https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaica-blog.html Get the latest news and happenings about things Jamaican. News, reviews, local and international. en-us jamaica blog Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:05:40 -0500 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:05:40 -0500 jamaica-land-we-love.com https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/6fe41a2728dda0d298a946ce0037396bJamaica is an island found in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean with a rich culture in music, dance, food etc. Come learn more about this little island paradise!!
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:05:33 -0500 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/hotels-in-kingston-jamaica.htmlff57f9f04161166e586a147bb676e6b2Hotels in Kingston Jamaica are as luxurious as the hotels on the north coast of the island. Here is a list of some of the greats...
Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:00:15 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/banks-in-jamaica.htmlf395a2b846dc05494e9e1a6bc8909207There are over sixty (60) Banks In Jamaica. These include commercial banks, merchant banks, building societies and credit unions.
Sat, 16 Sep 2023 13:40:37 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/facts-about-jamaica.htmle397c4ccf2f46e705e21e37d74eb8c93Want to learn some interesting facts about Jamaica? Well you have come to the right place. Read and Learn!!
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:04:41 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/about-me.html328c13083b235d53cc32dbbb3525a34dWant to know more about me, then read on...You may be surprized you already know me personally...
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:50:11 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-porridge-recipes.html9ecd3c9092237211ef6f43c5639d45b8These Jamaican Porridge Recipes are easy to prepare and you can have them to rotate as part of your breakfast menu so you do not get bored!
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:20:42 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-breads-and-cakes.html0e235a674ae1b52e780273889f5eedcdJamaican Breads and Cakes are tasty and easy to make. Follow these easy to make recipes and you will be on your way to having some tasty treats.
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:17:13 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-beverages.html7655f9e2c79d26bac0f2db2b9b64b9d8Try some of these Jamaican Beverages, they will be refreshing, tasty and unforgettable. Give your taste buds a thrill.
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:11:51 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-dancehall-music.html547d998f9a6519bd61cd291cf5e77d50Jamaican dancehall music was developed in the 1980's and is the pinnacle of the music industry we are now experiencing with constant changes in sound derived from earlier genres.
Wed, 9 Aug 2023 20:30:00 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-recipes.html945ff0db9c71ca6774283c7a9ec06695Jamaican recipes are easy and fun to try. They are also delicious. Get your cooking on with these delectable recipes, Jamaican style.
Tue, 8 Aug 2023 18:12:38 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-foods.htmlde3a5e14369449083bc9c5b039d3822cMany jamaican foods today originated from the island's early settlers. Some of the most commonly known ones are explained here. Tue, 8 Aug 2023 17:32:58 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-reggae-music.html1d316b6615c13857743b884310a85a90Jamaican reggae music was girst developed in the late 1960s and is the most popular form of Jamaican music to date...When it hits you, you feel no pain... Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:32:40 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/map-of-kingston-jamaica.htmlbe2f387227ff1edfd46e7bde3b69fe5eHaving a map of Kingston Jamaica is essential in learning about the places you want to visit and how to get there if you intend on visiting the Capital. Fri, 15 May 2020 13:53:03 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/coronavirus-in-jamaica-updates.htmlf58df5b091d9a5b0e40ce68a21b9e1a0Coronavirus In Jamaica Updates will be provided on a daily basis or as much as possible as the Ministry of Health and Wellness provides us with same. Tue, 12 May 2020 08:42:35 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-mento-music.htmld0369d6e4dfc442e53341b9316b5effcJamaican mento music has pretty much influenced ska and reggae music and it features acoustic instruments. Wed, 6 May 2020 15:30:47 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaicans_say.htmld51e1a01aae2e9a1af312a9f12804450Jamaicans say a lot of things all the times, however we hardly hear most of them. Share your stories and other Jamaican knowledge with us. Wed, 6 May 2020 14:36:30 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/clarendon-jamaica.html47a27d6ecb8d93ced3a4d92e149189c5Clarendon Jamaica is the island's third largest parish with area of approximately 1,196 square km. It's located in Middlesex county with May Pen as its Capital Wed, 6 May 2020 11:07:49 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaica_land_we_love_digest.html15277afb17ff1e7ddb64e02fc4573c36Jamaica Land We Love Digest is the newsletter of choice for keeping you in the know with things Jamaica.
