Tinkin toe
In every country, city, town or household there is always something or someone that would be described as being simply odd. In Jamaica, there is a certain tree that produces an unusually looking fruit call “tinkin toe”. One would ask what kind of name is that for a fruit? Well after taking a good sniff […]
Dis & Dat: Women making history in Jamaica
The year 2002 is already shaping up to be a watershed year in Jamaica. In the first instance, for the first time in the country’s political history, four political parties will be contesting the upcoming general elections, with not just one but two of these political parties headed by women! For anyone who knows Jamaica’s […]
Games Played by Children in Jamaica
The games played by children in Jamaica is a mix of some old-fashioned games with some unique innovations that make them Jamaican. The names of some may be different but they are similar to games played around the world. Some of the most popular games played by children in Jamaica are: “Brown girl in the […]
Things to take on Jamaica vacation for kids – Helpful tips
THINGS TO TAKE ON VACATION FOR KIDS: MEDICINES:Be sure you have all your children’s prescriptions up to date in well-marked bottles along with an emergency number where their doctor can be reached in the event of an emergency. Take plenty of Sun Screen with a HIGH UV/SPF Protection level number. Antibiotic creams like Neosporin, Polysporin, […]
Other Resources for Kids in Jamaica
OTHER HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS:Many of our readers suggest having your child keep a personal journal or diary of their vacation in Jamaica. Collecting shells and souvenirs to remember your vacation seems to be a favorite. Napkins from restaurants, posters from music events, Jamaican postage stamps, Jamaican money, ticket stubs and all miscellaneous receipts have been suggested […]
Jamaica with Kids: Finding the Perfect Stay
WHAT TYPE OF ACCOMODATION IS RIGHT?First ask yourself, “Do my children need to have structure like separate activities planned for them or can they have a good time in a loosely structured environment?” If the answer to that question is they need structure, then an All Inclusive vacation is probably the answer. Children who can […]
10 Destinations to See on the South Coast
THE SOUTH COAST OF JAMAICAThe South Coast of Jamaica, and more specifically St. Elizabeth, is a little known tourism relative of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril. This area is diverse in climate and topography having arid beach terrain rising on up to rainforests and unexplored mountains. Here is my “10 FAVORITE DESTINATIONS” on Jamaica’s […]
Support the Second Annual Jamaicans.com Book Drive
Support The Second Jamaicans.com Annual Jamaica Book Drive.The next three months, (March- May 2004) Jamaicans.com is holding a book drive to benefit the Allen-Shaw Foundation which provides children in rural Jamaica with knowledge through books and cutting edge computer technology. Our goal is to collect 100 children’s books by May 31, 2004. Donated children’s books […]
Book Review – Going For Gold
Review by: Artley F. Edwards, Adjunct Professor, Cleveland State University. Cleveland, Ohio, USA. “Going For Gold” is an up-to-the-minute, play-by-play, behind-the-scenes triumphant staging of the World Junior Championships in Athletics held in Kingston, Jamaica, July 2002. In just 84 pages of print and well-positioned photographs, Royale Davis manages to capture the essence of the World […]
Toronto Online Resources
Toronto (General Information) CBC Toronto http://www.toronto.cbc.ca Profile Canada http://www.profilecanada.com/ Globe and Mail Newspaper http://www.globeandmail.com Toronto’s Official Site http://www.toronto.com Toronto Star Newspaper http://www.torontostar.com Toronto’s Jamaican and West Indian Community Overview of History of Jamaican Community Blackcanada.com http://www.blackcanada.com/GTA_6.htm Black Canada.com http://www.blackcanada.com/urban_toronto.htm Black Pages http://www.blackpages.ca Canadian Reggae World http://www.canadianreggaeworld.com Jamaican Restaurants in Canada (Toronto) http://eatjamaican.com/canada/toronto.html Reprints and Archives […]
