Not Home for Christmas!!!What do Jamaicans who are not home (Jamaica) do to bring a little Jamaican to their Christmas holiday? We asked a few Jamaicans living abroad this question. Read their responses and ideas on how to have a Jamaican Christmas abroad!!!
Sorrel ChutneyThis Christmas make a nice, sorrel chutney! If you have fresh Jamaican sorrel give it a try! This is absolutely excellent on chicken, fish, or pork, or in sandwiches. It is great for when you have an over-abundance of sorrel during the Christmas season.
Permanent Residence Through Your SpouseNon-citizen spouses are able to acquire permanent residence through their spouse under the following four conditions. First, your spouse must be a United States Citizen or permanent resident. Second, you must have entered the United States in legal status i.e. with a visa or under the visa waiver program. Three, you must be admissible to the United States. Finally, your spouse must be willing to submit his/her immigration petition to Immigration on your behalf. This article will highlight the process of preparing, submitting and ultimately attaining permanent residence though marriage.
"How I Roped a Cow" by American Retiree in JamaicaAnn & I had only been living in Jamaica for a few months but during that time it was nearly a daily occurrence to see cows walking unattended through the streets and backyards of our new community. Our property is walled, thank God, so we didn’t have to watch where we were walking in the yard. No cow chips anywhere. However, the cows seemed...
Jankanoo!Christmas time in Jamaica a long, long time ago was centered on family, friends and neighbours. We had certain all important Island traditions during this time.
Jamaica’s Luminous Lagoon – A Natural WonderA visit to Jamaica’s Montego Bay area would not be complete without enjoying a trip to the Martha Brae River and its spectacular Luminous Lagoon. The river is in Falmouth, Trelawney, and according to local legend, it is associated with Spanish Conquistadores.
T’is the seasonA few days ago my son Brandon asked me if I was excited about Christmas. The little fellow’s inquiring mind has an insatiable curiosity. Whenever I hear “Daddy, can I ask you a question?” I know that like a skilled trial attorney, there will be four or five follow-up questions.
Interview with Jamaican Songstress, Marsha MorrisonThis month we interview upcoming artist Marsha Morrison. She has toured and collaborated with many of reggaes top acts including Shaggy and Dancehall Diva Lady Saw. We caught up with her as she working on her first album. This Jamaican beautiful songstress & songwriter is multi-talented. She is sure to blaze a trail that we will hear about in the next comming months and years.
Dem a Try Fi Tun We Into "Funny" People"Greetins and Salutations mi dere fans! Uno hall knoe sey is halmos Chrismas Time and hevry place inna "Jam Down" decarate hup like dress puss. Me say me dung a Cansan Spring Road de odder day, me couldn't did pass thrugh de store dem too good. 'cause every wey me go de custed big ole holiday bell dem a rub sparkle hall ova me clothes an sinting dem.
Playing Translator For The American Doctor In JamaicaThe esteemed American Doctor, Ted Hofflin was determined to go to Jamaica to research their Medical practices. His first day at St. Joseph's Hospital was not as straight forward as he thought it would be.
While he sat in the Doctor's lounge trying to absorb the culture that surrounded, he felt confident that he would be able to pursue his research without a hitch.
Granny & I : The Half and Half Holidays!Holidays are a time to embrace family and friends, while enjoying the best of the festivities. In Jamaica Christmas time is revered as one of the most sacred Holidays on the calendar. One month before Christmas, most Jamaican cooks begin soaking fruits like raisins and plums for the Christmas cakes and pastries they will make before the Holiday Season commences.
Interview with Artist Zoya TaylorThis month we interview painting artist, Zoya Taylor. She was born in Vancouver, Canada to a Jamaican father and Canadian but spends much of her early childhood in Jamaica. She currently lives in Norway but is a frequent visitor to Jamaica where she has exhibited many of her canvas paintings.
Interview with Jamaican Belly Dancer, Miss Rose Lee for interviewThis month we interview Jamaican Belly Dancer Miss Rose Lee. She started belly dancing at age 13 in Jamaica. Inspired by her Indian and Jamaican culture she has pioneered a style of belly dancing called Indo-Caribbean. She hopes to popularize belly dancing in Jamaica.
The Night Before Christmas in Jamaican PatoisTeach yourself Jamaican patois/patwa with children stories. Listen and watch the video of "Detective "The Night Before Christmas" read in Jamaican Patois. Merry Christmas.
Jamaicans.com 2009 Christmas Gift GuideDo you want to put “Jamaica" in the Christmas holiday gift giving this year? Impress your family and friends with the hand picked Jamaican themed gifts that cost $20 or under. See our 2008 Christmas gift guide.
Growing Up Like A Jamaican - Thanks for Taking This Journey With MeWhen I found this collection of letters after my Grandfather's passing I knew I wanted to share them. So I would like to say thank Jamaicans.com for going on this trip down memory lane with me. And as we close out another year - where does the time go? I hope that your 2009 was good and that 2010 is great!
Santa ClawsEvery year Santa Claws and discreetly mauls my reputation as a caring and giving dad. He being disingenuous makes me, ‘stone moderated mad.’ Enough is enough;
Jamaicans.com Goes Mobile - Jamaican Recipe iPhone AppWe are pleased to introduce our first application in the Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The application, "Jamaican Recipes" allows users to browse Jamaicans.com's database of over 110 recipes with step by step cooking instructions and view of glossary of Jamaican foods.
New PoemsWe added 3 new poems. "Pretty Jamaican Housewife", "Streggae" & "The Pretenders" by Margaret Bailey
Eroticism, Spirituality, and Resistance in Black Women's Writings - Book ReviewWestern European mythology and history tend to view spirituality and sexuality as opposite extremes. But sex can be more than a function of the body and religion more than a function of the mind, as exemplified in the works and characters of such writers as Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Opal Palmer Adisa, and Edwidge Danticat.
