Jamaican Pet/Nick names

I made a post a couple of days ago about Jamaican names and someone said that I should should list the pet names of Jamaicans and those would sound more like Jamaican names rather than their regular names.

What are your thoughts? 

If you are reading this from another country other than Jamaica please share if any of these names are used in your country.

Do I need to also put the history behind each name?

Some of these are derived based on something that the person did, or physical features that they possess.

1. Chubby
2. Queenie
3. Footy
4. Juicy
5. Browning
6. Smelly
7. Get-shot
8. Oney
9. Back fist
10. Tin grin
11. Lippo
12. Smiley
13.  Twinny
14. Cawsey
15. Shorty
16. Parrow
17. Bawla
18. Stamma
19. Bumpy
20. Blacka
21. Sleepy
22. Droopy
23. Princess
24. Strength
25. Brains
26. skinny
27. Fatta
28. Bigga 
29. Likkle
30. Fatty
31. Bowlo
32. Samfy
33. dolla
34. Tall-man

Jamaican Baby names

 My friend was looking for a baby name that speaks Jamaican and at the time I could not think of one. Some time later I thought of the name "Errol." Is this a true Jamaican name?

What are your thoughts?

Can you think of another name that says that you are from the island?

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Someone read the blog and said I should include these names as well.  I'm not sure they all qualify as Jamaican names, do you agree?

1. Gavin

2. Kevin

3.

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Some said that the pet names are more Jamaican than they regular names, and I should list those . New post created.

How one Jamaican treats his toe fungus

 The truth is. This is a difficult one.

I guess I am required to say that this is not medical advise as a disclaimer. This is just what I did to treat my toe fungus.

Once the fugus was contracted my body immediately put up a fight and tried to discard the toe nail.

Eventually it did fall off. This was a good thing. I needed the nail to fall off so that I could have direct access to the nail bed. I applied a liberal supply of antifungal treatment daily directly to the nail bed. 

Mine went away for a while, but then it came back.

My cousin also had nail fungus and he did nothing until the nail grew back.

He went to the doctor and they prescribed something for him that was to be taken orally for the toe fungus.

The doctors warned that the treatment was harsh on the liver and could cause serious damage. So they did a test before prescribing him the medicine.

He took the medicine for about 6 months and the toe fungus did go away, but it came back.

It was then that he decided to go the natural way and soak his foot in apple cider vinegar and Epsom salt. The fungus growth slowed for a while but then came back with a vengeance. Not sure why.

It was then that he and I and concluded that our toe nail would probably be affected with fungus for life or until we decided to seek medical treatment again.

Hope this was helpful.

If you know of any other methods used that work, please jot them below.

Jamaican Transportation.

 No doubt Jamaican transportation has evolved significantly since it was first instituted.. The farthest my mind goes is back to JOS buses, but the name has changed several times since then.

What are the names that you remember. Name a few of the buses that were popular in your times as well. Like the Encava or quarter million.

Unemployment in Jamaica

 As the world moves closer and closer towards the use of technology smart jobs, no doubt jobs are being affected.

However it is not being affected in the way that most would expect. 

Even Jamaica is experiencing a labor shortage. That is un-employment is at a historic low.

 I was watching a documentary recently and the company said they could not expand because they did not have enough workers.

Although in Jamaica it is said that the shortage is for skilled or trained workers, but I dare to say that it is al workers that are short.

I don't know what the solution to this problem is.

The idea is being floated around that Jamaica should start importing workers.

can you imagine?

The Jamaican Market Place

 

You know in Jamaica it is common place to find these things sprawled out in front of almost every vendor.

Not so in the states. In the places that are referred to as market places. there is an abundance of processed foods. You have to go to a specialty store to pick produce items.

I had thought to do a video of a store here, but I realize that it is the scenario in Jamaica as well. Just walk into any store that claims to sell groceries and you will find that there is only a small section of the store that actually has produce/(i.e. real food) and the rest of the store is filled with man made food products.

It is not real food, but made from real food.

No wonder we are all getting sick. We are eating too much processed foods. We are eating chemistry and not food.

Long gone are the days when food came straight from the ground to the pot.

What are you thoughts?

Jamaican Ram Goat Liver

No doubt Pluto Shervington (rip) made this dish internationally know by the release of his song with the same title.

I have never really had it by itself, however I have had soup that it was in.

So I thought to myself why not see if there is a recipe for preparing this renown dish.

Here is what I found. 

