Jessica McCurdy Crooks
Contributing Writer
Jessica McCurdy Crooks - Owen N. Crooks
Jessica McCurdy Crooks was born in Jamaica and loves travelling. She is a librarian & records manager, indexer and freelance writer. She writes for newspapers, magazines and websites. She writes regularly for ZATZ Publications and has ghostwritten extensively on travelling in the Caribbean. Her work has appeared in Fiery Foods & Barbeque, POSH Caribbean and OffSpin Magazines. She loves studying and has a BA and is working towards her MA in Library & Information Studies. She's married and has one son.
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Giving Back With Ritz-Carlton in Jamaica
Ritz-Carlton Give Back Getaways supports SOS Children's Village in Barrett Town, Jamaica by planting vegetables for sustainability.
Nov 14, 2010
- Jessica McCurdy Crooks
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Rodney's Memorial, Jamaica
Spanish Town is the place to see some of the architectural styles and other relics, such as Rodney's Memorial from Jamaica's period under British rule.
Oct 24, 2010
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Celebrating Jamaica's National Heroes in October
Jamaica has many public holidays throughout the year. In October of each year, the island honours its seven heroes on National Heroes Day.
Oct 9, 2010
- Jessica McCurdy Crooks
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Wolmer's Boys Triumph at Champs 100
Jamaicans love sports, be it cricket, football or track and field. The annual Champs, the major venue for showcasing young athletes, demonstrate this.
Mar 31, 2010
- Jessica McCurdy Crooks
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Jamaican Legends
Many of Jamaica's folklore tales and legends are centered on the supernatural, ghosts and creatures such as the mermaid and rolling calf.
Mar 28, 2010
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Jamaica by Train
Rail service has contributed to the economic development of Jamaica. The history of the Jamaica Railway Corporation is a part of the story of the island itself.
Feb 7, 2010
- Jessica McCurdy Crooks
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Ward Theatre, Kingston
Many of Jamaica's buildings act as chapters in the country's history. One of these is the elegantly designed Ward Theatre.
Jan 24, 2010
- Jessica McCurdy Crooks
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Old Style Architecture in Jamaica
True to its motto, Out of Many, One People, Jamaica's architecture is a living testament to that fact.
Jan 21, 2010
- Jessica McCurdy Crooks
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Jamaica's Flat Bridge
Jamaica may be small but it abounds with interesting architectural structures, natural wonders and folklore. One such architectural wonder is the almost 300 year old.
Jan 11, 2010
- Jessica McCurdy Crooks
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UNESCO Heritage Sites in the Caribbean Islands
Here are the final UNESCO Heritage Sites to be found in the Caribbean. Like those discussed in Part 1 and Part 2, these sites have a long and rich history.
Nov 1, 2009
- Jessica McCurdy Crooks
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