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The ability and willingness to express sincere
I aim to get things done. Once I complete a task or
appreciation is one of the most valuable skills of
project, I’m onto the next one. I used to forget to
leadership communication. People will tend to
stop and appreciate the people and things around
willingly follow others who make them feel good
me. To take a moment and express a heartfelt
about themselves.
thanks.
It may sounds simple, yet the expression of sincere gratitude is rare. It is simply not easy, and frequently not considered important to convey real appreciation in our world where convention rather than authenticity rules most of our
This issue of the magazine will be attesting to appreciation and general gratitude. Please enjoy our issue and we would appreciate if you help with the furtherance of our magazine by sharing it with a friend or family member.
communication. Do you tell others often how much you appreciate them? Does it come across sincere? I
struggled
in
the
past
with
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expressing
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appreciation. Especially with employees, but also with loved ones, colleagues and even strangers.
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Layout & Design Contributors:
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Many Thanks “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Melody Beattie
It is
officially another school year. Students, parents and teachers have transitioned
into the hum drum routine that the school year requires. They wake up and until they go back to sleep, it is one activity after another. There are several morning routines, some inclusive of mortal alarm clocks, who sometimes transform into chefs and
and always showed keen interest. For some it is the teacher who gave sound advice, tips and stayed close enough to see them through the most challenging of times on the road to academic achievement. Few can boast self reliance as their only source of motivation and assistance on the journey though, which comes to prove, no man is an island.
chauffeurs; some include calling a taxi, and or
Every walk in life presents us with lessons to grasp
skipping through minor roads to beat city traffic; or
and absorb. Do we always notice that at the moment
leaving home at some dead hours of the morning for a
we are being schooled? No. Sometimes we are
twenty minutes drive to some place where they will
completely oblivious to it until we’ve gone through,
sit for a couple hours awaiting the arrival of the
until we’ve taken the beating, until we have survived
people who travel at regular hours. The truth is school
the scars and the scares, and until we have been re-
is routine sacrifice, whether it’s for kindergarten or
vived from whichever dungeon we end up during the
college. It all winds down to who is making the
series, or the episode. But 1 Thessalonians 5 verse
ultimate sacrifice, whether the parents who fund it, or
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the students who endure it, or the educators who
will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” This
participate in it for one reason or the other.
teaches us to be grateful in our circumstances even if
When graduates take to the podiums or simply sit and
we cannot decipher the favour in them.
reflect amongst themselves, the good, bad and crazy resurface in their hearts and minds. A personal sometimes left unanswered is who truly deserves the thanks for what is achieved. Maybe it is the parent who gave their all, supported in every way possible 5 Yaadi Culture, Fimi Styleja
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Cont’d We have to learn to crawl before we can walk, run and dance. Equally we may have to accept tests of faith that may change our scope, because sometimes it’s in disappointments that we have a change of vision and realise new dreams, new perspectives. Now as new heights have been set to soar, and new skies have been aimed to surpass, I hope we are mindful of the limitless possibilities.
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ife has continued to school me well. I can thank them all, you all, for
So as one of my favourites of all time, the Lady Maya
how and who I am. I am tougher
Angelou had said, “No matter what happens, or how
and wiser because of the bad, the
bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be
disappointments and the loss. I am more loving
better tomorrow.” Don’t dwell on what’s in the past,
and kind because of the ones who shared their
deal with it; be thankful for an opportunity to move on
lives with me and continue to do so. For me it’s
from it, and Carpe Diem. We are like milk in carton
never just about the pity party of a bad day, term,
boxes, we can either stay on the shelves of life until
relationship or result; there is a time and place for
we expire, or we serve the purpose we were made for.
all things under the sun. There comes a time after
And whether it is school, or a long standing relation-
the initial shock, or hurt, or emptiness, when
ship with some other being, mortal or immortal, there
decisions have to be made. It is in those times
are sacrifices to be made, there are scars to be gained,
that the bigger me shows up, and she is
there are lessons to be learned and choices to be made,
world-class. The bigger me smiles at adversary
but never forget to give thanks for who you are every
and she notes the danger possible, but carefully
time you realize you are still alive.
