People of Jamaica
Meet the interesting people from the beach, the shops, the streets of Treasure Beach, Jamaica and in my travels around this island paradise that you might not meet on vacation.
Common Ground: My Jamaican Father, Angus
I spent most of my childhood moving around. We lived 12 places by the time I was 13 years old. Starting in a new school every year, I learned to size people up and make friends quickly. Making friends requires…
A Program Worth Supporting…Yutes 4 Change
I can’t say enough good things about this program or its creator, Ricardo Burke. They are changing lives and touching hearts through community service, hard work and sacrifice. Please take a few minutes to hear about their…
Life on the Verandah
If kitchens are seen as the gathering spot in American homes, the verandah garners that title in Jamaica. It seems that it is THE place to meet and greet. A centerpiece in Jamaican culture, they aren’t hidden away on the…
Jamaican Men, Beauty or the Beast?
As anyone who has ever visited or lived in Jamaica knows, the roles of males here are quite unique and sometimes a bit complex. Let’s delve in the variety of men that foreign women tend to encounter on our travels…
Faith, Fate, Karma, Kismet, or Destiny
Never take for granted people who wander into life. Some come to stay and others are just passing through. We can always learn new things from them. Call it kismet, fate or destiny, I try to accept whatever comes my…
Jamaican Rastafarian; Carver
