How many people live here?
It is Census time on the lovely island of Barbados! That means Bajans please make sure you are counted! The census is not only a way to know how many people live in a house. Moreover, it can reveal how many individuals live in a community. Whether neighborhoods grew due to new construction; or reduced in size as a result of another reason. Such as individuals relocating to live closer to work. Age ranges of the current community; for example was there an increase in births or deaths and if these various households would benefit from new government services. For instance; more afterschool programs catering to the kiddos but easing the working parent dilemmas.
To that end; the Census is not just looking out for “big brother,” that is the government. It also affords the allocation of the same government resources to your community and ultimately stamps your place in history. Many genealogists and ancestry researchers are known to use previous census records to find long-lost relatives or more information about your ancestors. Listen up Bajans! You have until June 30 to be forever a part of history!
Don’t go chasing waterfalls.-TLC
MARBYS!!! This one! Sex workers in Ghana have been going to extreme measures to maintain their clients during these hard times. Besides working ridiculous hours, some have consulted the assistance of an “enchanter” -a person who uses magic or sorcery, to put someone or something under a spell. The use of a “jujuman”- a person vetted by local traditions and well versed in traditional spiritual medicines. Oh yeah, “spiritual medicines” alright! Sounds like whatever these potions are doing is working in their favor; we are talking about this! Lol!
According to various news outlets, some workers are encouraged to use enchanted creams, lotions, and sprays on the body to hypnotize and lure new clients. Clients who may not normally; or would never think to indulge in such services. Although this occupation is still considered illegal, these potions are allegedly so strong they are able to keep the police away. I wonder if they have something for finding a new job? My Ghanian folks just remember, if you happen to be in their area of work, please, “drink water and mind your business!” Before you get yourself into some trouble that will have you singing like Shaggy, “it wasn’t me!”
105 years later
March 31st, is also known as “Transfer Day,” in the Virgin Islands. Commemorates the day when the Danish West Indies(now the United States of the Virgin Islands) governed by Denmark; “transferred” the islands for $25 million to the United States.
In 1792, Denmark was the first European nation to abolish the slave trade, yet slavery in the Virgin Islands continued until 1848. For the most, part becoming a part of the USA allowed the previously owned Africans (freed by 1917.) To finally get away from a difficult Danish rule and be rewarded the opportunity to rise from slavery and create a place that could be governed by an elected governor. One chosen by the Virgin Islanders without any foreign input. The island’s brave ancestors paved the way for many successful Virgin islanders and solidified an extraordinarily rich culture.
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