There was always a strong sense of Caribbean pride in Olu Codrington's childhood home in Washington DC.From early, he caught on to the grooves of his Jamaican father's reggae and calypso record collection...
A flagrant traffic violation in the heart of Christiana caught the attention of a policeman standing not far from me.It was late on a Saturday afternoon and the Manchester town was packed. In the midst of all the confusion, though...
Q Can a doctor tell whether a guy is a virgin or not? I am male, age 17, and it seems like I will have to be examined by a doctor soon because I have a lump in my groin, which is probably a hernia.
Though it is home to a massive Caribbean community, Canada has never produced a major reggae or dancehall act with Jamaican lineage. It is something that has not gone unnoticed by Toronto-based singer Shalli...
It was just about midday on a Tuesday when I found myself on Melrose Hill in Manchester, recently. A lonely place by anyone's standards. The only sound I heard other than my shoes hitting the ground was that unmistakable symphony of chirping crickets.
FOLLOWING THE instructions from postmistress Kathleen Hutchinson, I turn off at the square in Sligoville in my search to find the Bairds. Under my gentle coaxing, the car actually handles what passes for the roadway quite well, completing the task in better shape than my nerves.
I am 18, and I have been with my first-ever boyfriend for around six months. Doc, I am puzzled by the fact that he is always talking to me about lesbianism! Why does he do this? His friends are just the same. And they are always trying to encourage us girls to kiss each other as a 'show', in order to turn the boys on. Should we agree, just to keep them happy?
A SIGN tells me I have arrived in Sligoville but there is nothing to herald my arrival. The stadium is empty and the silence is almost surreal after leaving the early morning buzz of downtown Kingston. On the way, I didn't even pass anyone who qualified as a hitchhiker and now am cursing myself for not stopping at the police station to ask a few questions.
BAD ROADS are eyesores in many communities across Jamaica. Sometimes, the imminent danger that accompanies them incites the wrath of residents, compelling the relevant authorities to effect repairs.
Of the many timeless ballads recorded during the 1960s, Unchained Melody, by the Righteous Brothers, is a standout, still packing enough punch to tug at the heartstrings, 40-odd years after it was released. It also happens...
Whap! The loud-talking man with the pointy nose and round belly slammed three dominoes on the table, one after the other, all the while shouting curses at the men sitting across from him."Have dat! Have dat!" he yelled as...
Dear Counsellor, My daughter is 28 years old and has been diagnosed with a schizoaffective disorder. She has become withdrawn, quiet and does not have any friends. She stays in her room and refuses to bathe or comb her hair.
Q I am a 19-year-old young lady who notices that each time I am having sex, I do not 'self-lubricate'.Is there a problem with me? Or with my partner? Have you any explanation for this?A Well, like a lot of...
Hidden behind what seemed like a mile of bush by a lonely roadway in Holland Bay, Portland sits the home of an enigmatic old man called Ratty. That's actually not the name his parents gave him at birth but he's been called by that moniker ...
IT'S a new year and I can't start it off by reviewing any lame products to bore my readers. So, let us start the year right with the BenQ DV S11 - that is a camera/camcorder/projector and maybe a coffee machine is stashed away somewhere in it too!
YOU MAY be old enough to remember your grandmother or mother using saltpetre (also known as sodium or potassium nitrite) to cure pork legs to make hams at home several weeks before Christmas. Today, saltpetre is used in the cure of several foods indigenous to our culture.
Q I am a young woman, and I would like to know what it feels like to have an orgasm. I have never had one so far, and I am puzzled as to what it feels like.
Co-owner Venal Milligen showing the hottest trends for ladies.CONTRIBUTED photosA model in a trendy male jacket provided by Di Trends.A model in a trendy head gear from Di Trends.A model in full gear provided by Di...
"HAVE YOU ever heard of Mayfield Falls?" "No, you mean Dunn's River Falls?" That was the response of just about everyone we asked about this hidden treasure in Glenbrook, Westmoreland. No one had ever heard about it, let alone been there. We were now more motivated to 'discover' this well-kept secret of nature.
I had heard a faint, rustling sound behind me but honestly thought nothing of it. It was a windy morning afterall, and there were a lot of trees and bushes around. In any case, I was busy gazing at the scenery before me in Hope Bay, Portland...
Love Letter, the debut album from singer-songwriter Cen'C Love, is scheduled for a February 9 release by Atlanta-based record company, Lyve Stone Music.In an interview with The Gleaner last week, Cen'C...
