http://negril.com/blog One World, One Love Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:52:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en GREETINGS from Negril.com!!! Dear Reader, Thanks for dropping by! Negril.com is dedicated to exposing the Heart, Arts and Culture of Jamaica. Negril.com strives to cover all our varied art expressions through reviews, commentaries, interviews, and tips you can use. To read exciting contributions by our writers, you can either read the blogs below ... http://negril.com/blog/?p=66 Recently, Jamaicans had their wish to meet a member of the Jackson 5 family, if not Michael Jackson, the legend, come true. P Gavin James photo Toriano Adaryll  “Tito” Jackson, singer and guitarist himself, joined in Mello go Roun’ 2009, the official start of the country’s Independence Celebrations, held recently. Being the second eldest brother of ... http://negril.com/blog/?p=324  [ Here goes our poet again. This time reacting to recent decisions to tax even salt used to flavour foods]. It's titled "Tax deh pon salt, literally "taxation on the salt". Its not just about taxing salt however as you will see when you read. Again its written in our unique ... http://negril.com/blog/?p=323 Bookophilia heads encourage Jamaicans to fight with the pen Anthea McGibbon, Content Editor IN AN ONLINE campaign begun by one-year-old Bookophilia, Jamaicans are being mobilised to bring about change in Jamaica through the gift of writing. This signifies that Jamaica has come a long way since its independence, with the citizens now assuming a ... http://negril.com/blog/?p=322 Negril's online mediahouse  exposing the Arts of Jamaica!!! Anthea McGibbon, Content Editor FOR OVER 10 years, Negril.com remains dedicated to exposing the Heart, Arts and Culture of Jamaica. Negril.com recognises that visitors to the island especially are attracted to the island because of the island's unique culture and multiskilled people. Negril.com strives to unfold Jamaica's varied art expressions ... http://negril.com/blog/?p=320 BLOCKROADING     - By Joan Andrea Hutchinson (written 1992)            [Editor's note: Tourists BEWARE! The following poem was written in our Jamaican dialect - internationally known as Jamaican Patois. It has its own rules, that are not hard to follow, and if you are one to study languages and origins, look carefully, ... http://negril.com/blog/?p=321 Shaggy Parrot the Reggae Bird gets the United States seal of approval   The National Parenting Center (TNPC.com) - The worlds largest parenting advocacy group, that reviews tests and evaluates children's products from manufacturers worldwide, (including Disney and Baby Einstein), has awarded the CD Storybook, "Shaggy Parrot and the Reggae Band" featuring ... http://negril.com/blog/?p=318 Aidonia set for Bahamas, US tour Anthea McGibbon, Content Editor JAMAICAN SHELDON LAWRENCE, known as "Aidonia" is convincing as one of the latest rising dancehall deejays. Earlier this year in March, he completed a month-long tour of Europe and this summer will embark on another tour. The tour is being planned for  August to September. By next ... http://negril.com/blog/?p=319 Play: Money Worries Reviewer: P. Gavin James Cast: Andrea Wright           Garfield Reid           Stede Flash           Donald Thompson           Felisha Lord           Sheldon Shepperd           Patrick Smith Production House: Stages   *********************************************************************   TO SOME VIEWERS, it would seem ironic that the roots play Money Worries would evoke such laughter in fickle economic times. Truth be told, the production was a welcoming ... http://negril.com/blog/?p=317 Jamaican author Doreen East launches latest work   P Gavin James, Negril.com Writer   DOREEN EAST, A self-styled ‘natural writer’, on April 4 launched her book Hit Me With a Good Man, recently in the cool of St Andrew.  The project, which took just over a year to write and compile, was as the writer ... http://negril.com/blog/?p=315