Insights to Barbados. These are in-depth articles of people and places in Barbados. Ian Clayton, a keen observer of people, writes about characters and situations he encounters while weekending and working in barbados villages and towns.
Bussa's Slave Rebellion made the colonial planters hesitate about the risks of oppressing totally free people from Africa. The UN calls it a crime against humanity.
The rebelling was overcome by the English Militia, which included many free Africans as well as slaves. Although it did not topple the plantocracy, it did assist the case for the anti-slavery activists and made planters make note that slavery was not sustainable.
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Rex Wotton was among one of the most enchanting Rogues one would ever meet.
His spirit of fun and sharp wit enveloped every situation. See more about him at: https://roguesinparadise.com/adventures-with-rogues-rex/
For example: When someone tossed a drink at him, he, without delay, tossed the components of a wine cooler over their head. On another occasion, when mocked by a comedian, who made an audacious comment about him, he returned the insult by stealing away the comics' renowned green bowler hat. Straight past safety and security as well as the concierge, he strolled with a defiant air as well as his seductive grinning chuckle.
This was his way; he would invariably not let much pass him and always returned insult with a double step of the same, however wrapped in appeal. He seldom showed anger, but it was ready when required.
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The website carries the full story and sad history of slavery. Here is a sipped from the website at https://roguesinparadise.com/african-slavery-afro-bajan-heritage
Olaudahs’ story of the brutality on the ships is chilling. Even among
themselves, they were brutes. He saw one white man tied and beaten until
he died. He feared for his life at every turn. He had never seen such
brutal cruelty as these white men perpetrated on fellow Africans and
their own people. They were true savages, he thought.
Birchtown Museum and The Black Loyalist Center of the previous video are close to Shelbourn and Liverpool. - The architecture is old colonial style that reminds one of the Chattel Houses of Barbados
The flamboyant Tree, also called the Fire Tree, is spectacular when in full bloom in June. It is indigenous to Madagascar yet is popular in the Caribbean. When it finishes blooming it creates a carpet of red scarlet flowers on the ground. In addition to being appreciated for its flamboyant display, its pods are the initial shak-shak of calypso renown.
A lively guided tour of the culture, history, and—most importantly—the people of Barbados. Drawing on Clayton’s many years working in the Barbadian tourism industry, developing the digital Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia, and living among the locals, this book describes some of the special people who contribute to the island nation’s unique character, as well as surveying major landmarks, cultural features, and the history of Barbados as a British colony and beyond. The book playfully interweaves factual narrative with imaginative storytelling and verse.
Nature does its part! The flamboyant Tree, also known as the Flame Tree - Mountain Fire and the Fire Tree is spectacular when in full bloom in June. It...
An Island Stands Apart: It is Barbados, a unique heritage of geography, geology, people and history.
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Barbados has a diverse heritage and culture. From fine dining restaurants, gourmet cuisine, beach
shackes, and rum shops to luxury 5 star resorts. Music is a lifestyle you will find everywhere, In waterfront cafes to street soca and reggae at the islands carnival..
Confessions of an Author. The Real Story of Barbados started as a collection of essays about the local Barbadian everyday people, rogues and heroes, which, with the help of a professional editor, transitioned to a nonfiction story of race, heritage, and tourism. In this document Ian R. Clayton shares concerns as well as insights along the path to releasing this totally engrossing saga of wit and wisdom and the book; Rogues in Paradise - The Real Story of Barbados.
Rogues in Paradise is the untold, uplifting story of Barbados giving voices to a remarkable fun-loving people. It celebrates cultural identity, friedhip…
Slicing a Julie Mango - The Art of Caribbean Cusine
The Julie mango is one of the sweetest mangoes you will find, it also has a slightly tangy flavour. It is often used in Caribbean cuisine, adding a special tang to recipes ranging from salsa, curry, chutney to chow and salads. Mango chicken is a favourite in many Caribbean households.
There are recipes for hot-spicy mango chicken, mango peanut stir fry, and all sorts of combinations, including coconut mango chicken and rice.
This video shares an age-old technique for slicing your mangoes in the art of Caribbean cuisine. The sliced and diced mangos are easy to eat and a polite way to dine in company and avoid messing one face with mango juice. It is also an attractive way to serve the fruit on a platter and adorn a table.
Billy the Irishman, founder of the Hastings Farmers Market, sat in the shade of his umbrella selling mango. He cut big slices and offered them to visitors, explaining what variety they were. He demonstrated how to slide a Julie mango and cup a Graham.
This video shares what Billy describes of the classic art of Cupping a Graham mango. its Chapter 9 of Rogues in Paradise
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Billy led by example and built a community of conscientious farmers, artists, and craft vendors ready to share knowledge and expertise with visitors. It is an eclectic collection of characters and products where everything is homemade, homegrown, or home-created.
