Questions About Jamaica

School fee's 
Q: I am a mom that wants to send my daughter to her dad in Jamaica for school. And don't know how much an average public secondary school cost. Can some ...

Jamaica Villages 
Q: I really Love Jamaica , I live In Germany but in some years if I m older I wanna Travel to Jamaica. But if I m there i dont want live into a town,...

how to respond 
Q: When I was at school today there was this guy and he said dreadlock rasta! to me and I didn't know how to respond to that?

A: I am taken a-back,...

jamaica homework 
Q: How much homework do jamaican students receive daily?

A: It depends on the teacher. There is no set amount. Some students may get a lot of homework,...

dating jamaican women 
Q: I have a problem with dating Jamaican women. It usually start off just right, we get along well with each other, we talk things out and we go out ...

what do Jamaicans value ? 
Q: What do Jamaicans value?

A: All of our traditions: music, life, friendship, money, sports, education, etc...

Holy anointing oil..... 
Ann Marie, you graciously answered a question of mine a few months ago about the use of maryjuana. You shared the uses of it. You mentioned how it had ...

Jamaican Holidays 
Q: What kind of holidays are in Jamaica? Like do they have Christmas, Easter, Valentines day, halloween and so on. If they don't have these holidays ...

Jamaican Children 
Q: I need some answers about jamaican youth and children. What kinds of sports they play, education etc.

A: We are no different from other children ...

What date does school start? 
Q: What day in September does school start in Jamaica? When is the Christmas holiday and what day and month does school end?

A: School usually starts ...

Fruit found in Jamaica & Batik rug factory  
My family lived in Jamaica in the early 70's, it was the best time of our lives! Something I have never found anywhere else and was one of my favorite ...

Education 
Q: What are the ages and grades for Jamaica vs America? Like America is PreK=4-5,K=5-6,1st grade=6-7,etc... How does Jamaica's go?

A: In Jamaica ...

Coconuts 
Q: Ann Marie, love the coconut recipes, is a dry coconut when they turn brown?

Here is the USA we buy a package of already prepared coconut. Not exactly ...

How do people in Jamaica treat Russians? 
Q: Hello. I wonder how do people in Jamrock treat Russians. I`am Russian and want to spent vacation in Jamaica. I`m fond of your "kulcha" for a pretty ...

Local People Buying Behavior 
1. Product-use patterns.
2. Product feature preferences
3. Shopping Habit

Especially for wine...or other commdities.

A: You need to be specific ...

Is it a stereotype that all Jamaican men have multiple partners? 
O: Is it a stereotype that all Jamaican men have multiple partners? From what I have seen, it looks like they are actually encouraged to have more than ...

Smoking Weed In Jamaica 
Q: How is smoking weed in Jamaica, legal or illegal? If its legal hook me up.

A: Sorry Jackie Chan, it is illegal...can't help you.

Become Ratafarian 
Q: Hi. i want to become Rastafarian, i know about the culture, the beliefs and all this, it seems like this is the right "religion" for me. The only ...

reggae cooler recipe 
Q: Does anyone have a reggae cooler recipe that Breezes (Starfish)Trelawny uses? I believe that it has peach schnapps in it.

A: I don't know ...

Schools in Jamaica 
Q: How are the schools in Jamaica differnt from the schools in the US? Example: Is it Kindergarten to 12th grade? Do they have band, music, and art ...

do women have to have dredloclks? 
Q: Well you know they say that your not really a true ratsa if you haven't got dreads, does this go to women as well?
...cause I dont really understand,...

jamaican traditions? 
Q: What is the main jamaican tradition?

A: It's hard to say. We don't have just one main tradition, we have many - food, drink, music, rasta religion,...

Where Can I get baptized As A Rastafarian? 
Q: Hi its Sam again thanks for answering my past question on whether you can be baptised as a rastafarian and now that i know you can i would like to ...

What if I am bald? 
Q: What if I am bald ?

A: Bald for what Stan?

How much is the fee on arriving from USA?  
Q: Dear friend,

How much is the fee to come into your beautiful country from the USA, and to exit?

A: Last time I checked, it was zero. I traveled ...

Staying In A Jamaican Family Home 
Q: I would like to know what to expect as a girlfriend staying in a jamaican boyfriend's family home for a few months. Will I be expected to take over ...

Musical styles 
Q: I'm doing a project for school and I need to know the different styles of Jamaican/Caribbean music and where they originate from. Can you help me?...

Jamaica 
Q: What is Jamaica's traditions for birthdays?

A: It is not much different from anywhere else. We have the traditional birthday party, with the ...

Rafting on the Martha Brae river 
Q: Could you please advise us of a source to contact in regards to Rafting on the Martha brae river? We would be arriving by cruise ship in Falmouth ...

Rumba box 
, Q
I have an unusual request. I would like to purchase an authentic Jamaican rumba box. I would prefer a good used box but new is okay. I have been ...

jamaicans culture 
I Q: What do jamaicans value the most in there culture?

A Its hard to just pinpoint just one thing. We Jamaicans hold sports, music, food, fun, children,...

What is a "Bloodcloth" and a "Bombocloth"? 
Q: I hear Jamaicans call people "Bloodclot" and "Bumbleclod". It sounds ugly but, I jes wanna kno' if I need to get salty or laugh?

A: Lol! They ...

I want to convert to rastafari 
Question:
How are you? My name is Stephen Thomas and a couple months ago I had some strange experiences and some force in me told me to stop eating ...

Becoming One 
Q: Im a white girl, and I want to become rasta but my friends think I'm stupid, I love the culture, I smoked weed the other day for the first time ever ...

how do i get a rastafarian license? 
Q: I have been a "rastafarian" for a few years now and I am ready to make the next step. I want to know how to officially become a legal rastafarian ...

BECOMING RASTA 
Q: I really would love to become one of you people but my problem is where to start from how do I get to discover myself?

A: Look within! Like ...