plans her next move, trusts the God she has a long standing relationship with and takes her next step, knowing always who is in her corner, and
One Love
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We always hear it loud and clear whenever there is
Natalie 90% of the journey - "....stick to what you're
something bad to be said about the male specie, especially
doing, and keep trying, it's going to be difficult, you
Jamaican men. But what about when you meet that man
going to have bad days and things going to seem
who deserves a real "loud up" so to speak, for doing
hopeless, but you will make it.”
almost everything just right? Well that is the aim of this article, showing appreciation to a dedicated father. I trust
Mr. Taylor did not realize just how much those
that other men will learn and follow suit. I also hope that
words meant to me, and what impact they had on my
parents in general will learn several important parenting
current reality as an entrepreneur surrounded by
skills from this. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to
dream killers who keep saying the opposite, you will
"LOUD UP" Mr. Owen Taylor .
never succeed. begin,
"A nine to five is good, but it makes you lazy.
everything he said made
Because it forces you to accept another's way of
perfect sense to me. I left out a lot of the stories, he told
thinking and doing, and it kills your talents. There is
me about fifty in that twelve hour period. We were
no room for growth, you do as you’re told in order
traveling across island to tend to business for one of
to keep your job. So it is better for people like me
daughters. He is a realist, he tells it as it is. The reason his
and you Natalie. People like me and you can survive
stories gripped my attention was how dedicated he was to
in America.”
his responsibilities and how determined he was to
A father of 5, Mr. Taylor went on to tell me the
succeed.
stories of raising his children. "Mi have 5 sperm by 3
"As a child growing up in Clarendon, I had to wake up
different mother, and mi decide seh all a dem haffi
early and walked miles with my mother to the market. I
live under one roof, my roof. So when I made that
learnt the values of business from her. I learnt that one
decision, one of the mothers started fussing about
can be successful working as a self-employed individual,
she not wanting her kids living with no step-mother.
if you are creative enough. So, Natalie..." -he called me
I said to her, listen mi, it is better for the children
I did not
know
where
to
financially if they live with me and are together. If they are in 3 different house holds, somebody going to get short changed, and mi nuh waah short change my children. Don't let the children suffer because you the parents can't agree. 8
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So he got his way and all his “sperms�, that's what he calls them, grew up together. He ensured they all got a solid education. He said that was important as he himself never got the opportunity. So unlike most Jamaican parents who are of the belief that they
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meetings at each school
should help their children financially up fifthth form
and did regular random check-ins to speak with guidance
(grade 11), he believed he should do so until they are
counselors and teachers even if these meetings happened
23yrs of age, because that will give them enough time
on the same day. "A mi a spend di money, mi waah know
to get at least a first degree. Although he keeps saying
what a gwaan" was his reasoning. Not many parents would
he is not supporting any adult children, he still helps
make such an effort when the schools were miles apart. He
them out when he can .
said sometimes he knew it was impossible to make it to
Apart Unl i ke
m os t
from financial support, he has
one so that is when he called on the mothers to fill in .
been there for them through
He and his children are very close as well. His UWI
their
graduate daughter says "Nuttin to mi like mi puppa u
m en,
emotional he
growth.
wel com es
t he
opportunities to have discussions with his children of any topic. Of the five children, Mr. Taylor has one son and four daughters. He proudly asserts that they all talk about absolutely everything with him, from the miniscule to major issues. These discussions may be about life choices, personal issues, sexual issues, the weather, everything. They say his daughter, whom I attended UWI with, is his favorite, but he believes it's because he speaks more frequently with this daughter as they both live in North America . One of the stories he told was about the children's secondary school tenure. He told me that once during their schooling three of them were attending three different high schools. Even so, he ensured he attended
hear... My treasure dat" and I tell you he is indeed a treasure. Not only as a parent, but also as a Jamaican man . He told me how hard it was when he migrated to United States of America for a better life. His new wife did not want him to financially support his children the way he wanted. She wanted full control of the money as she wanted him to spend less money on his children. Also, his new wife wanted to spend the money on her children for whom he is not the father. He was in total disagreement and was willing to end this marriage if it meant he could not support his children how he believed he should . "Nobody can tell me not to support my pickney dem. Dem never ask fi come into dis world. A we mek dem while having fun, so a fiwi responsibility fi ensure seh dem alright.� 9
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The ability and willingness to express sincere appreciation is one of the most valuable skills of
himself, he thought “easy enough”, until the teacher
leadership communication. People will tend to
added “and you have to experience the gratitude”.
feel good about themselves. It sounds simple but, yet the expression of sincere gratitude is very very rare in our present Jamaican society.
