Edward Dixon - making waves
Looking out at the serene waters of the Kingston Harbour, Edward Dixon took a moment to gather his thoughts. He had spent the last few minutes reflecting on the sacrifices his parents had made to cover his school expenses over the years.
SUNDAY SAUCE - Of broken daggers and body parts
A local tabloid recently noted a rise in the number of broken daggers in Jamaica. Doctors are saying that it is as a result of the rapid way in which these daggers are being used. The situation is rather sad because in addition to the broken pockets and spirits that the owners of these daggers have, they must now contend with their broken daggers.
Literary arts - The rose apple tree
I am afraid of lizards, especially the big green ones that live in the trees. I used to love rose apples, but I don't like them anymore. Let me tell you why. Not far from our house is a lonely gully. This gully has a lot of fruit trees that we cannot resist. There are oranges, tangerines, jackfruit, mammees, pears, rose apples and star apples.
Book review - 'Learie Constantine' bowled wide
EVER WONDERED why a man who has a measly Test average of 19.24, compiled less than 2,000 Test runs, captured only two five-wicket hauls at the game's highest level, ends up being referred to as a great of West Indies cricket?
Literary arts - Birthday blues
Beverley swung her legs off the bed and was confronted by the cold tiles. Her husband had already left for work. Evidence of his hasty departure was manifest in the mismatched socks strewn across the room and an open closet door. She got out of bed and sauntered out to the kitchen to make breakfast for one.
Excerpt from the Jamaica Journal - Reggae Rocking Steady for decades
In the modern musical world, Kingston, Jamaica, is best known as the progenitor of reggae music.Reggae coalesced in Kingston's recording studios in the late 1960s and early 1970s, scarcely a decade after the Jamaican popular music recording industry had begun, and ever since has been an ubiquitous presence in the soundscape of Kingston (and elsewhere).