Archive for Jamaican Culture
Homophobia in the Caribbean varies widely:
For those considering a move to the Island of Jamaica, be mindful of ongoing homophobic attitudes. Read the following post from: Caribbean 360.com forum. HAVANA, Cuba, Tuesday May 17, 2011 (By Dalia Acosta) – While homosexuality is punishable by law in nine Caribbean island nations, gay activism is increasingly taking root in countries like Cuba. [...]
Humorous Jamaican Men> One Love
Last week I had the pleasure of spending a few days outside of Kingston the city, and was in Ocho Rios which is what they call “the country” here on the island. Most places outside of Kingston is generally labelled as ” the country, he or she is from the country” I have never been [...]
Moving Back to Jamaica from a First World Country
Moving Back to Jamaica from a First World Country By Francis Wade Hubby Shares; After visiting South Africa (and especially after touring the Alexandria and Soweto Townships), I am facing the fact that my Move back to Jamaica has a lot to do with moving from First World to Third. In Johannesburg, it is possible [...]
Podcast: Tips On Moving To Jamaica
I was recently contacted by a blogger from an on line forum called Jamaicans.com He asked if I would be interested in doing a 60 minute telephone interview, about my life and tips to those considering a move to Jamaica. I think this Podcast information may be helpful to those considering a move to Jamaica [...]
Learning Jamaican Patois
I had two very interesting conversations this past weekend with two different individuals about Jamaican patois, a language that is often discussed on the island. One person, (a Jamaican) was explaining that many Jamaican children are not learning standard English because, many of them live in households where only patois is spoken and several more [...]
Downtown Kingston:What Expats rarely see
I saw the following video on facebook last week and wanted to share with you the readers. This is certainly not a side of Jamaica promoted by the Tourist board, as they usually show the beautiful beaches of Negril, Montego-bay, Portland or the panoramic views of the Blue Mountains. I cannot say I blame them, [...]
Another Day In Jamaica: Water Lock Offs
The last few months have been extremely dry across most the Island of Jamaica. Not only has the heat been an issue, but many people are singing and praying for the rains to fall soon. Many places have been on water lock offs/ rationed water, meaning ” no water in taps” and if you do [...]
Jamaicans Concerned> The Haitians are coming
I saw the following Cartoon character in today’s’ newspaper ( Jamaican Observer Jan.19th 2010), in sunny Jamaica and wanted to share. I strongly believe that the average Jamaican is very concerned and saddened by the recent tragedy which occurred for the people of Haiti, but the following sentiment may also be on the minds of [...]
A Simple Jamaican Weekend In “Country”
After 6 months on the island, I learned the meaning of the phrase, “Ah going country dis weekend.” For Jamaicans, this usually means that they are leaving the bustling city of Kingston and traveling to an area where the pace of life is usually slower. “Kingston,” I tell my friends, “is a unique, dynamic city [...]
Abundant Sunshine In Jamaica
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