Tag: football

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Day Two of Bloganuary: What is my “playtime”?

January 2, 2024

Play is for children. Not adults. When our son was a little boy, and we were teasing him about something, he used to go on the defensive and declare, sometimes tearfully, “Mi nah play!” (“I’m not playing” in Jamaican patois). In other words, he did not want to get involved in the conversation, and wanted … More Day Two of Bloganuary: What is my “playtime”?

Some Marley news, Part 2: Cedella Marley kicks off new women’s football initiative with international friendly between Jamaica and Costa Rica

October 3, 2021

I get excited about football. Our Reggae Girlz are doing very well, although they don’t get the support they deserve. So, enormous gratitude goes out to Cedella Marley, who has been championing the Jamaica women’s team for years and is not only a huge morale-booster but also helping to raise the profile of the team. … More Some Marley news, Part 2: Cedella Marley kicks off new women’s football initiative with international friendly between Jamaica and Costa Rica

ICYMI in Jamaica, January 26, 2021: The Mystery Plane Edition

January 27, 2021

This year is going to be warming up, according to my friends who do weather. It seems to be warming up in more ways than one. Our yard is turning into a dust bowl. We have had no rain since Christmas in Kingston. Other things are warming up too – the gently rising COVID-19 cases … More ICYMI in Jamaica, January 26, 2021: The Mystery Plane Edition

501 Not Out: A Cricket Fan’s-Eye View of Brian Lara

September 20, 2020

The Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival (TTFF) from September 9 to 22 was, as with many other events nowadays, a “first,” since it was online. In fact it was the Festival’s fifteenth anniversary and over 120 films were shown, with major sponsorship from the Trinidad & Tobago Government’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts. … More 501 Not Out: A Cricket Fan’s-Eye View of Brian Lara

The Resilient Reggae Tiger Inspires National Library Staff in a Difficult Time

August 19, 2020

“Resilience” is a popular word these days. We apply it to many things: climate change, economic decline, hurricanes and other disasters. And COVID-19. Looking back at our Emancipation/Independence Day holidays, that was what it was all about. Amidst the online celebrations, the usual good wishes and Jamaican colors on social media, the underlying theme was … More The Resilient Reggae Tiger Inspires National Library Staff in a Difficult Time

Kingston Creative Takes You to Trench Town – Tomorrow

February 28, 2020

The name “Trench Town” is almost legendary, with strong links to music (Bob Marley, of course, and many others), sports and more. But have you ever been there? Now is your chance to see and find out so much more about the community, which has struggled through difficult times and continues to face challenges. But Trench … More Kingston Creative Takes You to Trench Town – Tomorrow

A Reminder from the Ministry of Health and Wellness: Lightning Strikes Can Kill You

October 4, 2019

In the past few weeks, we have had thunderstorms almost every day, and violent ones, too. After the long drought and record high temperatures, rains have lashed us. Extreme weather is what we can expect, increasingly. But I am always nervous about lightning. Our dogs are always unnerved by the slightest roll of thunder. So, … More A Reminder from the Ministry of Health and Wellness: Lightning Strikes Can Kill You

Sir Garfield Sobers to Unveil Collie Smith Statue at Boys’ Town

March 15, 2018

Do you know Trench Town? Do you know Boys’ Town? If so, you know Collie Smith Drive. But do you know who Collie Smith was? This is an interesting (although rather sad) story. Next week, however, there will be an unveiling ceremony celebrating Mr. Smith, with a very famous Caribbean cricketer doing the honours. (N.B. … More Sir Garfield Sobers to Unveil Collie Smith Statue at Boys’ Town