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Jamaica is a Perpetually ‘Vibesy’ Piece of Rock!

You know, there is ‘something’ unique about Jamaica that other countries lack — even those with higher GDP.

Aug 6, 2022

Jamaica is a Perpetually ‘Vibesy’ Piece of Rock!

Aug 6, 2022

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Reflecting on Jamaica’s 60 Years of Self-Rule — Part 1

This year, Jamaica celebrates 60 years of self-rule. I am positing that as we highlight our achievements, we must also pause for serious…

Jul 1, 2022

Reflecting on Jamaica’s 60 Years of Self-Rule — Part 1

Jul 1, 2022

Paul W. iVEY

I WATCHED ‘ONE LOVE’, THE BOB MARLEY MOVIE: HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS

So, I got around to watching the movie last night and I will now share some of the thoughts it conjured in my mind as I watched.

Apr 13

Apr 13

Paul W. iVEY

Gaining Political Independence in 1962 Was a Big Deal for Jamaica!

On August 6 each year, Jamaica celebrates the anniversary of its Independence from Britain, its former colonial ‘owner’.

Aug 6, 2022

Gaining Political Independence in 1962 Was a Big Deal for Jamaica!

Aug 6, 2022

Paul W. iVEY

The Morant Bay Protest was a Fight for Justice and Another Instance of Preternatural Colonial…

[Below is an excerpt from my data-rich and well-researched magnum opus ‘JAMAICA: Paradise & Paradox, Volume 2’ that is available on Amazon]

Aug 6, 2022

The Morant Bay Protest was a Fight for Justice and Another Instance of Preternatural Colonial…

Aug 6, 2022

Paul W. iVEY

Marcus Mosiah Garvey: Father of Black Lives Matter

Reflecting the depth of his intuitive genius, Marcus Mosiah Garvey launched the first ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.

Aug 21, 2021

Aug 21, 2021

Paul W. iVEY

Iconographic Decolonization in Jamaica must be Accelerated

Jamaica celebrated National Heroes’ Day on October 19, 2020. Celebrating those individuals we have named as National Heroes based on their…

Oct 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Paul W. iVEY

A Guilty Conscience and an Apology

Sometime ago, I was at an event. When it ended and I was leaving, someone called out my full name — title and all. I turned to face the…

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

Paul W. iVEY

Excerpt* — ‘Secondary Victims’ of Jamaica’s Crime Tsunami

“A lot of Jamaicans at home, and in the diaspora as well, are traumatized! Hurting. Deeply. They comprise an ever-increasing population…

Aug 23, 2019

Aug 23, 2019

Paul W. iVEY

This is How I Go About Writing My Books

Recently, one of my friends on Facebook threw out a challenge to several of her friends, who are Writers, including me, to write about ‘how…

Aug 16, 2018

This is How I Go About Writing My Books

Aug 16, 2018

Paul W. iVEY

Paul W. iVEY

Paul W. iVEY, PhD, is a Jamaican Griot-Scholar & Literary Architect who writes to animate and grow readers’ minds! He has 18 'IveyBooks' on Amazon.

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