The Nation Shop: island goods and culture picks, curated for the diaspora. Nation may earn a commission on purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you.
From Jamroc Dept: Heroes of Legacy
Fernando’s own heritage pieces, honoring Jamaica’s National Heroes. Sold at Jamroc Dept.
Island Pantry
Jamaican groceries, spices, sauces and drinks shipped to your door.
Walkerswood Traditional Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
The jerk seasoning the diaspora cooks swear by.
Pickapeppa Sauce
Jamaica’s iconic table sauce, in fridges from Brooklyn to Brixton.
Volcanica Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
Real Blue Mountain beans, one of the world’s great coffees.
Hair and Beauty
Care and styling the culture trusts.
ManeFocus Hair Extensions
Quality extensions and wigs, a Nation partner.
SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen and Restore Shampoo
The castor oil wash day staple.
Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil
The JBCO classic for growth and moisture.
Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil
A yard recipe bottled for the diaspora.
Books and Culture
Jamaica, the Caribbean and the diaspora in print.
The Seven Lights of Jamaica by Fernando Edwards
Our own: the National Heroes storybook for children 6 to 10.
Original Flava by Craig and Shaun McAnuff
The Caribbean cookbook that topped the charts.
A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James
The Booker Prize winning novel of Jamaica’s turbulent seventies.
Small Island by Andrea Levy
The Windrush generation’s defining novel.
Bass Culture by Lloyd Bradley
The story of reggae, told properly.
Music
Reggae, dancehall and the sounds of the island.
Legend by Bob Marley and the Wailers, vinyl
The best-selling reggae album of all time.
A Legend: 50 Reggae Classics, 3 CD set
Fifty essentials in one box.
Audio-Technica AT-LP60X Turntable
The record player our vinyl picks deserve.
Home and Gifts
Flags, art and island pieces for the house.
Anley Fly Breeze Jamaica Flag, 3 by 5 feet
Fly the black, green and gold anywhere.
Tortuga Original Rum Cake
The Caribbean rum cake, baked with real rum.