This email is lovingly delivered to you by Wellesley Gayle (that's me) and my-island-jamaica.com. If you like it, please do me (and your friends) a favour and share it with them. My-Island-Jamaica Digest Ezine #97: September 30, 2015
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Hi , I hope you are doing well today.
Welcome to another special (and still free) edition of my monthly newsletter! There was so much happening in September!
But no worries, I've pruned it to what I think you'll appreciate more.
You'll notice that I trumpeted the new "talk of the town" restaurant on Jamaica's south coast called Blue Waters Lounge, spoke about "the silly season", and also featured an article on Jamaican Rice &
Peas.
And thanks to Janet, another ardent subscriber, we learned about ICARE's free eye examination program that is coming to sections of Jamaica in October. We were happy to share that as well.
Ooops! I almost forgot!
By now you probably heard about Britain's Prime Minister's visit to Jamaica, right?
Yes, he came in today, and I have that too :-)
So I won't delay, but (as usual), let's start with our
DID YOU KNOW... |
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...that Jamaica was the first CARICOM country to liberalize the telecommunications sector?
Since then, other CARICOM countries have opened up to the competition and are doing very well.
Britain's Prime Minister Arrives In Jamaica |
British Prime Minister David Cameron has arrived in Jamaica. He landed at Kingston's Norman Manley
International Airport shortly before 4pm.
Mr. Cameron was met by the Chief of Defence Staff Major General Antony Anderson as he descended the plane.
Jamaica's Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller welcomed Cameron with her customary embrace.
In a meeting with the prime minister today, he announced a 300-million-British-pound development package for the Caribbean. This Fund will provide grants for infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. Read More
Note: The Japanese prime minister is expected to be here tomorrow. |
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The Silly Season Begins :-( |
Yeah, that's exactly what we call it, the 'Silly Season'.
That's the period before a general election
in Jamaica.
Typically, supporters from the two major political parties forget the realities and start pulling closer to their political interests, justifying or defending their political parties regardless of its performance.
The next election in Jamaica is constitutionally due next year, but there is great anticipation that it will be very early in the year.
Stay
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Simon Bolivar Cultural Center Officially Opens |
The Simón Bolivar Cultural Centre in downtown Kingston was officially opened on Sunday, culminating the 10th Commemorative PetroCaribe summit.
The centre, which pays tribute to the Venezuelan liberator and National Hero, who
resided in Jamaica for several months in 1815, was officially opened by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller of Jamaica and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. |
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The New Blue Waters Restaurant & Lounge Opens! |
Staying In, Living In, or Heading To Jamaica's South Coast? Looking for a safe, tranquil, and fun place to hang out?
Be sure to
check out the refreshingly new Blue Waters Restaurant & Lounge! I won't say another word, just click here and look at the pics!
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Free Eye Care Program Coming To Jamaica |
Under the ICARE program, doctors from the US and Canada will be visiting the parishes of Hanover and St. Ann here in Jamaica to provide free eye care services for its
residents.
The range of services includes:
Eye Exams & Eye Disease Screening
Eye Surgery Referrals
Prescription, Reading, and Sun Glasses
Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening
And please, be sure to help us spread the word as much as
possible.
Thanks! |
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Delectable Jamaican Rice & Peas |
This appetizing staple is prepared almost every day of the week here but come Sunday, you are extra sure it will be on the family table!
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If you are not already aware , we do have an exciting and interactive facility to allows you to share your feedback, write a story or even share a good 'ole' Jamaican joke :-)
Visit it and select the 'forum' you'd like your feedback to be captured in and get in the fun.
If unsure where to begin, just start here :-) |
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And by the way, I continue to share the latest via special mail outs.
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Looking for a cheap vacation in Jamaica?
Mind some rest and relaxation bundled with that?
I think we have a great option for you,!
A cozy
hideaway, on Jamaica's South Coast!
The name... IDLERS' REST BEACH RESORT!
Great Location, Great Prices!
Click Here to read more- and even view
pics
Please also remember to support my other hand-picked 'partners and sponsors'
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And that's all for today !
Again, I say thanks a million for sharing your time with us,
And for been an ardent
subscriber.
I truly appreciate it.
Please continue to share my site with your friend and family circle.
And as usual, please keep your comments coming, I love getting 'em :-)
Regards, Wellesley Gayle Founder & CEO, My-Island-Jamaica.com
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