https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaica-blog.html The My-Island-Jamaica.com Blog keeps you up-to-date with the very latest additions and changes to the my-island-jamaica.com Web site. en-us jamaica Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:59:19 -0400 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:59:19 -0400 my-island-jamaica.com https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/semi-contract.html5eae349c562ebd4288f82dad0a3ff543Discover how Semi-Contract (Epazote) is used in Jamaica, what it’s traditionally known for, how to use it safely, and which form makes the most sense to buy.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:58:41 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/tamarind.htmlcd53f5ca29365999183a31ccf41f44dbExplore tamarind in Jamaica—leaf tea, fruit pulp, seeds, traditional uses, and practical wellness benefits, plus the best forms to use.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:02 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/why-do-jamaicans-eat-bun-and-cheese-for-easter-jamaican-easter-traditions.htmld2ce383cf9a58922a08dd789434caae8 By Kesha Stewart | Associate Writer See Also: What do Jamaicans do for Easter? Most Jamaicans consider certain things mandatory for the perfect Easter Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:45:41 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/spirit_weed.htmld2085c7d83f75fd2a2e9ee9522a08f2fDiscover culantro (Spirit Weed) health benefits, traditional Jamaican uses, tea preparation, and research on Eryngium foetidum.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:18:26 -0500 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/colic_mint.html0478d15335e11ab7b4c781a07d8e970dIf you grew up in Jamaica, chances are you’ve seen Colic Mint growing quietly somewhere nearby, along a fence or at the edge of a yard.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:52:50 -0500 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/medicinal_herbs_of_jamaica.htmlb737c159f20bc5787486496a8c4e3e48Here 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?
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:20:02 -0500 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/myislandjamaicafoundation.html58761489ab8ad1a2e1cd688b4808ae3dThe My Island Jamaica Foundation - Hope Begins Here!
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:23:48 -0500 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/a-community-obliterated-by-hurricane-melissa-needs-urgent-help-hurricanemelissa.htmlb1dac375f43d54a22917bcc5f16eaa1e NEW! SEE THE VIDEO BELOW👇 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 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:12:40 -0500 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/hurricane_safety.html9377240abf51b0d3e1a51bef81c62e69Hurricanes 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.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:03:15 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican-national-awards-honours.html940a0971258c4a059a368c9eb3fe0bbe Did you know that Jamaica’s proud system of national recognition — our National Honours and Awards — was officially established over five decades ago?
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:01:40 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/what-is-heroes-day-in-jamaica.htmlef99184bfd9e0be40fc081408823c565 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 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:47:31 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/national_heroes_of_jamaica.html824a34e416e9f3f5ed4b1983f5ab8434Here 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.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:41:47 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/what-is-heritage-day-in-jamaica.html811152dddcd1da5101390074be6607db 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 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:48:06 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/how-much-money-do-you-need-to-start-a-grocery-store-in-jamaica.htmle4ed671393af8dca29ec888a568ae3e0 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 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:11:02 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/what-can-i-do-if-i-suspect-a-will-in-jamaica-was-changed-before-death.htmld417d01451ef9231d0b93ccfb1d03afe 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 Wed, 8 Oct 2025 17:42:45 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/what-does-tun-dumpling-refugee-mean-in-the-poem-dutty-tough.html1a26dbf3cf6100742f124c080821d385 Question from Owen: In the poem Dutty Tough... Why does the poet say persons have to 'tun dumpling refugee'? >Hey Owen — excellent question! Wed, 8 Oct 2025 17:06:29 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/ring-games-in-jamaica.html6fd71cc90301b7afb2a85857e1587dfc 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 Wed, 8 Oct 2025 16:43:24 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/where-can-i-found-apartment-listing.html341b6ab077e62b3ac212b0e582e5e383 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 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:16:16 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/snow-peas-allowed-into-jamaica.html5791bb9718b8caadbeb2737bb17b5652 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 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:03:54 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/how-the-jlps-win-reshapes-jamaica-the-jlp-and-the-pnp.html201666f63f32d4deec745e5bae9d764d By Wellesley Gayle | September 4, 2025 | Make a comment Jamaicans have spoken, and the Jamaica Labour Party will form the Government again. The margin Thu, 4 Sep 2025 13:25:35 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/the-diasporas-voice-why-jamaicans-abroad-still-shape-our-elections.html74023ad73311d454f5fa96cbd61abed0 Jamaica’s elections don’t just happen on the island — they echo through communities in Miami, Toronto, London, and beyond. With more Jamaicans living Tue, 2 Sep 2025 23:27:45 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/your-vote-your-power-how-to-check-eligibility-polling-station.html1035180658f1a2c1bae706572639b356 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 Tue, 2 Sep 2025 23:06:57 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/time-come-vs-choose-jamaica-jamaica-elections-2025.html99544d062bc8cd51dcab1eaa041922c1 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 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:42:16 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican_blue_vervain.htmld209c08315971b524b7e09a7dfb9900bA 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!