Mon, 4 May 2020 13:42:42 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/covid19.html619b3710e68bcb71712931fbeca1377aCovid19 has reached Jamaican shores. People are panicking and need some advice. Share what you can with us, I am sure it will help someone. Sun, 3 May 2020 12:40:46 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/covid-and-teaching.htmlddb5dc148e71e87ea1a9ad83ed9d5998Unlike some who have access to data/internet services, not many are as fortunate. It took several weeks of trying to get through to the students with only Sun, 3 May 2020 12:17:15 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/coronavirus-in-jamaica.html3c106cfffebc60c5d61e61b9c365b896The first case of Coronavirus in Jamaica was confirmed as of March 10 as a result of overseas travelers coming into the country. Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:54:58 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/public-holidays-in-jamaica-2020.htmlc239a6e9aea3ff06af293d8f74f2fbacPublic holidays in Jamaica 2020. Here is a list of the dates of holidays in Jamaica for the year 2020 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:59:52 -0500 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/car-dealerships-in-jamaica.html734791d8a8330b232861791a1bbf5fb7Car dealerships in Jamaica are now more prevalent than in earlier years. You can find a dealership in every parish that boasts modern models. Check this list. Thu, 8 Aug 2019 13:41:07 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/getting-to-jamaica.html3ccdf8146523a4343ccd50a963f9cc8aGetting to Jamaica is by far easier today than it was some 20 years ago. There are varying frequent flyer aircrafts and cruises to choose from. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:03:10 -0500 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/contact-jamaica-land-we-love.html873d9a79fc2ebfb65da79b099d35985aGet in touch with Ricardo, owner of Jamaica-Land-We-Love.com and leave comments or ask questions as you wish.
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:59:27 -0500 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/mango-smoothie.html1e01f5a16a2a6a5b7dbfd370dfc7df5bThis Jamaican Mango Smoothie recipe can be used to make a refreshing Jamaican beverage that will tantalize your taste buds and keep you cool all at the same time. Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:06:58 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-music.html345383bf05fcc9f92b7fca84355c5ab2Jamaican music has evolved in such a dynamic way that we have to endorse what the legend Bob Marley said...When it hits you, you feel no pain... Fri, 12 May 2017 18:57:45 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-rocksteady-music.htmle8872bcce4b2b25158024841551fb80cJamaican rocksteady music was developed after ska around 1966 and its name originted from a dance style that was mentioned in the Alton Ellis song Rock Steady. Fri, 12 May 2017 16:05:16 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-ska-music.html1377e8ee0e5e8c63c6b81027a20671e4Jamaican ska music was originated some years after Mento in the late 1950's and is characterized by the walking bass line accented with rhythms on the upbeat. Fri, 12 May 2017 15:34:32 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-sour-sop-drink-recipe.html1132101b5e6b5f43c15a2b97dd5dff80This Jamaican sour sop drink recipe is easy, tasty and can be made one of two (2) ways. Adding rum to it also gives it a little kick. Try it today. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:05:19 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaica-flag.htmldf4237f44350d0db6d288d6356fa7bacThe national Jamaica flag is one of the most important national symbols of Jamaica. Learn more about its inception, meaning and usage here! Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:49:25 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/kingston-jamaica.html850ff78e2e2a80e9613ff50b160ec75aKingston Jamaica is the Capital of Jamaica. It is located on the Southeastern end of the island and it boasts a population of approximately 96,052 (as of 2001). Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:16:53 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/kingston-parish-church.html2e0fa1454b299d51f3760a3f17492687The Kingston Parish Church was erected around the year 1911 on the foundations of the original church. The original building was destroyed in the 1907 earthquake. Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:01:17 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-passport.html6137dd21d247c38e9b1a86b4e26cc97fApplying for a Jamaican Passport is simple and the turn around time from application to passport in hand is reasonable. Learn more here... Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:32:05 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-mannish-water-recipe.html5161ae62986e597198d211d53dc70e3eThis Jamaican Mannish Water recipe will you have your tast buds going wild when the flavour takes control. Give it a try and experience the thrill!! Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:51:20 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-cuisine.html0f135df4e7b8bfd1f18883ae14e4d2ddJamaican cuisine was impacted by the many different settlers that came to our little island. From Arawaks, to the Spanish, to the English, etc. Learn more about where it all began here!! Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:24:47 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-sorrel-recipe.htmlae10f73eb064b0d0d8816429b512685eThis Jamaican Sorrel Recipe is as easy as getting the sorrel and making it. A few easy steps to a great tasting Jamaican favourite... Tue, 9 Sep 2014 16:13:20 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/negril-seven-mile-beach.html074d362ded7da4824c52677d7a93fffdNegril Seven Mile Beach is one of Jamaica's most visited and talked about tourist locations. Get some info here! Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:15:37 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/national-heroes-of-jamaica.htmlb5e6981e0a674d39fb12820fa6c776d4There are seven National Heroes of Jamaica that have fought, toiled and made significant contributions to the development of Jamaica. Learn about each of them here!! Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:22:18 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/st-elizabeth-jamaica.htmle2139f7eed4134123d7ed6fc005b7dcaSt Elizabeth Jamaica is one of the largest parishes in Jamaica and was named in honour of Lady Elizabeth Modyford. The Capital of St. Elizabeth is Black River. Thu, 3 Jul 2014 17:41:55 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/saint-ann-jamaica.htmlf943caa3b0690e514551c8649037e4a1Saint Ann Jamaica is the largest parish in Jamaica and was one of the first places Christopher Columbus landed in 1494 while on his second voyage. Thu, 3 Jul 2014 17:36:43 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/st-andrew-jamaica.htmle7681629b2ef82099986c6b7ff794b7fSt Andrew Jamaica was one of the first parishes to be established by Law in 1867. Its population is roughly 573,369 as of 2011. Thu, 3 Jul 2014 16:34:05 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/st-mary-jamaica.html7d08d0fcc351113b3b04a878eb08a370St Mary Jamaica is the fifth smallest parish measuring approxomately 610 square km. The Capital of St. Mary is Port Maria. St Mary has three large towns, Port Maria, Oracabessa, and Annoto Bay. Thu, 3 Jul 2014 15:58:21 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/st-thomas-jamaica.html5ce91785d743fc84814ec5d445d7914fSt Thomas Jamaica was named after Thomas Hickman (Lord Windsor), Governor of Jamaica in 1662. It was originally called St. Thomas-in-the-east. The capital is Morant Bay. Thu, 3 Jul 2014 13:25:13 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/st-catherine-jamaica.htmldff693698a854850a76fc3bdb3176e3dSt Catherine Jamaica is the second largest parish that was formed in 1534 and was named for Queen Catherine of Portugal, wife to Charles II of England. Thu, 3 Jul 2014 12:55:33 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/manchester-jamaica.html5cfa3e35d1647d24b76973439f362293Manchester Jamaica is said to be the last parish that was created in Jamaica in 1814 out of parts of the surrounding parishes of St. Elizabeth, Clarendon and Vere at the time. Thu, 3 Jul 2014 09:57:02 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-cow-foot-recipe.html7428514700603bab93688e8a6720bda9This Jamaican Cow Foot Recipe makes a delicious meal that most Jamaicans and Jamaican enthusiasts love. Try your hand at cooking cow foot Jamaican style. Mon, 30 Jun 2014 13:08:59 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/bruce-golding.html3a25a3561130036b99b31004cd990f23Bruce Golding served as Jamaica's Prime Minister between September 2007 to 2011 Mon, 2 Jun 2014 11:37:15 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/getting-around-jamaica.html619e9719c47e42733f8e0daae410b579Getting around Jamaica is by far easier today than it was some years ago. There are Taxis, Buses, Vehicle rentals, boat and many other ways. Learn more about them today Sat, 17 May 2014 10:16:37 -0400 https://www.jamaica-land-we-love.com/jamaican-guinness-stout-punch-recipe.html41a1f72d9493d3dc2700f16b1b573353Jamaican Guinness Stout Punch Recipe is the REAL "Put It Back" Drink that most Jamaican men use as a tonic to replenish their strength. Learn how to make it now! Fri, 9 May 2014 11:13:07 -0400