Jamaica welcomes president Obama! - Ezine #91.

Published: Tue, 03/31/15

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My-Island-Jamaica Digest                Ezine #91: March 31, 2015

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Intro
Hi there again !

Happy Easter greetings to you!
Have you made arrangements to get your good ole Jamaican Bun & Cheese as yet? 

Yup, it is these season here my friend.
And I have lots of juicy information for you today - like, and in lieu of  the Bun & Cheese :-)

So yes, president Obama is coming here (I captured that), but I also included some very helpful tips on finding a Jamaican host family, information on the new beach development program, and a couple of stories from others like you who have been here.

So without any delay, here we go ...scroll down with me now.

First things first,
Here is another fun Did You Know for you today:
Did You Know?
...that behind the USA and Canada, Jamaica is the most populous English speaking country in the Americas!

Well now you know :-)
What's New?
Top News In Jamaica
  1. President Obama Is Coming To JA!

    Yep, you got that right!

    It is the latest buzz across Jamaica now and I understand that our Honorable Prime Minister, Portia Simpson-Miller,  is 'bouncing off the walls'.
    She can't wait :-)     Here is a brief report.


  2. It's Bun & Cheese Time - It's Easter Time Baby!

    "The highly anticipated Easter season is finally upon us. And while Americans look forward to telling tales of the Easter Bunny or painting Easter eggs and going on scavenger hunts, we here on the land of wood and water surround the season's festivities with the sweet indulgence of mouth-watering spiced bun and cheese!"  Read more here.


  3. Nicer (& Free) Beaches Coming!

    Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says 14 beaches across the island are being targeted for initial development under the Ministry’s programme to create recreational public spaces at locations, like those  Read more.
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  1. How Can I Find A Host Family In Jamaica?

    Ed asked me the above question recently and it got me working :-)
    I had some ideas, but I did some additional research and came up with these recommendations.

    Here (below) is the link with the recommendations:
    http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican-host-family-how-to-find-one.html

      
  2. Jamaica Is The Sweetest!

    An gem from our archives...that came in from Jean.

    She said: "I found a treasure in St Bess, yes Treasure Beach! It is the best sunset on the island, trust me (I have been to Ricks Cafe)":

    Here is her feedback:
    http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaica-is-the-sweetest.html


  3. A Jamaican Beach For A Day
Island hopping in the Caribbean and just need a beach for a day?

Here is my response to Linda who will be stopping by on her cruise:
http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/a-jamaican-beach-for-a-day.html
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Pretty easy! :-)

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Special Features
I have another two for you today:
  1. The Ever Beautiful Reggae Falls! 

    Thanks again to Nate for this entry in our contest back then!
    It is still a treasure and so I share joyfully :-)

    Here is the ink:
    http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/reggae-falls-in-jamaica.html


  2. My Part-Time Online Business Is Growing :-)
Are you looking for a simple business opportunity that gives you some flexibility and freedom? Then take a look at this (below). 

I'm now a proud member of this exciting business opportunity and is encouraging you to join us. Watch this short video for more information:
http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/a-lucrative-travel-business-home-opportunity.html
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Thanks again for your precious time ​
I am already looking forward to the next off-cycle edition.

Until then..take care now.
I am off to to get my Easter Bun & Cheese!

Regards,