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The My Island Jamaica Blog is my little mini-journal about Jamaica.

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Nov 06, 2025

A Community Obliterated By Hurricane Melissa. Needs Urgent Help. #HurricaneMelissa

JamHearts family, it is with great emotion and a heavy heart that I make this post (finally, I'm able to get some internet from my sister's workplace).

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Oct 24, 2025

Critical Hurricane Safety Tips - How To Prepare For A Hurricane

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Hurricanes have historically, caused major loss of both lives and assets. Here are some useful hurricane safety tips to help you stay safe during this time.

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Oct 20, 2025

Jamaican National Awards & Honours

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Did you know that Jamaica’s proud system of national recognition — our National Honours and Awards — was officially established over five decades ago?

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Oct 20, 2025

What is heroes day in Jamaica?

Jamaica's Heroes Day The history of Jamaica is not only tainted by oppression, nor is it only about the tyranny of slavery. Jamaica’s history also

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Oct 20, 2025

National Heroes of Jamaica - The Pioneers Of The Free Jamaica

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Here they are, the seven (7) distinguished National Heroes of Jamaica. The persons who fought in their own ways for us, their children. Let's celebrate them.

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Oct 16, 2025

What is heritage day in Jamaica?

Answered by Aneisha Dobson, Associate Writer If you have visited Jamaica at any point and carefully observed the culture, you will agree with me that

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Oct 10, 2025

How Much Money Do You Need to Start a Grocery Store in Jamaica?

Question from Ernestine, United States: Good morning Mr Gayle, I would love to build up a grocery store in Jamaica country but I want to open

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Oct 08, 2025

What Can I Do If I Suspect a Will in Jamaica Was Changed Before Death?

Question from Thompson, Washington DC: My aunt died in Westmoreland. Three weeks before she died a young man who was living with her and taking

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Oct 08, 2025

What Does “Tun Dumpling Refugee” Mean in the Poem Dutty Tough?

Question from Owen: In the poem Dutty Tough... Why does the poet say persons have to 'tun dumpling refugee'? >Hey Owen — excellent question!

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Oct 08, 2025

Ring Games In Jamaica

Question from Kerry: I got an assignment to present on ring games in Jamaica. Please help me: Information on the origin of ring games, definition

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Sep 20, 2025

Where Can I Found Apartment Listing?

Question from Anita Renee, North Carolina: I want to rent an apartment/house in Jamaica. Do you have any contact information where I can find

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Sep 20, 2025

Snow peas allowed into Jamaica?

Question from Mary: My husband and I are going to Jamaica next week. We’re trying to eat healthy and our favorite snack is raw snow peas. Can I

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Sep 16, 2025

101 Medicinal Herbs Of Jamaica- Top Natural Healing Herbs Of Jamaica

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Here they are! The top 101 medicinal herbs of Jamaica. These ancient wonders that have provided effective natural healing from our parents and fore-parents. Ready?

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Sep 04, 2025

How the JLP's Win Reshapes Jamaica, the JLP- and the PNP

By Wellesley Gayle | September 4, 2025 | Make a comment Jamaicans have spoken, and the Jamaica Labour Party will form the Government again. The margin

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Sep 02, 2025

The Diaspora’s Voice: Why Jamaicans Abroad Still Shape Our Elections

Jamaica’s elections don’t just happen on the island — they echo through communities in Miami, Toronto, London, and beyond. With more Jamaicans living

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Sep 02, 2025

Your Vote, Your Power: How to Check Eligibility & Polling Station

If you're wondering whether you're all set to vote or curious about where to cast your ballot, the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) makes

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Aug 12, 2025

Time Come vs. Choose Jamaica (Jamaica Elections 2025)

When Prime Minister Andrew Holness called the general election for September 3, 2025, he did more than set a date — he kicked off a sprint to the finish

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Aug 08, 2025

Jamaican Blue Vervain | 7 Reasons To Get To Know This Herb

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A popular saying in Jamaica is “Herbs are the healing of the nation”. With all the benefits of the Jamaican blue vervain, this just might be true!

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Aug 03, 2025

How Did Jamaica Gain Independence? The Real Story Behind 1962

Question from Marlon, Miami: How did Jamaica actually gain independence in 1962 - was there a war, or was it peaceful? Hey Marlon – thanks

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Jul 19, 2025

Just a Short Pause - But I'm Still Here

Hey family, If you’ve been following along here on My-Island-Jamaica.com, the weekly newsletter or over on YouTube — you might be wondering why things

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Jul 18, 2025

Guaco Bush: Jamaica’s Traditional Remedy for Colds, Congestion and More

If you’re from the countryside—or grew up around elders who believed in bush medicine—then chances are you’ve heard of Guaco bush. It’s not the

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Jul 15, 2025

How Long Does It Take to Build a House in Jamaica?

Question from Gilbert, Florida, USA: Assuming that I have land already how long would it take to build a 3500 sq.ft. house in Jamaica. Also,

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Jul 15, 2025

Fishing (not deep sea) options near Montego Bay

Question from Cheri Black: We have a guest coming in a month who would like to fish off a beach or a coastline, or even a river. The least

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Jul 15, 2025

Where Do I Go to Get a Copy of a Land Title in Jamaica?

Question from Rossini: Where does one go to get a copy of land title? Great question, Rossini—and something a lot of folks, especially

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Jul 15, 2025

Where to Find Scotch Bonnet and Other Jamaican Ingredients in New York

Question from Ariel, Hempstead, NY: Is it possible to get all the ingredients from CTOWN supermarket or Latin grocery store? Scotch bonnet

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Jul 12, 2025

Can I Ship Plants or Trees from the U.S. to Jamaica?

Question from Kelvin, USA: Can trees and shrubs from the United States be shipped to Jamaica? I'm building a house in Jamaica. Hey Kelvin!

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Jul 12, 2025

Where Can I Find an Affordable Draftsman in Jamaica?

Question from Paul, Montego Bay: I am looking for a list of draftpersons who can take my sketches of floor plans and reproduce them into technically

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Jul 11, 2025

Jamaican Arrowroot: The Stomach Soother Passed Down Through Generations

Ask any elder in rural Jamaica about what to give a baby with tummy trouble, or someone recovering from illness, and chances are you’ll hear this

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Jul 09, 2025

What Documents Do I Need to Return to Jamaica as a Citizen?

Question from Richard Rowe, USA: Hi Wellesley, I was born in Jamaica and have my original birth certificate as proof. I emigrated to the United

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Jul 05, 2025

Jamaican Sorrel: More Than a Holiday Drink - It’s a Healing Powerhouse

For most Jamaicans, Sorrel means one thing—Christmas. That bright red drink, often spiked with ginger, rum, and pimento, is a staple on nearly

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