In a recent New York Times article, correspondent Simon Romero examines the history and modern context fueling a movement in Jamaica to make Patois the nation’s official language.
Cultural Icon Louise Bennett-Coverley is celebrated annually on September 7, which is the anniversary of her birth. To commemorate her life and legacy, we host events and have even mounted a monument in her honour. All these things are good, but.
The Jamaican language, popularly referred to as (Jamaican) Patwa, is a significant component of brand Jamaica. However, despite its high international visibility and mounting global interest, it is severely under-resourced in its homeland. The.