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Easter Traditions In Jamaica: 5 Traditional Jamaican Easter Dishes

March 28, 2024 / Tameka Heath-Harding / Food, Only A Jamaican / Bun and Cheese, culture, Easter Traditions In Jamaica, escovitch fish, food, tradition / 11 Comments

Most Easter traditions in Jamaica thread together a rich tapestry of superstitions and a host of culinary delights, steeped in history and bursting with flavor. While the island basks in

“Easter Traditions in Jamaica: 12 Essential Supermarket Finds for a Perfect Holiday”

March 23, 2024 / Tameka Heath-Harding / Food, Only A Jamaican / Bun and Cheese, culture, Easter, Easter Traditions In Jamaica, escovitch fish, food, tradition / 9 Comments

Easter traditions in Jamaica are not very expansive but one thing is for sure, it isn’t just a holiday; it’s a grand culinary expedition. Families unite not just in spirit

Same Name, Different Parish: 12 Hopewell Found In Jamaica

March 13, 2024 / Tameka Heath-Harding / Only A Jamaican, Travel / Clarendon, culture, Hanover, history, Hopewell, Manchester, Parishes, Same Name Different Parish, St Andrew, St Elizabeth, tradition, travel, Westmoreland / 13 Comments

With Jamaica proudly holding the title of the largest country in the Caribbean, it’s no shocker that we’ve got communities sharing the same name but residing in different parishes. Each

9 New Year’s Resolutions Jamaicans Should Probably Skip

January 6, 2024 / Tameka Heath-Harding / Only A Jamaican / No Comments

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

12 Decorations Jamaicans Pull Out at Christmas Time

December 27, 2023 / Tameka Heath-Harding / Only A Jamaican / No Comments

With Christmas in the air, everyone wants to make their home as welcoming as possible for the holidays. If you’re abroad, you might be wondering how to capture that Jamaican

12 Must-Dos Before Christmas Day In Jamaica

December 10, 2023 / Tameka Heath-Harding / Only A Jamaican / christmas, tradition / No Comments

Christmas is here and of course, Jamaicans everywhere are gearing up to have a grand time this festive season. It’s not just about dinners and decorations; it’s about reviving age-old

10 Jamaican body parts

November 11, 2023 / Shanna Monteith / Only A Jamaican / No Comments

1. Han’ miggle (hand middle)This refers to the palm of your hand 2. Buddy/Hood/JohnI’m sure you may have guess this one. If you hear a Jamaican say any of these,

7 Unofficial Laws Jamaicans are governed by

November 11, 2023 / Shanna Monteith / Only A Jamaican / No Comments

Like most, if not all countries, Jamaica has its own set of unwritten rules that aren’t legally enforced, but are nationally recognized and expected to be strictly adhered to. These

5 traumatic moments most Jamaican kids know

November 11, 2023 / Shanna Monteith / Only A Jamaican / No Comments

1. Being scoured in Dettol water to rid skin of sores caused by having too many sweets This one is personal. I can still vividly remember being placed in that

5 earthquakes that hit Jamaica in the past

October 31, 2023 / Editor / Only A Jamaican / No Comments

On October 30, 2023, a magnitude-5.4 earthquake shook the eastern end Jamaica. It caused much panic among citizens and triggered discussions about the sudden and deadly nature of the natural