Jamaica - Jamaican Culture

Granny’s Sister Has A “MeltDown”

Margaret Bailey — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:09:39 UT

Granny had three sisters and each one had a strong personality, not one of them was easy lead a stray by anyone’s tom-foolery or shenanigans. However, when Granny’s Sister Emma found out one of her sons was marrying an older woman, who did not come from his same heritage. She alerted the family council and then decided to have a “meltdown”.

Ms. Dulcie Sey: “Dem No Tek No Pride Ina Wey Dem Do!”

Dulcimer Robothom — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:09:39 UT

Ow are hall a uno folks dere doin? Well me an Ms. Precious daughta was a watch de Wul news an it get me so blinkin vex you see. De whole wul is inna a real “roonkus-poonkus” state. De school bus driver dem a lef de pickney dem miles away from dem destination and de Teacher dem a run way from de children dem.

Going To Jamaica for Christmas

Scatty — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:04:57 UT

I plan on going home for Christmas this year. But for the first time it is with ambivalent feelings.When I close my eyes, I remember all the warmth, love, happiness and joy of a Jamaican Christmas. A white and cold Christmas can be nice but compared to a warm Jamaican Christmas? Priceless!!

Frustration, Death, Homosexuality in Jamaica, More Trouble : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 41

illegal alien — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:49:17 UT

As an illegal alien you deal with frustration all the time. There are many times I felt that I was at my break point. The request to bring papers to show that I could work in the United States was stressful. Not because I did not have the “right papers” but because it was just another reminder that I was an illegal alien. I had confidence that my driver’s license and social security card would be sufficient.

Christmas in Jamaica

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:49:17 UT

It Christmas time again and there is nothing like a Jamaica Christmas. Check out our articles, poems and music on Christmas in Jamaica.

Christmas in Jamaica is Better

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:35:00 UT

White wash walls, sorrel, rum cake, Christmas breeze and family. Three Jamaicans.com forum members tell us why nothing compares to spending Christmas time in Jamaica.

Ms. Dulcie Sey: "Dem No Have No Consantration!"

Dulcimer Robothom — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:20:00 UT

Howdy-do hall hof you fine folks hout dere inna de worl ! Well, Ms. Dulcie haf sum intrestin news far hall hof yu readas. I will be migrating to Canada far a few months, me a go start wan radio show dere fi a while. Hafta tings get sekkle den me will cum back a JA an continue on at RJR as dem special consultant as hallways.

You know they're Jamaican if they...

Cheryl Bernard — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:50:00 UT

Express disgust by 'sucking' or 'kissing' their teeth....Point with their mouth...'Cut yeye' when upset with someone...Wear a 'frock', not a dress...Refer to fancy shoes as 'boot'

The Ring: Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 40

illegal alien — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:15:00 UT

In this month's "Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien" his "sticky" situation gets even stickers. The illegal alien family puts the pressure on him with his new girlfriend. They are dropping hints of marriage to him.

Memba some more - Remember This in Jamaica

Glen — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:00:00 UT

Icy mint for 1 cent and fudge was 5 cents. Stroll down Jamaica memory lane. When Air Jamaica had stewardess with looks and manners. "Teenage Dance Party" on JBC radio.

A Granny's Remorse: Granny Ghetta & Me

Margaret Bailey — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 UT

When parents divorce children suffer the most, however some of the most inconspicuous casualties are the grandparents. Many times they are forced to take sides, and some are often not permitted to see the children.

Tags: Granny Gheeta

Jamaican Olympic Team & Usain Bolt - A true champion

Kwame M.A McPherson — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:38:13 UT

Poem for the Jamaican Olympics Team Golden Glory

Proud Jamaican Kary — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:38:13 UT

Usain!

Pauline Graham Binder — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:38:13 UT

Back Then

Pauline Graham Binder — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:38:13 UT