Robert GowtyinRock n’Heavy·2 days ago7 Reggae Songs Haunting the Inner Turntable.The Soul of Jamaica Touches the World. — Fisherman — The Congos (from Heart of the Congos) The steady rhythms of reggae can feel laid back, yet they reverberate like an endurance runner pacing himself through a perilous journey. “Row fisherman row Keep on rowing your boat Lots of hungry belly pickney they a shore, millions of them” …Music4 min read
Notorious E.R.B.·3 days agoSand Nigga BlueZHow Do eYe Quit Dat LIE Dat BugZ earZ 4 many yearZ Men = BEST ??? WomYn No REST YinYang SwirlZ Boy vs. GirlZ Testosterone cum BY Dude in SKY ??? Estrogen burst BUBBLEZ O’dOZe TRUBBLEZ Nurture + Bitch Striped Socks Witch Grave Digger Ditch Dat Common Switch O’Hormonal Pitch …Jamaica1 min read
KRIBBEANinArtist Reviews & Caribbean Lifestyle·5 days agoGLORY (Remix)Yeza x Sizzla Kalonji — Press release “Our greatest Glory is not in never failing, but to keep on rising every time we fail“ Following the release and success of her latest single “Glory” and what most Jamaicans would describe as faith, “We Gwaanin” as the chorus echos ; alas a “Glory” — Remix.Yeza2 min read
USAIDinU.S. Agency for International Development·6 days agoTurning Towards Renewable EnergyHow one Jamaican is “renewing” the minds of her fellow countrymen to conserve and preserve energy one installation at a time — Zahra Ennis, 32, admits she has gotten accustomed to the constant questions and concerns when she carries out the duties of her job. “Are you going to go on the roof?” “Do you not have anyone to help you?” “Are you sure you know what you are doing?” As the…Renewable Energy4 min read
Scott-Ryan AbtinThe Expat Chronicles·5 days agoThe Best Thing About Living in Jamaica, Part 7Knowing where the untouristed beaches are. Do you like beaches? Great. So do I. Sometimes they are better without people on them, aren’t they? I’m glad we agree. Jamaica is famous for its beaches. But let me tell you about what a beach with no one on it looks like…Jamaica6 min read
Scott-Ryan AbtinThe Expat Chronicles·May 6Your Uber Will Arrive in 48 MinutesA new way to get around in Kingston, Jamaica. Sort of. In German, über means on top, above, over, by, via. I am sure there is a story in the company culture lore about why they chose this name for their car sharing service, but while I am sure most…Uber5 min read
Third Culture Kid 🇨🇭🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦/🇯🇲🇷🇺·May 7From Monarchy to Republic: Third Culture Kid 🇨🇭🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦/🇯🇲🇷🇺I’m going to assume you all know about Barbados removing the Queen as the head of state. It seems there is a ripple effect of Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean gaining independence from the English monarchy! Jamaica is the latest country to start the process of removing the Queen as…Jamaica5 min read
Notorious E.R.B.·May 6#3likklewordZ #MakeJamaicaSafeNot Mi Story Not Mi Glory Taking From Mother Earth? NO, Brother… Mining = Death Heroin + Meth Moderation = Keys Hear Children’s PLEAS Music IS Food Yet DIS Mood… Somber 4 Future Of Dis Culture Rastafari + Jesus Can BOTH PleaseUS In Jamaica Weh U No Seh Mi Nuh Noah Snakes like Boa In-Bed Politicians Wit Foreign Nations Fat Bellies Lie While Children Cry Attend Ur Schools (Where GOLDEN RULES???) (stop)Jamaica1 min read
Notorious E.R.B.·May 3Violence in JamaicaNot threatened right away… flew into Montego Bay… Everything seemed okay… then got 2 Long Bay… Promises of food and shelter… turned into Helter Skelter… Human trafficking = SLAVERY… Ain’t no bravery… In stealing from guest… coworkers who da BEST… Can barely afford 2 eat… practically living on da street… …Jamaica1 min read
