National Returned Citizens Association

The main Christian denominations of Jamaica reflect strong protestant tradition with deep-rooted African influence in active worship. Join St. Mary Chapter amateur dramatics group in their humorous depiction of preaching & worship. But, ‘mine yuh belly buss’. Enjoy the assembly, captivated by a passionate leader's interpretation of biblical stories that link experiences of ‘Hurricane Melissa’ with scripture, for a belly-full of laughs.

The poem of the “Banana Man" lifts the hard work of a small Jamaican farmer from the scorn of a tourist, to a place worthy of respect. With cultural pride the repeated announcement, "I will live and die a banana man”, confronts societal prejudice, celebrates the Jamaican landscape of Portland, and agricultural life.

“Mi puppa dead and gaan” is a Jamaican expression meaning, "My father is dead and gone". The story tells of the demise of a father leaving only a meager cow inheritance for the children.