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Creative Writing, Seaview Gardens, Storytelling

Seaview Gardens Jamaica: Wukliss Mumma

It breaks my heart every time I see him; this young boy, abandoned by his mother in every way, though he still lives with her. People often mouth that she is  a ‘wukliss mumma’. One of those who spit out children and now they crawl through the pathways of Seaview Gardens, at all hours of… Continue reading Seaview Gardens Jamaica: Wukliss Mumma

Creative Writing, Seaview Gardens

Seaview Gardens Primary Takes Primary School Rugby League Championship | Jamaica Rugby League

Seaview Gardens is not just a community rifled with dead bodies, crime, poverty and illiteracy; there is more to this Jamaican community and the children are leading the way. ***** The JRLA successfully staged its second Annual Primary School Championship on Saturday at the GC Foster College with 100 children from 6 schools participating. Eight schools… Continue reading Seaview Gardens Primary Takes Primary School Rugby League Championship | Jamaica Rugby League

Jamaican ghetto courtesy of helpjamaica-org
Creative Writing, Seaview Gardens, Storytelling

Seaview Gardens Jamaica: Yuh tink me an yuh a size

"Yuh tink me an yuh a size!" Almost every Jamaican child has heard this volley back at them at the height of their misbehavior. It is no simple utterance and must be taken as a premeditated threat with serious repercussions to follow, which aims to put you back into your place. As night sits atop… Continue reading Seaview Gardens Jamaica: Yuh tink me an yuh a size