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 […]
7 Jamaicans That Made An Impact On The World
Few can argue that the life enjoyed by Jamaicans today was built on the backbone of many others who dared to make an impact. This generation owes a debt a gratitude to many pioneering Jamaicans who paved the way in several areas both here and abroad and, in doing so, demonstrated that they understood what […]
Jamaican Joke: The Donkey Raffle
A Jamaican moved to Barbados and bought a donkey from an old Bajan farmer for $100.00. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day, the Bajan farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, but I have some bad news. The donkey dead”. The Jamaican said, “Well dat alrite, just gi mi, […]
10 Ways to Say You Love Your Jamaican Valentine
Jamaicans are unique in their approach to many things and Valentine’s Day is no exception. While our economic situation may prevent us from being able to splurge on expensive gift items, we are not limited when it comes to our imagination, plus the Jamaican man is known to have a ‘sweet mouth’. If you’ve ever […]
9 Rules for People Who Have or Want a Jamaican Friend
Today’s world is getting more and more diverse. We get to discover various cultures, meet people who come from different parts of the world and work together to make the world an even better place to live. So it happens, in this mix of cultures and nationalities, you get to make Jamaican friend(s). Jamaicans are […]
Seven Ways Jamaicans Use Rum
There’s rum and there’s rum. Jamaican rum has the reputation of being the finest in the world and is a part of everyday life on the island. By the time they are ten, most children would have sampled rum in one form or another. Fathers have been known to give small children a ‘tot’ to […]