Miss Cherry swear seh JPS a thief har, “Mi nuh use light! Mi go a mi bed early!” But every month she bawl same way, Bill high-high like Blue Mountain surely. She march go office wid receipt in hand, “Mi want manager! Mi want proof!” Dem check di meter, check di line, Find out is … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Miss Cherry Water Bill by Poetess Defy
Indian Families in the Caribbean by: Denise N. Fyffe The Indian presence in the Caribbean is woven into the region’s cultural fabric with a quiet but unmistakable strength. From the moment the first group of East Indians stepped onto Jamaican soil at Old Harbour Bay in 1845, they carried with them a sense of identity … Continue reading Indian Families in the Caribbean by Denise N. Fyffe
Unexplained Infertility: Causes, Diagnosis, and Hopeful Stories by Denise N. Fyffe Infertility is a deeply personal and often challenging journey for couples who dream of starting a family. In some cases, the cause of infertility remains elusive, leading to what's known as unexplained infertility. This article explores the complexities of unexplained infertility, its potential causes, … Continue reading Unexplained Infertility: Causes, Diagnosis, and Hopeful Stories
Sunday evening — Di whole lane turn orchestra. Pot cover knock, spoon beat pan, Rice bubble, chicken sizzle, Seasoning scent run marathon. Miss Punsie hum hymn, Miss Joyce sing oldies, Mr. Brown whistle off-key. Pickney drum pon bucket, Dog bark bassline, Birds add harmony. Dinner ready, Noise done, Lane quiet like curfew night. But every … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Pot Cover Symphony by Poetess Defy
African Families in the Caribbean by: Denise N. Fyffe African families form the heartbeat of the Caribbean. Their presence is not a footnote in our history but the foundation on which much of our culture, identity, and social life has been built. When Africans were brought to the Caribbean between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, … Continue reading African Families in the Caribbean by Denise N. Fyffe
Navigating Menopause: Symptoms, Hormone Therapy, and Self-Care by Denise N. Fyffe Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, but it often comes with a variety of physical and emotional changes. In this article, we will explore the symptoms of menopause, discuss hormone therapy as a potential treatment, and highlight the importance of self-care … Continue reading Navigating Menopause: Symptoms, Hormone Therapy, and Self-Care
Ms. Punsie husband was hot one night. He went to di kitchen fi get a drink. What him find was so profound, poor man nearly have heart attack an faint by di sink. Him hear a whimper, him hear a sigh. Him think it was a duppy moving round dat night. “Never mind,” him thought, … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Ms. Punsie Dog & Di Fridge by Poetess Defy
Examining Family Diversity in The Caribbean by Denise N. Fyffe The family is the genesis of all societies. It is our most basic economic, political, and social unit. It is within the family unit that individuals first learn the value of work and the worth of their possessions. It is within the family that individuals … Continue reading Examining Family Diversity in The Caribbean by Denise N. Fyffe
The Emotional Toll: Mental Health and Women's Reproductive Conditions by Denise N. Fyffe Women's health encompasses a wide range of issues, and among them, reproductive conditions can have a profound impact, not only physically but emotionally as well. In this article, we delve into the emotional aspects of dealing with reproductive conditions and the importance … Continue reading The Emotional Toll: Mental Health and Women’s Reproductive Conditions
Mango season come in wid style, bold like it own di place. Tree dem bow down heavy‑heavy, mango drop like rain pon face. Pickney run out wid plastic bag, ready fi war wid di breeze. First one reach get bragging rights, second one bawl, “Save some please!” Di big man climb like him still young, … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Mango Season Madness by Poetess Defy
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