How To Convert To Rastafari????? 
Q: I'm from Serbia, I;m Orthodox Christian....
I am interested how to convert to Rastafari?
is there any Rasta churches, or temples?
or i need to ...

How do I cook "Turn Cornmeal?" 
Q: I have not had turn cornmeal since I have been in America, 30 yrs. How do I cook it? Thank you.

A: You will need...
blackpepper or skotch bonnet ...

becoming a rasta! wag wan 
Q: I want to become a rastaman, however I am unsure if smoking cannabis would be legal if I was a rasta. One Love!

A: It depends on where you are. In ...

what is expected of a rastafarian woman? 
Q: I am interested in being a rastafarian,and am a woman, what are my requirements? what should I do or not do as a rasta woman? how should I dress what ...

Role of man and woman in Jamaican society 
Question
Hi There Firstly I would like to say this is a nice way to communicate to other people in other countries. My child needs to do a project as ...

welcome tradition in Jamaica 
Question
How are tourist welcomed in Jamaica? Are they given flowers?

Answer
When visitors arrive on the island, they are often greeted at ...

Love   Not rated yet
Q: Do Jamaicans have love spells?

A: What do you mean by love spells? They fall in and out of love just like everybody else. That is just human ...

Deportion  Not rated yet
Q: Hi,So I'm a born Jamaica and had my kids in the United States and one of my daughter's that was born here in the US likes to represent Jamaica. My ...

Jamacia sports  Not rated yet
Q: What kind of sports do they play in Jamaica?

A: Check out this page: Jamaican sports

What treats would Jamaican Kids like?  Not rated yet
Q: We are going to Jamaica in a couple of weeks and would like to bring along some kind of treats the kids and maids would like for us to pass out. Is ...

Contact  Not rated yet
I have a lot of questions... But I don't want ask here 100x thanks, so I asking if you can give me any other ways to contact via Email or something like ...

Jamaica traditions  Not rated yet
Q: What traditions do Jamaica celebrate?

A: Check this page: Jamaican Traditions

How do you celebrate christmas and other traditions?  Not rated yet
Q: My question is basically how you celebrate Christmas and other traditions i Jamaica.
What do you do?
What do you eat?
When is the tradition? (Date)...

food habits, customs and traditons  Not rated yet
Q: what is Jamaicas food habits & cutoms/traditons?

A: We eat three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Breakfast usually include a hot ...

what does the Jamaicans do for new years  Not rated yet
Q: What is the full history of the New Years tradition in Jamaica?

A: The night before we have what is called watch night where many people do not ...

Before the British  Not rated yet
Q: What kind of traditions did Jamiaca have when the British took over?

A: The same ones they have now. Music was not as developed, neither was ...

what are the rastafarians rules  Not rated yet
Q: What are the rastafarian rules?

A: You will find them all on this page: Rasta Principles

Repeating a year in high school  Not rated yet
Q: What is the procedure for getting a repeat in high school?

A: How old are you? If you are grown man, you cannot repeat high school. You will ...

Author for the national pledge   Not rated yet
Q: What is the name of person who wrote the national pledge ?

A: Sorry, I can't seem to find an author for that...hopefully someone visiting the ...

what age do i have to be to go to a shooting range n jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: How old do you have to be to fire at a shooting range in jamaica?

A: You have to be about 18 years old

Rasta with tattoos?  Not rated yet
Q: Everything about my heart and soul is Rasta. I have always meditated, never realizing who I was connecting with. I now see it was Jah the entire time....

what is the use of sorril  Not rated yet
Q: What is the medicinal use of sorrel?

A: It's a sedative, a diuretic, tonic and is also a home remedy for cancer, reduction blood pressure, mild ...

irish moss?  Not rated yet
Q: Is marijuana used in irish moss?

A: No

irish moss?  Not rated yet
Q: Is marijuana used in irish moss?

A: No

Nicknames  Not rated yet
Q: What is Jamaica's nickname? I need to know 'cause I'm wrtiing a HUGE report on Jamaica..

A: It is "Jah Mek Yah"...meaning Jah make here (Jamaica)...

want to go JAMAICA  Not rated yet
Q: How can I&I come to Jamaica? Why me asked this question is...I got no money but I Love Jamaica. Please Me LOVE Jamaican people dem.

A: You gonna ...

rastaman's do's and don's  Not rated yet
Q: Do rastas do liquor and must all rastas keep dreads and use hemp?

A: Some rastas drink, and dreads is one of the sacred symbols. For that reason,...

What day do they celebrate   Not rated yet
Q: What day do they celebrate?

A: I don't understand the question...what day do they celebrate what?

Jamacian men  Not rated yet
Q: I'm an Texan that is dating a Jamacian man. I try to speak his language at times. But it seems to make him made like I'm making fun of him. What do ...

cuisine  Not rated yet
Q: what are some of the odd cuisine choices unique to the people in jamaica?

A: check out this page.

Jamaican Life?  Not rated yet
Q: Ive been asked to do a project on jamaican culture for my school summative, and i was wondering what are some cultural foods, habits, festivals, and ...

Holidays?  Not rated yet
Q: what are some holidays that affect business?

A: All of them...Christmas, New Years day, labor day, Independence day, and so on...

During Christmas ...

hard copy version via post?  Not rated yet
Q: Can you please send I man di full lessons via post?
Yuh friend inna Sout' Afrika.
THAMSANQA JOB MZAMO
2756 MPINDA STREET
BOCAHBELA TOWNSHIP
MANGAUNG
...

traditions  Not rated yet
Q: What do jamaicans wear at christmas?

A: We don't wear anything special, just normal clothes...all we do is make sure that we go out and buy the ...

how hot is the pot  Not rated yet
Q: what temperature do you let the pot heat to when making escovitch fish.

A: I have never put a thermometer in it, but the hotter the better...that'...

christmas  Not rated yet
Q: What date does jamaica ceebrate christmas?

A: December 25th just like the rest of the world.

hello  Not rated yet
Q: How do you say Hello in Jamaican?

