9 Jamaican Myths About Duppies (Ghosts)
A duppy – in Jamaican culture – is a restless good and bad ghost or spirit. The bad duppies are said to be set onto persons through obeah practices while the good duppies are those of friends and family who “dream” you to give advice. They are said to take many forms such as animals, […]
QUIZ: How Jamaican Are You Based on the Foods You Eat?
How Jamaican are you? Eat your way through a day to find out. [wpViralQuiz id=132906]
7 Amazing Benefits of Jamaican Black Castor Oil
The benefits of Jamaican black castor oil have been known to the island’s residents for generations. With modern science came newer alternatives, but those seeking natural remedies are turning to Jamaican castor oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant and it’s gaining favor around the world. Jamaican black castor oil isn’t the […]
The Top 11 Best Caribbean Carnivals
Carnivals are universal and those in the Caribbean have their own distinctive flavor. One thing that every reveler can depend upon is an ample helping of fun, food, and music. Some carnivals are celebrations of specific events or times, but all showcase the local culture in extraordinary ways. Whether the festivities have a specific name […]
QUIZ: Which Jamaican Patty Are You?
Have you ever wondered which type of Jamaican patty you are? Find out now. [WpProQuiz 9] [wpViralQuiz id=131918] Photo Source: Wolfgang Hasselmann, William Moreland, David Clode, Malvestida Magazine, Adam Tinworth, Kiana Bosman, Matthew Henry, Ayo Ogunseinde on Unsplash
7 of the Funniest Comparisons Jamaicans Make
Jamaicans are known to talk very comparatively often times lacing their sentences with similes and metaphors. To note also, they are a very dramatic group of people and often times the comparison is rather exaggerated or has little or nothing to do with what they are alluding to. There are a few funny but rather […]
25 Funniest & Interesting Jamaican Town Names
Jamaican towns and villages have rather intriguing names that most often reflect the history or character of the island. Let us take a look at some funny & interesting town names on the island. Photo Source: 123rf
The 9 Best Ice Cream Flavors at Devon House
Jamaicans believe there is no better ice cream in the world than our own Devon House Ice Cream. Ranked #4 on Nat Geo’s top ten list of places to have ice cream, Devon House serves up some of the most unique and rich ice cream flavors. Here is a list of the best flavors you […]
9 Things Jamaican School Children Had to Know By Heart
Growing up Jamaican, there are a number of things that were mandatory to know. You had to be able to recite them from memory or as in Jamaican sense “know them by heart”! A lot of these things were taught in the earlier years of a child’s life specifically the primary school years when they […]
21 Marcus Garvey Quotes You Should Know
Jamaican-born Marcus Garvey was an important force in the American Black Nationalist Movement that was active from 1919-1926. Mostly self-taught, but highly charismatic, he attempted to found the movement in Jamaica, but found little support. Garvey was born August 17th, 1887 in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica and attended school until he was 14. His wandering […]