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To Beat Or Not To Beat
It was a cold dark night, full of mischief that evades memory. I stepped through the gate like I was the ‘man a yaad’, only to be greeted by the lady of the house. She was clearly angry about what I had done. Back in those days we kids didn’t have smart phones, so I…
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Equal Rights!
Recently, Jamaican dancehall artiste, Ishawna, has been the center of attention for her song “Equal Rights”. While I am a little late to the dinner party, I thought I would take a bite out of this cake of controversy as this tasty topic is often ignored. The song endorses cunnilingus and clearly indicates that if…
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Tithing: Religious Exploitation Or An Expression Of Faith?
Whenever I have little to give at church such as a few coins I feel a little embarrassed. I won’t take out the coins until the coast is clear, I hold it in my hand tightly closed so it makes no sound and when the collection plate comes around, my clenched fist goes all the…
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Blue Mountain Hike 2016 Trail Test
In preparation for this year’s hike, we did a little trail run. View details below: – Aldeam Facey 2016
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Driving in Jamaica Kingston to St. Mary
I took a trip to Portland. Here is a part of the journey. – Aldeam Facey 2016
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Unwritten Rules And Norms Of The Jamaican Culture
For such a small country, Jamaica has one of the richest cultures worldwide. While many try to duplicate, a significant portion of or norms can only be experienced here. Let’s Look at some of our norms that have been etched in our culture. We have the remarkable ability to replicate the American accent when talking…
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Jamaica’s Online Community Had No Mercy, On Grace
Unless you are living under the ‘Tobago side of Trinidad’, you would have heard of how lovely Grace Jackson’s commentary at the Rio Olympics have been. So the Olympics are officially over and I have not been sleeping well since then. I miss the soothing voice of Grace, her accurate analysis of the races and her use…
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Driving in Jamaica – Washington Boulevard To St. Ann Via Mount Rosser And The New Highway
The road trip series continues! -Aldeam Facey 2016
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Jamaican Windscreen Washers
Much like the Loada Man, a Jamaican windscreen washer is a self employed entrepreneur who provides a quite redundant service. I have always been annoyed by these aggressive guys who force you to accept their service whether or not you need it. But it was not until I had some personal experiences with them that…
Life of a Jamaican 