January 26, 2016
When offered a beer, accept it, even if it’s not your preferred brand. Let’s face it, your favourite brand of beer is “free.” Your second favourite is “cold.” Player 1 belongs to whoever owns the console. No exceptions.  Shotgun is a...
January 04, 2016
Sugar Cane, native to New Guinea, was first brought to Jamaica by Christopher Columbus in about 1509. Sweet on the taste buds, it was a labour-intensive crop grown on sugar plantations that played a major role in slavery. Today it is still an export crop and is a tasty snack for many Jamaicans...
December 17, 2015
Ever heard an unfamiliar word from someone older than you and scratch your head, wondering what it means? Many were once commonplace but fell out of use. Language naturally evolves and develops new vocabulary, and using an older word that not everyone is familiar with can throw off a conversation....
November 27, 2015
Jamaica was the first British colony to establish a post office, on October 31, 1671 in St. Jago de la Vega (Spanish Town). It was called the Postal Corporation of Jamaica. Being the first British colony meant that Jamaica beat out every colony not only in the Caribbean, but America, Canada...
November 20, 2015
Once the wickedest and richest city on earth, Port Royal is now a quiet, little fishing village near Kingston’s airport. You can tour the tiny streets, enjoy great seafood, and immerse yourself into a rich natural, historical and cultural environment.  Here are 5 little known facts about...