Tinkin toe
In every country, city, town or household there is always something or someone that would be described as being simply odd. In Jamaica, there is a certain tree that produces an unusually looking fruit call “tinkin toe”. One would ask what kind of name is that for a fruit? Well after taking a good sniff […]
Games Played by Children in Jamaica
The games played by children in Jamaica is a mix of some old-fashioned games with some unique innovations that make them Jamaican. The names of some may be different but they are similar to games played around the world. Some of the most popular games played by children in Jamaica are: “Brown girl in the […]
Festivals and Holidays in Jamaica
Jamaicans love to celebrate. There are a few festivals that are held throughout the year. Many of these celebrations are historical events that happened in Jamaica. Other are exports to the island. August 6 there is the Independence celebration which is held at the Jamaican National stadium in Kingston. Costumed people celebrate with a parade […]
Eating in Jamaica
Jamaica is famous for their great tasting food and cooking. Jamaican Jerk seasoning is famous around the world and loved by visitors to the island. Jamaican food is usually spicy. Typical lunch and dinner are large meals and last for at least an hour. Here is a typical Jamaicans BreakfastThe Main dish is either Liver, […]
What do people do
Jamaica is one of the larger Caribbean island and people live and work differently in various parts of the island. Some people work in the busy business areas, some work in the travel industry on the North and West coast of the island while others live in the countryside and are farmers. Tourism is very […]
Children Games Played In Jamaica
The games played by children in Jamaica is a mix of some old-fashioned games with some unique innovations that make them Jamaican. The names of some may be different but they are similar to games played around the world. Some of the most popular games played by children in Jamaica are: “Brown girl in the […]
Children in Jamaica
Here you will learn something about school life in Jamaica and how Jamaican children spend their time. “Yah Man” (Don’t say “Mon” to a Jamaican) are you ready for a trip to Jamaica. In our Children in Jamaica you can learn about the life of kids in Jamaica. The school day usually begins at 8:00 […]
Learn About the Capital City, Kingston and a Typical Jamaican Town
Kingston is the largest city and the capital of the country. It is the center of business, industry, and entertainment. Over 669,773 people live in the Kingston and the surrounding area making up about one-fifth of the total population. Most people travel around Kingston by either car or bus (referred to as a minibus, which […]
Jamaica Geography and Maps
Jamaica is the largest English speaking Caribbean island. It is the third largest island in the West Indies. It is 90 miles south of Cuba and is just a little smaller that the state of Connecticut. Longest River: Black River Highest Mountain: 7402 feet. Jamaica’s geography features mountains, waterfalls, rivers, forests, plains, caves, bays, […]
History of Jamaica
The first inhabitants were the Arawks who were indians from South America. Explorer Christopher Columbus visited the island in 1494 and this began Spain rule. They enslaved the Arwaks to farm sugar and tobacco. They soon died because of the harsh living conditions they were forced to live under. The Arwaks died out about 100 […]