Life Transformation through Inspiration

The year 1978 was special not only because it was the year when the first test tube baby was born in London after several attempts by this method, nor was it because over in Guyana, the religious cult leader, Jim Jones convinced his over 900 followers to kill themselves by drinking Cyanide. 

Local Entrepreneur Launches Brand of Condiments

A hot new brand of delicious Jamaican sauces and jams intended for the local and export markets, was launched at the offices of Jamaica Promotions (JAMPRO) in Kingston on Thursday, October 31.

Heneka Watkis-Porter, who also owns the Patwa Apparel Company, is producing a line of condiments under the ‘10 Fyah Side’ brand.

Hot Like '10 Fyah Side'

Known as the brainchild behind the flourishing Patwa Apparel clothing line, Heneka Watkis-Porter is once more spreading her entrepreneurial wings. This time, she will be igniting palates with her new 10 Fyah Side line.

Two Little Birds: Room Number 655

“Two little birds sat by my door step singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true, singing this is my message to you”. As I laid in bed that cool Wednesday morn, I could only think of the legendary Bob Marley’s ‘One Love’.

Patwa Does It Again!

“The secret to success is constancy of purpose”. There is no doubt as to the fact that Jamaica and its people are ‘likkle but tallawah’. The tiny island with its charm and pizzazz is constant and purposeful in its determination to make its mark on the world stage.

DOMINCANA MODA

Patwa Apparel is among seven Caribbean designers to showcase on the upcoming Dominicana Moda (DM2013) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on October 21-26, 2013. This is made possible by Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA), the regional export development and trade and investment promotion organisation of the Forum of Caribbean States (CARIFORUM).

"The Only Risk is Wanting to Stay"

The only risk is wanting to stay”, are words that echoed loudly in my ear and resonated therein for a long while. As I read from a promotional brochure, thought of them as mere empty words intended to attract visitors to a country.