The Haile High safari arrived at Jarrett. Sheba (the name of the Haile High girls soccer team to be) lugged the drums and gear to the Rasta line between 2 benches where Kali of TMO fame set-up the tripod and began testing his equipment.
      Christina arrived with the contingent of students from Long Bay: Apple, Tajai and Kimone. She could not find a place to change in the stadium, so Kali helped to make a tent around the tripod Indian style with the tarp him always carry. With help from the girls Christina was quickly converted to Sheba #4. Then disaster struck… the wind which had been vexing all day finally got up its fervor and bust a shot pon deh tepee Kali had forgot to uncloak of it tarpaulin sail. Away she go! Or rather better to seh “him go” for on top of the pyramid sat Haile Selassie - for that is the title bestowed ‘pon TMO’s Sony DVCam 16:9 ratio, magnesium video camera, sacred dat! For that wat sat pon deh tripod! The King!
      Before long, with a few apologies to the Father for forgetting the main purpose of our being deh, Kali fixed this and that and ivenced the Father it was time to go to work.
      An hour and a half of soon-come saw the entrance to the playing field of the referees, dignitaries and members of the Police All-Star team side by side with the Dread Lion of Judah. Precious moment dis, Oh Jah!
      The ceremony was brief, punctuated by pleads dat deh Rasta fe naw bust up deh shin dem of deh cop caw dem naw carry no shin guard. Had they looked at Rasta they would have seen demma same shituation – only Rasta leg got less meat fe cushion deh blow and to boot (a’cho!) 2 weeks ago Rasta Lion was playing barefoot.
      The game was begun and the further description of it and all the fun will continue ~ soon come.

      The "Police All-Stars" is not a push-over team. They are skilled, well-coordinated, and a tough opponent. Their constant hard driving advance and strong kicking is a force to be respectful of. Big, Strong & Steady!
      The "Haile Lion" is a persistent non-carnivore that devours its prey by combining the footwork of the Dervish with the flight of birds...Seeking higher goals in the Name of the Most High.
      It may be of interest here to look at each of these opposing cultures:
      THE COPS: The Police are chosen from the JCF (Jamaican Constabulary Force). They are salaried officers who receive no further compensation for the many hours of over-time they must bear. Generally they are insured and aided by health care benefits. As nearly all Jamaicans, they have outside interests that generate added income to compensate for the moderate wages they receive for "wearing the stripe." The majority are church-going, family oriented, dedicated public servants. Finding time to train for futbol is difficult. Respect the keepers of the Law Of The Nation Jamaica.
      THE RASTAS: The "Lions" are no less Faith and Family oriented. Their loving service to traditions of Ethiopia and Mother Africa is widely applauded. Rastas' health benefits come from the Earth, the Water and the Air. When employed with the laws of "Ital" they thrive as strong, highly maneuverable men with not an ounce of excess baggage. Rasta generally live in an impoverished state. Some by choice; others by chance. They generally are of low income due to the continuing prejudice they bear because of their views on religion, state and property. Rastas' are aware of the Higher Law that all law is based on. This reasoning sometimes gets in the way of mainstream economics. Rasta is the keeper of the laws of the Iniverse.
      When these two forces meet on the field of battle, it is a contest of more than skill. It is one world view opposing another world view. In the three games they have played, each has learned to respect the other.
      Coming soon is the video of these three contests from Kali Creation. Stay tuned for more photos from this most recent game.

The High Priest channels repairs to his injured Brother. 

Correspondent:
Marley i

      This is a proposal for an annual national heritage extravaganza to be played each year throughout the month of February for the upliftment of Jamaica's love of soccer, its tourism, and its economy in general. Teams will be divided into three groups of five teams each. Cornwall, Middlesex and Surry. All will be vying for the "Jamaica, Bob Marley Heritage Cup".

      This will be the greatest sporting event to ever grace our soil, as this will be OUR "World Cup". Venues for matches will be at Jarrett Park and the National Stadium. Every All-Rasta and Jamaica National Team match will be televised Islandwide. This will be the most glorious event ever undertaken by the Jamaican Footbal Federation. Its President, Crexton "Killum" will be proud to implement such a blessed Inhereitance.