14 Jamaicans Who Were Freedom-Fighters

Picture of Jamaican poet Claude McKay

How many Jamaicans actually know who the founding mothers and fathers of this blessed island are? Can you name some men and women who fought strategically and aggressively for Jamaica to be – what we proudly declare today – an independentisland, free from oppression? We argue about the slippery slope of the Jamaican dollar, the […]

5 Reasons Jamaicans Celebrate Black History Month

Black history month originated from African American community in the United States. However, it has been adopted by many commonwealth countries across the world where Africans and people of African descent reside. The annual black history month festivities in February, take a different theme every year and differs based on the country and culture. In […]

6 Things That Always Shock Jamaicans

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Jamaicans are the absolute best. We have this unique ability to be shocked by the inevitable even though we know these things were bound to happen. Here are 6 things that always shock Jamaicans: 1. How fast children grow “Lawd gosh! Is when yuh get so tall?” or “Mercy! A when di bwoy foot get […]

“I Love You”: 5 Jamaican Ways To Say It

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Jamaicans are very expressive but when it comes to love – let’s just say it isn’t something that rolls naturally off our tongues. Don’t get me wrong, we may love you, we just aren’t quick to say “I love you.” Instead of using those three words, Jamaicans have crafted a plethora of different ways to […]