As Jamaica continues to loosen its ties with the British monarchy, momentum is building to make Patois the country's official language alongside English. The proposal was recently floated by the ...

The official language is English, although Jamaican Patois is widely spoken and reflects the island's rich cultural mix. Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy ...

Some even prefer cash over card payment, so having Jamaican dollars for purchases is a good idea. English is Jamaica's official language. However, Jamaican Patois is a widely spoken dialect in the ...