Dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is to serve 35 years before he becomes eligible for parole. He and the three other men convicted for Lizard’s murder were each given life sentences a short while … Continue reading Vybz Kartel sentenced to life in prison, to serve 35 years before parole
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaica is an Amazing Musical paradise that Attracts global attention and produces Icons in music, track and Culture; we are At all times blessed and a blessing; Justice And fairness to all mankind; a Mecca of Chinese, Indian, Syrian, African influence, a melting … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Jamaica, Jamaica
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1974 - Tinga Stewart with "Play de Music" Lyrics from: not found
The juror accused of trying to bribe the foreman of the jury panel in the Vybz Kartel murder trial, pleaded not guilty. Livingston Cain is charged with 5 counts of trying to corrupt the course of justice, as well as 1 count of planning to pervert the course of justice, the Jamaica Observer reports. He … Continue reading Vybz Kartel murder trial corrupt juror pleads not guilty “I didn’t do it!
A guilty verdict and a possible life sentence would make anyone loose weight and that’s just what happened to Vybz Kartel.Prior and during the trial, Vybz Kartel packed on a lot of pounds and looked like someone who was eating well behind bars. The above photo was taken moments ago showing the deejay and his co-accused Kahira Jones … Continue reading Vybz Kartel Lost A Lot Of Weight Since Guilty Verdict [PHOTO]
A History of Black Hair From the 1400s to Present 1444: Europeans trade on the west coast of Africa with people wearing elaborate hairstyles, including locks, plaits and twists. 1619: First slaves brought to Jamestown; African language, culture and grooming tradition begin to disappear. 1700s: Calling black hair “wool,” many whites dehumanize slaves. The more … Continue reading Jamaican History: A History of Black Hair From the 1400s to Present
Chocolate milk is objectively delicious, whether cold, boxed, hot or malted. The beverage has been a staple of American lunches for years (thanks, in part, to the U.S. milk lobby). It has also been the center of some controversy: parents can’t seem to decide if the beverage is a hero (saving their children from drinking soda at … Continue reading Jamaican Food / Recipes: Chocolate Milk Was Invented in Jamaica
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1973 - Morvin Brooks with "Jump In The Line" Lyrics from: not found
International recording artist and Caribbean music ambassador, Machel Montano, will serve as the Keynote Speaker for the upcoming 40th Annual Florida Caribbean Students Association Leadership Conference on Saturday, to take place April 4-6, 2014, at Miami Dade College, North Campus. In collaboration with Miami Dade College Tropical Beat CSA, the Florida Caribbean Students Association (FCSA), … Continue reading Machel Montano Keynote Speaker at 40th Florida Caribbean Students Association Leadership Conference
Article first posted on Live Beyond Yourself: I have shared a bit of the history of how our church reached out to the Caribbean farm workers in our community, and how that led to my recent visit to Jamaica (http://timarnold1.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/one-love-a-jamaica-story-part-one-of-two/). I also tried to explain the highlights of my Jamaican adventure – the awesome country … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: One Love – A Jamaican Story of the life and sacrifices of Jamaica’s Farm workers to Canada – Part 3
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