Did Your Name Make The List? 20 Most Popular Jamaican Female Names
Though influenced by a mix of African and European culture, most common female names in Jamaica are more Spanish and English derived, than from African backgrounds. There is no real way of identifying a Jamaican female baby name in the same way we could identify a Spanish or African name. There are however some female […]
6 Ultimatums Jamaican Parents Gives
Being raised in a Jamaican household comes with a lot of responsibilities and rules. Jamaican parents are known to set rules, sometimes with some ridiculous ultimatums, one often has to stop and wonder what was the inspiration. While for some, this method of parenting was viewed as harsh or what is sometimes referred to as […]
Ten Text Messages to Send Your Jamaican Girlfriend
Sending a message to your Jamaican girlfriend may be a little bit easier to do, as men are usually the pursuer in relationships. They usually know the right words to say to get a girl smiling and make her feel special. For a non-Jamaican dating a Jamaican woman, the effort to learn her culture and […]
Jamaican Accent Ranks amongst Top 50 Sexiest Accents in the World
A survey conducted by Big 7 Travel set out to find the 50 sexiest accents in the world, and according to its results, the Jamaican accent ranked Number 17 among the 50, with the top five sexiest accents determined as, in order, the Kiwi accent of New Zealanders, the South African accent, the Irish accents, […]
12 Things to Know About Jamaican People
To know a Jamaican is to love a Jamaican. Our warm and inviting spirit allows us to attract people from all walks of life quite easily. If you have met or are friends with a Jamaican, there are certain attributes about them that you either hate or just love and/or accept. Here are a few […]
The Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council 2022 Writers Clinic to focus on Songwriting, Art and Journaling – September 10, 2022
The Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council presents the 2022 Writers Clinic entitled, Therapeutics: The Pen, The Journal, The Brush – In These Times. The three-part workshop is an excellent opportunity for individuals to learn the basics of songwriting, learn the art of journaling, or learn how to paint that picture that they have always dreamed of painting. The […]
15 Things to Know About School in Jamaica
In the Jamaican school system, there are distinct differences in everything from terminology to the length of summer vacation. Before attending school in Jamaica, individuals should familiarize themselves with those differences prior to the first day to ensure a smooth transition. 1. The Jamaican academic year runs from Sept.-July, with some local variations. The Education […]
Did You Know Jamaicans Went to Ghana in the 1800s?
The Moravian Church, which had a presence in the West Indies beginning in 1754, evangelized the enslaved people on Jamaican plantations and established a training institute to prepare Jamaican men for Christian missionary work in the West Indies after slavery was abolished by Britain in 1834 and enslaved people in Jamaica were totally emancipated in […]
10 Things Only People With Jamaican Parents Would Understand
Growing up with Jamaican parents is interesting, to say the least. With their many rules and habits, there’s never a dull day. Though we love to make fun of them, our childhoods would’ve been way less interesting without their quirks. Here are 10 things only people with Jamaican parents would understand. 1 – Nothing ever […]
6 Things to Know About Dating a Jamaican Man
Dating people from other cultures can be a fun, exciting and eye-opening experience – especially if it’s a Jamaican. Myths and misconceptions abound, particularly about Jamaican men. There are a great many cultural differences and its important not to make assumptions. Much will depend on the values with which he was raised. The following are […]