Many a time we speak of the good old days – can we really remember them from experiences? Or are we repeating tales from older ones. Here are some I remember. Can you boast any of these?
Did you ever carry those bags of food or charcoal that sunk your neck into your shoulders like Inspector Gadget? More >
Exactly six months ago I expressed my confusion about the idea of bleaching in my piece “ is lighter skin more beautiful?”. A renowned Jamaican and regional entertainer Vybz Kartel seem to have confounded, fans, media fellow entertainers and competitors by openly stating that he bleaches.
Well should we judge the man as being negative, or do some collective soul searching? More >
A legacy spanning over 30 years has taken a break, but continues to be vibrant even after his physical departure. More >
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While we may comment repeatedly on the fact that the Might Arrow placed Montserrat on the world map, we should also consider that he may have also redirected the way the region was viewed.
There was the peripheral effect of the Caribbean being more recognized, and “seen” as being able to offer another genre of music on the international that whet the palate of the entire world.
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The Catholic Church is banning “immodest” attire. So whats the standard? Standard clothing for all indigenous people was what suited the environment they lived in. the Spanish Conquistadors decided that the clothing was inappropriate and uncivilized, introducing long European dresses and stockings. Years later they have resorted to using less clothes as they got more civilized
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Have you ever considered how easily we change the meaning of many English words? So often a person uses a word innocently and has everybody around rolling with laughter, or blushing at the implied interpretation.
Take for example a lady declaring among a gathering of young men that she is looking for wood. The normally witty Caribbean male may respond with any number of very suggestive, yet clean statements.
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I am confused about the idea of bleaching.
The Caucasian person would do as much as they can to get a decent tan or slightly darker skin tone. On the other hand many Caribbean persons with darker colour insist on consuming and rubbing chemical cocktails to lighten the skin. More >
Is the Caribbean a civilization, a homeland for several Diasporas, or just a geographic region?
Well we don’t have the luxury of the original peoples who populated the islands. We were then colonized and populated by several other races and extracts from the various civilizations of the world. More >
Ash Explosion at Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat
The Caribbean archipelago is made up of several distinct land masses featuring diverse geographical attributes. These islands are home to a community that is diverse and dynamic, rich in culture and so unique. The present Caribbean is not only a mix of Diasporas from many lands, but has also evolved into another motherland that has created a Diaspora of its own , giving credence to the statement that the Caribbean people are special. More >
Caribbean double consciousness can impact Caribbean unity from both ends of the scale
On one hand there is the unified thought in all Caribbean people that they are the diasporas of the African mainland, and consequently see common grounds in history culture, mores, cuisine and music. The Caribbean people also accept themselves as Caribbean in origin and birth, and the only “real” nationality they can identify with. More >
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