12 Things Only Jamaicans Who Live Far From Kingston Know
Despite the fact that we have been labeled as the “murder capital of the world”, the fact is that the vast majority of Jamaicans are hard-working, industrious people who get up every day and go to work and contribute positively to the development of the country. This is even more true for those persons who […]
My Jamaican Memories of Chocolate tea – Chef Irie Food Stories
If you are a yawdie or fram di Caribbean yuh Beta kno bout. So every ingredient has a story. My motto, We should share our experiences about our foods and cultures, one ingredient at a time on the plate. Here’s part 1.. So these are Chocolate balls made from the cocoa pods. Sometimes they have […]
My Memories of Jamaica Independence Day August 6th, 1962
As we celebrate Jamaica’s independence from the British, here are memories from Jamaicans of Independence day on August 6th, 1962. I was just a child. My only memory Jamaica Independence day was having to memorize the National Anthem and going to a big celebration at the National Stadium. I was about thirteen and I remember getting […]
Seven Must Haves in a Jamaican Home
Thirty years ago, there were certain items that were standard in Jamaican homes. This rose out of the limited brands available at that time. Today, Jamaicans have a range of products to choose from based on the flood of goods coming in from overseas. Still, there are ‘specialty items’ that have remained as staples. Let’s […]
5 Reasons We Loved Air Jamaica Flight Attendants
It’s hard to believe that Air Jamaica is now only a distant memory in Jamaica’s history. In its heyday, the former national airline was the highlight of every trip abroad. Everyone knew that the “pretty planes” belonged to Jamaica, and flying on Air Jamaica was as much as part of the experience of travelling as […]
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 […]