By Jason Le Miere Both Mexico and Cameroon will be eager to put their various problems leading up to the World Cup behind them when they face off in their opening game of the competition in Natal. For Mexico, the only positive thing to say about their qualifying campaign was that it eventually ended with their … Continue reading Mexico Vs. Cameroon: Prediction, Preview And Kickoff Time For World Cup Group A Clash
Hmmm! Curry Chicken, a well known dish the world over. However, today we a re giving you a recipe with a nice little twist. We featured the Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe on our blog a few months ago but today we offer you Chicken Curry cooked down in creamy Coconut Milk. Check it out below. … Continue reading Recipe of the Day: Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk
Group A
Brazil go into the 2014 Fifa World Cup as favorites to lift their sixth trophy. There is no doubt that the Brazilian’s go mad for football and as the home nation their is no surprise that they could win it.
Aside from Brazil, Group A could prove to be a close contest. Mexico didn’t qualify with the ease that is expected and got through in a play-off, however lets not forget that they beat Brazil to the Gold medal at London 2012. Croatia are a well-known throughout Europe but it will be interesting to see how they perform on the world stage – Real Madrid’s Luca Modrid will be a key player in them sneaking through with Brazil. Cameroon haven’t looked as solid as they have in the past and I’m tipping them to finish bottom of the group.Group Winner: Brazil
Runner-Up: Croatia
One-to-Watch: Neymar Jr.
Group A
Brazil are heavy favourites to lift a sixth trophy in their own country.
Brazil go into the 2014 World Cup as favourites to lift their sixth trophy. There is no doubt that the Brazilian’s go mad for football and as the home nation their is no surprise that they could win it.
Aside from Brazil, Group A could prove to be a close contest. Mexico didn’t qualify with the ease that is expected and got through in a play-off, however lets not forget that they beat Brazil to the Gold medal at London 2012. Croatia are a well-known throughout Europe but it will be interesting to see how they perform on the world stage – Real Madrid’s Luca Modrid will be a key player in them sneaking through with Brazil. Cameroon haven’t looked as solid as they have in the past and I’m tipping them to finish bottom…
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The Calabash International Literary Festival 2014 has been over for going on four days now, and I am not yet quite recovered. From the welcome dinner for authors and press last Thursday night; to the Friday morning boat trip to Pelican Bar; to the opening of the Festival proper that evening with an emotional reading of Maya Angelou’s seminal Still I Rise; to Saturday’s packed programme that featured Zadie Smith, Colum McCann, Salman Rushdie, Karen Lord, and … umm … me; to Sunday’s mellow musical wind-down, followed by another sumptuous farewell meal – it was, in a word, amazing. Calabash accomplishes something that few other literary festivals or genre conventions achieve, or even attempt: a true meeting of creative minds, a bridging of the gap between ‘mainstream’ and ‘genre’, a celebration of the full breadth and depth of literary ambition and experience.
The Calabash International Literary Festival 2014 has been over for going on four days now, and I am not yet quite recovered. From the welcome dinner for authors and press last Thursday night; to the Friday morning boat trip to Pelican Bar; to the opening of the Festival proper that evening with an emotional reading of Maya Angelou’s seminal Still I Rise; to Saturday’s packed programme that featured Zadie Smith, Colum McCann, Salman Rushdie, Karen Lord, and … umm … me; to Sunday’s mellow musical wind-down, followed by another sumptuous farewell meal – it was, in a word, amazing. Calabash accomplishes something that few other literary festivals or genre conventions achieve, or even attempt: a true meeting of creative minds, a bridging of the gap between ‘mainstream’ and ‘genre’, a celebration of the full breadth and depth of literary ambition and experience.
These were just a few of my…
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via Happenings | A Literary Festival in Paradise. Jamaica’s rocky, arid south coast is refreshingly low on tourist traffic compared with the bustling north — which is just how fans of the beloved bohemian hideaway Jake’s Hotel like it. This weekend, 27 modern literary legends will descend upon the rural seaside town of Treasure Beach … Continue reading A Literary Festival in Paradise – Jamaica Calabash 2014
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust; this is the fate promised to all men and Maya Angelou has certainly, now preceded us to partake in this rite of the dead. She died at the age of 86 and the world awoke on May 28, 2014 to a very sad news indeed. Maya Angelou was probably … Continue reading Death of a Literary Giant – Maya Angelou – at 86
A week long culinary festival that offers several different type of activities. It takes place May 22 to May 29, 2014. The main festival takes place on Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, Richmond, St.Ann, which is ideally placed in the centre of Jamaica’s north coast. You can attend one or all the events and in each case you will enjoy a truly unique culinary experience plus first class musical entertainment.
A week long culinary festival that offers several different type of activities. It takes place May 22 to May 29, 2014. The main festival takes place on Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, Richmond, St.Ann, which is ideally placed in the centre of Jamaica’s north coast. You can attend one or all the events and in each case you will enjoy a truly unique culinary experience plus first class musical entertainment.
Jamaica Epicurean Escape
The festival is a versatile family event targeting an extensive profile of patrons including food and wine enthusiasts, culinary specialists, music and art lovers, trendsetters and just those persons seeking a relaxing and entertaining day with friends and family.
Our patrons will be able to taste from over 32 food stations, participate in seminars, chef demonstrations, and a lot more. Another important component of the festival is culinary education aimed at expanding the knowledge base of our patrons around…
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via Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean - Yahoo News. SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic (AP) — They suffer searing headaches, a burning fever and so much pain in their joints they can barely walk or use their hands. It's like having a terrible flu combined with an abrupt case of arthritis. Hospitals … Continue reading Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean – Chikungunya mosquito virus
The Taino Indians: Native Americans of the Caribbean “Who are the Tainos? The U.S. Government says they are extinct, but they are not. Most likely you might know them as Latinos, a Spanish speaking person of Latin American (the Spanish speaking part of the Americas, south of the U.S.) descent. Not all, but many modern … Continue reading The Taino Indians, Native Americans of the Caribbean
The writers shortlisted for the 2014 Commonwealth Short Story Prize are revealed today. The Prize provides a platform for writers from the 53 countries of the Commonwealth to inspire others by bringing compelling short stories to a wider audience. Full list of shortlisted stories and authors: Pacific Janine Mikosza, Monkey Boy, Australia Michael Hunt, Playing … Continue reading Commonwealth Writers Announces 2014 Short Story Prize Shortlist
Jamaica Pen Publishers 
