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Spotlight On
Yallahs is one of St Thomas’ primary towns with a population of over 10,000 people and growing. At night the town changes from a congested urban centre to a mellow yet lively scene of streets lined with pan-chicken stalls and small pubs with patrons and Reggae music overflowing onto the streets. The most interesting features of Yallahs are the twin salt ponds located just outside the town centre, which were once a key source of salt for the region. > Learn More
| Things Jamaican is affiliated with the government and set up to encourage the development of Jamaican Arts and Crafts. There is an array of products, including rums, liqueurs, jerk seasonings, and jellies such as orange pepper. Look for Busha Brown's fine Jamaica sauces, especially their spicy chutneys such as banana, and their spicy "love apple" sauce (it's actually tomato). > Learn More
| "Williams Guest Houses" is centrally located in Kingston, Jamaica, and appeal to travellers who seek privacy, security and a high standard of hotel-type accommodation. > Learn More
| China Gardens Restaurant, decorated in a beautiful oriental style is known for their delectable salt and pepper chicken wings, shrimp and pork dishes. > Learn More
| The inaugural Reggae Academy Awards (IRI Awards) scheduled for February 24, promises an evening full of glitz and glamour!! > Learn More
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Ackee:
The first ackee tree in Jamaica was planted from a seed brought to the island by the captain of a slave ship in 1778. The fruit is not widely eaten but in Ghana the flowers are used to make a perfume and the seeds are used as a narcotic to catch fish. The seedling was taken to England by Captain Bligh and there the plant was given the botanical name, Blighia sapida. Its original name was ‘akye’ from Twi language of West Africa.
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