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   --- The Forgotten Ancients: Jamaica’s Ciboney Legacy By Fabian Stennett Long before Columbus, before the Tainos, before the Spanish and British invasions, Jamaica was home to an ancient people—the Ciboney (Siboney). These early inhabitants, often overlooked in mainstream history, were spiritually rooted Troglodyte Hebrew Ashantis, descendants of Alkebulan (African) peoples, who lived in caves and thrived in Jamaica’s rugged, mountainous terrain. Their traditions—herbal healing, unyeasted cassava baking, dreadlocks, and spiritual rituals—live on today through Maroon, Kumina, Revivalist, and Rastafarian practices. Language, too, tells the tale: Jamaican Patois is laced with Twi, Amharic, and Swahili, echoing the tongues of their ancestors. Far from extinct, the Ciboney spirit is alive, woven into Jamaica’s music, faith, agriculture, and names—from Jericho to Samaria. As oral tradition meets historical record, one truth becomes clear: Jamaica’s roots run deeper than col...

Westmoreland: The Jewel of Jamaica’s West By Fabian Stennett Tucked away on the western tip of Jamaica lies a parish rich in beauty, culture, and resilience — Westmoreland. Often overshadowed by the more tourist-driven centers of the island, Westmoreland is a place where the heartbeat of Jamaica still pounds in its natural rhythm. It's more than a location — it’s a living, breathing story. A Land of Roots and Resistance Westmoreland holds deep historical and cultural significance. It was one of the first areas to be settled by the Spanish, and later, the British. But long before colonial powers arrived, this land was home to the Taino people, the island's first inhabitants. Today, echoes of that indigenous spirit still linger in the hills and valleys. The parish also played a key role in the struggles against colonial oppression. From the sugar plantations of old to the modern-day fight for economic equality, Westmoreland has produced warriors — thinkers, farmers, artists, and ...

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 Spotlight On South Jamaica And The South Coast.                   Jamaica our revered island paradise is not only our everything but also offers some  of earth's finest natural sites and scenes. In a bid to satisfy and quench your thirst for more knowledge this article is geared to throw the Spotlight on Southern Jamaica and the south coast.                                        First and foremost we must give you a geographically idea of the span of Southern Jamaica. Southern Jamaica  cut across the Parishes of St James, St Elizabeth, Westmoreland,Manchester  and Clarendon. The hilly Cockpit Country And it's Maroon rich legacy of traditional herbal healings and indigenous culture are to be found in this specific geographical location and is actually the beginning of the South belt. Places Like Cambridge,Tangle River,...