All about Jamaica
Tell us about Jamaica - your best experiences, your advice, your laughs, even your tears. From your most recent Jamaica trip, to a Jamaican vacation way in the past - we want to hear about it. Whether you're a Jamaican or a visitor - we would love to share in your experience.
It could be something in the language, a photo, a joke, even a story you have written, let's have it!
And if you have a question about the island that you don't mind sharing with the public, this is the place to ask.
Take, for instance, the photo above. This is just a picture of my front yard, taken one morning as the sun was rising. You know how many people are happy to see a garden like this? We sometimes have bridal parties coming to take their wedding photos in our yard. The point is, we see it as ordinary, when in fact the world sees it as something special.
The same thing goes for your experiences - what may seem like a non-event to you, might be really interesting to someone else.
We love trivia, so if you feel like being silly, don't hold back. Have you ever been in a situation that makes you shake your head and say "Only in Jamaica!"? I tell you, I've had some experiences that make me wonder if I'm in outer space!
And then there are those times that compel you to give thanks that you are in this wonderful place. We'd like to know about moments like that.
What are you waiting on???
Real Jamaica Comments, Questions, Stories
Do you have a comment, question or story you'd like to share? Here's the place!
What Other Visitors Have Asked/Said
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John William Leyden 
JWL is my 2GGrandfather...is there a records office in Black River that I could call in at (when I visit) to find out more about him, his wife Etta, and …
good food a keep
what does a keep mean?
Two foot puss
Can you tell me the meaning of two foot puss please?
My reply:
Hi Ann - a two foot puss is a (human) thief.
Cats are known for stealing food, and …
Research on herbs and plants in Jamaica 1600-1700
Hello,
Great website!
I'm looking for history of herbs used in medicine, healing, magic, obeah, etc, and general native plants and herbs of 17th …
Looking for best sea glass beach from either Negril or Montego Bay?
I heard that there is a great sea glass beach about 40 minutes from Negril but not which direction of north or south. I am assuming it's more likely southward. …
Logwood Chip Sourcing
Hello! I'm on the hunt for logwood chips to use for dying; do you know anyone in Jamaica who sells them?
Response:
Hi Kristen. Logwood is sold locally, …
I was born in Jamaica
I was born in Jamaica and left several years ago, but as the years go on, I have regretted that decision. I live here in the U.S. but my heart is always …
I would like to find out more about the Maroons
I would like to visit Maroon Town and find out more about the culture and history.
I live in london my great grandmother was from the Maroons and had …
My boutique b&b
I love St Bess and have been reaching for over 20 years. I have built a self designed, unique house in Bull Sav and I have just applied for permanent residence. …
Need Passport?
Do you need a passport to visit Jamaica from the USA?
My Response:
Hello Bettylou
Yes, you need a passport to travel from the USA by air. Please …
Jamay Vacay
I'm from Canada and have worked with 20+ Jamaicans over 18 years. They come up in late March, early April and return in late November. A Jamaican vacation …
What an interesting read! Thank you...
I am from the UK but I live in Taiwan with my young family. Each week, I speak to my son's second grade class at school about a different English-speaking …
I am related to TP Leyden
He was my great grandfather. There was just a book
published, Jamaica in Black and White, by
David Boxer. Book of photographs, very interesting.
…
LINDO/WALKER/PIZZA/SYLVESTER
I have been working on the genealogy of my husband's family for a number of years and everything leads back to Jamaica.
Norman Pizza, thought to have …
Visiting Jamaica 
I have been visiting Jamaica for thirty years. The first time I stepped off the plane in Mobay and breathed the air, I said I was home. The thing I like …
Thank You
Thank you so much for this website, I just so happen to come upon the site when I was searching for names of some 80s reggae artist, I satarted going through …
definition of" you use sleep to mark death"
Jamaican friend said that to me...I am American with Jamaican husband but we are separated now and was told to ask my husband the definition and he said …
Message to Author.... Not rated yet
If JWL (1860-1922 and my Great-Granduncle) is your Great-Grandfather...then RJWL (1883-1954) is your Grandfather....but I can find no records of him ever …
John William Leyden Not rated yet
If JWL is the author's GGrandfather, then RJWL is his grandfather...but I can find no record of RJWL being married, let alone having any children....HELP …
good food a keep Not rated yet
what does a keep mean?
Answer:
"A keep" means "is happening/is present/exists.
So "good food a keep" would mean "there's good food here".
Black River Not rated yet
1). Who owns the Black River Mineral Spa?
Answer: See response below
2). How large is this property?
Answer: See below
3). What is the value …
Hello I wanted to take my son to Port Royal Not rated yet
So what i am asking is, since he loved the pirates of the Caribbean movies he wanted to see port royal and the fort there and Tortogue, is this possible? …
Don't play with a baby's feet Not rated yet
I have always been told that you are not to play with a baby's feet as it will make them speech impaired or stutter.
My reply:
Wow, you've brought …
Words for a partner Not rated yet
Someone recently related a story to me of having seen a man riding his bicycle, with his flowers giggling on the handlebars. When I queried why she said …
New Year's in Jamaica Not rated yet
Hi! I'm curious about New Year's traditions in Jamaica. Are there any things that are done, specific food eaten, etc. Thank you for any information! …
My ridiculous story about Jamaica
Ok, just in case you're shy, I'll start you off. This is a TRUE story. Let me give you some background - Jamaicans are notorious for trying to speak with an American accent whenever we have a conversation with someone we think is from a foreign country. You could be French, German or Spanish, we hit you with our version of an American accent!
So, a Jamaican friend of mine (let's call him Chris), who happens to look white, passes this guy on the road everyday on the way to work. He stops one day and gives the guy a ride. The guy assumes he is a foreigner, and starts speaking American.
Chris: I notice you talk with an American accent, do you travel a lot?
Guy: No, I never leave yard yet, but I reads a lot of American books!
Believe it or not, is TRUE!
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