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			Agricultural Shows Fine Arts & Culture Food Festivals Heritage Festivals Horticultural Shows Music Festivals Sports The first ackee tree in Jamaica was planted from a seed brought to the island by the captain of a slave ship in 1778. The fruit is not widely eaten but in Ghana the flowers are used to make a perfume and the seeds are used as a narcotic to catch fish. The seedling was taken to England by Captain Bligh and there the plant was given the botanical name, Blighia sapida. Its original name was ‘akye’ from Twi language of West Africa. Jamaicans have a good time. all the time. Let us show you how. Check out our music festivals. gallery openings. theatre performances. sporting events or just come and party with us. Vacation Themes All Adventure Beaches Family Golf Meetings & Incentives Heritage Sports Spring Break Weddings & Honeymoons Untrodden Villa Vacations Programme None Event Types Agricultural Shows Dance / Party Fashion & Beauty Fine Arts & Culture Food Festivals Heritage Festivals Horticultural Shows Music Festivals Sports Trade Shows All Resort Areas Kingston Montego Bay Negril Ocho Rios Port Antonio South Coast All  Be Jamaican for a week... So you’re coming to Jamaica and you wonder what Jamaicans do with their time. Well, given the complexities of Jamaican society, one can spend forever ... KINGSTON RESTAURANT WEEK Come and take advantage of the opportunity to dine at some of Kingston's finest restaurants, enjoying delectable gourmet dishes at a fraction of the regular cost. The week of November 8-15, 2008 will provide you with a different type of Jamaican dining experience. The infectious laughter, juxtaposed with the merry sounds of glassware and the musical chimes of cutlery will create a heady combination that will woo those who are enamoured to fall in love with the idea of eating out. Come out and experience the art of true Jamaican cuisine!  Pineapple Ball 2008 Oct 04 2008  KINGSTON RESTAURANT WEEK Nov 15 2008  Nyammins & Jammins Food Festival 2008 Oct 20 2008 10am-10pm  BEST OF JAMAICA 2008 Oct 12 2008