A: You say "Ello," or "Wha a gwaan," or "Wha you a sey."

Do they have random show in Jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: Do they have random in Jamaica or not?

A: What kind of show?

when did jamaica gain independence?  Not rated yet
Q: When Jamaica gain independence?

A: Click this link to find out...

SPEAKING JAMAICAN  Not rated yet
Q: Ok I was born in the us and all of my family is from Jamaica so I wanted to know if I moved there would I pick up the accent I mean I can speak it ...

child play  Not rated yet
Q: What would a rastafarian child play?

A: They play the same things normal kids play.

hi  Not rated yet
Q: How many children go to school in Jamaica?

A: As they say in Jamaica..."a whole heap!"...meaning it's a lot, I cannot give you a number

Origin and Evolution of Universe in Relation to God and Christ  Not rated yet
Q: How did God create this Earth in 6 days?, what does Christ mean by a day on this earth is equivalent to a thousand years in Heaven, pity you don't ...

Thanks   Not rated yet
Just writing to say thanks for the patois lessons because I used to hear a lot of patwa in the house growing up with my step father who was from Panama....

Traditions in Jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: What are names of traditions in Jamaica?


A: This question was already answered here: www.jamaican-traditions.com/what-are-the-jamaican-traditions....

can white people join the rastafari movement  Not rated yet
Q: Can white people join the Rastafari movement?

A: Yep! the rastafarian movement is for all people.

bananas  Not rated yet
Q: Do jamaican people tally bananas?

A: No

A Bible as a gift  Not rated yet
Q: My Jamaican male friend asked to send him a Bible, what version should I send him?

A: King James version...

meal times in Jamaica?  Not rated yet
Q: What are traditional mealtimes in jamaica for breakfast, lunch and dinner? do they eat late in the day and if so why?

A: Breakfast - when we ...

electronics  Not rated yet
Q: What type of electronics do they have?

A: smart phones, ereaders, ipad, ipod, flatscreen TV's , and so on and so forth. I cannot name them all....

derrick morgan music  Not rated yet
Q: Who was the producer of Derrick morgan "forward march?"

A: I think he produced it himself way back in 1972.

Rasta Food  Not rated yet
Q: I'm doing an assignment on a special diet and have choose to do rastafarian diet. Could you please let me know which food cannot be eaten and why ...

WEATHER LIKE  Not rated yet
Q: WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE THERE?

A: Nice and cool in the mornings, hot in the middle of the day, and cool in the evenings.

education in jamaica?  Not rated yet
Q: what type of education to citizens of jamaica recieve?

A: Elementary school all the way up to college and beyond...

what does the country Jamaica needs to grow  Not rated yet
Q: My advice to Andrew Holness???

A: To make it his priority to find a way to create jobs and utilize the skills of educated jamaicans...and effectively ...

haircut  Not rated yet
Q: Is there a jamaican superstition on when you should cut a child's hair for the first time? Not until after they speak?

A: Yes! If you cut it ...

Holiday dates  Not rated yet
Q: What date and month of the year does Jamaica celebrate Christmas and Easter? How do they celebrate these holidays?

Thank you!

A: We celebrate ...

school year  Not rated yet
Q: What time of year is school? (what months)

A: School goes from September to July every year.

school start time  Not rated yet
Q: What time does school start and end in Jamaica?

A: School starts at 8:00am and end at 12:00 noon if is a shift...and at 2:30pm if it is not.
...

How can I be a rastafarian?  Not rated yet
Q: I really want to become a Rastafarian? may I know how to join the rastafarian movement I'm from philippines is there any rastafarian movement branch ...

jamaican men  Not rated yet
Q: Well I have been knowing this Jamaican man for about three years and I just start having sex with him this summer that passed. When he was here I ...

Social Workers in Jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: How do Jamaicans feel about social work practices, as far as their willingness to seek counsel? And if needing counsel what different programs are ...

dating  Not rated yet
Q: What are the dating customs?

A: You go out to dinner, party, play, stage show, movie...have conversation, etc. If you like the whole flow then ...

traditions  Not rated yet
Q: What are Jamaica's traditions?

A: Everything you read about on this site...that's what it is all about.

love in jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: What are the ideolegy of love in Jamaica?

A: We believe in loving everyone. When you are in a love relationship, you treat each other with respect....

"Jamaican anthem"  Not rated yet
Q: In what year did jamaica got its national anthem?

A: July 19, 1962

lessons  Not rated yet
Q: How many lessons do Jamaican school childrens have a day?

A: Between 4-8

who is the artist that sings, "you told me i was the only one?" then a lady answer back with another song?  Not rated yet
Q: Who sing you told me "I was the only one," a lady answers back to that song, it was a big hit in the the ninty`s.

A: Too vague, I need more specifics....

Tradition..  Not rated yet
Dear one who will answer,

I will travel to Jamaica in December of this year. I would like to know more about traditions, traditional arts, traditional ...

copyright law  Not rated yet
Q: Is there a copyright law in Jamaica?

A: Yes...it protects original literary, dramatic and artistic work...including sound recordings, films, broadcasts,...

Jamaican children chores  Not rated yet
Q: What kinds of chores do the children have? Does the weather affect some of the sports they play?

A: Simple things like helping around the house,...

dinki mini songs  Not rated yet


Q: Name and lyrics to some Dinki Mini songs


A: Are you kidding me? you are Jamaican, you should know some...anyway here is one...

Bun ...

Jamaica's technology   Not rated yet
Q: What kind of technology does jamaica have?

A: 21st century technology...computers, cell phones, ipads, ereaders, cars. you name it. Whatever ...

How do you come about building these hotels?  Not rated yet
Q:
what is the level of production?
what is the quality control?
what is the use of technology?
what is the linkages?
what is the potential for ...

Questions about Jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: What languages do jamaicans speak? What kinds of chores do the children have? What roles do they have in the community? What sports do the children ...

Jamacian Birthdays  Not rated yet
Q: How do Jamaicans celebrate birthdays?

