Dons,Gangs,Kingfish,Protests And Violence- News From Ja.

The past 24 hours hours have been a very eventful period in Jamaica. Let me summarize the events making up the top stories in the news today.Early Sunday morning a joint police military operation spear-headed by Operation Kingfish shot and killed Donovan 'Bulbie' Bennett, named as Jamaica's most wanted. The leader of the 'Clansman' gang, which has operated out of Spanish Town in St. Catherine, Bulbie was on the police most wanted list for more than 10 years. [read article]Monday morning gunmen attempted to attack a police station in retaliation...

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Guess This Riddle!

Hey everyone, Just wanted to share a foward that I received in my mail. Here it goes:It has an average range of 8 inches long.Its functions are enjoyed by members of both sexes.It is usually found hung, dangling loosely, ready for instant action.It boasts of a clump of little, hairy, things at one end and a small hole at the other. In use, it is inserted, almost always willing, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly into a warm, fleshy, moist opening...

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The JPS Saga

I have been a bad blogger for the past few days. But I have been so busy and I had such an eventful week thus far. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.New!Did your radio stop working recently? Don't have a radio? Don't have a Discman or CD player?Do you have a cell phone or land phone? Do you want to listen to hours of continuous, ad-free music? Can't afford XM? If your answer to any of the above is yes, you need JPSCC! Yes Jamaica Public Service Customer Care is just for you. It's totally free! All you have to do to enjoy free uninterrupted...

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Bring Back The Hangman!

Since the alarming rise in the Island crime and murder rate, the Jamaican public has been demanding the resumption of hanging. Many in the Jamaican public see the resumption of this form of capital punishment as one of the main ways to curb the escalating crime rate. The Prime Minister himself has announced in his latest address to the nation that his administration is considering pursuing the resumption of hanging. The leader of the opposition has...

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The Sun At Last!

After suffering from the onslaught of rain over the past week it was a welcomed relief when I looked in the sky yesterday morning. I could not believe my eyes when I saw the sun peeping out, like shy excited child, from behind a thin veil of cloud. I had to run outside and feel the warm rays penetrate my skin. I couldn't tell when last it felt so good to be standing in the sun. Today seems overcast in the city, but hopefully later on in the day we...

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Record Breaking Season!

Hurricane Wilma has certainly amazed everyone, even the people on The Weather Channel. It has broken and set quite a few records in the past couple of days. After peaking at a 175 mph category 5 hurricane it has now loosed a bit of steam and is now a very strong category 4 hurricane. Wilma has become the most intense hurricane on record in the Atlantic Basin and had the lowest pressure (882 mb) ever recorded for a hurricane. Jamaica has been drenched...

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Random Stuff

More Rain in JamrockMore rain in Jamaica as Tropical Storm Wilma (formerly known as Tropical Depression Number 24) continues to poor tonnes of rain on the island. There has been widespread flooding across the island. You can click here and here for the news reports. I took this picture while I was on my was home from work yesterday morning. This rails of this bridge as you can see has been busted by the heavy water that passed over the it. It is...

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More Rain! Jamaica Under Water

Yes folks the rain continues here in Jamaica, as Tropical Depression Number 24 lingers over the island. The meteorologists are expecting the system to strengthen to a Tropical Storm sometime tonight or later on in the day. There have been reports of flooding and roads being impassable in several areas across the island. The rain has been falling almost continuously for the past week. I don't even remember what that thing looks like...What's its...

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Weekend Picture

As promised, here is the picture for the weekend. I took this picture in Negril, on the beach behind a little hotel called Shields. If it's raining where you are, you definately will appreciate this one. So relax and enjoy it. Have a wonderful holiday weeke...

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Jamaica’s Fashion Confusion – “Men In Pink Tights”

“Mi caan sey tight pants come in again, …Mi caan believe mi eye, mi caan believe mi eye,” – Bounty KillerThere has been a new, disturbing phenomenon that has been growing among the young Jamaican men these days. I have been so very upset about it, but I have not vocalized my opinions as yet. However, as I was browsing through The Star yesterday evening, I was encouraged to likk out against di nastiness by the article that I read. You can read the...

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MI Key To Ra..!!!

Ok, so I made it home, after surviving the flood earlier in the evening. Feeling exhausted after the whole flood and traffic ordeal. So I parked my flood ravaged car and headed to the comforts of my apartment. Sleep was on my mind, but it was far from my agenda, even though I had work later in the night. I had a couple of assignments to do, well at least start. So I anxiously dashed to out of the car, trough the security door and presses the elevator...

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Rainy, Rainy Afternoon - The Kingston Deluge

The First TasteYesterday started out overcast with intermittent scorching sunshine, just as his been for the past couple of weeks. But this was just a decoy from what was about to happen later on in the afternoon! As the afternoon drew near at about 3 or 4 pm the dark ominous clouds appeared and covered the unsuspecting city of Kingston. Then it struck without the usual one-two prelude drops, no it came down with a sudden vengeance. By the time I...

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Not Just Another Gas Comic

Ok, ok I know I said that Gas Comic No. 7 was the final one, but this is not one in the series. I just happen to stumble upon this one while checking out the comic of the day on The Gleaner's website and I just had to share it with y...

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Wake Up And Smell The Coffee!

Here I am on the night shift trying to stay awake. So I decided to take some time to introduce you to my daily and nightly drink, Coffee. Yes 100% pure Jamaican coffee. The best coffee in the world I may add. I must admit that I love coffee, I will drink coffee in the morning, in the afternoon and even at nights. But for the most part though I only drink one cup of coffee a day...if I don't smell it brewing! (NO! I'm not addicted!)I once had...

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Cayman Sunset

I took this picture of an absolutely wonderful sunset while I was in Grand Cayman early this year. I just wanted to give you all a little weekend present. Something for you to look at and forget all your troubles for a while. Have a great weekend, or what's left of it, everyo...

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Serious Times

"And Ii sehThese Are some serious timesAll I can see round natty is violence and crimeFull time for Rass to centralize socialize and realizeTo let the sun shine through out every dayAnd let the moon shine through out the peaceful nitesThis is 7 times rise and 7 times fall but I don't really believe in the falling tings at allCause life continues as it goes if u really want to no the true of the true isn't been toldNo no no no no" -"Serious Times"...

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Gas Comic No.7 (Series Finale)

Gas Comic No. 7 This is the last one in the series of gas comics. I hope you have enjoyed them and that they have brought a smile on your face despite the seriousness of the issue they speak ...

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Gas Comic NO. 6

I promise I will make decent post as soon as I can. Until then I will leave you with another gas comic, Gas Comic No. 6. It seems that every day the gas prices increases in this count...

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Pum Pum Rock

As I promised I would be giving you guys a picture over the weekend. This is another sneak preview of the photos that I will be posting on the new version of Scenes of Jamaica. I can hardly find the time to sit down and complete the site. The only thing that I have left to do is to create the picture gallery and that's a lot of work!I was on my way to Ocho Rios and I just had to stop along the roadside to take a picture of this, oh so special, rock...

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