British Dependency influences east to west

New York, NY (March 28, 2014): Root, Heart, Soul is not the only thing that is engrained in the lyrics of British Dependency’s music. Wisdom is also at the depth and it was this very thing that prompted the Anguillan band to take up The Wailers on their invitation to join them on their East and West Coast tour. The band wrapped the East Coast leg of the tour to return home to the, tranquility dressed in blue, isle of Anguilla before returning to the U.S. where they kicked off…

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JAMAICA HERB: Bissy

Bissy (Cola Nut) Cola nuts are commonly used in Jamaica for treating and in some instances curing poisons from the system. It’s used for stomach pains. After the nuts are dried, the nuts are grated and boiled like coffee. Some Jamaicans make a blend with strong rum. A little cola is sometimes added to country chocolate and it is considered to allay hunger. The plant is said by Lunan to have been brought to Jamaica from the Guinea Coast and planted out near Guanaboa by one Mr. Goffe. In Africa…

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EXPO Jamaica 2014

AMPRO is collaborating with the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) and the Jamaica Exporter’s Association (JEA) on hosting EXPO Jamaica to be held April 3-6, 2014 at the National Arena, Kingston. Specially, JAMPRO’s responsibility is to recruit international and local buyers and link them with local suppliers/exhibitors, in order to explore trade opportunities and ultimately secure sustainable business contracts. EXPO Jamaica (formerly the JMA/JEA EXPO) is held every two years, and JAMPRO has successfully recruited and hosted buyers for the most recent stagings. For EXPO Jamaica 2012, JAMPRO was able to…

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VIEW: A year later the Stand Your Ground Law misinterpreted?

It would appear that the premise for using deadly force in this state law is fear. If a person is in fear of losing their life then they can take someone else’s

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