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Why Do Jamaican Men Love Trinidadian Women?
During a discussion with a friend of mine, we both noted that many of the Jamaican men are hunting the Trinidadian meat. It led to the question; why do we find the Trinidadian women so appealing? Is it the accent? Is it the culture? Is it …. the ‘wine’? I never had much association with…
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The Use of English in Jamaica
English is the language of Jamaica. But while standard English is seldom used in informal conversations, it is clearly understood by the population. More frequently we use the Jamaican patois, our creole language which was conceived through a mix of Spanish and English. It is a significant part of our culture and is often used…
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Aquasol Beach Review!
With sand so white it may discriminate against you, air so clean it may reverse the effects of smoking and with wind so gentle, so consistent, it will blow your sins away, Aquasol Beach and theme park will not disappoint. The beach stretches about 100 meters. There is another 100 meter stretch on the left…
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Blue Hole Review
I haven’t been in a lot of holes, and by no means do I consider myself a ‘holey’ man but of all the holes I’ve been in, it is now official, blue hole is my favorite hole. It may be wide and deep, but when I dived in – head first – I didn’t want…
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The Pearly Beach Review!
The Pearly Peach is located in Ocho Rios St. Ann, right next to the Laughing Waters. I entered the ‘Pearly Gates’ for the first time exactly two weeks ago. I didn’t know what to expect but I really enjoyed the experience. The beach is equip with two lifeguard watch towers. Two volleyball ‘courts’. Adequate space…
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What are you searching for? Part 1
In order to find online articles, readers may visit a website directly, find links on social media, applications or through search engines. WordPress provides statistics regarding referrals to their blogs and often displays the search terms used. In 2013 Google started the mas expansion of search terms they encrypt for privacy reasons. As a result,…
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Jamaican Cornmeal Pudding Recipe
Cornmeal pudding is very easy to prepare and has been a favorite among Jamaicans for as long as I can remember. Ingredients: 3 Cups Cornmeal 3/4 Cups Flour 2 Cups Sugar 1 Teaspoon Salt 2 Teaspoon Cinnamon Extract 1 Teaspoon Grated Nutmeg 1 Teaspoon Mixed Spice 2 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 Sachet of Maggie Coconut Milk…
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How To Get Good Customer Service In Jamaica
It is well known that Jamaica has very bad customer service, at least when relating with other Jamaicans. Customer service agents (CSAs), whether by phone or in person, make it quite obvious that your problems are of no interest to them. Could it be that Jamaican CSAs are so honest, so real, that no form…
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Badminton: My Addiction
I love sports, I guess most guys do, and I play cricket, football and volleyball fairly well. I don’t get the opportunity to try new sports very often but just over a year ago, a ‘Flaavaful’ friend of mine invited me to play a game called badminton with him and a group of friends. My…
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Art On Campus: UWI Mona
Paintings, sculptures and other art works found at the UWI Mona Campus. This post may be updated periodically. – Aldeam Facey 2015
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Transactions At The University Of The West Indies, Mona – A Postgraduate Student’s Point Of View
The Mphil/PhD programs at the University of the West Indies are research based programs which demand a lot of time and resources. Tuition is usually covered in exchange for work done at the associated departments. This work includes tutoring or demonstrating laboratory exercises. Candidates are usually offered a stipend paid in quarterly installments. On paper…
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The Best Place To Buy Food At The UWI Mona Campus
The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, is the largest and most recognized tertiary institution in Jamaica. The campus accommodates thousands of local and international students of varying cultural backgrounds. It becomes quite necessary for the university to provide many dining options to facilitate the students’ diverse palate. It is very hard to find…
Life of a Jamaican 