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WEBTranslation: “Ask her the question.”. “Im badda dan dem.” “Nuh bodda mi.”. Translation: “He is worse than they are.” “Don’t bother me.”. “Bare dog dung inna dat yard.”. Translation: “There are only dogs in that yard.”. “No bodda bawl im soon cum bak.”. Translation: “Don’t bother crying he’ll soon be back.”.
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.
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 ...
85 Interesting Facts About Jamaica - Jamaicans and Jamaica - Jamaicans.com
WEBBelow is a list of facts about Jamaica that reflect its uniqueness. 1. 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.
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12 Things to Know About Jamaican People
WEB1. We are Food-Oriented – a big part of our culture is food. Tourist and locals alike enjoy the rich and diverse cuisine that comes from the island. Jerk is our most loved street food – whether it be chicken or pork – served with bread or “festival”. Some other famous staple dishes include the national dish, ackee and salthfish, oxtail, curry goat or …
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 ...
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 ...
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