Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr. ONH was a Jamaican political activist, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator. He was the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities, League. Garvey advanced a Pan-African philosophy which inspired a global mass movement known as Garveyism. Garveyism would eventually inspire others, from the Nation of Islam to the Rastafari movement. […]
Jamaican food will make you feel brand new The different dishes will inspire you Taste and see that this is all true Welcome to the scene; try the cuisine The authentic, traditional Jamaican food is no ordinary cuisine, and one has to experience the taste to see what one is missing in the food department. And for all the foodies, […]
Four West Indians including Jamaican all-rounder Andre Russell and West Indies captain Kieron Pollard are among the big overseas names selected from the Men’s Hundred draft in England. Russell was signed by Manchester Originals, while Pollard has been drafted by the London Spirit. Dwayne Bravo was drafted by Northern Superchargers, while another Trinidadian, Sunil Narine was picked by the Oval […]
Ragamuffin, don’t be silly, put some rubbers pon unuh willy AIDS a go ’round and we don’ waan catch it Rude bwoy, don’t be silly, rubbers pon unuh willy AIDS a go ’round and we don’ waan catch it Willy (Don’t Be Silly) — Buju Banton Today, the Jamaican artist Buju Banton’s rendition titled, Willy Don’t Be Silly, could easily be applied […]
Jamaican gungo soup is one of the main staples in any eatery or on the dining table of any household in Jamaica. It is flavorfully rich, nutritious, and delightfully good! And don’t be offended if a Jamaican tells you, you haven’t eaten soup if you have not tasted this delicious meal. Now, perhaps you may want to try preparing it, […]
The regional cricket fraternity and Jamaicans, in particular, are now mourning the loss of former Jamaica and West Indies opening batsman Easton ‘Bull’ McMorris. Easton Dudley Ashton St John McMorris played in 13 Tests from 1958 to 1966. McMorris honed his early cricket career at Wolmer’s Schools before going on to play for Jamaica and then later the West Indies. […]
The Jamaican coffee sector will receive support to boost export into the European market through a joint project between the Government and the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Carib-Export). The initiative aims to bolster the productivity and export competitiveness of local coffee within the European Union (EU). Speaking at the launch held on Thursday (January 27) at the Ministry of Foreign […]
Saltfish fritters are a popular staple in the breakfast department in any Jamaican household. However, these days they are also served as dessert or appetizer. These little crispy and succulent delight are easy to prepare. There is no doubt that you’ll enjoy them once served. In local parlance, they are known as ‘flittas.’ So, in patois, you will hear Jamaicans […]
Photo credit: Citizen59 “I’ve wrestled with alligators / I’ve tussled with a whale / I done handcuffed lightening / and throw thunder in jail / You know I’m bad, just last week I murdered a rock / Injured a stone, hospitalized a brick / I’m so mean, I make medicine sick” — Muhammad Ali. The quote in the foregoing is […]
In the latest report, four new Covid-19 related deaths have pushed Jamaica’s overall case count to 760. The latest deaths include a 76-year-old man from St. Ann and a 79-year-old man from Hanover. The other two are a 73-year-old man from St Catherine and an 86-year-old man from Trelawny. Two more deaths are being investigated. In the meantime, 137 cases were confirmed. […]
