Scotialebrities
Jamaican Culture
Famous Movie Lines(Paraphrased)
Stage Names
Jamaican Patois → English
100

A Senior Vice President Caribbean North & Central & President and CEO Scotiabank Jamaica

Who is Audrey Tugwell-Henry

100

This Jamaican phrase means “Everything is alright.”

What is “Irie”?

100

This 1997 epic features a declaration from a doomed ship’s bow about feeling unstoppable.

What is Titanic?

100

This dancehall heavyweight’s given middle name is Azim, and he is widely known for the song with the famous lines "run like a wounded dawg" and  “barba bwoy don't run.”

Who is Vybz Kartel?

100

“Mi deh yah”

What is “I’m here / I’m doing fine”?

200

Sitting on the JSE Board of Directors, This individual is the Regional Director, Brokerage, CCA & CEO Scotia Investments 

Who Is Sabrina Cooper?

200

Jamaicans often greet each other with this word meaning friend or brother.

What is “Bredda”?

200

A nervous dinosaur‑park mathematician jokes about nature’s tendency to escape control in this blockbuster.

What is Jurassic Park?

200

Known as Damian Robert Nesta Marley, this Grammy‑winning artist is famous for “Welcome to Jamrock.”

Who is Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley?

200

“Wen dutty tough, dutty draw string.”

What is “Hard times force people to sacrifice or tighten their belts”?

300

This Scotiabank executive leads International Banking and Global Transaction Banking, overseeing key markets outside Canada and the U.S.

Who is Francisco Aristeguieta?

300

This popular local term refers to a police officer.

What is “Babylon or Squaddie”?

300

In this 1994 film, a man waiting on a bench compares life to an unpredictable box of treats.

What is Forrest Gump?

300

This Unruly Boss, born Andrae Hugh Sutherland, scored a major hit with the song “Only Man She Want.”

Who is Popcaan?

300

“Big blanket mek man sleep late.”

What is “An over-abundance of luxuries causes one to become complacent, and to take life’s blessings for granted. ”?

400

This Senior Vice President leads Corporate & Commercial Banking for Scotiabank Jamaica.

Who is Morris Nelson?

400

This genre of music originated in Jamaica and influenced hip‑hop worldwide.

What is Reggae?

400

This mafia film includes a calm but chilling statement about making an offer no one can refuse.

What is The Godfather?

400

Born Miguel Orlando Collins, this reggae icon delivered the classic “Solid As a Rock.”

Who is Sizzla /Sizzla Kalonji?

400

“Move from inna cow foot, tek up inna donkey foot.”

What is “Leaving one bad situation only to enter another”?

500

This Vice President serves as Finance lead and Chief Financial Officer for Scotiabank Jamaica

Who is Gabrielle O’Connor?

500

Faster and more energetic than reggae, this genre dominates Jamaican dance floors today.

What is Dancehall?

500

In this sci‑fi classic, a young hero hears that the universe has a mystical guiding energy.

What is Star Wars?

500

Born Oje Ken Ollivierre, this conscious reggae star gained wide recognition with the track “Who Knows.”

Who is Protoje?

500

"Seat weh hot, yuh feel it fus.”

What is “The person closest to the problem feels it the most”?

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