Fri, 8 Aug 2025 12:36:34 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/how-did-jamaica-gain-independence-the-real-story-behind-1962.html5c550c70b47251bbe3c232ad9ef62daa Question from Marlon, Miami: How did Jamaica actually gain independence in 1962 - was there a war, or was it peaceful? Hey Marlon – thanks Sun, 3 Aug 2025 14:24:54 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/just-a-short-pause-but-im-still-here.htmlcb4cce17c30508a02d12a091f5ff0e10 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 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 18:45:52 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/guaco-bush-jamaicas-traditional-remedy-for-colds-congestion-and-more.html4ecf083d087856ec731069e4fefb9553 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 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:36:03 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-a-house-in-jamaica.html53fe1a8c7870725d53125a23dc388ef9 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, Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:10:08 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/fishing-not-deep-sea-options-near-montego-bay.html508e42df8c78069427a91036c3396a48 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 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:53:48 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/where-do-i-go-to-get-a-copy-of-a-land-title-in-jamaica.html9f67a1a127aac6a80e609799ce03579b Question from Rossini: Where does one go to get a copy of land title? Great question, Rossini—and something a lot of folks, especially Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:43:45 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/where-to-find-scotch-bonnet-and-other-jamaican-ingredients-in-new-york.htmlcf2e369f1630e130564b44108e1088ce Question from Ariel, Hempstead, NY: Is it possible to get all the ingredients from CTOWN supermarket or Latin grocery store? Scotch bonnet Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:39:29 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/can-i-ship-plants-or-trees-from-the-us-to-jamaica.htmlb7eb54a7254a74d54fb25038030913eb 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! Sat, 12 Jul 2025 22:14:21 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/where-can-i-find-an-affordable-draftsman-in-jamaica.htmld61f01e66eb962fce34f1d0716a4d9df 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 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 22:01:59 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican-arrowroot-the-stomach-soother-passed-down-through-generations.html1da12bd4b48ae3650a6d3a2caa8e8200 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 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:13:35 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/what-documents-do-i-need-to-return-to-jamaica-as-a-citizen.htmlc7183b8be0181d7d6cea631ce480dee8 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 Wed, 9 Jul 2025 08:49:21 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican-sorrel-more-than-a-holiday-drink-its-a-healing-powerhouse.htmle13acc94177f3e5696b8d77e47003acd For most Jamaicans, Sorrel means one thing—Christmas. That bright red drink, often spiked with ginger, rum, and pimento, is a staple on nearly Sat, 5 Jul 2025 00:02:30 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/am-i-entitled-to-a-pension-from-jamaica-after-working-there-years-ago.html417003858532de08ef3006fd67025a33 Question from Leslie, London, UK: I worked in Jamaica from 1977 to 1984 in the Correctional Services, migrated, and I am now 65 years old. Wed, 2 Jul 2025 19:56:46 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/what-happens-if-you-register-a-business-but-dont-get-the-license.html83a58fabd484c2be0e2313d3957ade05 Question from Fabian Lindo, Kingston, Jamaica: Good day. Hope this platform is still operational. I was reading your response to Brandon from Wed, 2 Jul 2025 19:06:35 