The Jamaican Culture

Jamaican Rundown is a classic dish that's beloved across the island. The combination of salted mackerel, rich coconut milk, and seasoning creates a delightful meal that’s both hearty and flavorful. This recipe guides you through making the perfect rundown, served with traditional sides like boiled green bananas and dumplings. Enjoy with Jamaican apple juice Ingredients for Jamaican Rundown For the Rundown: 2 dried coconuts (the drier, the better) 1/2 lb. salted mackerel (adjust based on servings) 1 stalk scallion 1 hot pepper (adjust to your spice preference) 1/2 large onion 1 tsp black pepper 2 cups water (for blending the coconut) Boiling water (for soaking and rinsing mackerel) For the Sides: Boiled green bananas Dumplings (traditional flour dumplings) Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Salted Mackerel Start by removing the salt from the salted mackerel. Soak the mackerel overnight in water to help extract the salt. The next morning, ri...

  The St. Andrew Central Police have launched a major investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 20‑year‑old Victoria Brown Hanley, a student of the University of the West Indies, Mona campus. Hanley, who hailed from Mandeville, Manchester, was discovered around 6 a.m. in her room at George Alleyne Hall. According to reports, her roommate  a medical student  left the room sometime after 1 a.m. and returned about five hours later to find Hanley lying face‑down on the bed with a scarf tightly wrapped around her neck. The roommate alerted security personnel and loosened the scarf before Hanley was rushed to hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police investigators have since been reviewing CCTV footage of the hall, and the case is currently being treated as a death investigation.

  In a major development , the warrant issued in 2018 for the questioning of Jamaican entertainer Mavado has been officially vacated. This follows a recent meeting between the artist and the police on Wednesday. The Official Closure of the Case David Brooks, better known by his stage name Mavado, is no longer under investigation, as confirmed by the head of the St. Andrew North Division, Superintendent Randy Sweeney. According to Sweeney, based on the current information and circumstances, the police have decided to close the matter. "Based on the information that we have at hand and the circumstances, that matter has been closed. And of course, the police met with him and his attorney," said Superintendent Sweeney during an interview with Radio Jamaica News. Timeline of Events Leading to the Warrant The warrant was originally issued on June 9, 2018, following a complaint by Anthony Goulbourne, who accused Mavado of being involved in a shooting incident. The complaint came af...