Jamaican Words
What does "Mi" translate to in standard english?
Me
What Jamaican phrase means "Hello, how are you"?
Wah Gwaan
Which Parish is the Jamaica Campus Located?
Kingston
What is the place in Halfway Tree that has a massive metal semi-circle structure?
Bus Park
This man is known to be the fastest man alive. Who is he?
Usain Bolt
What does "Pickney" translate to in standard English?
Child/Kid
Which Jamaican phrase means "I am here"?
Mi deh ya
In which parish does our students drive on the bus from?
Manchester
Which place in Jamaica is named 8 rivers in Spanish?
Ocho Rios
This woman was known to run into the hills and mountains of Jamaica with her people and set traps for British soldiers. Who is she?
Nanny of the Maroons
What does "Tilt" in patois translate to in standard english?
Tint
What does "Kibba yuh mout" mean?
Shut up/Be quiet
What is the largest parish in Jamaica?
St. Ann
Which place in Jamaica is known for having 7 miles of white sand beach?
Negril
This woman was known for writing famous poems and pieces of literature who is she?
Miss Lou
What word in patois means "brother".
Bredda
Which famous Jamaica saying do people use when they are trying to tell someone they are nearby?
Mi Jus roun di canah
Which parish is Miss Titus originally from?
Portland
Which place in Jamaica is the most known for cliff jumping?
Ricks Cafe
This man was known to be a famous politician who founded and served the PNP party from 1938-1969. Who is he?
Norman Manley
What does the patois word "Frownsey" mean?
Stink/Don't smell good
What does "Inna di morrows" mean?
See you tomorrow
Which parish is the plantation garden river located?
St. Thomas
What is the name of the most popular great house in Montego Bay?
The Rose Hall Great House
Which National hero of Jamaica had a slave mother and an attorney father and became a self-educated politician who led the critic of colonial government and later died from an unfair court heiring where he was sentenced to death by hanging. Who is he?
George William Gordon