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/use-us-dollars-or-jamaican-dollars-when-visiting-jamaica.htmlc73e06d873a705517c56ef0011f10a1f Question from Alan, Georgia, USA: How do Jamaicans view the US dollar vs the Jamaican Dollar? Is it better to use one over the other when I Tue, 1 Jul 2025 22:42:57 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/who-are-jamaicas-national-heroes-and-whats-their-story.html6f5e4319d6ee0641c20a051ee07178b5 Question from Lisa, UK: What’s the story behind Jamaica’s national heroes? I only really know about Marcus Garvey. Hi Lisa, I love that Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:09:51 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/can-i-place-a-fence-between-two-buildings-on-my-property-in-jamaica.htmla256d6b07a6cf40abda9decd76d7eb19 Question from Kelvin Meekins, USA: I bought a piece of land in Jamaica and I wanted to know if I could build a structure on each side of the Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:00:57 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/how-can-a-us-citizen-with-jamaican-permanent-residency-get-a-car-loan-here.htmledbf8cb8d4dcb0ad6c146561c4e5cb70 Question from Diane Reising-Wendler, CT, USA: I have my permanent residency and a TRN card in Jamaica but am a U.S. citizen. Can I get an auto Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:55:05 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/what-to-do-if-you-recieve-death-threats-from-your-sibling.html24f3457354c10d2aa1f1962b5b703743 Question from Anonymous: My brother has threatened to have someone kill me as we do not get along and we live in the same house. I tried calling Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:42:35 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/how-do-i-send-a-shipment-from-colorado-to-jamaica.html2097e80af7439a82f4812588b18661c8 Question from Kayon, Lakewood, Colorado: Do you ship from Colorado to Jamaica? Hi Kayon, thanks so much for reaching out—and great question. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:35:54 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/curfew-in-all-of-st-james.html94a732a1c9aaef57256cd2c6c0fcb711 Question from Lisa Jones: I have friends that live in Jamaica and will be visiting in a few weeks. They keep telling us there has been a curfew Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:23:48 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/can-i-teach-in-jamaica-with-international-qualifications.htmlf31e2b520c2dc18bce057996419760b5 Question from Daniel (Canada): I have degrees in physics and art and want to teach in Jamaica for several months. I would consider any age Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:48:12 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/where-can-i-get-fresh-jamaican-duck-flower-for-detox.htmldf52d6f2bf6c2f092ce7452f45f5c79d Question from Hannah, Kingston, Jamaica: I am currently in Jamaica. I would like to find fresh Jamaica duck flower to detox while staying in Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:39:31 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/how-can-i-correct-my-jamaican-birth-certificate-to-sell-property.htmla25f978d17dd4944d84439ad13668885 Question from Mrs. Jackie Wall: My father, who is in his 80s, needs to sell his house in Jamaica. He lives in the UK. His solicitor is stating Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:30:58 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/can-you-travel-to-jamaica-with-tea-bags-and-disposable-vapes.html42671b81ac009bde5eb2ea81e084c8ca Question from Jen (UK): I am travelling in a few weeks with my husband to Jamaica from the UK and would like to know if I can bring some tea Sat, 21 Jun 2025 18:56:36 -0400 https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/wild-hops-jamaicas-new-hope-for-diabetes.htmlfa6133d960a2ff64be7acae13c3e3d02 Wild Hops: Jamaica’s New Hope for Diabetes? Out in the countryside of Jamaica, you’ll sometimes stumble on a soft, bushy plant with a gentle Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:21:19 -0400