I’ve had lots of great meals in St Barth. But until today, what I’d never enjoyed on the island was a bokit. For the uninitiated, it’s a fried dough-style sandwich that’s the most famous street food on another French Caribbean island: Guadeloupe, where bokit food trucks and stalls abound. And now it’s available in St […]
Above: Jamaica Education Minister Ronald Thwaites By the Caribbean Journal staff English is the language of professionalism, science and commerce, and Jamaican students must be fluent in the language, according to Education Minister Ronald Thwaites. “There can be absolutely no compromise about this, and teachers, and those of us who are engaged in promoting education, […]
By Richard Smith Op-Ed Contributor Jamaica has in recent times had a vigorous debate on the use of Patois (pronounced Patwa) as its official language, replacing English. This view has been fueled by poor results in CSEC English exams, which has seen many people questioning the validity of an official language not comprehended by the […]
