My Mother’s 5 favorite Jamaican proverbs – Happy Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve been reflecting on the advice my mother gave me using Jamaican proverbs. She has used many great Jamaican proverbs to steer me in the right direction while growing up. There are a few Jamaican proverbs that stuck with me throughout the years. Here are my 5 favorite Jamaican proverbs from […]
Taking a Stand : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 56
The wind blew against my face as I stood at the wedding alter. We were by the sea. It felt really good. The afternoon was cool and the sun glistened off the sea. It was a gorgeous Miami day. There was not a cloud in the sky. It was the perfect day for us to […]
Nuh tek up wid bad company : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 55
Angela thought she could get away with this game but she could not. We could not avoid seeing each other no matter how much she tried. She had to walk by elevators. I had to take the elevators up to the floor I worked on. Our eyes met. She had a sad look. A look […]
Speaking Jamaican
The official language of Jamaica is English, spoken in proper fashion with a Jamaican accent. But the language of everyday is patois (Pat-wa). This musical dialect is a combination of English, Spanish, Portuguese, African phrases and a good dose of Jamaican slang. Spoken in a sing-song style, the result is as exotic as any foreign […]
Simple Jamaican Recipe – Rock Bun
Jamaican Rock Bun, also known as Rock Cake, is tasty and easy to make. This simple recipe is perfect for your Jamaican Project. Below is a simple Jamaican recipe you can cook. See More Jamaican & Caribbean recipes. INGREDIENTS: 4.5 oz. sugar 4 oz. raisins 8 oz. flour 3 oz. butter 1 tsp. baking powder 1 […]
Jamaicans.com Callathon
We live in a world of catch phrases and jingles. Who on the island has not heard ‘zim zimmer, who have the keys to mi bimmer’ and who has not felt the warm feelings it brings about? Well, in the world at large, two other jingles are internationally recognized; ‘reach out and touch’ used by […]
Roaming with Returnee, JuicyChef – A Kingston Based: Food Stylist & Food Journalist
I recently had the pleasure of having lunch at one of my favorite Jamaican soul food restaurants( StarApples) with Jacqui Sinclair, food guru, recipe writer and a returnee to Jamaica. Jacqui, who is British born to Jamaican parents, moved to Jamaica four years ago from the culinary capital of the world: Paris. Jacqui wanted […]
Bird in Hand : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 54
I was still half-asleep. I was not sure how to answer the question Rosa asked. I figured the best way to answer it was to ask my own question. “What do you mean I am being more attentive?” I asked. “The Sue told me you bought roses for me but never brought them over” she […]
Why Jamaican Children Do Not Trick Or Treat
Benny: **Knock knock** Good eveling.. anybady in dere Ms Hortence: A who dat a knack pan di door dem hours a clack when mi a look fi turn in sah ..COMING!! HOLE AN.. Weh mi glasses deh..oh si it yah Benny: A me miss Hortence. Mi an Tony, Rico, Tamas, an Peta a Trick ‘o […]
Arrested StingRay Speaks (Patwa Style)
Good day to you all, there has been a wave of news reports surrounding the arrest of the suspected StingRay in the Steve Irwin case. Earlier news reported the arrest of the suspect who calls himself “Stinga-Ray”. It was learnt that the Stingray is an immigrant from the island of Jamaica who was in Australia […]