Jamaican Music Album Cover Designs

Jamaica has a rich musical heritage stretching back long before we even became an independent country. Jamaican musicians and

Bolt Lights up Manchester in 150m Sprint

Usain Bolt set the city of Manchester in England on fire today when he ran the fastest 150m ever in front a a cheering crowd w

World Athletic Champs 100 days away

In a little over 3 months from now Germany’s capital will come alive when thousands of athletes from all over the world

Machaco – Reggae Songstress from Japan

One of the strongest bonds between Jamaica and Japan is Jamaica’s music and entertainment scene. Every year thousands of

The Rastaman and Swine Flu

Swine flu has taken over from global depression as the most talked about topic lately with dozens dead in Mexico and the virus

You know you are a Car Freak when…

You know you are too much of a car freak when you see the photo below and your pupils dilate, your mouth water and you get tha

Embassy of Japan Helps Childcare Facility

Japan through it’s Embassy in Kingston has donated millions of dollars to various government projects, outreach programs

Usain Bolt donates signed shoes to charity

Usain Bolt is still riding high on his multiple record breaking sprinting performance from the Beijing Olympics last year and

2009 Boys and Girls Champs Buzz Building

Track and field has always been big in Jamaica but with the performance of Jamaica athletes in recent years, culminating in ou

Chicken Foot Soup

This post is my entry into this month’s Japan Blog Matsuri being hosted by Deas of Rocking in Hakata. The last time I en

Jamaican Music – Mavado – So Blessed

Without a doubt music is one of the reasons that Jamaica is more than just a dot on the map. Jamaican music may be somewhat di

Bolt vs Phelps – IOC and Media Reactions

I remember clearly the tornado of controversy that was stirred up when Usain Bolt set fire to the bird’s nest in China w

Jamaipanese in Katakana and Minor Design Tweaks

I am still learning Japanese (slowly) but I am aware that Katakana is used to write foreign words, countries, personal names,

Gladys Kingston cracks me up

This video is one of my favourite videos. It might be difficult to understand but I think it’s hilarious. The Little Mis

Barack Obama is my President

I am not an American citizen but Barack Obama feels like my president, yes he is of African decent and so am I, but my admirat

Japanese Author writes about Gender and Sexuality in Jamaica

A Japanese author named Sachiyo Morimoto has teamed up with Jamaican scholars, entertainers and regular citizens to write a bo

Japanese Calendar Exhibition and Charity Sale

Yesterday I received a call and was told about a Japanese Exhibition and Charity Sale at  the last minute by a friend from th

Top 3 Favourite posts each month of 2008 on Jamaipanese.com

At the end of 2007 I made a posts entitled to the Top 3 popular posts each month of 2007  on Jamaipanese.com. I used statisti

Million Dollar Question

The latest Jamaican to gain my respect and turn into a role model for me is a simple honest lady. Her name is Dhaima Brookes a

Irie City – Jamaica Themed Global Social Networking Site

To be “irie” is to be at total peace with your current state of being, the way you feel when you have no worries a

Vote for Jamaican Athletes – Performance of the Year Awards

It’s voting time again! I hope you dropped by the IAAF website to cast you vote for the Jamaican athletes as I requested

Usain Bolt on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

Believe it or not, but just by chance while channel surfing last night I surfed into the introduction of Usain Bolt’s fe

Vote for Jamaicans to be 2008 World Athletes of the Year

Usain Bolt for the men and Veronica Campbell and Melaine Walker for the women are the Jamaica athletes nominated for the IAAF

Bye Bye Gustav

Lots and lots of rain, lots and lots of wind, no electricity, mosquitoes, wet floors and boredom don’t mix. Thats exactl