It is
As Jamaicans, we are all exposed at some time to proper manners and a sense of decency; that visit to the grandmother for the summer, that Sunday school
simply not easy, and frequently
teacher or that lady who always remind you of proper
not considered important to
deportment. We all know how to say “THANK YOU”
convey real appreciation in our world and present
but few of us actually know how to generate the
Jamaican society, where convention rather than
expression of actually being grateful. Regrettably,
authenticity rules most of our communication. A
unless we generate this experience in ourselves, the
famous author told of his teacher and how she
object of our thanks will only experience the
wanted him to write two lines on gratitude before
conventional and obligatory communication as well as
leaving his room in the mornings, thinking to
“THANKS”.
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It is my belief that our leaders must develop the
employees
capabilities of generating the experience of
opens the doors
gratitude in themselves in order to engender the
for a higher level
kind of loyalty displayed by individuals that have
of efficiency.
and
for years documented shortfalls used them for improvement. A Benedictine monk, Brother David Steindtrest, a prolific writer on gratefulness stated that “real gratitude is grounded in
I have used the “don't leave your room until you feel
experience not in rhetoric”.
and
experience I want to challenge our leaders, supervisors,
gratefulness”
commanders and bosses to display to workers
exercise myself. It
appreciation; appreciation for the work done (not
is quite enlightening and en-heartening. As a leader, it
just financially but also through other recogni-
has enriched my life as well as those around me. Our
tion and incentive schemes (employee of the
leaders today are calledon to exhibit uncommon
moth plaque on the office wall, a public oral
emotional intelligence, part of that intelligence is the
commendation
ability to express authentic gratitude.
while
attesting
to
specifics for this high commendation). Surprisingly, this fosters a greater a sense of appreciation by employees
and it has been
Do you think they are able to or do they need to take that notes in room exercise first?
proven countless times that this ultimately helps in the fostering of greater output productivity by
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Depression What are the symptoms of
WHAT IS DEPRESSION? Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings and sense of well-being.[1] Depressed people can feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, worried, helpless, worthless, guilty, alone, irritable, hurt, or restless. They may lose interest in activities that were once pleasurable, experience loss of appetite or overeating, have problems concentrating, remembering details or making decisions, and may contemplate, attempt or commit suicide. Insomnia,excessive sleeping, fatigue, aches, pains, digestive problems or reduced energy may also be present.
depression? Many people know when they are depressed. However, some people do not realise when they are depressed. They may know that they are not right and are not functioning well but don't know why. Some people think that they have a physical illness for example, if they lose weight. There is a set of symptoms that are associated with de-
pression and help to clarify the diagnosis. These are: Core (key) symptoms
Persistent sadness or low mood. This may be with
or without weepiness. Marked loss of interest or pleasure in activities, even for activities that you normally enjoy.
Other common symptoms Disturbed sleep compared with your usual pattern. This may be difficulty in getting off to sleep, or waking early and being unable to get back to sleep. Sometimes it is sleeping too much. Change in appetite. This is often a poor appetite and weight loss. Sometimes the reverse happens with comfort eating and weight gain. Tiredness (fatigue) or loss of energy. Agitation or slowing of movements. Poor concentration or indecisiveness. For example, you may find it difficult to read, work, etc. Even simple tasks can seem difficult. Feelings of worthlessness, or excessive or inappropriate guilt. 15 @YaadiCulture
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SEVERITY OF DEPRESSION The severity of depression can vary from person to
person. Severity is generally divided as follows:
Severe depression - you would normally have
most or all of the nine symptoms listed above. Also, symptoms markedly interfere with your normal functioning.
Moderate depression - you would normally have
more than the five symptoms that are needed to make the diagnosis of depression. Also, symptoms will usually include both core symptoms. Also, the severity of symptoms or impairment of your functioning is between mild and severe.
