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  --- --- A Tribute to Sashoy Allen Presented at Church By Fabian Stennett Good [morning/afternoon], Church Family. Today, I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude, admiration, and love — to honor someone who has touched our lives in the most beautiful and profound way: Sashoy Allen. To speak of Sashoy is to speak of love in motion — a love that is not passive or quiet, but bold, radiant, and alive. She is the kind of person who doesn’t just enter a room, she fills it — with laughter, with energy, with that undeniable spark of joy that only she can bring. Her presence is like light — not loud, but undeniable. Wherever Sashoy goes, warmth follows. She is not only a friend or a sister — she is a force. A force of encouragement, of creativity, of strength, and of kindness. She lives her truth unapologetically, speaks with boldness, and lifts others with a heart that knows no bounds. Sashoy is that rare kind of soul who not only hears you — she sees you. She makes space for ot...

When Later Becomes Too Late: Procrastination and the Forgotten Elder By Fabian Stennett We all do it. Push things off. “I’ll call her tomorrow.” “I’ll stop by next week.” “I’ll check on that soon.” These small delays feel harmless—until they’re not. When procrastination tiptoes into the realm of elder care, it’s no longer just about being “too busy” or “too tired.” It becomes something deeper, more dangerous—a quiet form of neglect, cloaked in good intentions and busy schedules. Let’s talk about the human cost of waiting too long. The Clock Doesn’t Wait Elders don’t always raise their hands when they need help. Pride gets in the way. Fear of being a burden. The desire to cling to dignity for just a little while longer. Meanwhile, their world can shrink: Pain left untreated. Food untouched. Medicine unremembered. The house growing more silent with each passing day. A postponed visit could mean missing the subtle signs of memory loss. A delayed appointment might me...

The Untouchable Power of the Pum Pum: How It Built Empires, Broke Kingdoms, and Bankrolled Hustles. By:  Fabian Stennett — “Pum Pum Prophet”? 😏] Let’s be honest: if you think world history was built on strategy, guns, and politics alone, you’ve been reading the censored version. Behind the crown, behind the throne, behind every great man who mysteriously started making wild decisions... there’s one undeniable truth: The pum pum has always been the real power behind the power. Remember Helen of Troy? Yeah — they said she had “the face that launched a thousand ships,” but we know what really launched them. Kings risked it all, wars were fought, nations collapsed. All because of one woman and her sacred, unmatched pum pum. Cleopatra? Sis had Roman generals fighting wars AND writing poetry. That’s queen-level coochie control. Don’t play. Fast forward a few centuries and step into the concrete jungle. The story shifts, but the influence doesn’t. That same power was now building homes i...

 --- Frank “Negus” Campbell Pineapple Visionary, Rastafari Servant, and Champion of the Soil A Reflection by Fabian Stennett Banana Farmer, Son of Harold Stennett --- Introduction: Earth, Effort, and Eldership In the richly cultivated parish of St. James, Jamaica, where tropical hills cradle both history and potential, an agricultural and cultural transformation quietly took root. At the center of that shift was Frank “Negus” Campbell, also known as Tropical or Tropical Farm — a man whose work in pineapple production redefined not only farming practice, but also community development, Rastafari upliftment, and the role of the land in modern Jamaican identity. I write this not simply as an observer, but as one who is connected by family, land, and legacy. I am Fabian Stennett, son of Harold Stennett, one of the early movers in the pineapple trade. My brother, Philbert, stood beside our father in that foundational journey. And while they planted pine, I have spent my own life cultiva...

✅ SPEECH 1: Quao Maroon Festival – Scott’s Hall Maroon Town Theme: Unity and Transparency for Cultural Empowerment and Development By Chief Fabian Stennett Furry Town Maroons – Tangle River, St. James (formerly Black River Road) Greetings and Honour Blessings to the people of Scott’s Hall—elders, youth, warriors, cultural guardians, and all those who carry the spirit of resistance and renewal. I bring greetings from the Furry Town Maroons of Tangle River , in St. James —a place once known as Black River Road , where the land remembers the footsteps of our ancestors, and where a new generation is rising with purpose. Though I am not able to stand here in person, I am here in spirit—and with deep respect for Captain Quao, whose courage and wisdom we honour today. Quao: A Leader of Vision and Accountability Captain Quao was not just a fighter. He was a builder, a strategist, and a leader who placed his people’s welfare first. He taught us that freedom is not only defended wit...

"Rise in Power: A Call to Collective Awakening" By Fabian Stennett In today’s world, where oppression still lingers and injustice runs deep, the phrase “Rise in Power” is more than a slogan — it’s a call to action, a spiritual affirmation, and a blueprint for transformation. Rooted in resilience and born from struggle, it speaks to the soul of a people who refuse to be broken. To rise in power is to take pain and shape it into purpose. It is the act of turning centuries of suffering into strength, of reclaiming dignity, identity, and future. It's about using the very stones thrown by Babylon — systems of inequality, racism, and exploitation — and building something higher, something rooted, something real. This rising isn’t just individual. It’s deeply collective . True liberation means no one gets left behind. It’s the youth awakening to their worth. It’s women standing in power, unshaken and unashamed. It’s communities feeding, healing, and educating themselves,...

  --- Southern St. James in Crisis: A Call to Action Decades of Neglect, A Community's Plea for Change By Fabian Stennett Artist & Cultural Anthropologist | Chief of Furry Town Maroons --- Introduction: The Crisis That Won’t Go Away In the southern belt of Jamaica’s St. James parish, beneath the shadows of lush mountains and rich cultural history, lies a truth that the nation has too long ignored: a community crying out for survival. For over four decades, Southern St. James has been mired in neglect—without consistent access to clean water, facing crumbling infrastructure, and burdened by failed political promises. It’s a quiet crisis, overlooked by the headlines, yet resounding in every household, every empty pipe, and every sick child. This is more than a story—it is a call to action. --- The Weight of Neglect: A Generational Burden Walk through the districts of Cambridge, Maroon Town, Bickersteth, and Welcome Hall, and you’ll hear the same refrain: “Wi cyaah get nuh watah.”...