The Calabash International Literary Festival 2014 has been over for going on four days now, and I am not yet quite recovered. From the welcome dinner for authors and press last Thursday night; to the Friday morning boat trip to Pelican Bar; to the opening of the Festival proper that evening with an emotional reading of … Continue reading Post Calabash post by Stephanie Saulter
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The Calabash Experience – The great views from Jack Sprat restaurant, Treasure Beach
A Family Affair at Calabash: Lit Fest hosts First Family of Kenyan Letters
This year’s Calabash International Literary Festival, Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1, at Jakes in Treasure Beach, will welcome Ngugi wa Thiong’o, the famed Kenyan writer whose richly imaginative and politically aware novels have become classics in world literature, Jamaica’s Observer reports. But he will not be coming alone. As it happens, Ngugi wa … Continue reading A Family Affair at Calabash: Lit Fest hosts First Family of Kenyan Letters
The Calabash Experience – Island Potluck at Jack Sprat-Treasure Beach
Check out this brief documentary on Jamaican food as experienced at Jack Sprat-Treasure Beach ...certainly a part of The Calabash Experience. Located on the western end of the property, cushioned in its very own bay, Jack Sprat serves up seafood prepared to your preference in a relaxed outdoor setting. But let’s not forget the pizza—it’s … Continue reading The Calabash Experience – Island Potluck at Jack Sprat-Treasure Beach
The Calabash Experience – Lovers Leap Guest House
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2014, Denise N. Fyffe The year is 2014 and the month is May, Denise is eager to reach the cool hills of St. Elizabeth and experience the world-renowned literary festival, Calabash, at Treasure Beach. My friend Davene Rowe and I, had a few fall starts in trying to leave … Continue reading The Calabash Experience – Lovers Leap Guest House
Jamaica Epicurean Escape
A week long culinary festival that offers several different type of activities. It takes place May 22 to May 29, 2014. The main festival takes place on Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, Richmond, St.Ann, which is ideally placed in the centre of Jamaica’s north coast. You can attend one or all the events and in each case … Continue reading Jamaica Epicurean Escape
Jamaican Poetry: Negril
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Negril, she is like a poison Slowly strangling my marriage, to Kingston; Her curves and twist, Like a belly dancers invitation; She lures me, Into her waiting embrace and succulent kisses. Negril, she is like a cobra’s venom Deadly; Whispering future promises, To … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Negril
Jamaican sprinter and Olympic medalist Asafa Powell banned 18 months for doping
Former 100 meter world record holder Asafa Powell has been banned 18 months for failing a drug test last year. Powell, who has won three Olympic medals, called the sentencing “unfair and unjust,” according to the BBC. From the BBC’s report: The Jamaican sprinter, 31, took the banned stimulant oxilofrine at last year’s national championships … Continue reading Jamaican sprinter and Olympic medalist Asafa Powell banned 18 months for doping
Jamaican Poetry: The Hurricane Outcome
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe You would not have expected this outcome, Mostly trees and shrubs lie on the ground. After the howling, hiss and shenanigans, One would have expected houses to fly, Like sailing divans. You would not have expected this outcome, Light poles and wires look … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: The Hurricane Outcome
St. Kitts & Nevis: Tale Of Two Cities
This is a tale of two sisters, one called St. Kitts and the other called Nevis. Both islands were originally settled by Indians from South America. Later France, Britain, and Spain argued over possession throughout the 16th century. By 1623, the British won and started cultivating sugar on plantations that were worked by large numbers … Continue reading St. Kitts & Nevis: Tale Of Two Cities
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