Mild depression - you would normally have five of
the symptoms listed above that are required to make
What causes depression? The exact cause is not known. Anyone can develop depression. Some people are more prone to it and it can develop for no apparent reason. You may have no particular problem or worry, but symptoms can develop quite suddenly. So, there may be some genetic factor involved that makes some people more prone than others to depression. 'Genetic' means that the condition is passed on through families. An episode of depression may also be triggered by a life event such as a relationship problem, bereavement, redundancy, illness, etc. In many people it is a mixture of the two. For example, the combination of a mild low mood with some life problem, such as work stress, may lead to a spiral down into depression.
the diagnosis of depression. However, you are not likely to have more than five or six of the symptoms. Also, your normal functioning is only mildly impaired. Subthreshold depression - you have fewer than the five symptoms needed to make a diagnosis of
Women tend to develop depression more often than men. Particularly common times for women to become depressed are after childbirth (postnatal depression) and the menopause.
depression. So, it is not classed as depression. But, the symptoms you do have are troublesome and cause distress. If this situation persists for more than two years it is sometimes called dysthymia.
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Love and Marriage
A woman who sits on a table will never marry, and neither will a man who turns down his hat on a table or bed.
If a person wants to know the depth of love someone feels for him/her, knot a thread a few times and place a flame over it. If the flame passes over the knots the love is strong.
If you open an umbrella in your house you will not marry.
May is an unlucky month to marry, and Monday and Saturday are unlucky days on which to be married. If you marry on Monday it is believed the husband and wife will quarrel to their deaths, while if you marry on a Saturday it is believed the husband will die. It is also bad luck to marry on your birthday.
Wednesday is the luckiest day to get married and the best times on that day are 8:00 a.m., noon and 4:00 p.m.. Sunday at 4:00 p.m. is also a lucky day and time to get married.
If anything is broken during the wedding reception, the marriage will be an unhappy one.
Dreams
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If you dream about new shoes, it means you will have a new lover.
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have infused the many aspects of Jamaican life. They have belief about everything from good luck, horse racing,
death, birth and even those that make you laugh or cry. Jamaica is well recognized as one of the most religious countries in the world, it is no wonder they are called a superstitious group of people. Here are some of the common superstitions in Jamaica.
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A Black Cat crosses your path, you will hear bad news or be disappointed, This is the truth, I never believed in this, but I have proved it!
Dreaming of a fast moving car shows that someone will visit you but that person will soon transition to another realm, or you should look out for a message from an ancestor
It is said that if a woman drinks lot of milk during
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When the top of your eye (say the eyelid) is twitching, something good is going to happen to you, but when the bottom of your eye is twitching, something bad is going to happen. If it is twitching really bad, the effectiveness is stronger than a little twitch.
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1 Chron. 29: 6– 9 The Book of Ruth
Is the
character
of
character
of
Appreciation working in you?
Take a careful look at this character and fruit of appreciation from God’s most precious Word,
Acts 9 Luke 17 :12—20 Rom. 9: 30—10: 4
by examining the following passages. Now ask yourself:
How do I exhibit appreciation in my daily life?
What can I do to develop a better willingness to show appreciation towards other?
What blocks appreciation from working and being exhibited in you/me?
Eph. 3 :7—13
Appreciation is having admiration for others and communicating your approval to them. It is taking the time to make people feel comfortable , welcome, special by using the fruits of God’s work in you to encourage and uplift others. It is the form of valuing other; this takes
How can I make appreciation function the focus off you and places it on God’s better, stronger and faster even in times of purpose and direction. It is fueled from uncertainty and stress?
our heartfelt thanks to God for what He we have, for what He has given and done
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This allows us to give to, and value oth- right time and place to give a kind word ers with respect and honor:
and when someone is at a critical stage and needs a friend. The world is full of discour-
Rom. 12:10;
1 Thess. 5: 12-18;
very few people live to build others up. We
1 Tim. 5:17; 6:1;
are too preoccupied with ourselves and our
aging people who live to put others down; a
circumstances to see and value others.
