You can never love ackee without salt fish; similarly you can’t truly enjoy peanut butter without jelly. Each has its unique flavour that when combined makes your mouth water with its perfect blend of savoury goodness. We’ve heard of inseparable duos before: Bonnie and Clyde, Heckle and Jeckle, Beavis and Butthead but assuredly none can
Hair is an important subject to black women that evokes strong emotional reactions. The depth of the issue is highlighted by the resulting public furor over a comment made by a Rihanna fan who tweeted “Why does her hair look so nappy?” when the singer revealed the cover art for her single “Man Down” via
The title of Tarrus Riley & Konshens 2009 big hit has been put to good use by the ‘fluffy diva’ herself Khadine Hylton aka ‘Miss Kitty’ who recently released her debut novel ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’. Dubbed a ‘stimulating Jamaican novel’ Miss Kitty ventures into the juicy world of infidelity(yeah) and also tackles the seldom
Some things between colleagues on the job are simply off-limits. Here’s a few: There are certain things co-workers don’t need to share with each other – for example, your week-end romp with your spouse, your baby-making plans or your binge drinking competition with the boys. Some people can’t seem to keep their mouths
Rayne Russell is the brains behind the Jamaica Triathlon. Now in its fourth year, the former Rose Hall Triathlon has become one of the most exciting sporting events on the island, attracting participants from all over the world to Montego Bay’s Elegant Rose Hall Corridor. Since its inception in 2007, the triathlon has been
There are high expectations placed on men by our society. Tradition values men as bread winners, family men, and on the other hand, our African culture sees men as being ‘breeders’. However, is it natural for a grown man to make a conscious choice to be single in this day and age? Considering the stigma
It’s a foregone conclusion that nobody likes being sick. We’ve all forced our bodies to ‘cooperate’ and allow us to function especially when we have important meetings, appointments and deadlines. We sip on some cerasee tea or swallow some pills and try to get on with our lives as best we can. But what happens
Before you got your first job you drafted a plan of action, channelled your creative energies into deciphering the secret to success and had visions of ascending the corporate ladder in order to claim the elusive prize – upward social mobility. Fast forward to present day. The well conceived plan is still trapped in the