The pocket rocket, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce is ready. Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce is at it again, making waves across the world and dominating the track. Her competitors most certainly are intimidated knowing that the pocket rocket just broke the national 100m record, in Jamaica, with 10.63 seconds. This is just the start of what is … Continue reading Sports: Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce Breaks 100m National Record
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Articles surrounding issues relating to Jamaica
Sophie’s Place in Jamaica, Home for the Disabled
Sophie's Place Sophie’s Place is a haven for mentally and physically disabled children in Jamaica. The Facility Located off the Gordon Town main road is a set of quaint little buildings which houses Sophie’s Place. It is aptly named for the remembrance of its original benefactor’s daughter. Dr Trevor Hope, the original occupant of the … Continue reading Sophie’s Place in Jamaica, Home for the Disabled
Sports Highlights: Olympics 4x400m Relay Final Jamaica Women
As we say in Jamaica, it was donkey lengths in the Olympics 4x400m Relay Final Jamaica Women. Jamaica and USA were worlds away from the other runners, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. It started with a strong leg by Jamaica's Stephanie Ann McPherson. On the second hand off Jamaica had closed the distance between themselves … Continue reading Sports Highlights: Olympics 4x400m Relay Final Jamaica Women
Jamaican Food: Jerk Taco
This is yet another spice blend that has significantly influenced our cooking over the past couple years. We use it most frequently for our Jerk Chicken Tacos which I will post soon. But I’ve also used it on pork tenderloin over a fresh salad. I love the use of cinnamon and other typically sweet spices … Continue reading Jamaican Food: Jerk Taco
Sports Highlights: Olympics 4x400m Relay Jamaica Men Final
Javon Francis will probably go down as one of Jamaica's greatest 4x400m runner. This young man dominates the commentary when it gets to this race. It is believed that if there are three other runners of his caliber, Jamaica would have easily taken gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics. However, we had to settle for … Continue reading Sports Highlights: Olympics 4x400m Relay Jamaica Men Final
Health: How Have You Been Coping During the Covid-19 Pandemic?
Covid-19 was essentially the superstorm that hit the world like a bomb from 2019 to 2021 and we were unprepared. The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic Hundreds of thousands of people died. Millions of people were sick and many more are still living with the trauma and physical ailments from passing through such a tumultuous … Continue reading Health: How Have You Been Coping During the Covid-19 Pandemic?
Weddings: How to Plan Weddings in Lebanon
Lebanon Weddings It is quite popular to have wedding receptions in Lebanon. If you are a music provider or wedding band/singer there are a number of preparations involved. One of the main activities is having a meeting with the bride and groom to learn about their preferences, likes, dislikes, and must-haves. If you are working … Continue reading Weddings: How to Plan Weddings in Lebanon
Reminiscing on Jamaican CashPot and Lotto Game: Advice on how to deal with Pathological Gambling
There is double-sided hypocrisy in Jamaica and that is the allowance of Jamaican Lotto and Jamaican Cashpot games. But on the other side is the strong aversion to building and allowing casinos to develop. Either way, there will be people who become addicted to both and certainly, the Jamaican Lotto and Jamaican Cashpot games are causing … Continue reading Reminiscing on Jamaican CashPot and Lotto Game: Advice on how to deal with Pathological Gambling
How Dangerous Is King Crab Fishing?
Crab legs are the best you have ever tasted; but where do king crabs come from? Understanding the demands and what goes into getting you some crab legs in the king crab fishing industry is important. These men sacrifice a lot and things like fuel costs do hurt the fishermen in the king crab fishing … Continue reading How Dangerous Is King Crab Fishing?
Treasures of Colombia: Aborrajado (Colombian Street Food)
Looking for a sweet mouthwatering snack? Look no further, the Colombian Aborrajado will satiate your taste buds. This exclusive dish will blow your palate away with its combination of ingredients that you wouldn’t even imagine could work together to create such a unique taste. Treasures of Colombia: Aborrajado (Colombian Street Food) By: Stacey -Ann … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Aborrajado (Colombian Street Food)