1 Pet. 2:17; Heb. 12:28-29
However, these Scriptures point out how valuable it is to God that we take the time
Appreciation offers gratitude because gratitude is a response for what someone has done for us—such as, God’s grace. A gift is given and we say “thank you” in words and
honor others. That kind word at the right time can lead to a person out of a depressive state, out of a bad thinking situation, even out of suicide. Your kind gestures set a tone for healthy relationships and point others to Christ.
deed. Appreciation is honoring others while also being grateful for what we have. It is being thankful and happy for other people, family, friends and co-workers. This character will enable us to see the
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Passing
the University of the West H Indies
or
visiting
it,
on
overlooked the collage of buildings across the
overlooked, this community has been active
various sectors in Jamaica; including the educa sectors. Affectionately called “Commons�,
the com
Commons is located in the parish of St. Andr
the home to a host of young talented Jamaican i
years, there has been a number of professiona
sporting personalities who were born and raised community.
One such individual is Richard Brown. Richar
male fifth form student of the Mona High Schoo
Road in the parish. Additionally, Richard is a ve
of his community and school , where he p
competitively. Coupled with sporting talents, h
artistic talents way beyond his years as well as
who on occasions is responsible for providin friends and other members of the community.
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would
simply
e road. Often times
ely participating in
ational and sporting
mmunity
of Mona
rew, Jamaica and is
individual. Over the
als, entertainers and
d in this “inner city�
and
getting
an in-depth look at his portfolio, the Yaadi
Culture, Fimi Style Development team was convinced he had much more than what the eyes had to offer.
In a recent
interview with Yaadi Culture Reporter, Richard revealed
that his aspirations will be crossing these boundaries and will not let his present socio-economic situation stop him from accomplishing his dreams. With an eagerly anticipatory smile on his face, he adamantly stated that he will be and Engineer and further expressed that he is working tirelessly in making this
rd is a 16 year old
ol, located on Mona
ery talented member
plays field Hockey
he was blessed with
s is a skilled barber
dream a reality. Already compiling his portfolio, Richard proudly displays creative drawings that he did while selling in his aunt’s shop. Like a typical teenager, Richard likes all sports but prefers to work hard at perfecting the game that he currently plays.
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Cherries Name: West Indian Cherry Binomial (Scientific) Name: Malpighia emarginata Other Caribbean Names: Barbados cherry (Barbados), acerola (Portuguese) and wild crepe myrtle Place(s) of Origin: Yucatรกn Uses: Food (fruit consumable both cooked and uncooked, both green and ripe, both as food, in pies and sauces, pulps and juice); Flavour used in alcohol such as flavoured vodka (Absolut Los Angeles) One of the main ingredients in herbal medicine for allergic rhinitis; Notable Characteristics: Bright red fruits of approximately 1-3 cm in diameter, 5g in mass; Fruit known for its high vitamin C content; One of notably high antioxidant potency Evergreen tree with spreading branches Distribution: Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hawaii, India, Zanzibar, Canary Islands, the Caribbean, and other tropical and subtropical countries.
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Appreciation
as
Many times we are handed situations with
and
seemingly obvious solutions, all of a sudden we find
enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or
that there was more to it than we initially thought,
something, a full understanding of the situation’.
which
The key elements of appreciation are clear,
unpreparedness - we think we know, but we don’t
‘recognition
‘full
really know that we didn’t initially know. The
understanding of the situation’. It becomes
answer to the equation is appreciation. Appreciation
simple therefore that if one does not recognize a
is not just a feel good word, it is a technique. A
good quality nor fully understand a situation then
technique which if
he cannot appreciate it and thus he hinders his own
at the top of your game. The skill building strategy
progress.
in this technique is asking at every stage ‘what are
of
good
is
defined
‘recognition
qualities’
and
now
places
us
in
a
thicket
of
mastered will always leave you
the effects?’ Asking this question will lead you to Roy is the Managing Director of one of the
gather the information necessary to make the right
Caribbean’s
decision.
largest
and
most
successful
manufacturing company. He found out recently that
In Roy’s case, the questions are: 1) what are the
several of his top employees have attended job
implications of several top employees leaving the
interviews with a view to work for his smaller
company? Production time will have to be spent
competitors. He gave considerable thought to this
seeking and training new workers for the upcoming
and found that he has no plans in place to counter
vacant positions; 2) what are the implications of
this likely exodus of good employees. What is Roy
production time being lost? Supply commitments
missing?
