Did You Know?
The number of islands that make up the Caribbean region. Backwards it is James Bond’s code name.
What is 700
It can be pan fried or boiled and can be sweet, but it is not a banana.
What is plantain
Before World War I the Bible Students were preaching here. Also known as the island of the Trinity.
What is Trinidad
The first floating missionary home traveling from New York City to the Caribbean also called the “Jehovah boat. “
What is the Sibia
He gave a public talk in Kingston, Jamaica in front of two packed auditoriums turning away 2,000 persons. They might have been curious to see the first president of the Watchtower Society.
Who is Charles Russell
Abraham was promised that his offspring would be like this grain, but volcanos determine the color in the Caribbean.
What is black sand
This is not Campbell’s soup but it is the number one stew in the Caribbean which contains meat, starch, greens and its name sake.
What is pepperpot
Preaching of the good news was underway on this island for almost half a century and there were a 1000 local Witnesses by the time the first missionaries arrived. As a side point it has the most churches on its island and is well known for its rum?
What is Jamaica
A larger motor boat replaced the Sibia. Able to carry up to 50 people. Despite the name you could not see it at night.
What is the Light
He delivered the discourse “Can You Live Forever In Happiness on Earth? This was during his “first” visit to the Bahamas although he was the “third” president?
Who is Nathan Knorr
Known sometimes as this Indies, not where the sun rises but where it sets.
What is West Indies
It was a dance in the 1960’s but it is now a fiery flavor of fowl in Jamaica.
What is jerk chicken
Rock and roll, sadly was not a type of music but faith and love in action was the theme for our brothers in distress in this island.
What is Haiti
Mostly floating in the waters of Guadeloupe as the name suggests the preachers on this boat inspired this in others.
What is the Faith
Say hi to “New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures” and the color of dirt, his nickname if you put the two together. But his mother called him William.
Who is Bible Brown
Also known as a jumping crustacean, they can leave their mark after a day at the beach.
What are sand fleas
You can pick up the ingredients for this drink at one of the distilleries – Barbados has a good one. It is sure to knock you off of your feet.
What is rum punch
You may be surprised to know that this was the first Caribbean island where Gilead Missionaries were sent. Despite the name the island is not square but actually shaped more like a crocodile.
What is Cuba
Not well known but back in 1954 it was one of the boats used to cover the Grand Bahamas. Combine the captain of the starship Enterprise along with the material of a tree and you have got its name.
What is the Kirkwood
You may not realize that these two along with Nathan Knorr spent 10 days in Cuba to strengthen the brothers. But you do know them as the fourth and fifth presidents of the Watchtower Society.
Who are Fred Franz and Milton Henschel
When you mix English with French – “everting Irie”.
What is Patois (Patwa)
The Caribbean version of pesto, it is a leafy stew – the leafy greens are boiled with peppers, onion and okra. You can eat it with fish or meat.
What is Calllaloo
Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, Bermuda not only share the letter “b” but also this grain made of broken coral pieces, shells and marine creatures.
What is pink sand
The first circuit overseer in the Bahamas traveled on this creaking workboat which was cargo-laden and reeking of diesel oil. It also delivered letters and packages.
What is a mail boat
He did not visit the Caribbean himself but in letters he assigned George Young to the Caribbean and reassigned William Brown from the Caribbean to Africa. He was the second president of the Watchtower Society.
Who is Joseph F. Rutherford