A: With parties, cake drinks just like everyone else.

costa ricans celebrate birthdays  Not rated yet
Q: How do Costa Ricans celebrate birthdays?

A: I have no clue...I would assume just the same way Jamaicans and people from other countries celebrate ...

jamaican birthdays  Not rated yet
How do people in Jamaica celebrate birthdays?

A: with birthday parties, cake, drinks, candles...the whole works...

Bananas  Not rated yet
What is the Jamaican nickname for bananas?

A: banana, rastas call it inana.

How To Convert To Rastafarian Relition  Not rated yet
Q: Hello Ann, I realy want to convert to Jah Rastafarian religion. but i seem not to know nothing please help me?

A: Hi Obrien, the first thing ...

how to speak jamaican  Not rated yet
Q: what part of the mouth do you use to make a jamaican accent?

A: All of it.

What about irish moss?  Not rated yet
Q: I have heard that Irish moss is kinda a "get you in the mood" drink to put it nicely. Is it? and what is it in it that makes it that way?

A: Yes ...

sex traditions  Not rated yet
Q: I am a non Jamaican woman dating a Jamaican man, he is very traditional and he always states that he doesn't want to be the prey in the relationship ...

Does Jamaica Have The Same Technology As Canada?   Not rated yet
Q: I want to know if jamaica is as modern as Canada when it comes to education, computers, health, living ect???

A: We don't have everything similar ...

how do you get your dreads thick, and poofy at the same time?  Not rated yet
Q: How do you get your dreads thick, and "poofy" at the same time?

A: Go to this website: http://www.dreadlocks.com and click on methods. Hope ...

Women Voting Rights   Not rated yet
Q: In what year were women allowed to vote in Jamaica? Were they allowed to vote the same time as men?

A: They were allowed in 1944, the year of ...

school  Not rated yet
Q: what day does school start on for elementary.

A: Monday

Patois lessons  Not rated yet
Q: Ann Marie, Michael, will there be a July lesson, or perhaps just a summer lesson. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this! I'm sure ...

Storytelling  Not rated yet
Q: Do Jamaicans call their storytellers griots? If not what term do they use?

A: They are called storytellers

Oral Storytelling  Not rated yet
Q: What differences in oral storytelling are there between the minority and majority groups(classes)of people in Jamaica? What important message or lesson ...

Oral Storytelling  Not rated yet
Q: What styles of storytelling are practiced in Jamaica?

A: Oral and written.

Sport  Not rated yet
Q: What types of sport come from Jamaica?

A: I don't know. All I know is that we participate in all sports that are recognized around the world ...

school months  Not rated yet
Q: what month does school start and end in jamaica?

Thank you

A: School starts in September and ends in June.

Rastafarians-use of marijuana  Not rated yet
Q: How did marijuana become a sacrament to the rastafarians? I know they believe some references are in the Bible. Can people who object to the use of ...

How do Jamaicans people define health and illness?  Not rated yet
Q: How do jamaicans define health and illness?

A: We define illness as any physical, physiological, and psychological malfunctioning of the body ...

How much education does an average person get?  Not rated yet
Q: How much education does an average person gets in Jamaica?

A: The average person gets up to a High School or secondary school education.

After ...

At What Age Can Children Work In Jamaica?  Not rated yet
Q: what age can you start work in Jamaica?

A: The Child Care and Protection Act passed in 2004 states in part the following: "Do not employ a child ...

What Did Bob Marley drink?  Not rated yet
Q: What Did Bob Marley drink?

A: He drank water and juice...no alcohol ( listen to his mother here ).

Is Jamaica Like It Is In The Movies, Is There Rasicsm?  Not rated yet
Q: Do Jamaicans Go Around Shooting People? Are They Rude Or Nice? Do They Carry Guns? How Do They Feel About White People Coming There? Is School optional?...

School  Not rated yet
Q: How do Jamaicans get home from school?

A: They either catch the bus, a taxi, or drive home if they have a car. If they live close by they walk....

At What Age?  Not rated yet
Q: At what age will jamaicans/rastafari start smoking marijuana?

A: There is no specific age. Different people starts at different age...providing ...

Rastafarian Church in Portland, OR?  Not rated yet
Q: I have been Rastafarian for a while and me and a friend of mine who is also Rastafarian built a kind of shrine in a spare room in my house but I wanted ...

What is Jamaican drinking habit?  Not rated yet
Q: What is Jamaican drinking habit? What specific drink(rum,beer,wine...) you would like to choose for parties,celebrating holidays,or family gathering?...

How long?  Not rated yet
Q: My hair is about 6 inches long. Would I be able to get dreadlocks now are have to wait longer. Because I am tired of walking around with an afro.

A:...

Do they sell PS3s in Jamaica?  Not rated yet
Q: Can you find PS3's in stores in Jamaica?

A: Yes in any electronic store in the cities like Kingston, Mandeville, Savanna la mar, Montego Bay,...

What age do Jamaican kids start school?  Not rated yet
Q: What age do Jamaican kids start school?

A: The start between 2-3 years old.

Expressing Thank You  Not rated yet
Q: Are there any special Jamaican traditions for saying thank you with gifts, etc.?

A: Not that I know of. You can say thank you with or without ...

Bob Marley  Not rated yet
Q: Did Bob marley give jamaica hope?

A: Not only did he give Jamaicans hope, but he also gave many in the world hope as well.

Limits and Rules  Not rated yet
Q: Do you have any limits / rules that you have to follow in Jamaica?

A: We have all many rules pertaining to all kind of different things. I am ...

Jamaica's National School Song  Not rated yet
Q: What do they call their national song, that they sing in schools, in Jamaica?

A: It's called "I pledge my heart forever."
You can watch Samara ...

How Did People Communicate  Not rated yet
Q: How did people communicated in Jamaica long ago?

A: Mainly by letter and word of mouth. There was no radio, cellphone, TV, telephones, satellite....

