Thursday, December 15, 2022

Rogues- The Bussa Slave Rebellion Barbados

 

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. 

 See the animated story of Bussa at https://roguesinparadise.com/bussa-slave-rebellion/ 

 

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Rogues Adventures - Rex Wotton

 

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.
 

Find out more at https://roguesinparadise.com/adventures-with-rogues-rex/

Sunday, November 6, 2022

African Slavery & Afro-Bajan Heritage | Rogues in Paradise

African Slavery & Afro-Bajan Heritage | Rogues in Paradise: African Slavery & Afro-Bajan Heritage is complex and contentious, but 300 years of servitude and discrimination will never be forgotten.

 

 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. 

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Rogues- Finding Bajan Roots with DNA



Rogues- Finding Bajan Roots with DNA- By popular request Rogues is adding more about genealogy and heritage - using DNA testing

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Shelburne Nova Scotia Reflection of Barbados Chattel House



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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPYetywycDs

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Rogues Flamboyant tree - A Flame of Color

 

 

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. 

 

Video by RoguesinParadise - https://Roguesinparadise.com 

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. 

 

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The Flamboyant Tree - A Rogue of Fowers



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...

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Rogues Barbados Guide - An island Stands Apart



An Island Stands Apart: It is Barbados, a unique heritage of geography, geology, people and history.

See details in https://roguesinparadise.com/an-island-stands-apart/ 

 

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..

 


Monday, May 30, 2022

Writing The Real Story Of Barbados



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.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Rogues in Paradise - Introduction!

Rogues in Paradise is the untold, uplifting story of Barbados giving voices to a remarkable fun-loving people. It celebrates cultural identity, friedhip…

https://www.slideshare.net/irclay/rogues-in-paradise-introduction

Sunday, March 20, 2022

Chapter 9 How to Slice a Julie Mango

 

 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.

Saturday, March 19, 2022

Chapter 9 The Art of Cupping a Graham Mango



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.

More like this see https://RoguesinParadise.com/chapter-videos

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Chapter 28 Sam Lord The Pirate

 

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 in Paradise - Grab a free sample of chapters at https://Sample.RoguesinParadise.com 

 


 See more chapter videos at https://roguesinpaadise.com/chapter-videos

 

 

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Coral Famous Hummus- Hastings Farmers Market



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.

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Chapter 1 Pompasettin Coconut Drama on ABC Highway

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. Read more in Chapter 1 of the Book Rogues in Paradise Https://RoguesinParadise.com 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. More Chapter Video Trailers - https://roguesinparadise.com/chapter-... Grab Free Sample Chapter - https://sample.roguesinparadise.com

Chapter 1 Coconuts on ABC highway



Be sure to see the video on Pompasettin who got a serious Bajan tongue lashing for creating the coconut drama on ABC highway
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-FjsAF3qsk 

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. 

 

Grab your free copy of sample chapters of Rogues in Paradise at https://sample.roguesinParadise.com More videos of Chapters https://RoguesinParadise.com/chapter-video

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Rogues in Paradise Reviews

Here is a sample of some fantastic reviews for Rogues in Paradise - See more at https://roguesinparadise.com/reviews-videos/

Chapter 9 Elle Carmen Designes -Hastings Market



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'. 

https://roguesinparadise.com 

 

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. @roguesinparadise @ellecarmendesigns @hastings.farmersmarket

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Chapter 23 - Rogues History of Barbados

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. 

Grab a free sample of the book chapters at https://sample.Roguesinparadise.com 

Discover the errors and accidents that made Barbados what it is with a unique perspective on what it meant. 

Barbados Named after the beaded fig Tree. It was the Portuguese sailor Pedro a Campus who named it the Bearded one, Barbados. 

 

The fig tree sends it roots out from overhanging branches and do look rather like a tree with a beard. 

Hence the name Barbados, the bearded one. Get more tips and insights like this with the book Rogues in Paradise.

 

Life-Lessons from Paradise: Sometimes the gems you seek are things you stumble upon. Take time to notice where you step. 

See more chapter videos like this https://RoguesinParadise.com/chapter-videos

Monday, March 7, 2022

Chapter 22 - Chattel Houses Icons of Freedom

 

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. 

 Learn more with the Book Rogues in Paradise - Grab a free sample at https://sample.roguesinparadise.com 

More Like this see https://roguesinparadise.com/chapter-videos

Friday, March 4, 2022

Rogues 9 - Helen Morgan Positive Vibrations

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. More see https://roguesinparadise.com/chapter-videos/

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Rogues 9 Hasting Farmers Market - Luc

 

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.

