HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to my own THREE dads in my life guiding, supporting, counselling, LOVING me through meaty and very mawgah moments … and then the ones who “strived” to father in some way.. TO my many adopted BIG brothers – PEACE! To fathers in my family – immediate, farContinue Reading

Join Rev. Dennis Dillon and Author Dr. Joel Freeman for this Powerful, Life-Altering Lecture Series on Friday, June 27th at 7pm. Come and hear from the Director and Producer of the “Return to Glory” documentary Film, which was featured and the topic of discussion at the April & May LecturesContinue Reading

The Thought of the day… We are all by products, just as molasses is to sugar; kerosene is to gasoline;so are we to our parents. Procreation is vital in sustaining humanity and love serves a similar purpose. Love yourself and each other be a beacon of hope for those inContinue Reading

Labour Day Photo Contest To enter: Follow us on twitter @USEmbassyJA and like our U.S. Embassy Jamaica facebook page. Post a photo and description of your Labour Day activity to twitter with the tag #labourdayvolunteer. The U.S. Embassy will post the 3 most inspiring photos to our facebook page andContinue Reading

Happy Mothers Day Its a blessed time when we can pause and reflect on those who brought more humans.. more Jamaicans into the world.. and then those who grasp their given opportunity to nurture these new Jamaicans… with the hope of carrying on our real values, principles, creative skills, potentials,Continue Reading

VELVET BEAN scientific name: Mucuna Pruriens An annual climbing legume, originally brought from southern China and eastern India USES: Generally, this Velvet Bean has many traditional and medicinal usages including.. treating pain, cholera, diabetes, infertility, scorpion bites, snakebites, toothaches, increases testosterone, reduces inflammation, increases libido, kills some parasites, reduces spasms,Continue Reading