smallexcellence Podcast
smallexcellence Podcast
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There are many small countries which are not well known for their accomplishments or contributions because they do not have a large voice on the world stage due to their small size.  Here at Small Excellence we get to know more about these smaller nations that are amazing in their own right.
A SPRINTER GENE‽
Jamaica's lineage of sprinters; nature, nurture or simply genetics.
May 11, 2023
7 min
Cultural Icon - Olive Lewin
An immensely accomplished, unlikely historian who left a large footprint in the Arts and Culture portion of Jamaican society.
Mar 29, 2023
9 min
That Magic Brew
Is there something mystical to the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee or simply the right factors aligning to create an exceptional product consistently?
Mar 15, 2023
13 min
Another Kind of Democracy
Democracy exists in various forms throughout the world.  This is how Jamaica exercises its democracy which is patterned on the British way of governing.
Mar 1, 2023
14 min
Cultural Icon - Miss Lou
A sweet-faced lady who mesmerized a country with folk tales, original poems and performances in Jamaican patio.
Feb 15, 2023
10 min
The Maroons
Fugitive slaves turned free people and given the name Maroons, which was taken from the Spanish word "cimarrones".
Feb 1, 2023
8 min
The Wickedest Place on Earth
In the 17th century Jamaica was the center of piracy in the Caribbean.  The island became wealthy and earned a nefarious reputation.
Jan 18, 2023
9 min
Colonial Rule
Before Jamaica was an independent country it was a European colony for more than 350 years.  Travel back in time and learn more about Jamaica's colonial past.
Jan 11, 2023
15 min
Welcome to Small Excellence
The object of Small Excellence is to discuss small nations in detail – socially, politically, geographically and explore other aspects of their being.  In so doing you will become better acquainted with each “small” countries’ excellence. 
Jan 4, 2023
3 min
Beautiful Jamaica
A cliff notes account of the island's physical beauty realized in its mountains, valleys, waterfalls, beaches and foulage bursting with color. 
Jan 4, 2023
8 min