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The holidays are a special time to remind your Jamaican friends and family of the vibrant culture they hold dear, including those who are feeling homesick. Jamaican culture, known for its lively spirit and rich traditions, offers a wealth of gift ideas that can bring a piece of the island to those living afar. And our friends at GiftMe, Grocery List Jamaica and CaribShopper offer some recommendations on 15 thoughtful Jamaican Christmas gifts that will surely resonate with the heart and soul of your Jamaican friends and family members this holiday.
Clarks: These shoes are a staple in Jamaican culture, with even a Dancehall song dedicated to them by Vybz Kartel. It’s perfect for the stylish Jamaican male in your life.
Dominoes Set: In Jamaica, dominoes is not just a game; it’s a cornerstone of social life. Almost every corner shop and family gathering has a domino table, and the game is often associated with fond memories and competitive spirit.
Dried Sorrel: Sorrel drink is definite for Jamaican Christmas celebrations. Gifting dried sorrel allows your Jamaican friends to make this spicy, traditional beverage.
Lasco Case: Lasco is a unique, milky food drink essential to many Jamaican beverages. It’s often missed abroad, especially when enjoying cereals or shakes.
Jamaican Snack Box (Sunshine Snacks): Sunshine Snacks are a primary snack provider in Jamaica. A box of their favorites would be a nostalgic and tasty treat.
Dutchie Pot Set: Essential for the Jamaican kitchen, these pots provide the perfect heat for an even cook, something a culinary enthusiast would greatly appreciate.
Ludo Board (Jamaica Parishes Edition): A personalized take on this classic game with a Jamaican twist.
Dancehall Mix CD/Playlist: Since music is everywhere in Jamaica, a playlist or CD of Jamaican music can fill the silence and bring a piece of the island’s ever-present melodies to their new environment.
Unique Jamaican Jewelry: Jewelry with Jamaican motifs can be a stylish and meaningful gift. Something they can carry around with them to remind them of home.
Bridget Sandals: Almost every Jamaican woman adores these sandals. Gifting a pair to someone who never had the chance to own them before migrating will undoubtedly bring joy.
Box of Jamaican Patties: A box of Juici or Tastee patties, complete with bun and cheese, is like sending a piece of Jamaica’s culinary heart.
Unique Jamaican Merchandise: Items with accurate Jamaican slangs like “Yaardie” or “Yaad Gyal” can be fun for them to wear or carry around.
Blue Mountain Coffee Scented Candles: For those missing the smell of Jamaica’s famous coffee, these candles are perfect.
Jamaican Cookbook: A cookbook filled with Jamaican recipes can help recreate the flavors of home.
Purchase Grocery for Family in Jamaica: You could also consider grocery shopping for their family in Jamaica with Grocery List Jamaica. This service makes shopping for loved ones in Jamaica a breeze. You can begin by choosing from a wide selection of over 30,000 items from reputable supermarkets. Once you’ve made your selections, simply schedule a convenient delivery for your family. Grocery List Jamaica takes care of the entire process, ensuring that the items are shopped and delivered directly to your family’s doorstep in Jamaica.
These gifts are thoughtful ways to show how much you understand and appreciate the rich culture of Jamaica, offering your friend or family member a comforting piece of their beloved homeland. But don’t wait until the last minute, shop GiftMe, Grocery List Jamaica and CaribShopper today!
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The Jamaican women’s curling team won a historic silver medal at the World Curling Federation’s Pan Continental Championships held in Kelowna, Canada. With the win, the women’s team joined Jamaica’s legendary bobsledders in making a mark on the competitive winter sports scene for the Caribbean island nation.
What is Curling?
The winter sport of curling dates back to early 16th century Scotland. In curling, two competing teams of four players each slide heavy, polished stones made of granite on a sheet of ice toward a goal area divided into four concentric circles. Each team has eight stones, and each player throws two with the goal of getting the stones closest to the center of the marked area. The team with the highest score wins. The movement of the stones can be influenced by the actions of “sweepers,” two players with brooms who accompany the stone sliding on the ice and sweep the area in front of it as it moves toward the goal. Sweeping reduces friction and allows the stone to travel further and on a straighter path. Curling has been included at the Winter Olympic Games since 1998 and currently features men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles tournaments.
