The four day, JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships 2016, begins today June 30, 2016. It is expected to be a great event. The Jamaican athletes will all be on display and attempt to qualify for the Jamaican National Team; representing the country at the Rio Olympics, in summer. According to the Jamaica Observer, "The … Continue reading The JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, Gets Underway in Kingston Jamaica
It has come, the end of another era, We can only look in the mirror; To reflect and find. To cherish these moments In history, in time. It has come, the beginning of another’s destiny, To stand on the highest stage in our land; It has come, for another to make their imprint, To declare … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Jamaica Elections, The End of an Era
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Dean met a woman he had never before seen, One wid a vision and a rising dream. He thought he would pay har a devastating trip; Taking his friends Chaos and Gusty Winds, Just for the fun of it. Mama Portia sey ‘God, … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Mama Portia and Dean
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaica is gorgeous but just like many women, she is truly unaware of the magnitude of that Jamaican beauty. This is the symptom of those who are blessed to live in island paradises like Hawaii, Bora Bora or even Aruba. They tend to … Continue reading Jamaica, She is Royal
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
National Tree – The Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus) The Blue Mahoe is the national tree of Jamaica. It is indigenous to the island and grows quite rapidly, often attaining 20m (66ft) or more in height. In wetter districts it will grow in a wide range of elevations, up to 1200m (4000 ft.) and is … Continue reading Jamaican History: Jamaica National Tree – The Blue Mahoe
NATIONAL SONG: I PLEDGE MY HEART I pledge my heart forever To serve with humble pride This shining homeland, ever So long as earth abide. I pledge my heart, this island As God and faith shall live My work, my strength, my love and My loyalty to give. O green isle of the Indies, … Continue reading Jamaican History: Jamaica National Song – I pledge my heart
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaica has a rich history, in various areas. Surely not the least of these is music. Jamaicans have thrived and are known to be some of the most easy going and happiest people in the world; simply, because they can ‘build’ a vibe … Continue reading Jamaica 50, Festival Song History and Controversy
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Jamaica ... not 50 years since it has been around, but 53 years since it has been independent as a nation. This little island is lending some new age strategies to enhance its Emancipation and Independence celebrations. By blending the names, this year 2015, Jamaicans are having a week long Emancipendence celebrations. … Continue reading Jamaica at 53: Emancipedence 2015
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