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UNPACKING AI FOR JAMAICA

AI technology has been praised to heaven and damned to hell. Its superhuman intelligence solves many of our problems. Its potential to make decisions independent of human input threatens  mankind. AI and its future has fired fierce arguments from people like Sam Altman of Open.AI  and the irreducible Elon Musk.

IRIE YEAR END ROUND-UP LISTS

The tradition of making best-of roundup lists takes center stage this time of year, and social media is a good place to share such. But for 2023, why not break free from convention and look for categories beyond the norm. We encourage you to look at quirky ideas in personal habits and rituals that made this year in Jamaica uniquely enriching.

JAMAICA GRAN’ MARKET ROCKS

Many Jamaican Christmas traditions have long faded into history. Bombarded by other people’s cultures, our youth are not even aware of what they have lost. But we can all be thankful that the enduring tradition of Christmas Market or Grand (Gran’) Market remains alive. This quintessential Jamaican holiday tradition is held in most towns in Jamaica on Christmas Eve... Read More

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS ALCOHOL FREE

With just days before Christmas, fruit cakes are baking, sorrel is in the making and liquor is stacking up for the festivities.  Lively reggae-tinged Christmas music fills the air, and everywhere  in Jamaica is ablaze with sparkling lights, despite our costly electricity. But there's an elephant (donkey?) in the room this time of year.

BUILD JAMAICAN CHRISTMAS LANTERNS

Christmas is for the children, they often say. So let’s engage them with some DIY Christmas crafts this season.  Bring a touch of Jamaica to holiday decor with handmade lanterns. Here are simple steps to create Jamaican-inspired lanterns to give your home the warm and vibrant spirit of the island during the festive season.

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STAY SAFE ONLINE, JAMAICANS!

The Christmas season is well and truly upon us! Many Jamaicans are shopping online to ease a usually hectic experience. To keep you safe online, we offer these best practices to protect your sensitive information.

CHRISTMAS TRADITION OF JONKANOO ENDURES

Many Jamaican traditions are rooted in our heritage. The Christmas festival of Jonkanoo, Junkanoo or Jonkonnu is one such tradition that has its roots in Africa and origins in the colonial period. We can find Jonkanoo in many places in the Caribbean.

JAMAICAN CHRISTMAS DECOR

The season is upon us! So, it's time to add some holiday flair to your home and business. Embrace the vibrant and unique spirit of a Jamaican Christmas whether you are at home or abroad. Forget the traditional red and green and vibe a tropical flair with colors, textures, and scents of the Caribbean. You will create a festive atmosphere that is unique and... Read More

Christmas

Get ready to jingle those bells and feel di Christmas spirit inna di air! In the land of reggae rhythms and irie vibes, we're swapping traditional carols for a couple of Jamaican Christmas tunes that will have yuh singing and skankin' in no time.

Mek di Chris’mas Ketch Yuh in a Good Mood (Let Christmas Catch You in a Good Mood):

Jamaican Christmas means festive decorations and delicious meals. But we also have a rich tapestry of sayings, traditions, and superstitions that add unique flavors to the holiday season.