Jamaican art is a rich melange of sources and styles, forming an endlessly facinating cultural kaleidoscope. It is vibrant and full of spirit. It reflects the lively mix of races, social levels and curtural sources.Like the majority of caribbean and Latin American works, Jamaican art takes many forms: surrealism, realism, abstract, Afro-Caribbean cubism, modernism, academic and installation art.
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Jamaicans, in general, have a large interest in sports. Cricket, Football (soccer), athletics and horse-racing are several popular sports. The Jamaican national cricket team competes regionally, and also provides players for the West Indies. The national football team qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Jamaican athletics have been well represented at the Olympics, World Championships and other major athletics events over the years with leading athletes obtaining medals. Asafa Powell, world record holder in the 100m for men at 9.74s is among a rich heritage of Jamaican athletes to compete on the world stage. The bobsled team was once a serious contender in the Winter Olympics, beating many well-established teams.
| There is a notable amount of golf in Jamaica, but it appears to be focused on the international tourism market. A typical first-class golf estate is the Tryall Club near Montego Bay. Also near to Montego Bay is the White Witch course, and Cinnamon Hill. Jamaican nationals do not appear to engage with golf to any great extent. |  |
Jewelry - Imaginative jewelry might incorporate small wood carvings, shell work or even straw items.
Shell Work - Sea shells, as well as pictures and three-dimensional objects composed of shells, are widely sold.
Straw Goods - Hats, handbags, placemats, and baskets of all shapes and sizes are woven from the island's plentiful palm thatch.
Embroidered Linen - Most common are tablecloths and napkins trimmed with colorful designs.
Wood Carvings - Rastafarian carving often is of a high standard, especially objects made of lignum vitae, a heavy rose colored hardwood.
