His name may not cut a dash with the dancehall crowd, but on the local arts scene, poet/author Mervyn Morris enjoys as much adulation as deejays Beenie Man or Bounty Killer. Without the bling and controversy, of course. Morris, 72, was recently awarded the Order of Merit for 'distinguished contribution to the field of West … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Who is Professor Mervyn Morris? Poet Laureate of Jamaica
Professor Emeritus Mervyn Morris has been named Jamaica's first Poet Laureate in 60 years. Morris, an eminent poet was named by the Tourism Minister, Dr Wykeham McNeill this morning. The title of Poet Laureate is a national honor that recognizes a distinguished Jamaican poet for his/her significant contribution to the literary community. It is expected … Continue reading Professor Mervyn Morris named first Poet Laureate in 60 years
RENOWNED Jamaican literary festival, Calabash 2014 had its three-day programme unveiled to a receptive crowd at Redbones Café in St Andrew on Thursday. The bi-annual festival, which is next scheduled for 2016, will run from May 30 to June 1 at its Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth home. "Nobody would have thought it would have gotten … Continue reading Jamaican Literary Festival Calabash 2014 is back
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