour Day 2006 be positioned as the curtain raiser for communities across the island to start preparing themselves to welcome visitors for World Cup Cricket 2007. Conceptually, it makes sense to focus national effort on beautifying the country, as Jamaica will be on show to the cricket world and […]
Glorious Days Back In Jamaica
‘Another plane passing overhead!’ I shouted to my sister as we bothran out into the yard and started shouting and waving at the plane. This has becomeour daily ritual as planes passes overhead almost on a daily basis. Oh those werethe days!!!! Glorious days back in Jamaica. Not a care in the world and loving […]
Jamaican "craftsmen" by American Retiree in Jamaica
Crafts, as in plumbers, carpenters, electricians, etc., not woodcarvers and the like. These people, mostly men, can be found in abundance if you knowwhere to look. The companies listed in the yellow pages of the phone book are usuallylarger diversified businesses. As anywhere else, recommendations are the best wayto get a reputable craftsman. The majority […]
I Pay You Tribute, Dear Father by Maxine Foster
Every child wants to know that their father hold a special place in their hearts. A father is a great significance in a child’s eyes and in the household. A father presence brings comfort, love and a feeling that they are somebody, and a feeling of being protected. I reflect the time my father sat […]
Jamaica; A Caribbean Super Power
For such a small nation Jamaica’s impact on the world resonates. In examples of world politics, international sports and music, Jamaica’s notable presence belies its size as a country. The “Jamaica” name is big! Like French is to France, English to England or Spanish is to Spain, reggae music is to Jamaica. It is a […]
The Mess Master – Minister of Technology, Science and Commerce, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell
Minister of Technology, Science and Commerce, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell has yet again made a mess of his portfolio responsibilities. Constant calls for Paulwell’s resignation are coming from the Opposition, some quarters of the media and some in civil society. He has incompetently watched the cement dilemma grow from a problem to a colossal crisis. […]
Book Review – ‘Chocolate Flavored’, a Collection of Poems and Short Stories
About the Book We’ve all been hurt before. We’ve all faced the challenge of healing. But men are often times viewed as ‘tough, without feelings, no emotions’. But men do hurt just as women do. Women are strong enough to become conquerors of their emotional battles. Children are people too and have a desire to […]