The Jamaican Culture

Residents of Bushy Park Housing Scheme, May Pen, must step over sewage that has overflowed from a manhole for over a month.   Residents Step Over Sewage for a Month For over a month, a manhole in the middle of Bushy Park Housing Scheme, May Pen, Clarendon has been overflowing with raw sewage. Human waste, tissue, and other debris have spread across the crossroad, leaving residents to step around the mess daily. Public Health Concerns The untreated sewage poses serious health risks, including the spread of waterborne diseases and mosquito breeding. The stench has become a daily nuisance for families in the community, while the sight of faeces and tissue floating on the road paints a grim picture of neglect. Blind Loyalty vs. Accountability Despite the hazard, many residents continue with daily life, even stepping over the sewage on their way to the polls during political activities. The situation has triggered criticism of what some call “blind loyalty” to political parties. ...

  At the market You ever notice how Jamaica greets you before you even open your eyes? The rooster crowing like him have election to win. The smell of fried dumpling drifting through the window. Somebody in the lane already calling out, “Mi have sweet mango, come look!” That’s the Jamaica I know  and the Jamaica I’m here to share. This space is for the real stories. The ones you hear in the market while you waiting for your change. The ones your grandmother tell you in patois so rich, you can taste the history in every word. The ones that make you laugh till you cry when bureaucracy try to test your patience. Here, you’ll find: • Recipes with the story behind them  because food without history is just a plate. • Satire that turns politics, workplace drama, and everyday absurdities into something we can laugh at together. • Heritage pieces on language, folklore, and the people who keep our culture alive