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Traditional celebratory rites held in Accompong Town on January 6 (Kojo Day) centre around the Kindah Tree where drumming, dancing, singing and the pouring of libations are done to invoke…

Higglering: The backbone of Jamaica’s internal market system

Written by ACIJJMB

Higglering is by no means a new phenomenon in Jamaica. This occupation dates back to the time of slavery. During this time, slaves, mostly those from the rural areas, were…

King Banana

Written by ACIJJMB

There are many songs and poems in Jamaica's heritage that reflect a period in the country's history when the Banana reigned supreme.

In Pictures: Reggae Poster Contest 2012

Written by Nicola Cunningham-Williams

International Proxy Parents (IPP) Bazaar

Written by Nicola Cunningham-Williams

Broadcaster Heather ‘Bubbling Brown Sugar’ Grant (left) greets Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the fastest woman in the world.

More than a dozen diplomatic missions in residence in Jamaica participated in the annual International Proxy Parent (IPP) Bazaar held at the poolside of the Wyndham Hotel on Saturday November…

Ettu in Jamaica

Written by ACIJJMB

Ettu is a small ethnic African group, found in the communities of Pell River, Cauldwell and Kendall in the Parish of Hanover. The Ettu people claim 'Yoruba' (Nigerian) ancestry. Their…

Louisa Jones (Ma Lou): Jamaican Potter

Written by ACIJJMB

Mrs. Louisa Jones is considered by many to be a master potter. Her expertise in the field of pottery has earned her much respect in the Art World internationally. But,…

Bruckins in Jamaica

Written by ACIJJMB

In Jamaica, Brukins has become associated with celebrations to mark Emancipation, granted to enslaved Africans on the 1st August 1834. The dance is a complex series of movements and sections…

The Spanish Town Cathedral

Written by ACIJJMB

In 1534 the Spanish, who had previously settled in St. Ann's Bay, traveled south of that area and founded Villa de la Vega (town of the plain). In 1655 the…

Jamaica’s National Honours & Awards

Written by ACIJJMB

On the third Monday of October in each year, Jamaica commemorates National Heroes Day and the nation takes time out to honour those who have given exemplary service. On this…

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Kojo Day (January 6th) Accompong, St. Elizabeth

Higglering: The backbone of Jamaica’s internal market system

King Banana

In Pictures: Reggae Poster Contest 2012

International Proxy Parents (IPP) Bazaar

Ettu in Jamaica

Louisa Jones (Ma Lou): Jamaican Potter

Bruckins in Jamaica

The Spanish Town Cathedral

Jamaica’s National Honours & Awards

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