Category Archives: Big Wonders In Jamaica

Team Tessanne Chin

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

What a support! Halfway Tree, Kingston, was packed full of supporters for Tessanne Chin, who is The Voice. Absolutely amazing, it was epic and after they heard she won the crowd erupted! Oh man, proud Jamaican woman dis :).

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Wi Likkle but Wi Tallawah

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

I am so proud to be a Jamaican. Our girl Tessanne Chin wins The Voice. Congratulations!

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The Fastest Man in the World!

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Usain Bolt!!!! Congrats Bolt on bringing home the gold. So proud to be a Jamaican!

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The Fastest Woman in the World!

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won gold in the 100m dash, at the London Olympics Games. So proud, big up Shelly-Ann! Thanks for bringing home the gold! Congrats Veronica Campbell-Brown! Photos via Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce facebook page

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The Queen of Dancehall

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Lady Saw was crowned Queen of the Dancehall at Reggae Sumfest 2012, on Dancehall Night. Congrats Lady Saw…you deserve it!

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St. Mary Champion Goat Farmer

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Twelve year old Shemar Pringle was awarded Champion Goat Farmer, at the St. Mary’s Agri Expo, for boasting the best goats in the parish. Shemar Pringle is working Big Wonders in Jamaica!                                                                         (Jamaica Gleaner Photo)

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Sunbeam Children’s Home

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Weekly Photo Challenge: Celebration  I came across this wonderful story in the paper this morning and decided to share it with you all. It is very touching to know that Jamaica’s youth are using the arts to channel their emotions … Continue reading →

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Brian’s Journey

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

This man on his journey Steps off the rugged path And outstretches his hands To help another To inspire   This man on his journey “Read the writing on the wall” Uses his fingers and instrument To send messages of … Continue reading →

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Chris ‘Forever Young’ Whyte

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

   “Mi, a stay forever young”, Chris’ eyes flashed with his proud maroon ancestry while he beat his chest, “yea mon, forever young”, and then he smiled.  We met Chris at Great Huts where he works, and immediately felt connected … Continue reading →

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International Man of Mystery

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

  …or you could just call him Tom. Tom is from London and is here in Jamaica volunteering at Portland Rehabilitation Centre for two months. He is a caring young man who believes in doing his part to help those … Continue reading →

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