Ackee rice, fish on ice – Jamaica food is plenty nice

In fewer hours than the most typical workdays than the most typical workdays, you can travel from the shores of the Tennessee River to the beaches of Jamaica. You can have an early breakfast in Chattanooga and arrive in time for late lunch in Jamaica. And what a lunch that will be, especially if a Sans Souci Lido or Grand Lido minibus is waiting for you when your plane touches down at the airport in Montego Bay.

GRAND LIDO, CROWN JEWEL OF THE ISSA DYNASTY

(Note: The Grand Lido was officially opened yesterday by Prime Minister Michael Manley.)

Before former U.S. Ambassador Lauren Lawrence left Jamaican shores to lead the Central American Action Committee, we spoke about Jamaica’s future. He leaned forward, his voice dropped to a confidential level.

“There are dynasties to be made here,” he intoned.