Finding Jamaica in Chicago  Not rated yet
Q: I'm not sure where you are from or if you even know anything about Chicago, but if you do I was wondering If you knew of any place like a culture ...

Jamaica vs. Barbados  Not rated yet
O: I was wondering what are the differences between the way Jamaicans talk versus the way people of Barbados talk? I am in a play and the director has ...

What Are Their Traditions?  Not rated yet
O: What are the traditions of the Jamaican people? How do they celebrate it?

A: Jamaican traditions are just elements of our way of life. We love ...

Americans  Not rated yet
Q: How do Jamaicans feel about Americans trying to dance in dancehall parties and I would like to know if rastafarianism is just for Jamaicans.

A:...

Food Customs   Not rated yet
Q: What food customs did the Jamaicans bring to America?

A: Just about every single food custom you can think of!

Jamaicans living in abroad ...

Religion   Not rated yet
Q: Are there any traditions that link with religion?

A: Yes, most Christian(largest religion) worshippers go to church on Sundays, some go on Saturdays,...

trade in jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: How do they trade in Jamaica?

A: One way is via Jamaica Trade point .

This is a portal that facilitates trading between Jamaican and international ...

Do You Have To Pay To Go To School In Jamaica?  Not rated yet
Q: Do you have to pay to go to school in Jamaica if your 3 years old?

A: It depends on where you go...Private school - yes . Public school - No ...

What does a Jamaican call his or her mother in law?  Not rated yet
Q: What does a Jamaican call his or her mother in law?

A: In just about all cases we refer to her as mother-in-law.

However, depending on how ...

Jamaican Lifestyle  Not rated yet
Q: What type of lifestyle do jamaicans have?

A: The Jamaican lifestyle include a ton of activities: work, school, sports: cricket, track and field,...

Information on Business customs  Not rated yet
Q: Describe Jamaica's business customs and etiquettes.

A: Our business culture builds upon respect and politeness.

During negotiations, Jamaicans ...

Looking for a Rastafarian Church in md,dc area  Not rated yet
Q: I just moved to the md dc area I would like to know where I can find a rastafarian church ?

A: I don't know of any in that area. I spoke to some ...

Rastafarian  Not rated yet
Q: Do you have to worship Jah to be a Rasta?

A: Yes, it is one of the fundamental principles upon which being a rastafarian is based.

See the ...

How did Cricket begin in Jamaica?  Not rated yet
Q: How did Cricket start in Jamaica and why did it become so popular?

What does the popularity of Cricket tell you about the culture of the Jamaican ...

Things jamaican's depend on  Not rated yet
Q: What things do jamaican's depend on?

A: What do you mean by things? You need to be more specific. This question is too broad and vague.

Jamaicans ...

How does the Jamaican Culture contributes to Education in Jamaica?  Not rated yet
Q: How does the Jamaican Culture, Religion and Social contributes to Education in Jamaica?

A: Civics - study of Jamaican culture; Religious study ...

Native dress  Not rated yet
Q: What kind of clothes do they wear in jamaica?

A: The same kind of clothes they wear in America, Canada, England...and all the western, European,...

How born Jamaicans feel about baldheads (white people)  Not rated yet
Q: Hello!

First off, thanks for the fabulous video tutorials on the jamaican language, mon. I hope to see more of them, I really do. :)

Now to ...

What did he want to achieve?  Not rated yet
Q: Explain what Garvey was working towards?

A: Check out this this article for the rest...

As you read, you will see that he hope to move a ...

Becoming a rasta  Not rated yet
Q: Hey I'm zain and I'm going to become a Rastafarian but I just have some things to talk about.

My background is Asian, British Pakistani. That is ...

Non-rastafarians with dreadlocks  Not rated yet
Q: I hear some people think it is offensive if people have dreadlocks but are not Rastafarian. Do you think it's offensive? I have considered wearing ...

Annie Palmer " Rose Hall"  Not rated yet
Q: I'm a independent movie director and I was trying to get the e-mail address to contact the care tackers of Rose Hall I would like to bring my crew ...

what are the jamaican traditions?  Not rated yet
Q: What are jamaica's traditions, marriage ceremonies, birth, death, etc?

A: Someone asked me the same question sometime ago, read the response ...

Cutting dreadlocks  Not rated yet
Q: Greetings!
My dreads are eleven (11) years young. Is there ever a time, or do you recommend cutting them? And if so, will the ends relock?
My g/...

Raw Moon, Medina, Samson, Strong Back  Not rated yet
Q: Would like to know where to find rasta herbals preferably raw moon and medina,samson,and strong back. Thank You.

A: Go to the Brooklyn Terminal ...

Rules and Regulations of being a Rastafarian  Not rated yet
Q: I would like to know all rules and regulations of being a rastafarian. Also I would like to know if it is must to have dreadlock and smoking ganja ...

'ben johnson' night  Not rated yet
Q: Hi there. We have a debate raging here in the UK about the term 'ben johnson night'. We all agree that this term was often used by our parents/grandparents ...

Rastafarian Baptism  Not rated yet
Q: Can you be baptised as a rastafarianism because i am white and i want to go all the way as a religion ?

A: Yes you can...listen to Rastaman ...

Sports Interview  Not rated yet
Q: Hello. I am a college student at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. I am a sports business major and I'm doing a project for my International ...

Heazy   Not rated yet
Q: I wanna learn jamaican how do I do that man wa a gwaan?

A: Just subscribe for the "Patwa course" on any of the pages on the website and you ...

Does persecution for cannabis use violates the First Amendment?  Not rated yet
Q: As a citizen of the United States of America and a firm believer in the rastafari movement, do you believe that the persecution and arrest of those ...

custom at meal time  Not rated yet
Q: Is there special custom at meal time that the jamaicans do?

A: We eat rice and peas and chicken for sunday dinner, some people drink soups for ...

dreadlocks  Not rated yet
Q: Do you have to have the dreadlocks? Because I had them for about a month and then my new job I had just gotten told me that I had to cut my hair for ...