Jamaica Has A Curling Team
Jamaica joined the World Curling Federation in 2022 and made a major impact on the global curling scene. The team created a platform in which the nation can showcase its skill in the sport. The impact was much the same as when Jamaica fielded a bobsled team 30 years ago to surprise the world as a competitor in the realm of Olympic winter sports. Jamaica’s journey to success in curling began when the founder and former president of Curling Jamaica, Ben Kong, reached out to veteran curler, Cristiene Hall-Teravainen.
Leads the Team To A Medal
Jamaica’s women’s curling team is headed by Hall-Teravainen, an experienced curler who moved from Jamaica to Toronto, Canada, when she was six years old and was introduced to the sport in the 1980s by her husband. Hall-Teravainen is an active promoter of curling in Ontario and in her role as the vice-president of Curling Jamaica, has been instrumental in developing Jamaica’s team.
Silver Medal Motivates Team
Winning the silver medal at the World Curling Federation’s Pan Continental Championships has motivated the team and proved that it is possible to realize a dream through perseverance and passion. The team showed its skill by holding its own in the final match against the curling powerhouse, Team China led by Han Yu, which ultimately took the gold medal. In spite of the loss, team members Madeleine Spurgeon, Stephanie Chen, Margot Shepherd-Spurgeon, and Hall-Teravainen came away with a strong sense of pride in their historic achievement.
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On December 17, 2023, Oracabessa High School located in the Parish of St Mary, will mark its 50th anniversary with a banquet on its campus. The banquet ceremony will be hosted by Leo Gilling, one of the first Grade 7 students to attend the school at its opening in 1973. The event will start at 5 pm on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
A Special Invitation From Leo Gilling
Banquet host Leo Gilling has issued a special invitation to school alumni living overseas who are planning to travel home to Oracabessa for the Christmas holidays. He asks that they meet up at Oracabessa, noting that 50 years in operation means that there are 50 groups of Grade 7 students who have passed through the institution. Gilling states that this major accomplishment should be approached with pride and asks “to see at least two persons from each of the batches that attended OHS” at the banquet.
Achievements of Oracabessa High School
Oracabessa High School was built in 1973 and had an initial enrollment of 501 students, 11 academic staff members, three administrative staff, and an ancillary staff of four. The school has grown to serve over 1,500 students with 66 academic staff members, 11 administrative staff, and 14 ancillary staff. The school operates on a shift system in which each shift comprises Grades 7 to 11, and each grade is divided into three streams. Two special classes, one for Grade 7 on the first shift and one for Grade 9 on the second shift, cater to the needs of new Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT} and Gurukripa National Aptitude Test (GNAT) students, respectively. The school is managed by a Board of Governors. Several of its co-curricular activities have produced athletes who represented Jamaica in various local and global championship competitions. The Oracabessa High School choir was the second-place winner in the “TVJ All Together Sing” and the Children’s Gospel Festival. The school also won two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals at the 2012 JCDC School Festival, and the school band was the Top Performer at the festival before moving on to the National Finals. The school’s motto is “Be satisfied only with the best.”
About Leo Gilling
Leo Gilling is a Jamaicans.com broadcaster, writer, philanthropist, journalist, entrepreneur, and educator. He is the chair and founder of the Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network in Miramar, Florida. He is also the founder of the Oracabessa Family Day Picnic in Fort Lauderdale. Gilling also served as the former chair at the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force and the Celebrate Jamaica Los Angeles event. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and financial management and an MA in criminal justice from National University in La Jolla, California, as well as a Ph.D. in criminology and criminal justice system at Keiser University. Gilling has 30 years of experience developing, leading, and managing philanthropic programs in education, health, and citizen strategy for underserved and economically vulnerable communities. A native of Jamaica who grew up in Oracabessa, he trained as a teacher but switched to a career in business after college. He currently operates an insurance agency in Florida.
