Respect is as important as love, in a relationship; upon which all our actions are based. The foundation will begin to crumble and destroy the entire structure of any relation if respect is absent. Hurt feelings will fester and sooner or later the disrespected party, will make their feelings known. Respect in a Jamaican relationship … Continue reading How To Respect Your Mate In A Relationship
This is a brief insight into a woman’s mind. Men, every woman want tenderness. No matter what a female/woman says or even how she acts, she wants tenderness. Whether she seems overly independent and might not require anything from you. Whether she is a supreme court judge, a high-profile politician, warden of the worse prison … Continue reading Men Try a Little Tenderness In Your Relationships
One of the most common questions for a man is how to get a girl to like you. The Jamaican relationship between a man and woman can be very complex. Both genders often surmise that they do not understand the opposite sex and wish to have the inside knowledge on how to understand, attract and … Continue reading How To Get That Special Woman To Like You
By now, I have learnt that I am old fashioned; when it comes to relationships, love and such things. Just because I am seeing someone, I don't believe they are exclusively mine, nor claim ownership of them. Basically, I don't just hop up and say 'dem a mi man'. Nope, I don't do that. Why? … Continue reading Monogamy and The Dating Game
Weddings are one of the most romantic events; seeing two people saying their vows, dedicating their lives to each other and pledging their undying love. The ambiance, flowers, and colors all add to this atmosphere of romance. Another element that dominates in our minds when we think about romance is the location. The venue is … Continue reading Jamaican Wedding: Adventure, Romance and creating special memories
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe It seems every season there is a political quandary afoot. Today, the thorn in the political parties flesh is Olint. For those who have a lapse in memory, and only those who did not lose hundreds of thousands or millions in this scheme … Continue reading Burning the Political Fires, a flint of Olint
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe The idea of having a Jamaican wedding on the beach is extremely romantic. Both concepts alone are examples of romance and love; therefore to combine both things should make for a very memorable and special affair. Do you have a beautiful Jamaican beach … Continue reading Jamaican Beach Wedding – How to plan a wedding on the beach
The internationally acclaimed Sumfest happened last weekend, right here in lil ol’ Mobay. We had Trey ladies-keep-your-panties-on Songz and Damian sexiest-rasta-alive Marley headlining the two international nights, though I hear Shabba Ranks stole the show on Friday night. Not that I’m entirely certain who Shabba Ranks is. . . Reggae Sumfest has origins way back … Continue reading The greatest show on earth
NATIONAL PLEDGE For use at the beginning and end of term, and on other special occasions. Before God and all mankind, I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart, the wisdom and courage of my mind, the strength and vigour of my body in the service of my fellow citizens; I promise to … Continue reading Jamaican History: Jamaica National Pledge
This is an old but interesting article from 2012 on the trajectory of Jamaican music, starting with mento and ska, then the reggae greats, and finally their influence on modern rhythms, such as dancehall, reggaeton, trip-hop, and dubstep. [It is] impossible to quantify the remarkable impact the island has had on global culture, thanks in large … Continue reading The History and Influence of Jamaican Music
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