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January 2023

Your Ultimate Guide to The Top 11 Jamaican Events of 2024

As 2024 unfolds, Jamaica is all set to host a variety of thrilling events, promising a year filled with rich culture, infectious music, and endless fun. Whether you’re a resident
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7 Spots for a Jamaican Valentine’s Date

It’s that time of the year again! Valentine’s Day is not just any day, especially in Jamaica. It’s a time when most men (and women) go all out to show
Read More

The Real Top 10 Songs of Masicka’s Top 17 Hits

When Masicka etched his name into history by claiming all top 17 spots on the Apple Music Songs Chart in Jamaica, he didn’t just set a record; he made a
Read More

9 New Year’s Resolutions Jamaicans Should Probably Skip

The new year is here and of course, Jamaicans often get caught up in the excitement of making resolutions. However, some resolutions are notorious for being broken almost as soon
Read More

12 Table Items for a Jamaican Xmas

Finally, Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, the belly full is what you’re looking forward to the most, aside from the excitement of family
Read More
Beautiful clear turquoise water near rocks and cliffs in Negril Jamaica. Caribbean paradise island and water at the seaside with a blue sky and nice day light

5 Reasons to Plan Local Trips in Jamaica

Welcome, (aspiring) adventurers!  I’m assuming you’re here because you’re ready to, or thinking of, planning a trip across Jamaica. That, or you’re trying to convince yourself to. Well, look no
Read More

7 Traits Jamaicans Love To See In Children

Children are seeing as a major blessing for most Jamaicans. We take pride in instilling the values and attitudes we believe will make them formidable in life. While there are
Read More
10 popular Jamaican superstitions

10 Popular Jamaican Superstitions

Jamaica is a superstitious nation. I know, I know. That’s quite a sweeping statement but hear me out! There are some tales you grow up hearing that, though often bizarre,
Read More

Can’t Resist! 10 Jamaican Street Snacks

Jamaica is famous for its rich, melting pot of scrumptious, delightful, top-of-the-line dishes. From oxtails to fried-boiled dumplings, escovitch fish to roast breadfruit, there is always a bite with your
Read More

6 Things all Jamaican High schoolers can relate to

Attending high school in Jamaica is as fun as it is challenging. Although each instituition has their own unique culture, there are some experiences that all Jamaican high schoool students
Read More

5 shockers about the fraud scandal that hit Usain Bolt

By now the world has heard that some USD $12.8 million has been stolen from an account that Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt had at local investment firm Stocks and
Read More
sending a barrel to Jamaica

Shipping a barrel to Jamaica: 10 Items You Must Include

A core childhood memory for many Jamaicans is gathering around as family members rummage through barrels that were shipped by loved ones living overseas, usually just in time for Christmas.
Read More

5 Medicinal Plants Jamaicans Have Been Using For Centuries

Growing up in Jamaica, we were often told that every plant or ‘bush’ has medicinal properties – even if we aren’t aware of them. Well this theory coupled with a
Read More

5 Ways to Say I’m Sorry like a Jamaican

Let’s set the record straight. Jamaicans are never the first persons to apologize and ask for forgiveness – even when there is enough evidence to demonstrate that they’ve done wrong.
Read More

5 Desserts Jamaicans Enjoy 

Sweet, spicy and packed with flavour. These are some appropriate adjectives for traditional Jamaican desserts. In more traditional homes, desserts are made from scratch and often include authentic, home-grown spices
Read More
Jamaican remedies for the common cold

8 Jamaican Remedies for the Common Cold 

Jamaicans are undefeated innovators in the field of natural medicine and home remedies. They’ll always identify a home-grown ‘bush’ to treat the symptoms of viral infections. On the other end
Read More
Black woman holding baby

7 Unique Names For Jamaican Children

Perhaps every culture has special names to refer to children. That’s not hard to believe. But the special, sometimes embarrasing, often affectionate names Jamaicans give kids? Those are unique in
Read More
Jamaican public figures who had dreadlocks

5 Popular Jamaicans Who Used To Have Dreadlocks

We can accept that the dreadlock hairstyle is synonymous with Jamaica. That’s why many non-Jamaicans automatically assume that a person sporting the hairstyle is a Jamaican, of the Rastafari faith
Read More