 

see more at https://roguesinparadise.com/chapter-videos/

Monday, February 28, 2022

Rogues In Paradise Acerola #1


“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.” see playlist

Saturday, February 19, 2022

Wind Hunters & Bajan Hosts - Barbados.org BlogBarbados.org Blog



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://barbados.org/blog/wind-hunters-bajan-hosts/

Friday, February 18, 2022

Rogues10 - Woolly Hewitt New York Gallery

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/

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Rogues10 Folk Artist WoollyHewitt2

 

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. 

 

See the story and more in the Book https://RoguesInParadise.com 


 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.

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Rogues Chapter 2 Coconut Marathon Man

 

 

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. 

Friday, February 11, 2022

Rogues Chapter 1 Trailer - Pompasettin Tounge Lashing



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. Moe about Rogues in Paradise se https://RoguesinParadise.com

Rogues Chapter 19 - Bathsheba Escape East Barbados

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. https://roguesinparadise.com/about-the-book/

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

VIDEO - Who Reads What Literature Today



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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUk7OsTubMk

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Mapping Travel Literature Brings Rogues in Paradise Alive • Travel Watch News



Mapping Travel Literature: How interactive maps help navigate Rogues in Paradise and brings the story, people and places alive.

https://travelwatchnews.com/mapping-travel-literature/

Friday, February 4, 2022

Rogues Interactive Map Tour Barbados

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.

https://barbados.org/blog/rogues-tours-barbados/

Saturday, January 29, 2022

How Travel Literature Powers the Caribbean Brand • TravelWatchNews



Travel Literature is a powerful force in destination marketing today and the caribbean has a wealth of lit resources to help power the islands\' brand

https://travelwatchnews.com/how-caribbean-travel-literature-powers-tourism/

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Rogues Tours Barbados - Barbados.org Blog

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.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

How The World Reads - Barbados.org BlogBarbados.org Blog



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?

https://barbados.org/blog/how-the-world-reads/

Thursday, January 20, 2022

A Virtual Tour Of The Island - Bolsa de Mulher



we’ve decided to assist you through this tour and the book’s chapters, so you can experience this tropical paradise in a way you never have before. - featuring the Map - Tours of Rogues in Paradise

https://www.bolsademulher.com/rogues-and-paradise-virtual-tour-of-the-island/

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

8 Best Books To Read Before Visiting Barbados | Need Magazine



If you\'d like to fall in love with Barbados even before you\'ve booked your tickets, we suggest reading a couple of books set in it. Read the article for more! - NB: Includes link to Rogues in Paradise

https://www.needmagazine.com/books-to-read-before-visiting-barbados/

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

A Virtual Tour Of The Island Barbados With Rogues Map- Bolsa de Mulher



we’ve decided to assist you through this tour and the book’s chapters, so you can experience this tropical paradise in a way you never have before. Features RoguesinParadise interactive map

https://www.bolsademulher.com/rogues-and-paradise-virtual-tour-of-the-island/

Saturday, January 15, 2022

The Story Behind Rogues in Paradise • Travel Watch News



The Story Behind Rogues in Paradise is as intriguing as the book itself. Author Ian R. Clayton explains why he wrote the book & its merit.

https://travelwatchnews.com/the-story-behind-rogues-in-paradise/

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Acerola #2 Rogues In Paradise - 500& Still to Pay

“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.”

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Aceerola Musing #3 Harmony in Motion

“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. See full video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc6IZgZuhkE Grab Free Chapters of the book https://sample.roguesinparadise.com

Monday, January 10, 2022

Rogues in Paradise- Crazy Musings #4

Just got to get the moneyman- aint going to steal, just gonna tae- a little for the majestrate

Sunday, January 9, 2022

Rogues Mysterious Eyes

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. Learn more at https://roguesinparadise.com/reviews

Friday, January 7, 2022

Rogues in Paradise a Barbados Treasure

See the story behind the story of Rogues in Paradise- https://barbados.org/roguesstory/ - this fascinating true narrative of Barbados Caribbean characters, rogues, heroes in place time and history. Learn how it started and what others are saying about it.

Rogues In Paradise Acerola Crazy Musings



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.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc6IZgZuhkE

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Rogues In Paradise A Barbados Treasure - Barbados.org BlogBarbados.org Blog



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

https://barbados.org/blog/rogues-in-paradise-book/

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Friendship Rose Sailing the Grenadines | Rogues in Paradise



Friendship Rose Sailing the Grenadines is a first-hand account of a trip on the authentic old-world schooner by Rogues author.

https://roguesinparadise.com/friendship-rose-sailing-the-grenadines/

Monday, January 3, 2022

Bequia Island Grenadines– Its Culture And Attractions | Rogues in Paradise



This is a RoguesinParadise Guide of Bequia in the Grenadines–. read all about its Culture, Attractions and Lifestyles | Rogues in Paradise Island Guide

https://roguesinparadise.com/bequia-island-culture-attractions/