I don’t know how many people remember that Jamaicans fought alongside the British in the World Wars. As a country in general I don’t think we really place any emphasis on recognizing and appreciating the efforts of our war veterans.When i was in school I remember the cadets, girl guides and scouts going around and […]
Patois bodderashun
By Simone Hudson
wah mek dem haffi chobble wi likkle twang?
mek dem nuh tek dem propa inglish an galang?
nuh everybady mek fi chat inglish lakka di queen
nuh everybady mek fi play golf pon put-put green
wah mek di whola wi haffi roun up wi mout
lakka seh wi deh nyaam whola trout?
lawd! mi cyaan tek dem […]
Weed, chalice, pot, herb, grass, bush, mary, ganja, skunk, reefer, magic dragon whatever you know it as i am talking about cannabis sativa. This plant has been known throughout human existence to have many uses: as a source of fiber, nourishment, and as a drug. Today its main use is as a drug in spiritual […]
Education in Jamaica has made great strides since the days of home schooling and the less fortunate being unable to obtain a proper education. It is best served for the purpose of general information to divide Jamaica’s Education system into four levels.
Early Childhood Education
Children 2-5 years start school in the various basic and infant schools. […]
You know someone’s Jamaican when they….
Have Sunday dinner with Rice and Peas and some mix up juice (mango, carrot etc) religiously every Sunday.
Carry fried fish and bammy when traveling overseas.
Call soda “soft drink”.
Blink their eyes (cut eye) when displeased with someone.
Refer to supermarket plastic bags as “scandal bags”.
Refer to green bananas, yams, etc. as “food”.
Have […]
Typically, when you think of Jamaican food the first things that to mind are Jerk and Patty. Surprisingly enough, those are Jamaican Staples! Congratulations you thought right. You will rarely find a Jamaican who does not eat Patties or some form of Jerked meat. I will attempt to give you an idea of what a […]
Every Jamaican party goer looks forward to Independence weekend. The ATI Weekend has become a part of our independence celebrations and part of our culture. Many visitors make their holiday plans in an effort to be on the island around this time so they can be a part of one of the best party weekends […]
The term ATI has changed so much over the past decade. Even usual party goers who are generally in the know have been spun for a loop this year with the old ATI now becoming RTI , and a “new” “ATI” being born. It is all quite confusing even for those who live here in […]
If you live in Jamaica, chances are you have encountered an individual probably attired in some form of red, green, gold and black, having dreadlocks and chanting “Jah!… Rastafari”, if you haven’t well… you will. The Rastafari Movement has been associated with Jamaica for over seven decades, setting many worldwide trends and associations such […]
Written to invoke absolute pride in our country, the flow and use of words is beautiful.
Before God and all mankind
I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart
The wisdom and courage of my mind
The strength and vigor of my body
In the service of my fellow citizens
I promise to stand up for justice, Brotherhood and peace
To […]