Favor  Not rated yet
Q: Can you give me a list of rastafari terms???

A: Here's some of the main ones...
1. Jah - god
2. Jah Rastafari - Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie
...

When  Not rated yet
Q: When should I call myself a rasta man???
Do I have to complete all the principles?
By the way I'm from philippines much love and respect...

A:...

knowledge...  Not rated yet
Q: How to be a Rastafarian? I want to embrace the culture of a rasta man...by the way I'm from Philippines

A: Hi Cha, Welcome from the Phillipines....

How do You make Dreadlocks?  Not rated yet
Q: How Do You Make Dread Locks?

A: Here's one simple method...

Twisting
Advantages...
- It is all natural.
- You have control over ...

About Jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: What is Jamaican holidays, traditions, food, language, history, clothing, actions, beliefs, and values?

A:
Holidays: New years, Christmas,...

In Jamaica Whats the typical education?  Not rated yet
Q: In jamaica whats the typical education for a child?

A: A child start out in kindergarden at age 2 1/2, sometimes 3, or even 4 years old.

After ...

Who is the writer of the article that answered Marina van niekerk's question?  Not rated yet
Q: I am doing a caribbean studies research and would just like the name of the writer of the article about 'the role of man and woman in the Jamaican ...

Language  Not rated yet
Q: Well first I love this website haha. My question is what was the official language before Patwa?

A: First it was English, then broken english(...

What is the main type of family structure in Jamaica?  Not rated yet
Q: What is the main type of family structure in Jamaica?

A: There is some nucleus family structure, but the main one is the extended family. Even ...

"Rasta?"  Not rated yet
Q: So this is probably stupid, but i was playing grand theft auto on ps3 and there is a jamaican friend of mine that always says "rasta" randomly in ...

Christmas Eve  Not rated yet
Q: what do they do for christmas eve?

A: Everyone gets ready for Christmas! One big shopping spree! People are everywhere walking the streets, eating,...

Is Rasta A Religion?  Not rated yet
Q: I am interested in the Rasta life style and I want to know if rasta is a religon.

A: Let's see...the definition of a religion: a specific fundamental ...

Jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: What are three strange customs in Jamaica?

A: Strange customs? Hmmm! Let me see...I don't know if you consider these strange, but let me take ...

Dreads In Jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: Hey I'm a white guy with nappy dreads, not for Judah or Rasta beliefs. I respect that culture completely but its not my thing, my dreads have their ...

How Do Jamacians Get To School  Not rated yet
Q: How do Jamacians get to school?

A: They either take taxi, hitch a ride, or walk...we don't have any school buses.

Offense To A Business Person  Not rated yet
Q: I'm doing a project on Jamaican culture in the workplace and I need to know what are somethings that would offend a business person. If I was coming ...

Jamaica Random  Not rated yet
Q: What are the top two races in Jamaica?

What are two things that are considered pop culture? Folk?

A: Two top races? what a question! There ...

Dreadlocks  Not rated yet
Q: I want to grow dreadlocks but don't know how to do it properly and don't want to mess up trying to do it the wrong way do I wash it with shampoo or ...

Weed?  Not rated yet
Q: Weed,Ganja or any type of cannabis. It says on the homepage you have to smoke it to become a Rasta but is that really true?

A: Smoking weed is ...

Strong  Not rated yet
Q: What are some strong parts in jamaica? What are they really good at? What are good positive things for the country?

A: If I understand your ...

culture  Not rated yet
Q: Do you have to practice religion or is it an option?

A: It is an option.

Converting  Not rated yet
Q: I am a 20 year old woman raised in a Christian home and scared of what my parents would say of me really wanting to convert and being a Rastafarian ...

Childcare centres  Not rated yet
Q: What activities do they provide in jamaica for childcare centres?

A: They Sing to and with the kids, read to the kids, play kid games, and the ...

Beginning Of Jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: I want to know how Jamaica started out?

A: Jamaica was first inhabited by Arawaks, living in simple communities based on fishing, hunting, and ...

porn movies  Not rated yet
Q: Can a rastaman watch porn movies?

A: Ask yourself the question: Why would anyone watch porn...rasta or not? The answer - for different reasons!...

climate in jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: how does the climate influence the country's food choices?

A: In a sense it is reponsible for a lot of the food type that you find on the Island:...

Attractions  Not rated yet
Q: What are some attractions in Jamaica not well heard of?

A: Blue lagoon - portland, Navy Island - portland, appleton estate tour, black river ...

Will you be respected?  Not rated yet
Q: Will people Respect you for becoming a lady rasta?

A: I don't see why not. There are respected rasta women everywhere.

BABY TRADITIONS  Not rated yet
Q: I have a friend that married a Jamaican girl and me and another friend would like to throw her a baby shower. Are there any jamaican traditions for ...

How do aJmaicans communicate?  Not rated yet
Q: How do people in Jamaica communicate?

A: Via cell phones, landlines, verbally, radio, tv, computers, mail, and so on...and so forth.

dreadlocks  Not rated yet
Q: Do you need dreadlocks to be Rastafarian?

A: Well, yes and no! Yes if you have hair and no if you cannot grow hair.

You see, your dreads is ...

jamacian fruits  Not rated yet
Q: I want a list of jamacian fruits I can buy

A:
- Mango
- Banana
- Star apple
- June plum
- Guinep
- Naseberry
- Orange
- Otaheite Apple ...

Jamaicans  Not rated yet
Q: Is practicing religion mandatory or optional to the Jamaicans?

A: It is optional. No one is force to participate in any religion if they don'...

Food  Not rated yet
Q: Is there any excotic foods you eat in jamaica?

A: I am not quite sure what you mean by exotic. As a Jamaican I think that all our foods are exotic....

Quote/Rafts  Not rated yet
Q: Who shall I give credit to for quoting this site for speech? What are the bamboo rafts tied together with?

A: Just say "The Jamaican Traditions ...

