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82Jamaican proverbs and meanings
These are famous sayings that are used by Jamaicans. Its a part of the folklore culture and holds great meaning. Many Jamaicans especially of generation X does not understand some of these proverbs that are often used by their parents and...
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80Jamaican Talk
For those who do not know I am happy to inform you that Jamaicans speak two languages. Of course there are those who would argue that there is only one language. That is quite understandable if you hang around Jamaicans who have decided to shelve...
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71Jamaica...a dot on the map....but a giant in the news
Jamaica called Xamaca by the arawaks and interpreted as the place of God, is only a tiny island in the midst of the Caribbean Sea. The land of wood and water is best known for its white sandy beaches and its...
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68Easy methods to say hi in Jamaican Patois
With its evolution, Jamaican patois possesses different ways in which to greet another person. The most common ways of salutation is as it is best to know, are wide-spread through the entire country. The more...
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68To Take A Holiday In Jamaica You Must Speak English!
To visit Jamaica your visa must clearly state that you speak English, otherwise no entry. Only joking folks! Jamaica welcomes all nationalities, after all its motto is 'Out of Many One People'. In this hub I explore the island, culture and Jamaican English that is spoken and give you a lesson in patois!
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61Golf Terms Language You Must Know
The game of golf involves a plentiful of expressions that can be really hard to comprehend by such a person who is new to the game or somebody who doesn't even know any golf language. Some of the most popular...
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60Exploring The Rock
There are many ways to explore Jamaica; on a tour bus, in a ‘red plate’ taxi or with your own rent-a-car. However, with a road network of nearly 21,000 kilometers, getting around this beautiful piece of...
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50Jamaica Vacation
Jamaica is one of the most popular Caribbean vacation destination in the world. Throughout the year a high number of tourist travel to the Island to experience the rich culture which includes; the food, the...
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