A wedding is a joyous occasion. People come together to celebrate the union of a bride and groom. They eat, drink and toast the newlyweds. But Jamaican weddings take time to plan, and it can become very stressful doing so. Often times the bride will take on the bulk of the planning, and she may enlist … Continue reading Jamaican Wedding: Tips for planning the best Jamaican wedding reception
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5 Essential Oils Your Natural Hair Will Love!
It’s time to step your oil game up! Not only is it inexpensive, it’s essential to the overall health of your natural hair. There are a lot of different oils out there, but there is a handful I believe work best and provide a wide-range of benefits. Avocado Oil Avocado oil is one of the … Continue reading 5 Essential Oils Your Natural Hair Will Love!
Black Hair: My Wash Day Regimen
So today is wash day! Keep reading to find out what I use to shampoo my hair. In previous posts I already mentioned that I only shampoo my hair once a month; because of that, my shampooing process is more extensive to make sure I get rid of all the product and build up from … Continue reading Black Hair: My Wash Day Regimen
Use Coconut Oil for Healthier, Shinier Hair
Many people love using coconut oil for its strong health advantages, and one of those includes boosting the looks, resilience, and shine of our hair and skin. Many people LOVE using it on their hair for these such benefits, and it is those benefits that will be discussed below. Continue reading to learn about how … Continue reading Use Coconut Oil for Healthier, Shinier Hair
Jamaican Poetry: Hold My End
By: Defy. Copyright © 2010, defy, Denise Fyffe I tried so hard to hold my end I tried so hard, till the very end; Reflecting on the things that came and past Reflecting on a situation that did not last; Looking in, looking out, Things now looking much better; Remembering when we would pretend That … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Hold My End
Jamaican Health: Signs and Treatment of Lyme Disease
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Spirochete a type of bacterium causes Lyme disease. Usually people who are exposed to deer ticks or western black-legged ticks get this illness. The transfer is through a tick bite. The disease is not limited to the USA; it is also found in … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Signs and Treatment of Lyme Disease
Jamaican Poetry: Mi Heart set pon stick
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Di sun rise in the east, And set west, too quick As I wait fi di one Who will ache mi body, An raise me mind; Dry mi out like clothes pon line. Mi heart set pon stick, Waiting pon di right tick; … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Mi Heart set pon stick
Video: Let’s Talk Depression
Depression affects about 16% of persons living in the United States. In Australia, one in four women and one in eight men will suffer from depression. About twice as many women as men report or receive treatment for clinical depression, though this imbalance is shrinking over the course of recent history; this difference seems … Continue reading Video: Let’s Talk Depression
Interesting Statistics on Jamaica Olympics Track Team
A quick analysis of the selected athletes and their club and school affiliations show some interesting statistics, according work done by Oliver “Elmo” Harris. As expected, MVP and Racers top the club grouping but it is quite surprising that Vere has gone back to the glory days and heads the school count with SIX … Continue reading Interesting Statistics on Jamaica Olympics Track Team
JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, #JaSeniorTrials Schedule Day 3
SUPREME VENTURES/ NATIONAL SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS JAMAICA ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL STADIUM Session: 3 SENIOR TRIALS DAY 3 Day 3 - Saturday 07/02/2016 - Starts at 09:00 AM Event Round 9:00 AM - Men 200 Meter Dash Prelims 9:30 AM - Women Hammer Throw Finals 11:00 AM - Men Hammer Throw Finals 5:00 PM - Women Shot Put Finals 5:10 … Continue reading JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, #JaSeniorTrials Schedule Day 3