Interview with author Geoffrey Philp, the premier blogger on Caribbean book and literary events
This week we have conversation with Jamaican author & blogger Geoffrey Philp. He is the creator of the premier literary blog on Caribbean books, authors and literary events. This Jamaica College alumnus is the author of a novel, Benjamin, My Son; two collections of short stories, five poetry collections and a children’s book. His work […]
MIND SHAPER, a book of poetry, Prayers and Patois,
About the Book:MIND SHAPER, a book of poetry, Prayers and Patois, connects us to one another in this rapidly, global cultural integration. Your experiences will go from simple emoting to showing an eminent capacity to reason. Education, in its broadest sense, is found more on the outside of a classroom than within its four walls. […]
What it Takes to be a Loser…
What have you struggled with most of your life that’s left you feeling as if you’re fighting a losing battle? For me, it has been my weight. I came into the world a bouncing nine-pound baby girl, born at Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston, and I bounced my way through life to weights too horrifying […]
Book Review: Bob Marley – The Complete Annotated Bibliography
ABOUT THE BOOK Bob Marley: The Complete Annotated Bibliography is a tremendous resource for all Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, The Wailers and reggae fans. For the first time ever, every single book that has been published on Bob Marley and Peter Tosh from around the world is documented in one bibliography. In addition to a […]
Book Review: Dog-Heart
ABOUT THE BOOK Told in two voices, educated Jamaican English and the nation-language of the people, this dramatic novel tells the story of a well-meaning, middle-class woman and a young boy from the ghetto whom she desperately wants to help. Alternating between the perspectives of the woman and the boy, the story engages with issues […]
Conditional Surrender – A Short Story
In our ten years together, I’d surrendered my soul to Patrick. I smirked in the mirror, anticipating what I was about to do. This final act would count as my only meaningful rebellion. He’d never get over my making the choice to leave him. After all, he’d given me permission for everything else leading up […]
Interview Jamaican Poster Artist Mike Thompson
This week we interview Jamaican artist and photographer, Michael “Freestylee Thompson. His work is widely acclaimed online and his flickr site is buzzing with accolades. He wants his art to bring awareness to the many social issues affecting a large section of our planet. He hopes to use his creativity for positive […]
Interview with baseball player Jamaican-born Andrew Dixon, who is spearheading the effort to build a baseball stadium in Jamaica.
We interviewed former professional baseball player Jamaican-born Andrew Dixon who was instrumental in bringing Major League Baseball and the Jamaican government into a partnership to build a baseball field in Trewlany. Andrew is a member of the Babe Ruth Little League Baseball World Series and will be spearheading efforts to start a baseball pilot program […]
Interview with Donald Brideau of Bounce Across Jamaica – Every Youth Deserves a Ball
We interview Donald Brideau, a Canadian who has lived in Jamaica for over 31 years and started a community outreach football (soccer) program called “Bounce Across Jamaica”. This program starts football teams and leagues for the youth in Jamaica. His mission is to improve the lives of Jamaican youth “one ball at a time”. Donald […]
Reunion Week Farewell – An American Retiree in Jamaica
Easter week 2010 marked what could be the last reunion week at Sandals Dunn’s River Villagio. This property is one of the few that is leased by Sandals and not owned outright. In July this property will most likely close forever. Negotiations are continuing but optimism for a positive conclusion seems dimmer with each passing […]