How has Jamaica been influenced by societies?  Not rated yet
Q: What ways does religion influence Jamaica in music,food, dress, dance, and sex?

A: The way Jamaicans dance and sing, the reggae beat in church ...

what?  Not rated yet
Q: What did Jamaican immigrants bring to U.S.?

A: Your question is very broad...which Jamaican immigrants? Can you be more specific?

How Does Religion Influences The Jamaican Society?  Not rated yet
Q: How does religion influences Jamaica's cultural norms, values, attitude, dress,lifestyle?

A: Religion has a big time influence. People behave,...

what traditions do jamaica have?  Not rated yet
Q: What traditions do jamaica have?

A: A whole lot! Special kinds of eating and drinking habits, celebrations, sports activities, music, artistry,...

Areas to buy or rent home in Jamaica for ''Bald Head'' white rastas maan?  Not rated yet
Q: I as an American rasta have experienced judgements, I alone do not need those in the homeland of Jamaica. So, I & I am looking for a residence to ...

What are five things that religion has influenced in the country?  Not rated yet
Q: Name five ways religion has influenced the Jamaican society.

A:
1) It has divided the country in various little groups who live their lives ...

I WONNA BECOME A RASTAFARIAN  Not rated yet
Q: I WANT TO BECOME A RASTAFARIAN WHAT DO I DO AND I WANT MANY FRIENDS FROM JAMAICA I WANT ALL THE CHANTING RECITATIONS

A: Follow the principles ...

Jamaican Traditions-Suggestion  Not rated yet
Hello there,

As an excellent writer and someone who is interested in writing about the Caribbean, we thought that this infographic would add value to ...

Culture  Not rated yet
Q: I have to write a paper a day in the life of a Jamaican woman. I have to tell this to my readers. Need information.

A: Wow! This is work. How ...

"I love you" in J.Patois  Not rated yet
Q: Please, can you tell me how is in J.Patois :"I love you"? Thank you very much? :)

A: You say it like this ..."mi luv you."

How many adults can ride on a raft at martha brae?  Not rated yet
Q: How many adults can ride on a raft at Martha brae?

A: In general, a raft can hold quite a few adults, but in terms of the service offered at ...

rastafarian  Not rated yet
Q: My name is tessa. Do you have to be black to be rasta?

A: No you don't.

How do you make it?  Not rated yet
Q: Hi, I was considering moving to Jamaica after I have saved up some money as I thought it might be cheaper to live there, but what i found out was ...

Top Raggae music maker  Not rated yet
Q: Which raggae artist recorded the most songs?

A: That is tough question. I would say probably Bob Marley. He was around for the longest time ...

Jamaican Drink Called wash?  Not rated yet
Q: I once saw an old Jamaican comedy and a man referred to a drink as a glass of wash (i think). Is there such a drink?

A: Yep!There is such a ...

Dreadlocks  Not rated yet
Q: Are dreadlocks optional or do you absolutely have to have them?

A: To become a rastafarian...yes! One of the first people look for when you ...

Dreadlock-less  Not rated yet
Q: I am wondering if people without dreadlocks. ( but are in the process of growing them ) can become Rastafarian.

...and can white people become ...

Marijuana  Not rated yet
Q: Whats the best weed to ask for in Jamaica?

A: All weed is good

How to   Not rated yet
Q: I am a white Female and I am really inspired by the rastafarian way of life and I would like to know how to "become" a proper rastafarian and where ...

What To Say If someone Ask Me Why I Want To Be A Rastafari  Not rated yet
Q: What should I say to someone if they as me why you want to become a rastafari?

A: Tell them the truth...how you have search yourself, how you ...

School Age  Not rated yet
Q: What age do Jamaican kids start school?

A: They start at 3 years old in basic school.

About My Recedeing Hair  Not rated yet
Question:
I was wondering what chemicals I could use to make the top of my hair grow faster... Like would Rogain work? or do you know any type of special ...

Gift Etiquette  Not rated yet
Q: When giving a gift what kind is common and what etiquette comes with giving the gift?

A: Conner, I am assuming you are talking about giving ...

Is there a drink called mushqush in the west indies?  Not rated yet
Q: Is there a drink called mushqush in the west indies. If so have you got the contents list?

A: Never heard of it.

colors  Not rated yet
Q: What do the rastafarian colors mean?

A: Red - blood of black martyrs that were shed around the world during their struggle for liberation, equal ...

What is in a Smiley Jamaican drink?  Not rated yet
Q: What ingredients are in a Smiley Jamaican drink at the Sandals resorts?

A:
Rum Cream
Coconut Rum
small banana
Coconut Rum
Strawberry daiquiri ...

Say Enjoy?  Not rated yet
Q: How do you say enjoy in Jamaican?

A: You say "enjoy" with a Jamaican accent. Not different from the English version.

Help On My Homework  Not rated yet
Q: I need help.... I've got homework to find out about Jamaican traditions but what part of the site should i look at. Help pleeeeaaaasssssseeeee!

A:...

Dreadlocks  Not rated yet
Q: Is having dreadlocks mandatory?

A: Yes if you are becoming a Rasta.

Jamaican Customs  Not rated yet
Q: What are some of the Jamaican customs?

A: Singing, dancing to, and playing reggae, dancehall, and lovers rock music, talk Patois(patwa), eat ...

When ?  Not rated yet
Q: I am going to become a Rasta man and I was wondering , when is the biblical sabbath?

A: Saturday.

Christmas in Jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: How do Jamaicans celebrate Christmas?
What do they do during Christmas eve?

A: On Christmas day, We have a lot of parties, walk up and down ...

Martha Brae t shirt?  Not rated yet
Q: I recently visited the Martha Brae river, a truly wonderful experience. I love Jamaica. I saw a t-shirt that said 'Rafting on the Martha Brae' and ...

Is weed a tradition?  Not rated yet
Q: Do people smoke weed as a tradition?

A: No, not everyone smoke weed in Jamaica as a traditions. Even though we grow the best weed in the world,...

