11 Things Jamaican Teachers Say
All Jamaican teachers have a list of go-to phrases that they use frequently in the classroom. If you attended school in Jamaica you are sure to have heard a few of these. Teachers use them for every type of situation in the classroom, from students being unruly to not doing their school work to not […]
Seven of Jamaica’s Funniest Songs
It is true to say that Jamaican music has unique qualities that set it apart from that of any other culture. During the seventies and eighties, Jamaica saw a prolific crop of composers and writers whose music told stories that amused and entertained. Chief among these writers were General Trees, Lloyd Lovingdeer, Pluto Shervington, Ernie […]
9 popular Stereotypes about Jamaicans
You would think that with so much access to information today, people would refrain from stereotyping Jamaicans. But there are still many myths about Jamaicans that are miles away from facts, and people are surprised to learn the truth when they visit the island or interact with the people. Here are nine popular stereotypes about […]
Joke: Jamaican Restaurant Or Not?
A Jamaican man coming to the US for the first time went into a Jamaican restaurant and asked the waitress “what kinda Jamaican food unno sell?” To which the waiter replied, “Well we have oxtail, curried goat, curry chicken, tripe & beans, cook-up salt fish and ackee & salt fish.” Jamaican man: “Tell de man […]
Five Most Popular Jamaican Mangoes
If there’s one thing Jamaicans prize, it is mangoes. Doesn’t matter the variety, we consume them in vast quantities as long as they’re in season. Mangoes can be consumed in meals (curried when green), fruit salads, and drinks. Rare is the Jamaican who does not like mangoes, and the most loved varieties are listed below. Hairy/Stringy/Common Mango – As […]
5 Reasons Why Jamaican Women Love Their Bodies
With the all the hoopla in the media about women with curves, Jamaican women are quietly wondering what all the fuss is about. It’s been a long accepted concept in Jamaica that women with curves are more loved and appreciated for their bodies than their counterparts in North America. As such, many Jamaican women are […]
12 Typical Reasons People Are Told That They’re Not “Jamaican Enough’
At the last estimate, the government of Jamaica believes that there are nearly as many Jamaicans living abroad as the three million people who live on the island. But many people of Jamaican heritage struggle to identify with their Jamaican roots and may sometimes hear that they’re not Jamaican enough. Here are 12 typical reasons […]
Memba the Good Ole Day in Jamaica?
Do you remember the good old days in Jamaica? Memba when you do all you homework at school so dat as yuh reach home you ramp so til you hear smadddy shout out “yuh madda a ccooooommme!” and yuh dash inna yuh house and change yuh school uniform as yuh would surely get a beaten […]
7 Things Jamaican Grandparents Used To Say
Grandparents, the world over, bring a special touch to our lives. For many Jamaicans, this means fond memories of time spent somewhere in the country during Easter or summer holidays. Some of us were well-behaved children and others made the lives of grandparents interesting—to say the least. One thing is sure, our elders had plenty […]
5 Things Jamaicans Can Teach You
By nature, Jamaicans are resilient people. The colours in the national flag say it all. In the late 90s, the symbolism of the colours was revised to reflect black representing the strength and creativity of the island’s people, yellow speaking to the wealth of the country and the sunshine, and green for the lushness of […]
