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Travelling around with money in Jamaica  QUESTION:

My family of 6, 2 children and grandparents, are traveling to Jamaica on 1/30, staying for a week at a villa rented through VRBO.

We'...

Is it a good idea to move to Jamaica  QUESTION:

I am from the US and I have a friend in Jamaica; we are getting engaged and have toggled with who would move.

I originally wanted to ...

Who selected the national symbols of Jamaica?  QUESTION:
Who decided what our national symbols should/would be?



ANSWER: November 2, 2009 by Wellesley Gayle



Hi Jan,

Very very ...

Revivalist Symbols  QUESTION: .

I would like to find out more about different types revivalist symbols and what they symbolize.




Hi Monique,

I'll contact ...

Cheap Accomodation on Jamaica's South Coast   QUESTION:

I have visited Jamaica a lot in the past 4 yrs, I've lost count. At least 3 times a year!

We really want to experience the South Coast ...

Jamaican Newbie  Jamaican Newbie


Question :

I'm coming to Jamaica to celebrate my 50th birthday in June.
What is the best spot to spend an entire week, where ...

Song of a Blue Mountain Stream  Question :
Hello,

I would like to get the word of the poem by Reginald M Murray, "Song of a Blue Mountain Stream" .

I would love to teach it to ...

alma norman poem about paul bogle  Question:
...It is called the ballad of sixty five (65)

Answer: Oct-13-2008 by W. Gayle

Update: Nov-05-08
The entire poem is below. A BIG ...

Jamaican Products and Services  Questions and Answers on Jamaican Products and Services

herbs and practices for illnesses in Jamaica  QUESTION: .

I was wondering what are some of the attitudes and practices concerning sickness?

What types of medicine or herbs are used to prevent ...

Traveling to Jamaica with Narcotics - type prescription medications.  QUESTION: .

Hey,

I am coming to visit with a friend who is from Kingston in the next few weeks.

My issue is I am dealing with severe nerve damage ...

Living in Jamaica  QUESTION:

Hey Wellesley

I have recently been to, and fallen in love with Jamaica.

Throughout my interactions with the amazing people of your ...

Gifts Accepted by Jamaicans  QUESTION:

Greetings from Canada!

I'll be coming to Runaway Bay in 2 weeks. This is my first trip to Jamaica. Some of the all-inclusive resorts ...

where can I get the Jamaica national dress or the material  QUESTION: .

Where can I buy the national dress or the material?

ANSWER: by Wellesley Gayle January 4, 2010




Hi Jenifer,

You mean ...

Crofts Hill Area of Clarendon  QUESTION: .
I wanted to know if there is a church by the crofts hill police station, and if there, is what is the name?

Thanks

ANSWER: by Wellesley ...

Jamaican Men  QUESTION: .

Is it tradition for the Jamaican man to have several women? If so, is this behavior accepted by the Jamaican women?

ANSWER: by Wellesley ...

Jamaican wedding beliefs  QUESTION: .

In 1972 my fiance was told by his family's housekeeper that if he took a Jamaican coin, cut it in half and send it to me. If we both keep ...

How has music impacted the Jamaican society?  QUESTION: .

How has music impacted sexually and violently on the Jamaican society?

ANSWER: by Wellesley Gayle December 08, 2009



This ...

Do women need aggression to survive in the Jamaican society  QUESTION: .

Do women need aggression to survive in the Jamaican society?

ANSWER: by Wellesley Gayle December 08, 2009



Hi Sabrina,

Interesting ...

Is A Jamaican Marriage Legal in the USA?  QUESTION:

Hello I want to know when the marriage takes place in Jamaica, is it legal in the United States?


ANSWER: November 28, 2009 by Wellesley ...

Child safety in Jamaica  QUESTION: .

We have heard a few horror stories about young children being in Jamaica.

We keep a fairly tight rein on our child but a few seconds ...

The design for the Bruckins outfit  QUESTION: .

Hey! I would like to know the design for the outfit for the traditional Jamaican bruckins dance.

I have the task of sewing them for ...

Jamaican statement meaning  QUESTION:

What does this statement mean?? World not lebal man??




ANSWER: November 06, 2009 by Wellesley Gayle



Hi Anon,

I ...

Miss Jamaica in 1961 & 1962?  QUESTION: .

Who was Miss Jamaica 1961 & 1962?


ANSWER: by Wellesley Gayle, November 6, 2009



Hi Bob,

There was a Miss Jamaica Festival ...

Cliff jumping in Jamaica  QUESTION:

Hey, I am planning a trip to Jamaica but really want to stay in Ocho Rios, but I am having trouble finding spots to cliff jump.

I really ...

Jamaican all Inclusives that accomodates families  QUESTION:

Looking for an all-inclusive resort in Negril or Ocho Rios that will accommodate a family of (5) comfortably -

Parents and 22 yr old ...

Old Jamaican Coins  QUESTION: .

Trying to find out how much a 1969 10 cent Jamaican coin is worth.

ANSWER: October 20, 2009 by Wellesley Gayle




Hi Paula,...

Jamaican althletic sprint programmes  QUESTION:

I am a coach of primary school sprinters in south Africa.

Please can you put me in touch with a Jamaican coach of children of the same ...

Don't Miss Your Belt Loop in Jamaica  QUESTION:

In Jamaica, is there a saying that if you miss a belt loop, you other half is cheating?



ANSWER: October 16, 2009 by Wellesley ...

Traditional jamaican dress  QUESTION: .

Hello my son is have an international dress day at school. My mother is half Jamaican, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what traditional ...

What is Air Jamaica's Slogan?  QUESTION:

Can you please tell me what is the slogan that Air Jamaica uses?


ANSWER: October 09, 2009 by Wellesley Gayle



Hi Anon,...

Visitor and Travel Related Questions  A helpful guide to your Jamaican travel planning.

Facts and Country Information   Question and Anwers related to general facts and country information about Jamaica

General Information  Questions and Answers related to general information about Jamaica

Is jamaica better then hawaii?  QUESTION:

Is Jamaica better then Hawaii?



ANSWER: May-31-2009 by Wellesley Gayle



Hi Momo,

It sounds like you are looking at ...

History and Culture  Questions and Answers on Jamaican History and Culture including music, religion, sports etc.

clothes worn in Jamaica 
clothes worn in Jamaica

QUESTION:

What kind of clothes do you wear?



ANSWER: March-30-2009 by Wellesley Gayle

Very interesting ...

Governmental Information  Question and Answers related to governmental information about Jamaica

everything about jamaica  Question
I want everything from then until now on the culture of Jamaica. Who were the first inhabitants, the sports, the eat, music etc.


Answer ...

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