PEOPLE

“Personal space? Jamaica doesn’t know what that means!Touch your face, hug you, call you affectionate names: ‘tall man’,‘short man.’ We break the ice quick!” Jason Russell, owner of Pier One

“We are friendly, warm and proud. If you have not met the people you have not experienced Jamaica. Here, we say: ‘Jamaica All One Love.’ We are all from different places but we

all have blood running through our veins so we are all one.”Carol McLennon, Harbour Street Market

WHA’A GWAAN? — What’s going on? / How are you? (Mainly used as a greeting) IRIE — (pronounced EYE-ree) Alright, used to indicate that all is well. Also a greeting. GYAL — A woman or girl.BWOY — A man or boy.PICKNEY — Child (boy or girl).EVERY TING CRISS — Everything is cool.SOON COME — ’Soon’ can be any length of time! Often used by a person when they are departing but will return. YAHSO — Right here.

NO PROBLEM, MAN — The standard reaction to a request for help, or for service. Also, exemplifies the general hospitable attitude. BRAWTA — An ‘extra’ given for free(often added to your shopping in the markets and elsewhere).

JerkJerk, probably Jamaica’s best-loved food, originates from the Maroons who were slaves that escaped and ran away from the Spanish-owned plantations when the British took Jamaica in 1655. They fled to the mountains and joined the remaining indigenous communities who showed them techniques for preserving and cooking wild boar. Jerk is often served with bammy (a flat, round bread made from dried and pounded cassava) and festival (a cornmeal dough which is deep fried).

“Jamaican jerk chicken with all those spices, pimentos... peppers... It's NICE!" Authentic jerk chicken, everytime.You can’t go wrong!” Constable Allen

“Reggae music is everywhere, we love it. You’ll hear it pumping out of cars, bars, market stalls – everywhere! It developed from the songs our ancestors sang to console themselves and it incorporates all kinds of other music and blends them together into a wonderful mix.”Prince Tebah, Rastafari Indigenous Village

Montego Bay (known locally as MoBay) is a city bursting with life and an easy place to explore.

Prepare yourself for a sensory overload of sights, sounds and tastes - from vibrant market stalls and beautiful beaches, to reggae beats and mouth-watering eats.

PATOIS

MUSIC

FRIENDLY ADVICE

FOOD & DRINK

As well as English, Jamaicans also speak Patois (pronounced Patwah), which is a very expressive language. Here are some words and slangs that you are sure to hear:

Montego Bay is a relatively small cityand easy to get around. To give you an idea, most people can walk from the Hip Strip to Sam Sharpe Square (in the centre of town) in twenty minutes at a medium pace.You can book taxis from your hotel or from most attractions in Montego Bay - look out for cars with JUTA Tours, JCAL Tours or MAXI Tours logos. Authorised taxis have the red registration plate and a visible ID - always ask to see the driver’s ID.

The district constables are an official and friendly face for tourists and you can ask them about anything. They'll be very happy to make recommendations for places to go and can advise you on how to spot official operators and keep safe. Always check for ID if someone is trying to sell something to you like a tour. Jamaicans are laid back but please ask out of courtesy before taking their photo.

“We are a combination of cultures from allover the world...You will find Jamaican wordsinclude Spanish, French, English, Chinese… It’svery unique, I doubt

you will find it anywhere else.”Constable Allen

Favourite meals“For breakfast Irecommend trying our national dish ackee and cod fish or maybe yam and fried plantain which is a bit like banana.

For lunch, I love Jerk chicken or oxtail (stew with rice and peas) with dumplings. For dinner, stuffed lobster which is cut from the shell and mixed with onion, tomatoes and peppers is fantastic!” Dalton James, Pelican Grill

Which fishto eat“We love eatingsnappers, kingfish, and mahi mahi. Try and avoid eating parrot fish which do an important job in cleaning the reef. Instead, you could help us protect our marine environment by eating invasive species like the lionfish.”Joshua Bailey, Montego Bay Marine Park

"The district constables are in blue and regular constables are in red, white and black. So we are easy

to spot. Any problems come to us. We make it as safe as possible so people can go around, take pictures, enjoy the ambiance, the food, the vibes and the culture.”District Constable Dixon-Morris

GETTING AROUND

This guide is packed full of tips and advice on how to get the most from your visit from those who know the island best.

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m H

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trip:

15

min

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3km

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man

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Ope

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tim

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day,

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pm.

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m H

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trip:

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