The Top 6 Most Viral Ninja Man Memes
Jamaican Dancehall veteran Ninja Man, born Desmond Ballentine has a face that you’ll never forget. While the popularity of his songs have helped to cement his name among Dancehall elite class of artists, Ninja Man’s dramatic facial expressions has garnered him fans across the globe. Images of the Jamaican “Don Gorgon” has been used in […]
Test Your Jamaicanness: 20 Words or Phrases Only Jamaicans Understand
There are some phrases that Jamaicans use that only another Jamaican will understand. Words or phrases that a tourist may wonder how does that makes sense but that another Jamaican would respond to with ease. Some phrases even form a complete sentence or question. Here are a few of the popular ones and their meaning. […]
Top Festivals And Where In Jamaica They Are Happening in 2023
Jamaica ranks high on the list of Caribbean destinations that hosts millions of international visitors yearly for music, food and culture festivals. The festivals, which usually, provide suitable platforms for the showcasing of the finest talents on the island, have significantly contributed to the island’s economic gains and cultural relevance in the global space. Whether […]
20 Rare Photos of the Deadliest Earthquake in History, 1907 Kingston Jamaica
On Jan. 14, 1907, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the capital of Jamaica at approximately 3:30 p.m. It was preceded by the sound of a great rushing wind or a train roaring through a tunnel. The United States Geological Survey deemed it one of the deadliest earthquakes in recorded history. The primary shock wave lasted […]
Did Your Name Make The List? 20 Most Popular Jamaican Female Names
Though influenced by a mix of African and European culture, most common female names in Jamaica are more Spanish and English derived, than from African backgrounds. There is no real way of identifying a Jamaican female baby name in the same way we could identify a Spanish or African name. There are however some female […]
6 Ultimatums Jamaican Parents Gives
Being raised in a Jamaican household comes with a lot of responsibilities and rules. Jamaican parents are known to set rules, sometimes with some ridiculous ultimatums, one often has to stop and wonder what was the inspiration. While for some, this method of parenting was viewed as harsh or what is sometimes referred to as […]
Ten Text Messages to Send Your Jamaican Girlfriend
Sending a message to your Jamaican girlfriend may be a little bit easier to do, as men are usually the pursuer in relationships. They usually know the right words to say to get a girl smiling and make her feel special. For a non-Jamaican dating a Jamaican woman, the effort to learn her culture and […]
Jamaican Accent Ranks amongst Top 50 Sexiest Accents in the World
A survey conducted by Big 7 Travel set out to find the 50 sexiest accents in the world, and according to its results, the Jamaican accent ranked Number 17 among the 50, with the top five sexiest accents determined as, in order, the Kiwi accent of New Zealanders, the South African accent, the Irish accents, […]
12 Things to Know About Jamaican People
To know a Jamaican is to love a Jamaican. Our warm and inviting spirit allows us to attract people from all walks of life quite easily. If you have met or are friends with a Jamaican, there are certain attributes about them that you either hate or just love and/or accept. Here are a few […]
The Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council 2022 Writers Clinic to focus on Songwriting, Art and Journaling – September 10, 2022
The Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council presents the 2022 Writers Clinic entitled, Therapeutics: The Pen, The Journal, The Brush – In These Times. The three-part workshop is an excellent opportunity for individuals to learn the basics of songwriting, learn the art of journaling, or learn how to paint that picture that they have always dreamed of painting. The […]
