Limes and lemons seem to have come in a little late because of the drought earlier this year, but whenever they are in season, limes and lemons are a welcome addition to make my range of refreshing beverages, especially when the days are warm.
If you haven't seen her photos in corporate ads across the country, you may have recognised her from her entry in the Miss Jamaica World 2010 beauty pageant competition, which was held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.
OddGrooves, A Swedish music production company, has released a MIDI drum loop pack inspired by reggae drumming from the 1970s.OddGrooves Reggae Drumming is the name of the product which has been available in Europe and the...
Kirk Bennett is one of contemporary reggae's in-demand drummers.The Trelawny native currently records and tours as a member of singer Beres Hammond's Harmony House band and the High Voltage Unit of deejay Busy Signal.
So it appears I drifted off to sleep while lazing the day away in the shade of a tree in Roselle, St Thomas, last week. The tree, I might add, was just about 30 feet from the sea, so the breeze and the calming sound of waves...
Published:Saturday | September 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Have you tried crab hunting in any of the swampy mangroves around the island? If you are a crab lover and a person of adventure, this is a never-to-be-missed activity.
Published:Saturday | September 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM
By now, Apple's introduction of new iPods each fall is about as surprising as kids going back to school. And, as usual, many of the changes CEO Steve Jobs announced this month were expected, such as the addition of cameras to the iPod Touch.
Published:Saturday | September 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Mojito Mondays at Susie's Bakery and Coffee Bar is 'the spot' to be at! Entertainers, fashion designers and producers have made the now popular hang-out one of their favourites when looking for a relaxed evening and a chance to do some networking.
Published:Saturday | September 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Probably you have heard about the young disc jock from Spanish Town, who, in the last four months, has been booking out shows from Kingston and Negril's high-end sessions to overseas party playgrounds. This Green Synergy third-place winner's raw talent and natural love for the art of mixing have put him on the map.
Published:Saturday | September 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM
With his strong belief in Rastafari, deejay Chuck Fenda has launched hits such as Gash Dem, Real Man and many more. Growing up in the inner city of Spanish Town, he said he has been through many struggles and has overcome them all.
Trombonist Ronald 'Nambo' Robinson's Freedom Sounds series continues Friday with a Salute to the Original Wailers show at Redbones Blues Café in St Andrew....
The woman folded her arms across her chest and looked me up and down. "Yuh nuh beknowing to me yuh know, so nuh badda get cross when mi question yuh," she said. I had been standing just outside a grocery shop in Junction...
Published:Saturday | September 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Q I had unprotected sex with a boy on three consecutive days, starting two days after my period.Is it possible that I could get pregnant?A Very possible, indeed.
Published:Saturday | September 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Although much has been said about flaxseed as a superfood, you may not know enough about flaxseed and its derivatives.Flaxseed, also known linseed, is the seed of the flax plant, which is believed to have originated in...
Published:Saturday | September 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Dear Counsellor: I find that I am crying a lot these days. I broke up with my boyfriend lately and since then I have been sad and tearful. We were together for eight years and he became unfaithful.
Published:Saturday | September 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM
After stepping out of the elevator on the fourth floor (45 minutes later than I had scheduled), I expected to walk into the interview room and see a perturbed, curly-haired young man waiting for his interviewer, me, to arrive.
Published:Saturday | September 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Sony Corp gets gamers off the couch with its new motion controller, the PlayStation Move. The Move is a sensitive device with extremely accurate character and object control. It's an attractively priced add-on to the PS3 system that allows gamers to enjoy a different breed of games they needed a Nintendo Wii to enjoy.
Published:Saturday | September 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM
This week, I have an awesome review for you. I had two awesome computer displays at my disposal last weekend, which totally gave me a rush. I'm talking about the ViewSonic FuHzion VX2268wm and the AOC E936Swa.
Jackson the truck driver is not pleased. He left his adopted home in New York to spend part of his long-awaited vacation in Port Royal, and all he has been eating since he got there is fish. Fried, steamed, curried...
Published:Saturday | September 11, 2010 | 12:00 AM
The Ministry of Energy and Mining says work on its national renewable-energy policy, which seeks to exploit natural power sources such as sun, wind and water, has been completed and is to be made available next week.
Published:Saturday | September 11, 2010 | 12:00 AM
If you are suffering from tiredness or feel irritable and have difficulty sleeping, you could be suffering from thiamine deficiency in a condition also known as beriberi.
