Sayings
This globally known Jamaican greeting literally means “What’s going on?” and is the island’s standard “What’s up?”
Wah Gwaan
This Jamaican dish pairs seasoned chicken with smoky heat from pimento wood.
Jerk Chicken
This music genre originated in Jamaica and helped launch Bob Marley to fame.
Reggae
This Caribbean nation’s flag features black, green, and gold.
Jamaica
This country is known for Carnival celebrations held every year before Lent.
Trinidad and Tobago
If you’re hanging out on a corner, chilling with friends, or relaxing after work in Trinidad, you’re doing this popular activity.
Lime/Liming
This Trinidadian street food consists of fried flatbread filled with curried chickpeas
Doubles
This fast-paced Trinidadian genre dominates Carnival celebrations.
Soca
The only Caribbean flag with a black diagonal band belongs to this country.
Trinidad and Tobago
This nation became the world’s first Black republic after a successful slave revolt.
Haiti
In Bahamian dialect, this phrase doesn’t mean you’re talking about orientation — it simply means you’re okay, good, or don’t need anything.
I Straight
Often served in The Bahamas, this cracked and fried seafood is a national favorite.
Cracked Conch
This Bahamian music style is traditionally played with goatskin drums and cowbells.
rake-and-scrape
This country’s flag features a black trident broken into three parts.
Barbados
This Caribbean country was the first to gain independence from Britain.
Jamaica
Literally “Behind mountains, more mountains,” this famous Haitian saying means challenges keep coming in life.
Dèyè mòn, gen mòn
This Haitian dish combines spiced pork cubes with citrus and peppers.
Griot
This Haitian genre blends African rhythms with French lyrical influence.
Compas(Kompa)
This nation’s flag includes a palm tree and a ship in its coat of arms.
The Bahamas
This island nation is made up of over 700 islands and cays.
The Bahamas
This deep Bajan proverb means there’s no easy escape from danger or consequences — just like the ocean has no back exit.
De sea ain’t got nuh back door
This Barbadian national dish features flying fish served with cornmeal and okra.
cou-cou and flying fish
This Barbadian artist is known globally for blending pop, R&B, and Caribbean influences.
Rihanna
This Caribbean country’s flag is red and blue with a white square in the center.
Haiti
This Caribbean country is nicknamed “Little England.”
Barbados