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This is a short outline of the story of Sam Lord, Barbados' notorious Pirate. Sam argues it
was not he that marooned and plundered ships lured onto the offshore coral reefs, because he was mostly away in England.
Read the full story in Chapter 28 of Rogues
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Coral J and her signature hummus at the Hastings farmers market has been featured in zing magazine and the Book Rogues in Paradise, https://roguesinparadise.com/chapter-videos.
Her specialty hummus is a secret recipe and her fans will tell you they are divine. Coral Ja is one of the personalities mentioned in chapter nine of the much anticipated book about rogues. heroes, extraordinary everyday folk, places and history of Barbados.
Rogues in Paradise is the story of Barbados, told with subtle humour, rogues is an insightful and in-depth true-story of a remarkable people.
Pompasettin, who we call Mr. Executive, assumed his fancy attire gave him priority in the line-up for coconut water on the highway. He was not expecting a tongue-lashing from a lady who got his number and let him know exactly what she thought.
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see the blog on the Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia
https://barbados.org/blog/pompasettin
In this story of Rogues in Paradise Pompasettins’ lack of social etiquette is examined with philosophical and playful insight. There is humour even in these alterations. A vital part of the Barbados psyche.
Life-Lessons from Paradise: Know your place and don’t step on others' toes, or you may just get called out when you least expect it.
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Chapter 1 of Rogues in paradise https://roguesinparadise.com/ is the story is of Pompasettin, and social etiquette in the lineup for Coconuts. This video adds essential detail on the art of the coconut- more about the coconut vendor, chopping and eating coconuts.
It's an example of philosophical but playful insights. There is humour even in these alterations. A vital part of the Barbados psyche.
Rogues in Paradise Chapter 9 - Hasting Farm and Crafts Market Featuring.
Gayle, of Elle Carmen Designs
Gayle creates nature-inspired jewelry of precious gems, all elegantly displayed on driftwood, jute, and polished exotic wood.
She is a popular stop for the market visitors.
Learn the story behind the market with the book 'Rogues in Paradise'.
Chapter 9 is about the market - It is an intriguing story of how it devloped from Billy the Irishman dream to an vibrant market community.
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This spirited, sometime amiusing and always tru and informative, starts with "an Ialnad Stands Alone."
When the Britsh got their with ships of men to settle it and claim it fo the king, it was bare and deserted. It had It sat like a coral rock, thick with woods, sticking out of the sea and miles away from anywhere; lost, forgotten, and unwanted.
The English settled it by fate, luck, and bad advice, and no one dared to take it.
But you need to read the book Rogues in Paradise to understand this tale.
Barbados Chattel Houses are scattered throughout the island. They are tiny little wooden homes sitting on rocks with no foundation. Thats becuase the land was usually owned by the planters who would often evict the ownrrs. In that case the homes were packed on carts and moved to another plot.
You will see them beside some of the most stunning landscapes, on the hils and beside the beaches. Many are right beside deluxe villas, mingled right into the fabric of the island.
Living next to many of the the luxury villas and stately homes are the chattel house owners, sugar cane cutters, fishermen, working men and women, along with Hollywood stars.
It is a landscape of stylish, stately homes flanked by tiny, unpretentious dwellings of everyday folk. The tiny houses, some say, are inappropriately close to deluxe holiday accommodation. By visitor expectations, Chattel home may well seem like an eye soar. Yet, the majority of Chattel Home owners take pride in their modest house and keep them clean and tidy.
British Born Helen, creates in unique, bespoke/keepsake wooden plaques, painting positive messages and whimsical designs onto driftwood, reclaimed wood, and cut timber from the Lumberyard.
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Rogues Chapter 9 is about Hasting Farmers Market. One of the vendors is Luc the French Baker.
Chapter 9 tells the story of how Billy the Irish man established Hastings Farmers Market marketplace and saw it expand past his hopes. The market is a very multi-ethnic gathering of extraordinary personalities.
In this chapter 9 story Luc, the French Baker, shares his story of coming to Barbados and starting a bakery. He makes some of the best french bread you will find anywhere. My favorite is his sourdough.
Luc is not alone, there are about a dozen vendors all colourful characters from all over. It is a mini-United Nations with crafts people from all over mingling with visitors from everywhere.
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“Trouble, man. Coke brings trouble with the law! But I ain’t no pusher, me. Never done no truck with dope, just a snort, a swig, a smoke, just for me and friends I know. Possession’s what they say, when they take my coke away and give so little time to pay.”