January 2023

Your Ultimate Guide to The Top 11 Jamaican Events of 2024

As 2024 unfolds, Jamaica is all set to host a variety of thrilling events, promising a year filled with rich culture, infectious music, and endless fun. Whether you’re a resident
Read More

7 Spots for a Jamaican Valentine’s Date

It’s that time of the year again! Valentine’s Day is not just any day, especially in Jamaica. It’s a time when most men (and women) go all out to show
Read More

The Real Top 10 Songs of Masicka’s Top 17 Hits

When Masicka etched his name into history by claiming all top 17 spots on the Apple Music Songs Chart in Jamaica, he didn’t just set a record; he made a
Read More

9 New Year’s Resolutions Jamaicans Should Probably Skip

The new year is here and of course, Jamaicans often get caught up in the excitement of making resolutions. However, some resolutions are notorious for being broken almost as soon
Read More

12 Table Items for a Jamaican Xmas

Finally, Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, the belly full is what you’re looking forward to the most, aside from the excitement of family
Read More
Beautiful clear turquoise water near rocks and cliffs in Negril Jamaica. Caribbean paradise island and water at the seaside with a blue sky and nice day light

5 Reasons to Plan Local Trips in Jamaica

Welcome, (aspiring) adventurers!  I’m assuming you’re here because you’re ready to, or thinking of, planning a trip across Jamaica. That, or you’re trying to convince yourself to. Well, look no
Read More

7 Traits Jamaicans Love To See In Children

Children are seeing as a major blessing for most Jamaicans. We take pride in instilling the values and attitudes we believe will make them formidable in life. While there are
Read More
10 popular Jamaican superstitions

10 Popular Jamaican Superstitions

Jamaica is a superstitious nation. I know, I know. That’s quite a sweeping statement but hear me out! There are some tales you grow up hearing that, though often bizarre,
Read More

Can’t Resist! 10 Jamaican Street Snacks

Jamaica is famous for its rich, melting pot of scrumptious, delightful, top-of-the-line dishes. From oxtails to fried-boiled dumplings, escovitch fish to roast breadfruit, there is always a bite with your
Read More

6 Things all Jamaican High schoolers can relate to

Attending high school in Jamaica is as fun as it is challenging. Although each instituition has their own unique culture, there are some experiences that all Jamaican high schoool students
Read More

5 shockers about the fraud scandal that hit Usain Bolt

By now the world has heard that some USD $12.8 million has been stolen from an account that Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt had at local investment firm Stocks and
Read More
sending a barrel to Jamaica

Shipping a barrel to Jamaica: 10 Items You Must Include

A core childhood memory for many Jamaicans is gathering around as family members rummage through barrels that were shipped by loved ones living overseas, usually just in time for Christmas.
Read More

5 Medicinal Plants Jamaicans Have Been Using For Centuries

Growing up in Jamaica, we were often told that every plant or ‘bush’ has medicinal properties – even if we aren’t aware of them. Well this theory coupled with a
Read More

5 Ways to Say I’m Sorry like a Jamaican

Let’s set the record straight. Jamaicans are never the first persons to apologize and ask for forgiveness – even when there is enough evidence to demonstrate that they’ve done wrong.
Read More

5 Desserts Jamaicans Enjoy 

Sweet, spicy and packed with flavour. These are some appropriate adjectives for traditional Jamaican desserts. In more traditional homes, desserts are made from scratch and often include authentic, home-grown spices
Read More
Jamaican remedies for the common cold

8 Jamaican Remedies for the Common Cold 

Jamaicans are undefeated innovators in the field of natural medicine and home remedies. They’ll always identify a home-grown ‘bush’ to treat the symptoms of viral infections. On the other end
Read More
Black woman holding baby

7 Unique Names For Jamaican Children

Perhaps every culture has special names to refer to children. That’s not hard to believe. But the special, sometimes embarrasing, often affectionate names Jamaicans give kids? Those are unique in
Read More
Jamaican public figures who had dreadlocks

5 Popular Jamaicans Who Used To Have Dreadlocks

We can accept that the dreadlock hairstyle is synonymous with Jamaica. That’s why many non-Jamaicans automatically assume that a person sporting the hairstyle is a Jamaican, of the Rastafari faith
Read More