Jamaica: Our Culture

Jamaican Weddings "Old time" style

Mon, 01 Jun 2008 07:22:00 GMT

The modern Jamaican weddings have drawn a lot of influence from American and English traditions. But they are noted for their traditional customer of making rum/fruit cake for the wedding guests and sometimes frozen varieties during the first wedding anniversary.

Living in a Tenement Yard -Part 4

Sat, 01 Jun 2007 02:17:00 GMT

As crowing roosters seemingly take turns to welcome the new day, a mild morning breeze sway the crotons and hibiscus flowers in Thelma’s garden. The sounds and motions of the branches cause some feeding pigeons, hens and guinea-chicks to scatter. In an instance, they were back, filling their craws, pecking rice grains and coconut trash off the earth’s crust.

The Hon. Louise "Miss Lou" Bennett-Coverley has died

Fri, 24 Aug 2006 17:08:00 GMT

The Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley, fondly known to many as Miss Lou passed away on 07/26/06. It is a great loss to Jamaica and Jamaican culture. We pay your tribute to Miss Lou!!!

Jamaican Culture - An Overview

Fri, 06 May 2004 16:44:00 GMT

Jamaica and Religion

Thu, 31 Mar 2004 20:26:00 GMT

Religion plays a major role in the Jamaican society and culture. Read our overview of Religion in Jamaica.

Stories and Proverbs

Thu, 31 Mar 2004 20:28:00 GMT

Jamaicans always have a clever saying or story to tell that has nuggets of truth. Read about our proverbs.

The Typical Jamaican Family

Tue, 29 Mar 2004 19:56:00 GMT

What is the typical Jamaican family? Our newest columnist Margaret Bailey gives us some insight on the Jamaican family from her experiences.

Games played by children in Jamaica

Fri, 06 May 2004 16:44:00 GMT

The games played by children in Jamaica are a mix of old-fashioned games with some unique...Read More

Jamaican Weddings

Wed, 06 Apr 2004 15:36:00 GMT

Jamaica Christmas Market/Grand Market

Fri, 06 May 2004 16:42:00 GMT

An overview of Jamaica Christmas Market/Grand Market held on the morning of Christmas Day

Belief about Birth and Deaths(Old Wives Tales)

Wed, 06 Apr 2004 05:21:00 GMT

John Canoe or Jonkonnu Parade

Wed, 06 Apr 2004 05:24:00 GMT

Jamaican Pantomimes

Wed, 06 Apr 2004 05:23:00 GMT

Work Songs

Wed, 06 Apr 2004 05:26:00 GMT

Chinese in Jamaica

Wed, 06 Apr 2004 05:27:00 GMT