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Out of Many, One People: The Africans

On: August 31, 2010

The influence of African ancestors is strongly shown in Jamaica’s matriarchial society, music, dance, oral traditions, superstitious beliefs, culture, cuisine.Continue Reading

Rebecca Tortello looks at Jamaican proverbs Part 1

By: Administrator

On: August 27, 2010

In: One culture from many, Poetry

Perceptions abound that Jamaican children’s self-awareness, their sense of pride, is being eroded due to exposure to American television, music and merchandise.Continue Reading

Mexican breaks 9-year curse claiming Miss Universe crown

By: Anthea

On: August 25, 2010

In: One culture from many

Clearly Jimena Navarrete proves Mexicans have as much determination to rise above the odds as Jamaicans do. Thanks to Yendi who beat the odds of 2010 challengesContinue Reading

Congrats Yendi, our Caribbean Queen of the Universe

By: Anthea

On: August 24, 2010

In: One culture from many

Miss World is far more prestigious than Miss Universe, but none makes us the more prouder. Yendi, culture ambassador could have won either given the right year.Continue Reading

Out of Many, One People: The Spanish

By: Administrator

On: August 12, 2010

In: One culture from many

The Spanish introduced many staple crops such as sugar cane, bananas and citrus. They also introduced most of the domesticated animals found on the island. Continue Reading

Bounty, Beenie give Fully Loaded view of dancehall culture

By: Anthea

On: August 7, 2010

In: One culture from many

Fully Loaded was held on Jamaica’s Independence Day, August 6th in Port Royal. Of course, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man gave full dancehall performances.Continue Reading