Cab Fare  Not rated yet
Q: What would be the average cost of a cab from Montego Bay to Negril?

A: If it is not a charter...meaning you are riding that you are riding with ...

Hair  Not rated yet
Q: I am a recently converted to Rastafarian but my school won't allow my long hair I said OK in the rasta way but... will not having long hair and cutting ...

Need Help To Find My Roots Rastafari  Not rated yet
S: I would like to become a rasta

A: All you have to do my friend is follow the rules and go for it.

Trade Unions  Not rated yet
Q: Who are the past leaders of the trade unions in Jamaica?

A:
- Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) -
Alexander Bustamante

- Jamaica ...

Jamaican Food For A Party  Not rated yet
Q: I'm hosting a surprise birthday party and would like to serve authentic Jamaican food. For starters I plan to serve beef patties,watermelon and fresh ...

Where Can I Find Rastafari Movements ???  Not rated yet
Q: So Where Do I Find Rastafarian People?

A: Rastafarian tend to stick together...wherever you find Jamaican people, you will find rastafarians....

Should Tams Be Worn All The Time In This Reiligon?  Not rated yet
Q: Can you answer me this question...When becoming a rastafarian and growing dreads, do yo need to wear a hat or tam all the time? Is this relgious?...

How To Be In The Rastafarian Movement   Not rated yet
Q: Hi, Do I Have To Be Jamaican To Become In The Rastafarian Movement?

A: No, my friend. You don't have to be. The rastafarian movement is universal....

Port Royal Fame  Not rated yet
Q: Why is Port Royal so famous?

A: It was notorious for its wealth and loose morals in the 17th century. It was a place where just about everyone ...

picture of dreads  Not rated yet
just took a pic of my dreads

Help Thicken My Dreads  Not rated yet
Q: What do you put on the dreads to make them thicker, I was told to use a banana leaf but I don't know where to get the leaf. I have been growing my ...

Question  Not rated yet
Q: Can u practice this in Illinois?

A: I don't understand the question...practice what?

Rastarfarian Church   Not rated yet
Q: Do rastas meet or gather like christians go to church? Are there temples or places that they meet, I would like to become one but I don't know any ...

Teaching Jamaican  Not rated yet
Q: Well I'm part jamaican and I just taught myself how to speak jamaican like 5 or 6 years ago. Is it okay to teach my 2 nephews the language even though ...

Why ?  Not rated yet
Q: Why is it that dancehall musicians don't make an effort to get their music to play in the united states?

A: From my knowledge a lot of them do....

What Does The Book Of Leviticus Say About Diet?  Not rated yet
Q: In the book of Leviticus, what does it say about the dietary law for rasafarians?

A: Leviticus 11 distinguishes between clean and unclean meats ...

Am I Following The Traditions?  Not rated yet
Q: My name is chloe. I am 16 years old and white but I am in love with the traditions of the rastafarian. I have read the background information and ...

Who sing the song "Welcome to Jamaica?"  Not rated yet
Q: Who sing the song welcome to Jamaica?

A: Do you have a reference clip? If I hear it then I can tell you. I have heard several versions of ...

A question  Not rated yet
Q: How do you say hello and good bye and thank you?

A: Hello: "what a gwaan?" or "Whaa you a seh?"

Good Bye: "later" or "little more"

Thank ...

oral tradition  Not rated yet
Q: How has oral tradition contributed to the caribbean?

A: It adds a unique way for caribbean people to communicate.

How Much   Not rated yet
Q: How much is it to delcare a (32'' phillips TV LCD)?

A: I can't give you a specific amount. It really depends on the custom officer. It is highly ...

Attractions  Not rated yet
Q: Can you show me some more attractions? Your ad is too limited, I am sure there are many more interesting places.

A: Okay, I will try to add more ...

How to say...  Not rated yet
Q: How do you say, "Sit back and enjoy," in Jamaican?

A: You can say, " sit bak, relax an enjoy, " in a formal setting.

...or in a non-formal ...

Our Culture and Folkore  Not rated yet
Q: What about our Jamaican culture that includes our dance(the dinki mini, kumina etc) aren't these are also a part of our culture? What about our famous ...

What are the Jamaican Traditions?  Not rated yet
Q: What are the Jamaican traditions?

A: The Jamaican traditions include singing, dancing to, and playing reggae, dancehall, and lovers rock music,...

Love Life  Not rated yet
Q: I'm a rasta welcomed spirit beginning to learn more, I'm also in love with a rasta man and feel that I should wait to commit to being a girlfriend ...

Speaking  Not rated yet
Q: Can you tell me some words in jamaican?

A: Click on the following link to see words words: speaking jamaican . More words will be added in the ...

Voodoo in Jamaica?  Not rated yet
Q: Hello, I am taking a trip to Jamaica for the first time and am staying in Montego Bay in the resort which owns the infamous Rose Hall. I read about ...

I need help  Not rated yet
Q: I live in North London where is there any temple where I can go to learn more? Thanks.

Coleen 'beanie' mantle Bennett

A: Coleen, I don't understand ...

jamaica oral tradition  Not rated yet
Q: How to write a book about 10 of Jamaica's oral tradition?

A: If you want to write a book about Jamaica's oral traditions, you simply pick the traditions ...

Visit to Jamaica and Safety concern  Not rated yet
Question
I have visited Jamaica for the past 3 years at the resorts of Montego Bay and Negril. The latter was in February 2009 and not an all inclusive....

Where is Toots and the Maytals?  Not rated yet
Question
How can you mention Reggae music with nothing about Toots and the Maytals the biggest selling homegrown artists in Jamaica? I don't believe ...

Visiting Jamaica with US currency verses Jamaican currency.  Not rated yet
Question
I'll be traveling to Jamaica for the first time within the next couple of months, but I was wondering if it's better to carry U.S. currency ...

Questions about Rastafarians  Not rated yet
Question: can a rastafarian go to any church. do they have to have dreads. do they have to smoke?


Answer: A rastafarian is free to choose what ...