will be compromised and profits lost: 3) what are the implications
of
compromising supply commitments and
loss
of
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taboo. catch the drift. In
An
example of this can be seen in revoluntionization of marijuana, it is now seen mainly as a medicinal, therapeutic plant rather than
known as a
conventional hard drugs.
a nutshell, appreciation helps us to find the right, solutions. From a sociological perspective, human individual behavior and culture usually determines what he appreciates. However, with the fast pace of technology, cultures are shared and we begin to see ‘the strange in the familiar’, thus, developing fresh appreciation for things and people once viewed as
In
concluding,
appreciation
calls
for
open-mindedness. Being able to look at the situation fully and finding the solution which is most suitable. It is asking the necessary questions to better understand the situation in order to appreciate it. It is for this reason why each individual is encouraged to adopt this technique in order to gain the best out of any circumstance.
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Well, his stance against her opposition apparently
Stand
outside your car door until he comes and opens it. Even if he
unleashed her true colors. She tried to ruin him and jumped in the car without realizing, don't move until succeeded for a time. But, what a man determine! Is he does it. "So, walk wid your vex money" he tells the only way I can finish this story. He bounced them, if the man doesn't treat you the way you are to back. He bounced back beautifully, because he was be treated, don't stick around. And I must say that is determined to succeed. He had his children to tend the problem that feminism has created. We were to and finish up. He is on his last lap at the moment taught to do everything for ourselves, and we end up with the kids, and I am never one to hide the truth, spoiling men, now we've created monsters. I will leave so let me say it, from what I have seen, he has done that story for another day . a very good job!
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I don't know about you guys, but finding a gentleman hat also impressed me about like this is like searching for a needle in a haystack in Mr. Taylor was his level of today's society. It is good to know that they still exist. thinking.
He
is
a
strong It is good to know that he has instilled in his children believer of accepting ones correct standards. I am positive that they will pass on responsibilities. He has given his children advice in the same knowledge and lessons to their children. I am hopes that they will use them as guidelines in life. also certain that his daughters will choose men who He is a traditional man who believes in simple portray similar qualities to their father. Because he has courteous etiquettes of being a man. Opening doors taught them never settle for less. I can appreciate the for ladies, he nearly broke my arm when I reach to lessons of Mr. Owen Taylor, one of the good fathers, open the office door myself, then at the car again. one of the good men of our society, whom by simply But I gave him a shocker, I leaned over and opened interacting and engaging in conversation has triggered his door in showing the ladies side of being a chain reaction forcing men to be men. This I can courteous. appreciate, and I think it's time we start louding up and I learnt that from Mrs Thelora Reynolds at UWI. I giving credit to the good men, instead of highlighting wish they would insist on these things in modern the bad ones. society, people will be so much more pleasant. Not
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straying, getting back on point, Mr. Taylor says he teaches his daughters to wait and allow the man to do his job.
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Step 5: Gently place stalks on the
Jamaicans
seat of the hole to form a are
an
pot-like structure
innovative Step 6: Use leaves to line the
and very creative bunch of people. When you listen to an elder person from the generation
inside of the hole
before ours or if you are fortune enough to get the
Step 7:
Full pot-like hole with water
generation before that you will be astonished at the
Step 8:
Create with leaves and stalk a cover for
innovative ways that they found to survive and make
the
makeshift pot
due with what they had in yesteryear.
Step 9:
Place items to be cooked in the water
opportunity to speak with someone from the
Have you ever heard of Jamaican's cooking without a pot?
Step 10: Use sticks and make a fire on the make shift pot cover Step 11: Place makeshift pot cover with fire over
Now here is an innovative idea for you and your friends in case you happen to go to the river or beach to do a cook out.
the makeshift pot and allow it to cook the food already in the pot Step 12: Wait patiently for the food to cook
Step 1: Get a leaf from a banana tree Step 2: Skillfully remove the leaf from the stalk Step 3: Heat (quail) the leaves and stalk after separation Step 4: Dig a pot size hole
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Latest Jamaican Slang
Do yu ting Go ahead (do your thing)
A dat wid you That's how you are - used to comment on someone's (bad) habits
Dun (see "shell dun")
A mi fi tell yu! That's right - used to show agreement with something you've been told
Dups/Doops Friend
Fish Male homosexual
A who you man? What are you up to? (literally means "who are you really?")
