By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo credit: Jamaicans.com | Photo of Marcia Griffiths The Electric Slide has become a timeless favorite at weddings, parties, and celebrations worldwide. But did you know this iconic dance traces its roots back to Jamaica in the 1970s? Here’s the fascinating story behind the song and the moves that have […]
By Xavier Murphy, Jamaicans.com | Photo credit: Jamaicans.com | Photo of Professor Hubert Devonish Q: When did you come to the realization that Jamaican patois should be recognized as a separate language? I am not Jamaican but Guyanese. My language awareness started in Guyana in relation to Guyanese Creole or as we term it, Creolese. […]
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By Pearl Phillip Lent is a season of reflection, penance, and spiritual discipline observed by many Christians in the lead-up to Easter. It spans 40 days (excluding Sundays) and begins on Ash Wednesday, symbolizing the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert. During this time, individuals often engage in fasting, prayer, and […]