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80 Common Jamaican Patois Sentences That Will Help You Learn …
WEBThese 80 Jamaican patois sentences cover most of what you will need to get by on your visit to Jamaica or in conversations with your Jamaican friends. “A fe mi cyar.”. Translation: “It’s my car.”. “Mi ah guh lef tiday.”. Translation: “I am leaving today.”. “Im too haad eaize.”. Translation: “He/She is too stubborn ...
Top 12 Jamaican Fruits We Love - Jamaicans and Jamaica - Jamaicans.com
WEBJune Plum. Fruits Jamaicans Love – June Plum via @cariblife. Jamaican Jew plum, more commonly known as June plum, is a firm fruit that is eaten both when ripe and unripe. It was brought to Jamaica by Captain Bligh, probably from Hawaii. Beneath the crunchy pulp is a small seed with prickly spikes that have never deterred even the smallest ...
12 Most Popular Jamaican Recipes for 2021
WEBFeaturing raisins or other dried fruits, this dish can’t be beaten. [Recipe] 2. Jamaican Curry Chicken. A favorite with locals, this hearty recipe offers the spicy, rich island flavor you’ve been looking for. [Recipe] 3. Cornmeal Porridge. Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge Recipe.
50 Interesting Facts About Jamaica & Jamaicans
WEBHere are 50 interesting facts about Jamaica. Jamaicans are the fastest runners on earth and most come from the Trelawny area – including Usain Bolt. The nation has an active bobsled team and was the basis of the movie “Cool Runnings”. Author Ian Fleming owned land in Jamaica and where he wrote his James Bond novels.
18 Jamaican Patois Phrases Translated to English
WEBLearning a few patois (patwah) phrases will go a long way in communicating with Jamaicans. Below is a list of 18 Jamaican Patois phrases translated to English. I Will Be Right Back – Mi Soon Come. To Eat – Nyam. Jamaica – Jamrock, Jamdown, Yard. Jamaican – Yardie, Yard man. Friend – Bredren (male), Sistren (female) Well Done – Big ...
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85 Interesting Facts About Jamaica - Jamaicans and Jamaica - Jamaicans.com
WEB1. Jamaica was the first country in the Western world to build a railroad, building a railroad just 18 years after Britain. 2. Jamaica is where British novelist Ian Fleming wrote ten of his famous James Bond spy thrillers. 3. The James Bond films “Dr. No” and “Live and Let Die” were filmed near Ian Fleming’s Goldeneye estate in Jamaica.
A overview of the Jamaican people and culture.
WEBJamaica People & Culture. It is estimated that nearly 750,000 enslaved persons were brought to Jamaica between 1655 and 1807 (about 200,000 were then sent to the Spanish isles). The slaves came primarily from the west coast of Africa, mostly from the Gold Coast (now Ghana) and Biafra (now primarily Nigeria). In addition, many immigrants arrived ...
10 Dishes Every Jamaican Should Know How to Cook
WEB3. Curry chicken and goat. Jamaican Curry Goat. Succulent and juicy to the bone, curry chicken and curry goat are two very popular dishes at many Jamaican gatherings. Jamaicans have developed a special love for curry! You’ll need curry, garlic, allspice, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, black pepper and vinegar.