Flassing Spending big - buying drinks by the flask etc
A yasso nice! Expression used when one is having a good time (originates from an extremely X-rated song of the same name)
Fluffy Fat, plump
Frass Frazzled/Tipsy
Fulljoy/Funjoy Enjoy, enjoyment
Bad chargie Young guy on the streets
Beat dem bad Surpass, be better than anyone or anything else
Gaza Originally used to describe the Portmore community (hometown of DJ Vybz Kartel), or also used to describe Kartel's crew. Now used as an expression of resilience and defiance, referring to individuals or groups who stand their ground, even if it requires using violence.
Ben Upset, angry
Gone Drunk/pregnant
Big man ting Grown up business/Honestly
Goodaz Hot, sexy woman or girl
Big tings Good things/Monetary success
Bill Chill, take it easy
Gyalis A guy who loves women/has many women
Breathe easy Relax, calm down
Bush Look awful
Cheddar Money
Crawb up Looking good, something good
Crawful Outrageously good
Crawny Look awful
Creng Muscular, buff
Daadie A term of address, used usually by males talking to each other
Bait up Set someone up for a downfall/ Cause disappointment or embarrassment (Yu a bait up di ting)
Happen Fabulous (e.g. Yu hairstyle a happen!)
Hataz Hot, sexy woman or girl
Hol' a medz/medi Meditate, relax
Ig Vexed, upset (Don't get mi ig)
Inna di morrows See you tomorrow
KMT Kiss mi teeth (used in texting)
Kwenga Star boy, someone full of style
Level Calm down, relax
Live a luu Spoil the plan
Dat a shot/dat shot/ting shot That's fantastic (used to describe something fabulous)
Loud up di ting Expose someone's business
Luddy Lucky
Deh pon a endz Gone out (usually somewhere nice to chill)
Maad Awesome
Do road Go on an outing
DWL Dead with laugh (used in texting). Equivalent to LOL 39
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Child Development Agency (CDA) The Child Development Agency (CDA) is a leader in
maintain an active schedule in serving children and
Jamaica’s child protection system, with a growing
families as part of the effort to restore the fabric of
regional reputation for our work in promoting
the Jamaican family and empower children to
child-friendly
achieve their highest potential
policies
and
ground-breaking
programmes to strengthen families. Established in 2004, out of a merger of the Child Support Unit, the Child Services Division, and the Adoption Division, the CDA is now under the purview of the Ministry of Youth and
The Agency also provides residential child care services. This includes direct responsibility for the operation and management of eight government children’s homes and places of safety, and the
Culture
monitoring and licensing another 40 plus private
In carrying out its mandate, the agency:
homes. However, over the last several years, the agency
Provides support to children in need of care and
has been placing greater emphasis on Living in
protection (those who have been, abused, abandoned,
Family Environment (LIFE) Programmes as an
neglected
disability);
alternative to residential care. LIFE programmes
Carries out advocacy/public education programmes to
enable children to live in family situations, even as
p r e v e n t
they are in the care of the State. These
or
vulnerable
due
to
c h i l d
a b u s e ;
Investigates reports of child abuse, abandonment and
include
neglect to determine the best interest of the child
reintegration.
which
Police;
Initiatives such as Children and Family Support
Provides quality care for children who are brought
Units established in CDA’s regional offices, and
into the care of the State (those who live in children’s
the Multi-Agency Partnership with agencies such
homes
safety).
as CISCOA, Office of the Children’s Registry and
Advises government on policy and legal issues
the Ministry of Justice’s Victim Support Unit, are
relating to children.
helping to keep children out of State Care, through
The agency's staff members are spread across our
counseling and other interventions to families and
corporate office located in Kingston, four regional
abuse victims. The Multi-Agency Partnership also
offices and 13 parish offices as well as child care
enables child victims to be interviewed and
facilities.
counseled in a caring and sensitive atmosphere.
supports
and
the
Courts
places
and
of
the
Our team of social workers and others,
foster
care,
adoption
and
family
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