12 Questions for an Expat in Jamaica – Spaniard Marta Lamolla
We are continuing our Expatriates living in Jamaica series with a conversation with Spaniard, Marta Lamolla who moved there 9 years ago. Marta tells us about her experience living in Jamaica, including advice to other expats who may consider moving to the island. What is the funniest thing that happened to Marta while living in […]
Jamaican Jokes: Jamaican Lottery Winner
Recently, this Jamaican won the 10 million special lottery for a dollar. As soon as the office of the Lottery Corporation was open on the following day, he was there to collect his winnings. Graciously, he presented his winning ticket to the clerk and in his best English uttered his request “Me cum fi collect […]
Jamaican Jokes: Mango Time
Two men were stoning a mango tree, trying to hit down a large mango right in the top, when one said to the other: “All de stone we a stone, suppose de mango no ripe?” “True,” said his friend, “Check it out nuh.” The first man then climbed the tree, went way to the top […]
Jamaican Jokes: Devon and the Beggar
Every morning Devon would drive down Constant Spring Road on his way to work. And every morning he would stop and give the resident beggar man $50. After a while Devon started to give the beggar $30. The beggar, noticing that his money was reduced, was not too pleased, but said nothing. Later on, Devon […]
10 Questions with Sharifa Grant, Social Media Specialist, for the Sunday Dinner Project
Do you remember Sunday dinners in Jamaica with your family? This week we have a conversation with Sharifa Grant, Social Media Specialist for The Sunday Dinner Project. The project aims to strengthen Caribbean families and communities across the globe through food starting with a “Sunday Dinner” where families can sit down together and reconnect. Here […]
10 Things Jamaicans Do To Save Money
Jamaicans have always been able to find ingenious ways to save money in harsh economic times. Whether at the supermarket, at work or going about their everyday lives, they come up with their own methods to stretch every dollar and make almost everything last longer. Here are 10 Things Jamaicans Do To Save Money: Dilute […]
