Port Antonio Synchro Swimming team members; Jamielya Shaw, Charlotte Ausan, Shernet Swearine-Gullotta, Dajone Leslie, Ajoni Llewellyn and Nyouka Baugh The Portland chapter of the ...
Welcome sign to Natures Handmade Paper Project office The Natures Handmade Paper Project has been a mainstay of the Fairy Hill community in Portland for over 20 years. The project grew...
Protestors gather in Port Antonio square.If you were in Port Antonio this afternoon, you might have witnessed or participated in the peaceful demonstration organised by members of the Free Winnifred ...
I am delighted to learn that Travel Channel International chose to feature both Port Antonio and the Prêt-à-Portie blog in their recent "Its a Womans World" series. The show follows host Cami...
It comes as no surprise that Portland is the destination of choice for people given to creative expression. Musicians, singers, actors, movie makers and fashion directors are just some of the many wh...
A section of the audience at the Great Huts Resort.This past Saturday I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Great Huts resort to see their cultural show. It was a Saturday night well spent and Im ...
Dean and Tom film Camilla as she arrives at my house. (Neville Reid Photo) This past weekend was especially thrilling.Europes Travel Channel Inte...
(L) Lunch prepared from organic farm produce. (R) Mangal Jot Kaur owner and operator, Guru Ram Das Healing Centre.One of my favourite places to re-focus and re-energize is the Guru Ram Das centre in ...
Photograph by Sabriya SimonPort Antonio continues to be a destination of choice for artists and creatives alike. Not surprisingly, since Portlands serene ambiance and picturesque landscape lend thems...
Alain Skana Hottat. Photos contributed.Alain Hottat has come a long way to fulfil his dream of living and working in his Portland paradise. But he will tell you its been worth it. Born in...
I love Mondays. Usually my Mondays determine the kind of rest-of-week Ill have, so I like to start off on the right footing. As such, Im sharing some of my favourite portrait work done in and around ...
Welcome sign to Charlie Browns Williamsfield workshop/showroom. Long before I met Astley "Charlie" Brown, I was admiring his impressive craftsmanship and intricate carving designs at the Grea...
I havent Portie blogged in quite some time, but with good reason. Over the last couple of months Ive had the wonderful opportunity of working with some of the visionaries at Teamwork Associates in Mo...
I thought Id share some of my favourite landscape photographs from Port Antonio based photographer Winston Harris while I wish you a great week. Enjoy!
Tamarind Hill Farms goat cheese with crackersIm so glad I made the effort, faced the sweltering heat and went to Hotel Mockingbird Hills Country Fair two Saturdays ago. There was an im...
Calvin Ridley Smith talks about his earlier days as lifeguard at Boston beach. There are angels everywhere....and I dont mean the winged and haloed kind. Im talking about the people we encounter...
Client Kaycia Minott-Haynes treats herself to the relaxation benefits of a massage.Syretas friends and family always knew she had the gift of healing through touch. "Whenever they had aches...
The charismatic Albert Minott, Jolly Boys lead vocalist & guitarist. Portland has had its share of innovations; think Boston Jerk, birthplace of Jamaican Tourism and more recently Modern Mento. T...
Patrons eager to sample the jerked fare at yesterdays festival.Im not fond of large gatherings, so maybe youll understand why yesterday was only my second time attending the Portland Jerk Festival. I...
Im so looking forward to this weekends Jerk Festival, and also hoping to see you there. Still, if you cant make it, have a great weekend wherever you are ;)
Arlene and Justin look on as Jamie photographs the Buff Bay ValleyNow that Im safely on this side of Sunday, I dare declare, "Yesterday was AWESOME!!!" I was almost on top of the world, or so...
Heres to a wonderful day of love and appreciation for fathers everywhere. As usual, Im celebrating by posting some of my favourite father-child moments.
The Portland Rastafari Craft Production Centre (PRCPC), is hosting its second annual Cultural Summer Camp starting next month. The 3-week camp is geared towards helping 40 unattached youths (10-19 ye...
The charming & witty Louise WilliamsI like to think that everyday is a great day. And while there are days when its not so easy to see evidence of this, last Saturday wasnt one of them. &nbs...
Hey yall. Its a spanking new work week and I cant wait to see what will unfold:-) I have a feeling itll be a good one.Aya Wears Arlene Passley is still doing here thing, so I thought Id share some fa...
Here are some photos from one of my favourite Portie spots: Lookout at Goblin Hill....even more spectacular at sunset. Well, its raining again today, and I just love it. Have a great weekend and stay...
Its a given. Jamaicans are creators. Everyday we bring something into being out of nothing. I saw this again last Sunday when I attended an art exhibition at Goblin Hill Villas. There was certainly a...
Naturally, I woke up this morning with Jamaica on my mind. Thought Id share my soundtrack for the day with you as we continue to build-up Jamaica in whatever way we can. Happy Labour Day yall! Be saf...
Nishan at workFrom her earliest years growing up in Germany, Nishan has been using painting as a form of self-expression. These days, many countries and years later, she calls Port Antonio home. Stil...
I came across this image of Port Antonio and what was then called the town of Titchfield. This was taken from Navy Island around the year 1770. I cant help but wonder what life was like in Port Anton...
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