7 Interesting facts about the Irish Influence in Jamaica
Have you ever noticed the similarities between the Irish and the Jamaican? It’s more than just the laid-back fun-loving attitudes. Our shared history began almost 400 years ago when England took over Jamaican from the Spanish and needed to populate their new colony. Our shared history began almost 400 years ago when the English began […]
8 Things You Hear at a Jamaican Restaurant
Anyone who’s ever set foot inside a Jamaican restaurant knows that it can be quite an experience. What should be a simple mission to satisfy your craving for mouthwatering Jamaican food can easily descend into chaos if you’re ignorant about the culture and the unique way that Jamaican restaurants tend to operate. Here are 8 […]
Why Are Black Shopping Bags Called “Scandal Bags” In Jamaica?
Black, plastic shopping bags or “scandal bags,” as everyone calls them, have been a crucial part of everyday life in Jamaica for decades. The all-weather, scandal bag is one of the most versatile things you can find in a Jamaican home, used to faithfully carry items purchased from the store to the house, then later […]
These 9 Jamaican Things Will Make You Feel Really Old
Some Jamaicans may question how much has the country developed since independence but our parents and grandparents will quickly point out that things have changed dramatically in the last few decades. Today’s Jamaicans may have new highways and live their lives on social media, but some of us were privileged to have experienced firsthand some […]
5 Reasons Jamaicans Living Overseas Should Travel In Jamaican Colors To Other Countries
We may be a tiny island of barely three million people but there’s no denying that the colors of the Jamaican flag are among the most recognizable on the planet. Thanks to our history of migration, Jamaicans living in every corner of the globe are certainly shy to model the black, green and gold with […]
POEM: De Dawg’s Tial
Eny a unu eva year seh, tial cyan wag a dawg? Som tial try. Is no lie. It hapen everywear, wes, nart, sowt, eas an even abrawd! Mek mi sho unu ow. Wedya mi year seh Aamerica get new president. Im naim a Trump. Ana every time im niam mention, it always afallo wit contensian […]
5 Reasons Jamaican Culture Is the Most Popular in the World
Every Jamaican who has traveled abroad has experienced the true meaning of the phrase “likkle but tallawah”. For a country of our size, we are enormously popular and the rest of the world can’t seem to get enough of our culture. From a deep fascination with sports stars to our music and food, check out […]
5 Ways Jamaicans Can Pretend It Is Winter In Jamaica If You Don’t Have A Visa
The winter season is in the air and for many people in North America and Europe, it’s time to head to Jamaica where it’s always blissfully warm. However, there are some Jamaicans who would like a taste of winter but don’t have the almighty visa to take a trip to experience the colder climates. If […]
9 Ideas for an Amazing Jamaica-Themed Christmas Tree
No disrespect to the traditional Santa-Claus-and-snow-type Christmas tree, but the holidays present Jamaicans with a unique opportunity to recognize their heritage and express their national pride by decorating the tree with ornaments and objects that reflect the culture of the home island. So put on the reggae music, enjoy a glass of sorrel, have a […]
7 Things That Will Get Your Jamaican Card Revoked
There are some notable things that are considered inherently Jamaican, our food and vibrant culture among them. However, there are Jamaicans who are not so enamored with some of the things that the rest of us consider to be an integral part of who we are as a people. We recently asked Jamaicans to reveal […]
