Good Jamaican: Agriculture in St. Elizabeth
I had intended this article to be about the future of Agriculture in Jamaica. You see, last week Wednesday my brother and his family and me and mine made a 2 vehicle trek to Malvern, St. Elizabeth to visit my friend and colleague Kingsley. Kingsley has been a farmer for decades and in recent times, […]
Urban Heartbeat Visits Jamaica – Interview with Founder Jim Avignon
The Street Art Project “Urban Heartbeat – An Artistic Encounter in Public Spaces” arrived in Jamaica on February 23-25 2012 (See the images in the gallery). The founder of the project is German artist Jim Avignon. Urban Heartbeat, is regional project featuring artists from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean working with Jim Avignon on […]
Welcome to America!
So you went to the interview and the long awaited immigrant visa is a reality; now you cannot wait to go and live the American dream that you have yearned for and fantasized about. And why wouldn’t you when letters or, in today’s technologically advanced world, e-mails, Facebook posts and Twitter tweets show your friends and […]
Five Reasons to Make Your Own Hair Products
I know we live in a busy world and sometimes we wear so many hats as ladies that manufacturer of hair products is not one that you would want to add to your resume. However, there are some advantages in making your own thing, especially, if you are concerned about the harsh chemicals that are […]
Non-Profit Profile: The TrenchTown Reading Centre
The TrenchTown Reading Centre Mission and History The TrenchTown Reading Centre is unique -a first of its kind in an area polarized by persistent poverty and local tribal politics. The Centre opened in December 1993 – a non-profit and secular, community initiative. Focused on Knowledge is Power – literacy, education, culture, life skill, access to […]
The Pros And Cons Of The Conditional "Green Card."
United State citizen spouses and permanent resident spouses have the ability to petition for their foreign spouse to become a lawful permanent resident “green card” holder of the United States. During the course of their relationship most couples immediately petition for the foreign spouse’s permanent residence status in order for the foreign spouse to obtain […]
For Jamaica’s 50th: A Glimpse into the Jamaican Community in Atlanta
The community of Jamaicans was sparse when I moved to Atlanta in the early 1980’s. So, for me, it could have been a lonely period of isolation separated from my own people for a while…a situation that was quite untenable. If I wanted to connect with my own Jamaican people in the metropolitan area, I […]
10 Foods That Enhance Hair Growth (Vegetarian Edition)
There are several foods that can give hair growth a boost if eaten in moderation. They contain the nutrients that enhance hair growth that will nourish the scalp for optimal results. The key to eating foods for hair growth is balance, a mixture of complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals are important to ensure that […]
8 Foods That Are Bad For Hair
The truth is there are times when we crave what is unhealthy for us even if we know that we should not be eating them. However, there are times when we have hair issues and we are doing all that we can externally to repair hair and to get it to look healthy when the […]
What’s Wrong With Wearing Your Real Hair?
I know I am going to get into trouble for this but I am tired of seeing black women wearing false hair. It is so prominent now that some people would not be caught dead without having their ‘hair’ on. The claim is that it makes them look better. Heavens help us! Some of the […]