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Category: Lifestyle
Marijuana Growers Association Launched in Jamaica
In his article “Pot Growers Association Launched in Jamaica,” David McFadden writes that a group of influential Jamaicans gathered last Saturday to launch an association of future Marijuana cultivators as momentum builds toward loosening laws prohibiting pot on the Caribbean island. Some 300 people, including a few medical Marijuana entrepreneurs from Canada and the U.S. … Continue reading Marijuana Growers Association Launched in Jamaica
Pictures of Riverton city smoke in Kingston – Part 2
The out of control fire at the Riverton City dump has been aided by strong windy conditions. This unruly phenomenon could be felt from as far as New Kingston. It seems that this directly caused the blaze to increase to five acres of land at the dump site.The fire has caused school closure, an influx of … Continue reading Pictures of Riverton city smoke in Kingston – Part 2
Jamaicans choking on Riverton city smoke
I woke up this morning, March 13, 2015, feeling like I inhaled a room full of smoke. When I finally made it out to the car, I realised, I have probably been inhaling smoke for the last 8 hours while I slept. This is the reality for hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans who are in … Continue reading Jamaicans choking on Riverton city smoke
Gun Salute to the aging year of our Lord, 2015
Lying on my back, stretched out on the bed, concentrating on the next move. I glanced at the computer clock as it states 11:58 p.m. I continue playing my game, trying to line up apples with apples and carrots with carrots; feeling no concern that 2015 was just a tick and a tock away. Soon, … Continue reading Gun Salute to the aging year of our Lord, 2015
Jamaican History: More Jamaican Patois lessons 2
ENG: You are not attractive PAT: no sah, yuh ugli ehh
Jamaican Lifestyle: The Sunday evening Devon House tradition
One Sunday evening, I went to Devon House. All of Jamaica was there. A man dressed in an Elmo costume was also there to promote a newly opened party store. Now, were this to have happened in the US, everyone would have been running towards Elmo for hugs and kisses. But we have to appreciate … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: The Sunday evening Devon House tradition
Jamaican Review: Phillips and Phillips, Forgotten Feet should most definitely be forgotten
Shoes, the thought of owning them would drive any female's mind into a state of euphoria. Good shoes, designer shoes, sexy shoes, stylish shoes, unique shoes. Wedges, heels, sandals, slippers, boots, flats, booties, clogs, espadrilles, oxfords, platforms, pumps, sneakers etc. Shoes; that one word would bring anxiety to the mind of any man, in regards … Continue reading Jamaican Review: Phillips and Phillips, Forgotten Feet should most definitely be forgotten
Jamaican Lifestyle : Cool Runnings, enjoy the waterfalls at Rafjam Bed and Breakfast
My summer vacation has been made awesome by this quaint getaway. One of Jamaica's hidden treasure Rafjam Bed and Breakfast off the road of Irish Town via Redlight Square. Waiting for me was this beautiful gem of a waterfall. Address: 6 Springdale Cove, Hopewell Road, Red Light District, Irish Town, Kingston, St Andrew Telephone: 944-8094
Jamaican Lifestyle : Highway 2000 – Linstead to Moneague bypass Mount Rosser
Jamaica has seen major differences as it relates to its road network via the Highway 2000 project, over the last 20 years; since the The Hon. PJ Patterson lead administration. His legacy continues 14 years later, with another major accomplishment. The Mount Rosser bypass is set to open today August 5 2014, and for one … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle : Highway 2000 – Linstead to Moneague bypass Mount Rosser