By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2014, Denise N. Fyffe I live in a time, When man is unshackled; Unshackled from his past, Unshackled from his mental slavery. I live in a time, When men choose black and not white; I live in a time, When what lies were told, can no longer hold us. … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: I live in a time (Barack Obama Poem)
It is the season of Lent and we know that many people observe religious customs during this time. Therefore, today we will provide you with a sumptuous Fish recipe to satisfy your Easter cravings. Check it out below.
Riverton report shows alarming levels of cancer causing pollutants Edmond Campbell, Senior Staff Reporter THE NATIONAL Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has confirmed, in the results of an air-quality study done during the massive February Riverton landfill fire, that carcinogenic pollutants were detected, showing alarming levels - three times that of World Health Organization (WHO) standards. … Continue reading Poison in the air after Riverton City fire in February 2015
The out of control fire at the Riverton City dump has been aided by strong windy conditions. This unruly phenomenon could be felt from as far as New Kingston. It seems that this directly caused the blaze to increase to five acres of land at the dump site.The fire has caused school closure, an influx of … Continue reading Pictures of Riverton city smoke in Kingston – Part 2
I woke up this morning, March 13, 2015, feeling like I inhaled a room full of smoke. When I finally made it out to the car, I realised, I have probably been inhaling smoke for the last 8 hours while I slept. This is the reality for hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans who are in … Continue reading Jamaicans choking on Riverton city smoke
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Beef Patties are a by-product of colonialism and migration. It was developed following the introduction of the Cornish pasty in the Caribbean which was mixed with cumin and curry seasonings of Indian indentured servants in Jamaica and cayenne pepper from African slaves.
Beef Patties are a by-product of colonialism and migration. It was developed following the introduction of the Cornish pasty in the Caribbean which was mixed with cumin and curry seasonings of Indian indentured servants in Jamaica and cayenne pepper from African slaves.
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The JaWS/JAMCOPY Lignum Vitae Writing Awards Background: The Jamaican Writers Society (JaWS) and the Jamaican Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY) are collaborating to resuscitate the UnaMarson and Vic Reid Awards for adult and children’s literature respectively. These nationally instituted awards, by the now dormant National Book Development Council (NBDC) are being re-vitalized and re-imagined in order … Continue reading Una Marson Award for Adult Literature
The JaWS/JAMCOPY Lignum Vitae Writing Awards Background: The Jamaican Writers Society (JaWS) and the Jamaican Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY) are collaborating to resuscitate the Una Marson and Vic Reid Awards for adult and children’s literature respectively. These nationally instituted awards, by the now dormant National Book Development Council (NBDC) are being re-vitalized and re-imagined in order … Continue reading Vic Reid Awards for Young Adult Literature
The JaWS/JAMCOPY Lignum Vitae Writing Awards Background: The Jamaican Writers Society (JaWS) and the Jamaican Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY) are collaborating to resuscitate the Una Marson and Vic Reid Awards for adult and children’s literature respectively. These nationally instituted awards, by the now dormant National Book Development Council (NBDC) are being re-vitalized and re-imagined in order … Continue reading Jean D’costa Award for Children’s Literature
Globally we have witnessed a reggaematic revolution and while the hedonism that is dancehall / bashment may have prevailed in recent times the Rastafari laid down a solid foundation based on equal rights and justice!
Since Big Ben struck midnight on New Year’s eve and the South Bank lit up large in anticipation of the Olympics on the East-side, it seems that Jamaica has thrown up a daily dose of evocative bass-ical vibrations into this scribe’s regime. To tell the truth, I’ve been on a mission with regards to 50 years of Jamaican Independence for a good while now and and while a couple of very sweet ideas have sadly failed to manifest, right now, a bunch of projects are fast become a reality. From Punch Records to Dune Music to British Underground at SxSW… Jamaica 50 is happening.
Firstly, I have to say that since the early Seventies, reggae music has underpinned a good portion of my life. It has shaped me as the person I am. Reggae confronts us with history, mystery and prophesy. It forces us to think, to evaluate our past…
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