Preparing goat liver is similar to preparing liver from other animals. 

Here's a basic recipe:Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) goat liver,

 sliced thinly1 onion, 

chopped2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons oilSalt and pepper to taste

Optional seasonings: thyme, paprika, curry powder, etc.

Instructions:Rinse the goat liver slices under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened and fragrant.Add the goat liver slices to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned.Season the liver with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the liver is cooked through but still tender.Serve hot with rice, vegetables, or your preferred side dishes.You can adjust the seasonings and cooking time according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your goat liver!

Jamaican Songs from the 1980s

 Here is a list of favorite songs that reflect the decade. You might be wondering why document these songs.

because if not written down they will be forgotten

I believe that the 1980's were just as influential as the 70's. It was during this time that legends like Bob Marley flourished.

If you think there are some singers or groups that I should have mentioned but did not

please list below in the comments section.

Be sure to check the year before you post your comments.

1. Sugar Minott

2. Freddie Mcgregor

3.VBarrington Levy

4. Third World

Jamaicans and Chess

I realize that there is a Jamaica federation for chess, and it has been around for a good little while.

This is indeed encouraging. I hope they will get some serious sponsorship and land some endorsement deals equal to that of Hussein Bolt.

The Jamaican Mind is nothing to play with, we are giants in our own right. we just need the right forum.

Just wait until we get the right competition.

Some Jamaican Parents have it so hard

 

Some Jamaican Parents have it so hard. Do you know what it is like to raise your child with all the values that you received as child only to have your child scoff a them.

For example a parent that has never smoked or drank no is talking to a rebellious teenager who both smokes and drinks. 

Better yet, which might be more common the child that you slaved to ensure that they had better opportunities than you have does not want to go to college becuase of peer influence.

Parenting is no easy task and lots of times the children challenge every wit moral and standard you have.

I have heard of parents that said if their child ever come home gay they would kill them.

Saying it is one thing, but living it out is a total other tory.

Remember these are the kids that you watched grow up. These same kids that you fed your food clothed with your clothes slept in your bed for years.

To suddenly and perfectly abandons them is out of the question. Not because your are not feeling hurt, but because ultimately what would abandoning them do?

Is there hope that they will stop the behavior when the only good in their life has left them tot he mercy of the world.

It is one thing for parents to have that challenge in America where the lifestyle is not just tolerated but legal.

Now Jamaica is probably dubbed the most homophobic place in all the world. Now consider the quandry that Jamaican parents find themselves in when their child comes out and says that they are gay.

A parent's world is turned upside down after such a confession. Life finance don't make sense after that...

What do you think?

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Jamaican singers from the 1970's

I believe that the 70's was the era that music really took off in Jamaica. It was during this time that legends like Bob Marley Pluto Shrevington and Boney M shun the  most.

You might be wondering why document these songs. Once again in the general theme of this blog. If it is not written down somewhere , eventually it will be forgotten

If you think there are some singers or groups that I should have mentioned but did not

please list below in the comments section.

Be sure to check the year before you post your comments.

1.Jimmy Cliff

2.Burning spear

3.Peter Tosh

4.Toots and Maytals

5 Black Uhuru

6. Dennis Brown

7. Bunny Wailer

8.Gregory Isaacs

9. Lee "scratch' Perry

10. Desmond Decker

Jamaican Libraries

Back in the day people used to use the library as a meeting place. Forget about the  wealth of books that were present filled with interesting things to learn.

High school students just wanted to meet their friends after school in a somewhat safe environment, where they can hang out for a while.

I once went to the library during high school to do some research on a topic and my friends used to opportunity to hit on girls and goof off. 

I was somewhat disappointed that I did not get to do any work at the library with my friends, was I being naïve?

I may have been, nevertheless, the whole landscape of libraries have changed.

The last time I remember going to the library for a book was during the early 2000's when I was in college. I checked out a couple of books for a research paper that I was doing. My paper had to include a least 5 book in my references. That was the assignment.

I recently moved into an area and I was surprised at the number of books that I had in my possession that I simply don't use anymore. I just put them in the library's book drop.

I was surprised when I visited that library not long after and found that they had a sign that they don't need any more books.  Can you imagine?

A library refusing books.

Since my time in college a visit to the library has been about using their internet on my personal computer. 

The library to me is just a place to access wifi and read quietly.

In a few years these places may be extinct as people do all the research they need on the internet via their phones.

Do you think differently? If so please comment below.