Do you recognize these 5 Old English words in Jamaican Patois?
5 Old English Terms That Are Still Popular in Jamaica
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What Happened To That Little Girl in the Fire? I Still Think of Her.
Sometimes, I fear that in the great big world, no one knows what happened to that little girl.
The Immigrant’s Dilemma: When Home Is Neither Where You Are Nor Where You Left It
For a time, we may find that home is neither where we are nor where we left it.
What Americans Can Learn From the Recent Jamaican Elections
If you do not intend to vote, I implore you to change your mind.
I’m Embarrassed By How Easy It Was To Cut My Grocery Bill in Half
You might be amazed at how much food you throw out and how much money you could save if you didn't.
5 Things I Love About America After 5 Years of Calling It Home
Many Americans mistake patriotism for blind love for one's country. I disagree.
Should Parents Be Held Responsible for Their Children’s Criminal Behaviours?
In total, 160 people voted and 56.3% believed that parents should share no accountability for their children's crimes.
Why Are Jamaicans So Mean? (Jamaicans Give Their Answers!)
I've enlisted the help of fellow Jamaicans to tell you why we are so mean after all—or that you're totally mistaken.
10 Words That Are Permanently Plural in Jamaican Patois
One way in which we simplify Jamaican Patois is to do away with unnecessary bits and pieces of the Queens English.
I Paid $5,000 for This American Flag
I paid for this American flag with $5,000 in cash and five years of blood, sweat, and tears ...