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26/02/2025

Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival

Get ready to experience the rich flavours and culture of Jamaica’s world-famous coffee!

Don’t miss out on this unique celebration of coffee, culture, and community! 🌱☕️

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16/02/2025

Among the many anthems that have fueled movements for justice, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh’s “Get Up, Stand Up” stands as one of the most potent and enduring. More than just a reggae classic, it has become a universal call to action, an urgent demand for people to claim their rights and resist oppression. Its powerful message continues to inspire individuals and movements worldwide, proving that the fight for justice is ongoing.

Released in 1973 by The Wailers, this song transcends its reggae origins and, through its evocative lyrics, rich socio-cultural significance, and far-reaching historical impact, challenges the notion that change will materialize without concerted effort.

“Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don’t give up the fight!”

Moreover, one of the song’s most striking refrains transforms passive listeners into active participants by critiquing blind faith and the idea that people should simply endure suffering in the hope of a better afterlife.

Instead, Marley and Tosh passionately underscore the urgent need to engage with present realities, advocating for the fight for dignity, respect, and freedom now rather than waiting for a future salvation in the afterlife.

As the world continues to grapple with oppression and inequality, “Get Up, Stand Up” remains as relevant as ever, reminding us that meaningful change requires courage, unity, and unwavering determination. Whether in the streets of apartheid-era South Africa, the protests of the Arab Spring, or today's ongoing battles for justice, the song endures as a beacon of hope and a rallying cry for those who refuse to accept the status quo or are being bludgeoned by authoritarianism.

In standing up for our rights, we honour not only the legacy of our reggae music but also the enduring spirit of resistance that continues to shape history.

Credit: Jamaicaobserver
Click the link and read my article today, “Get Up Stand Up: A Global Anthem Of Identity and Empowerment.”

15/02/2025

Doesn't make sense to compete in life, we all have different purposes here on earth.

13/02/2025

I’ve spent countless hours in my counseling office listening to individuals describe those soul-crushing moments where they realize someone has been manipulating them. It’s that strange gut feeling that something’s just not right—like you’re being pushed into a corner without noticing it a...

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The gap,

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Stream Now

08/02/2025

At age 17, she was rejected from college.

At age 25, her mother died from disease.

At age 26, she moved to Portugal to teach English.

At age 27, she got married.

Her husband abused her. Despite this, her daughter was born.

At age 28, she got divorced and was diagnosed with severe depression.

At age 29, she was a single mother living on welfare.

At age 30, she didn't want to be on this earth.
But, she directed all her passion into doing the one thing she could do better than anyone else.
And that was writing.

At age 31, she finally published her first book.

At age 35, she had released 4 books, and was named Author of the Year.

At age 42, she sold 11 million copies of her new book, on the first day of release.

This woman is J.K. Rowling. Remember how she considered su***de at age 30?

Today, Harry Potter is a global brand worth more than $15 billion dollars.

Never give up. Believe in yourself. Be passionate. Work hard. It’s never too late.

She is J.K. Rowling 🏆

04/02/2025

🔥 Join the Uprising at Bob Marley Museum!

Wi a celebrate di Gong big 8-0! 🎶🇯🇲 on Thursday, February 6, from 7 AM - 6 PM.

Come to the Bob Marley Museum and be part of history! 🙌🏾 From the 7 AM morning ceremony with amazing school performances 🎤 to the fun-filled Kids Village 🎈 and the electrifying "Live at Bob’s" Acoustic Concert at 12noon 🎸—this is a celebration you don’t want to miss! 🎊

Plus, explore new exhibitions 🖼️ and hi-tech murals 🎨 that bring Bob's legacy to life in a whole new way! 🚀✨

❤️💛💚 🎶

04/02/2025