Jamaican born, Raecine Williams, writes a very interesting article about choosing her culture over her career. Her dream is to become a broadcast journalist in the US. She “dropped” her Jamaican accent in pursuit...
As I write this it is actually the day after what would have been the 94th Birthday of ‘MISS LOU’ JAMAICA ‘S FIRST LADY OF COMEDY, THE HON. LOUISE BENNETT-COVERLEY O.M. O.J. M.B.E....
Do you know when is” Pickney Chrismus” in Jamaica? Easter was considered ” Pickney Chrismus” by slaves in Jamaica as it was the only other time next to Christmas they could celebrate. The celebration...
Time: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00 UTC ————- Summary ————- ¶1. (C) In November and December 2005, two murders in Jamaica were labeled by some gay activists as homophobic hate crimes, although senior police...
Vasta B. – Yaadinfo Contributor [ Website ] Greetings my illustrious members of Chocko-Blocko. Hope you’re enjoying my weekly Blog-Opera. Every week I’ll recite classic odes surrounding my life and times in the fictitious...
Photo by Dwayne Watkins – Yaadinfo Contributor [ Website ] “Come Missa Tallyman, tally mi banana! Daylight come and mi waan go ‘ome.” The Jamaican folk song known by many through Miss Lou’s rendition,...
The following excerpt is from a speech made on the final day of the Team Jamaica course which ended June 4, by Anthea: May I recognize the presence of our trainers and organizers, and...
Photo by Dwayne Watkins – Yaadinfo Contributor [ Website ] When was the last time you visited Faith’s Pen? A favourite location shared by both the photographer and your editor, Cherry’s Spot serves up...
On Friday, we received the dreaded news of the latest unemployment pain in the US. The media spun it as bad but better. . However there is a very telling story beyond the top...