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. It’s a Jamaican ting. You might have a chance to squeeze a confession from a Jamaican but don’t hold your breath on remorse. And we’re […]
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 and fruits. To the delight of the children and grandchildren, the desserts are usually prepared by older members of the family – grandma, mom, dad […]
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 of the spectrum, trained medical doctors will caution our use of home remedies because there is often little knowledge about the possible side effects of […]
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 every single way. Some of these references are meant to show affection and those ones have a dual purpose – to shower the kids with […]
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 or has some connections to Jamaica. Born out of practices of the Masai tribesmen of Kenya and popularised by Rastas, the dreadlock hairstyle has been […]
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