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Jamaican Apple: A nutritious fruit rare outside the Caribbean
The Jamaican apple, also known as the Otaheite apple or rose apple, is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean island of Jamaica. It is a relative of the common apple but has a unique taste and texture. It looks similar to an American Anjou pear. The Jamaican apple has a with tough green skin…
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Ackee tree picking for Jamaican national meal
As an island in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica has a variety of fruit trees growing year-round. Every season in Jamaica fruits is reaped and enjoyed. In winter, the national fruit of Jamaica, the ackee tree is in abundance. In the video, we picked ackee from the tree prepared it with salted fish…
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Interview with Jamaican Roots reggae artist and producer Staddaday Green
In a follow-up to our 2017 interview with Roots reggae artist and producer, Staddaday Green, we recently interviewed him again in Kingston, Jamaica. Watch the full interview with Staddaday When we first interviewed Staddaday, he was often singing roots reggae at venues in Kingston. However, during the global pandemic he began focusing on producing more…
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Hip Cafes in Kingston Jamaica 2023
In the bustling city of Kingston, Jamaica there are plenty of entertainment and music events to attend but there are also cafes where you can visit to meet up with friends, have a latte or do remote work. Some of the cafes on our list even offer music and dance classes. We’ve highlighted some of…
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Jamaica: Activities When Visiting Kingston During Christmas Holidays
If you ever wonder if the Christmas holiday season is the best time to visit Jamaica, the answer is yes. The abundance of sunshine and consistently warm Caribbean weather is a huge benefit for visiting Kingston during the holidays. From mid-December through New Year’s Day, Jamaica has plenty of activities and events given many have…