Dry-Foot Bwoy by Miss Lou ( Louise Bennett) Wha wrong wid Mary dry-foot bwoy? Dem gal got him fi mock, An when me meet him tarra night De bwoy gi me a shock! Me tell him seh him auntie an Him cousin dem sen howdy An ask him how him getting awn. Him seh, 'Oh, … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Dry-Foot Bwoy by Miss Lou
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2015, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Planning a wedding can be very exciting. Choosing flowers, invitations, decoration and a venue will give you ideas about how you want your wedding to look. Theme weddings are very popular now. They allow you to live out your fantasy wedding theme and have … Continue reading Jamaican Weddings with Themes
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the first black South African to hold the office, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on … Continue reading Remembering, Who was Nelson Mandela
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe Nelson Mandela lived through hate, chaos, racism, imprisonment and illness. His words, deeds and influence will continue to live with us for many generations. Though imprisoned for over 20 years, Mandela changed his whole character and outlook for the better and this allowed him to … Continue reading Nelson Mandela and his wisdom, quotes
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. FyffeNelson Mandela was infamous. Most will never attain the leadership position he was in, neither the respect he garnered. Mandela, affected many great people like Micheal Jackson, Princess Diana, President Barack Obama, Bono, Gadafi, Castro, Jesse Jackson, President Clinton, Charlize Theron, Beyonce, both George Bush', priests, … Continue reading How Nelson Mandela affected the world: Photos of famous people, world leaders and celebrities, living and dead; who have met Nelson Mandela
By: Louise Bennett Yuh se me trial now mah? Dat marga gal winjy Want put me eena kas-kas An big lian story She sen come call me toder day An wen ah goh me chile De whole fambly gader roun me Like I was kerosene ile Dem sey smaddy tell miss Terry An she tell … Continue reading Kas Kas by Louise Bennett
Colonization in Reverse by Louise Bennett "Wat a joyful news, Miss Mattie I feel like me heart gwine burs Jamaica people colonizin Englan in reverse. By de hundred, by de tousan From country and from town, By de ship-load, by de plane-load Jamaica is Englan boun. Dem a pour out a Jamaica Everybody future plan … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Colonization in Reverse by Louise Bennett
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2015, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Upon meeting and becoming engaged to the person you wish to marry you may want to write your own wedding vows. To many it is highly important that they express, in their own words, how they feel about their partner and what they think … Continue reading Wedding Vows – writing tips
Here is another write up, from someone who has had a great experience here in Jamaica. Enjoy the post from OK Namaste. One of my very favorite aspects of travel is trying local foods. Here are a few items worth seeking out if you ever find yourself in Jamaica, Bob Marley’s homeland. 1. Jamaican Meat Patties … Continue reading 3 Things to Taste in Jamaica
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The global recession has not been partial with its effects of economic downturn, poverty and all around global hardship. While first world countries and developed countries have recovered more quickly; countries like Jamaica are still reeling from the negative socioeconomic consequences. In such … Continue reading Jamaican Soursop, is it a solution to improving Jamaica’s economic benefits through trade?
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