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By Kurt Campbell in St Vincent
kurt@newsroom.gy
Talks between Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro are underway in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with the Guyanese leader saying “facts” are what will dictate the meeting.
The talks Thursday morning are taking place at the Argyle International Airport, currently overrun by security officials and there is a tense atmosphere.
A calm Dr. Ali arrived moments before Maduro and was escorted by Prime Minister of St. Vincent Dr. Ralph Gonsalves to the meeting room.
He reiterated that the talks will only surround the facts of the decades old border controversy between the neighbouring countries.
“I’m taking the facts with me and the facts remain that the 1899 Award clearly defines the border between Guyana and Venezuela” –Dr. Ali said moments before the high-level dialogue between himself and President Maduro commenced.
Maduro also gave brief comments to the press upon his arrival but spoke in Spanish.
Also attending the meeting are several CARICOM Heads including Barbados’ Mia Mottley, Trinidad’s Dr. Keith Rowley and Dominica’s Roosevelt Skerrit.
A United Nations Under-Secretary General and representatives from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) are also attending.
Gonsalves regarded Ali and Maduro as wise and mature men and said he expects patience and calm.
“We have to de-escalate and in the de-escalation, we may find possible solutions certainly in this particular case to address matters consequential to the border controversy.
“We have two leaders who are mature and wise, Presidents of Guyana and Venezuela and I expect them to apply their maturity and wisdom and patience and calm,” Dr. Gonsalves said.
President Ali has made it clear that the border controversy will not be discussed at this meeting. He has consistently said he is willing to engage his Venezuelan counterpart on any shared matter but not the controversy since that is squarely before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
At that court, Guyana seeks a final, binding settlement of the controversy, reaffirming that the 1899 Arbitral Award established the boundary between itself and Venezuela. In simple terms, Guyana wants the Court to determine, once and for all, that the Essequibo region is its own.
The President has said that he agreed to the talks, facilitated by the Vincentian Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, in the interest of de-escalating the Venezuelan threat to peace in the Caribbean and Latin American region.
Venezuela continues to assert claims over Guyana’s Essequibo region, a resource rich region of gold and diamonds and massive oilfields offshore. The International Court of Justice recently ruled that Guyana has governed and exercised sovereignty over the Essequibo Region since 1899 when an arbitration tribunal demarcated the land boundary between the two countries, and Venezuela should refrain from seeking to change that.
But Maduro pressed ahead with a referendum and then installed a governor he said would administer the affairs of Essequibo and issue ID cards to citizens and also grant licences for Venezuelan companies to work in Guyana.
Guyana and the international community has condemned the actions of the Venezuelan President and the high-level talks were called to seek a de-escalation of the conflict.
Guyana is working with key international allies, including the US and Brazil, to shore ups its defence capability given the threat by Venezuela.
President Ali said his talks with Maduro would focus on the fact that the 1899 award is what defined the boundary between Guyana and Venezuela and he would be uncompromising in that position.
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar (right) witness the offloading of the equipment (Photo: Minister Deodat Indar FB/December 13, 2023)
According to the post, the equipment will be transported to the Columbia, East Coast Demerara substation where installation will commence to connect the equipment to the grid in “the coming days.”
The US$27M equipment from Apan Energy was initially slated to arrive in Guyana on November 22 and installation would have been done in time for the Christmas season.
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar told the News Room recently said that generators and transformers were shipped separately to Guyana from different territories.
Despite the delay, Indar said that once the shipments arrive, preparations are already in place for installation to commence immediately.
Sixty containers of equipment arrived in the MV Skystar at the Muneshwars wharf (Photo: Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodar Indar FB/ December 13, 2023)The country’s power company was forced to implement a load-shedding schedule across the country as it did not have the capacity to feed the increase in demand for electricity.
At present, GPL has the capacity to generate 167 megawatts. The demand at the beginning of November was 172 megawatts.
In the last week of November, Indar said GPL has recorded a decrease in its peak demand to 165 megawatts without having to remove customers from the national grid.
