Jamaican Bobsled License Plate Gets New York State Approval

The legislature of New York State has given its approval to a measure allowing for special license plates honoring the Jamaican Bobsled Team to be made available. The Assembly in Albany, which is controlled by Democrats, passed the measure on June 14, 2018, just a day after the Republican-controlled Senate approved it. The measure now […]

First Jamaican Restaurant Opens in Beirut

Patois is a Jamaican restaurant that opened in Beirut, Lebanon, in December 2017. It is the first Jamaican eatery in the city. Described as a “pure Jamaican Resto-lounge,” its menu features a choice of fusion cuisine, and its versatile cocktail bar is bringing Caribbean and reggae vibes to the country. The interior features a large […]

Barbados Cou-Cou Recipe

Cou-cou and flying fish is the national dish of Barbados.  Many say it is similar to polenta or grits but Cou-cou is made with cornmeal and okra with its own unique taste. Ingredients: 6 c water 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 4 c yellow cornmeal 1 stick (1/2 c) butter/margarine 1 lb fresh okra or […]