Jamaica is divided into fourteen (14) parishes, including the breadbasket of St. Elizabeth, the unspoilt beauty…
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The origins of Labour Day in Jamaica
Every year on May 23rd, scores of Jamaicans from various school, church and civic groups plant…
Koffee, Shabba Ranks and other Reggae Grammy winners
Mikayla Simpson – better known as Koffee – has made history by becoming the youngest, as…
Who Were Jamaica’s Indigenous Peoples?
History shows that people had been living on the islands of the Caribbean for thousands of…
Bob Marley: The man, the music, the legend
Decades after his death, Bob Marley remains a symbol of hope and inspiration in Jamaica and…
Not Just A Drink! 5 Ways to use Jamaican Rum
It’s rare to visit a Jamaican household – whether at home or abroad – and not…
Jamaican Traditions: The Love of Sorrel
Sorrel is as much of a Jamaican Christmas tradition as Jonkunnu, Grand Market or midnight church…
Jamaican Traditions: The Christmas Cake
In many Caribbean households, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t wonderful without a glazed…
5 Jamaican Bad Man Entertainers
Bad inna dance, bad inna real life Since its emergence in the Kingston innercity in the…