What's worse than a bad movie? If you ask linguist Joseph Farquharson, he might say a movie that makes a caricature of the distinct patois of Jamaican accents. When asked to be an advisor on the new ...

CHILDREN in Jamaica and in the Diaspora can now learn their ABCs from a cultural perspective, thanks to a book penned by Olivia Carter. Carter, who is an educator, said that her experiences in Japan ...

There have been many memes posted about Steve McClaren attempting a Jamaican accent, but we’ve now got a video of the former Manchester United assistant manager learning the lingo used by locals. The ...

What is Jamaica’s true “official language”? Does it have two? Should it acquire a “second language” and if so, what should it be? These questions have had Jamaican commentators tied up in knots for ...

Around the world, people of Jamaican heritage are starting to reconnect with the island's powerful language – and its complex history. "Check di English bwoy dem try fi speak Patwa" – "Check these ...

Former England boss is no stranger to diving into new cultures FANS declared “protect Steve McClaren at all costs” after a video of him learning Jamaican slang went viral. McClaren, 63, made a ...