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The world may have known him as a Prime Minister, lawyer, or member of the Queen’s Council. For me, and many Jamaicans, P.JPatterson was the Jamaican Superhero who changed our lives. Although his parents named him Percival Noel James Patterson, we just called him PJ. Somehow the world knew since the day he was born…
The Pied Piper is a legendary tale that dates back to the early 1300s in the German town of Hamelin. The setting is believed to be related to the Hamelin church which was destroyed in 1660. This is one of the most popular German myths and legends. The story recounts the history of the people…
Brazilians are a lively people and most of their Christmas celebrations are packed with activities that unite the country around religion and tradition. Even though it is summertime in Brazil, all elements of the nativity festival are on full parade all of December. There are Christmas trees, Papa Noels, stockings, and large snowmen. Like most…
Known as the Union Jack, the British flag is a combination of the flags of the three nations united in Great Britain. The colors represent England, Ireland, and Scotland. Even though many believe that the colors imply traditional purity, valor, and loyalty, the flag is a combination of crosses that dates back to the time…
On August 6, 1962, Jamaica adopted its national flag in celebration of its independence from the British-protected Federation of the West Indies. The flag represents the free spirit of the new nation, its culture, and its hope. The national flag of Jamaica contains three colors – black, green, and gold- where the gold forms a…
India has one of the most secure payment processors in the world known as the UPI. The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) integrates several banking services into a mobile app which allows monetary transfers between entities. The process allows individuals and businesses to transfer money between bank accounts. How Does the UPI System Work? In order…