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This Rogues story traces the exploits of avid wind hunters on the quest for perfect windsurfing wave. Revealing a vibrant part of Barbados tourism culture.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSrTGQgJX6I
Trailer of the Book Rogues In Paradise: Woolly talks about two-man show at 128 Gallery Manhattan New York. He exhibited with Errick Ginsburg and his paintings of dogs. As he says "he woolman came out on Top!"
More about Woolly Hewit, Barbados Artists, and The Fun True Story of Barbados characters, places, and history:
see https://RoguesInParadise.com/about-the-book/
Barbados Folk Artist Woolly Hewitt credits his “world-stature" to Simon Cowell who often holidays often in Barbados. In a bold move, he hijacked the Media and stole the limelight.
He created a portrait of Simon and gave it to him in the presence of British reporters. the story was published in the British tabloids and soon went viral, putting him all over the internet and in magazines and the international media.
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Summary of Chapter 10
Bubbling with passion and angry at the unfairness in the world, Woolly grabs the bull by its horns and gets international fame for his iconic folk arts and character. Articulate and determined, he stages a bold PR stunt that get internation attention.. It is a statement of the Bajan personality.
Life-Lessons from Paradise:
It is a lesson in self-confidence and determination. You can do amazing things if you put your mind to it.
Keith Cumberbatch credits his success, as world class Marathon runner, to climbing coconut trees,
and drinking coconut water. see the full story at https://roguesinparadise.com/about-the-book/
This story lists the benefits of coconuts and hw it helps marathon
running. Read on the discover a dark side of coconuts you probably don't
know and should.
Mr. Pompasettin assumed his fancy attire gave him priority in the line-up, but it was not so! He got a Bajan tongue lashing that put him in his place.
In this story social etiquette is translated into philosophical but playful insights.
There is humour even in these alterations. A vital part of the Barbados psyche.
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A rugged, windswept landscape on the Atlantic Ocean. Come here to escape in nature. It is a rustic place and an experience will lift your spirit and open your soul.
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Reading behavior of the worlds population. Get the latest insights into today\'s readers by country. Find out why people still buy more print books than digital, even in the digital age. https://barbados.org/blog/whoreadswhat
Rogues Tours Barbados map takes you to places noted in Rogues in Paradise. Click on the icons and the map will zoom and display a summery of the chapters.
Rogues Tours Barbados - Barbados.org Blog: Rogues Tours Barbados map takes you to places noted in Rogues in Paradise. Click on the icons and the map will zoom and display a summery of the chapters.
This is an awesome new technology of GEOCADER, It is the fitst time it has been used to illustrate a novel- Rogues in paradise is the true story of people, rogues and heroes, places and history of Barbados.
This fascinating infographic is about who reads what where. It will surprise you. Did you know that even in the pandemic print still outsells digital by four to one?
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“Five hundred dollars still to pay. Just two weeks ‘til judgment day, five hundred dollars, months away.
“Rass man, should never have happened, Ace don’t have no truck with the law. Live outside it. Not me they ought to worry with. There are bad people, lazy people, and crazy people, man. I don’t do no harm. Man got to live, fetch a pile of coconuts, sell some bananas, do a favour for a man, borrow some food. Ain’t no harm in that. Ain’t me they should worry ’bout. Sure, I took a little dope, had a little snort of coke.”
“Trouble, man. Coke brings trouble with the law! But I ain’t no pusher, me. Never done no truck with dope, just a snort, a swig, a smoke, just for me and friends I know. Possession’s what they say, when they take my coke away and give so little time to pay.”
“I am a symphony. Man in motion, power walking down old horse hill hill. Got to find the money, man.”
see video 4 https://youtu.be/AjHZiGuG0ww "ain.t gonna steal, just gonna take = a little for the magistrate
“Flip, flap, slide, and slap. Moving forward, never back. Ain’t no rhyme in the jailhouse block. No such thing as jailhouse rock. Got to keep the music live. Ain’t going to no jailhouse dive. Got to see those waves each day, Bathsheba is where I stay. No one putting Ace away.
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The Eyes are a bit forboding staring off the screen away from you through the clouds on a misty day. It's mysterious, the eyes look back at the troubled past but still it is paradise.
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In this video Ian narrates some prose he wrote while trying to get inside the head of Acerola (ACE)- As he says in the book: “Acerola (Ace), an authentic rogue, is often a little crazed on some natural substances. He lives by his wits, skirting the law. In this vignette, I get inside his mind and imagine the music I see in his soul. Although the dialogue is mainly imagination, Ace thought it was pretty good.”
Rogues In Paradise is fascinating book getting rave reviews well before it is published- Read about colorful fun Barbados Characters Rogues and Heroes in place time and history
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