Never Forgotten - A Little of Jamaica Elsewhere

The mystical phenomena of Jamaican heritage sprinkled in San Andres & Guyana.

Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage have been magically sprinkled throughout the world. It is a pleasure to share with you two snippets of these mystical phenomena in San Andres and Guyana. Finally, I have taken the time to salute some renown Jamaicans that have helped to sprinkle a little of Jamaica Elsewhere.

Little of Jamaica in La Isla San Andres

"The islanders speak Spanish and a dialect that is a near kin to the Jamaican Patwah "

The island of San Andres was officially declared Colombian owned by the International Court of Justice on November 19, 2012.

In my research I discovered that the people of San Andres had several norms that were very similar to those of Jamaicans. For example, a few of their meals were more or less the same as ours. Some examples are: Run Dung which is called “Ron Dong,” Rice and Peas named “Arroz con frijoles,” Fried Fish and Festival, called “Pescado Frito con festival.”

The islanders speak Spanish and a dialect that is a near kin to the Jamaican Patwah, so much so that I understood most of what I read in this dialect.

The energy, vibe music and dances of the islanders are quite similar to ours. San Andres is definitely a place on my bucket list to visit someday.

Little of Jamaica in Guyana

"...something close to Patwah that I understood as well."

Another interesting group of people are from the beautiful country of Guyana, located in on the South American continent. I have met a few Guyanese, and they are lovely people. What was fascinating to me is that when I spoke Jamaican Patwah they understood me. Likewise, they spoke it or something close to Patwah that I understood as well.

Saluting Jamaicans of Yesteryear & Today

"...many unsung heroes who continues to sprinkle the Jamaican magic elsewhere..."

Many strong and renown Jamaicans have worked to put our island home “on the map.” Join me to celebrate some of the greats of yesteryear; Robert Nesta Marley OM “Bob Marley, Festus Claudius "Claude" McKay and Louise Bennett-Coverly. I also salute the greats of today: Usain St Leo Bolt OJ CD, Oliver Samuels, Joan Andrea Hutchinson and Claudette Richardson Pious. To our many unsung heroes who continue to sprinkle the Jamaican magic elsewhere, I salute you!

Do you have any nuggets to share of a little of Jamaican culture that you have discovered elsewhere? Would you like to salute any renown Jamaicans? Feel free to share.