Jamaican Proverbs

Di Art of Minding Yuh Business—Jamaican Style Yuh ever inna di middle of a whole scene—two people arguing, one man acting fool-fool, or somebody saying pure mix-up—and somebody lean over and say: “ See an Blind, Hear an Deaf ” It sound kinda confusing at first, Jamaican Proverbs can be tricky to unravel, but trust, dis saying carry deep wisdom—and some solid survival tips if yuh deh in Negril, Jamaica enjoying yuh herb and good vibes. What It Mean (Without Twisting Yuh Brain) “ See …

When yuh come to Jamaica, yuh better be ready for a thing we call Island Time – a whole vibe where time moves at its own pace, and patience is a must. If yuh new to di island, let mi break it down fi yuh using one of our most classic Jamaican proverbs: "Time Longa Dan Rope" – Understanding Island Time Sounds simple, right? But trust mi, it’s deep. If you take it literally, it’s telling yuh that time is long – …

A Witty Look at Fear and Bravery Wah gwaan, fam! Welcome back to di vibrant world of Jamaican proverbs, where every piece of wisdom comes with a side of laughter. Today, we dive into the saying, “Duppy know who fi frighten.” If yuh a wonder what a duppy is, no problem; mi deh yah fi explain. this saying nah just wise, it’s also plenty funny! What’s a Duppy, Anyway? First ting’s first: a duppy is a ghost or spirit in Jamaican folklore. Picture …