How to Play Jamaican Style Dominoes
Jamaicans play “draw” style dominoes. There are many variations to the “draw” style. Jamaican style dominoes are intense and a sturdy table is needed in most cases as players slam the dominoes. Six love (6 to 0) is one type of game Jamaicans love to play. In this game you must win six rounds. In […]
10 questions for successful Reggae Gospel singer Jah Pickney
Jah Pickney was born, Tim Linnard, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada on June 27, 1982. He presently resides in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. From his popular sophomore release From the Heart, Jah Pickney in July released his highly anticipated third album entitled Ghetto Redemption. 15 tracks of soulful dancehall reggae music with elements of roots, lover’s […]
My Trip to Jamaica!
For several years I wanted to return home to Jamaica for another visit, but circumstances kept me from doing so. Well, that day I wished for finally arrived in which I boarded the Boeing 737 jet, en-route to my homeland. I was happy because I was to see my brothers and sisters, whom I have […]
Jamaican/Caribbean Businesses in Orlando
JAMAICAN / CARIBBEAN BUSINESSES Beauty Hair Essentials, 148 Lake Ave , Maitland 32751. 407-644-6885. Real Estate Services Donna M. Morton Florida Lic RealtorShort Sales / Pre- Foreclosure SpecialistC – 407-810-6520F – [email protected]://donnamorton.mfr.mlxchange.com/www.FloridaForeclosureConsultants.com Mortgage Services Residential / Land / Foreign Nationals Loans Equilliance Mortgage Services Apex Lending Kemp Leon – Mortgage Broker Orlando Fl E- Mail: […]
Book Review – Hot Summer
SYNOPSIS A Jamaican/African American Romance: A hot-tempered spitfire and a strong-willed, arrogant man – put them together and sparks fly! After her first embarrassing encounter, Summer Jones vows to stay away from cocky record producer, Lance Munroe. But then she ends up working for the man! Her quick temper and sharp tongue keep landing her […]
Interview with Jamaica’s Tech Queen, Ingrid Riley
Ingrid Riley is Jamaica’s Tech Queen. She has written numerous articles for the major new papers and websites (including jamaicans.com), published quite a few technology guides and is part owner of the technology company, Lee Quee + Riley. Most recently she is the host of a new technology show on Hot 102 FM on Thursday […]
The Price of Bargaining – Letters from a Jamaican in China
Read any guidebook for China and it will tell you that you have to bargain for most things here. They are wrong. The truth is you have to bargain mercilessly for everything. Since western fashion is limited here it’s not uncommon to have a friend with the same shoes or shirt as you. It’s not […]
Minister Of Cataclysm
The continued news of lawlessness, mismanagement and corruption on the part of the Ministry of Finance headed by the “Honourable” Minister Dr.Omar Davies is quite alarming. Dr. Davies’ calamitous sojourn as Minister of Finance, since 1993, needs to, for the sake of our beloved Jamaica, come to an end. In light of the fact that […]
10 questions for Carson ‘Eddy’ Edwards, co-CEO of Jamaica Awareness
Carson ‘Eddy’ Edwards is one of the original promoters of all Things Jamaican and Caribbean in the South Florida area since 1982. He has been an advocate of Caribbean people, culture and music in South Florida. For over 20 years through the organization Jamaica Awareness Inc he has brought Jamaican plays, music and events here […]
"Everyday Life in Montego Bay" by American Retiree in Jamaica
In the past few months, I have received both positive and negative feedback. A few think my writing is too negative but most people want more of what it is really like living in Jamaica. Please allow me to ramble on about some of the daily occurrences I have experienced. In Jamaica, everything is in […]
