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 #95: July 31, 2015
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Its "Emancipendence" time again and the buzz is all across Jamaica.
This year, the official tagline is "Proud & Free, Jamaica 53"! It sound nice nuh true?
Yes it does.
I have an article on what you can expect this year, but I also have a few more insightful pieces of information I think you'll love.
That includes a
feedback from one of my ardent website subscribers as well as a 'soon to be' attraction in Jamaica.
I won't delay, but (as usual), let's start with our DID YOU KNOW... |
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...that Jamaica has 29 endemic bird species?
The Red-billed Streamertail also known as the Doctor Bird is indigenous to Jamaica
Proud & Free, Jamaica 53! |
Yes we are! And the events and activities are all across the country.
Among the activities include:
- ‘Live Music Tuesdays’ in every
parish;
- ‘Independence Conversations’;
- A National Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, July 27;
- Island-wide Emancipation
vigils;
- Emancipation Jubilee; Mello-Go-Roun; and
- the Grand Gala.
And, you don't have to wait, send your 'Happy Birthday Jamaica" message right now... Do so right here :-)
And where ever you are during this Jamaica independence celebrations, be sure to do something 'roots Jamaican' to celebrate ok buddy :-)
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Will Cuba Steal Jamaica's Tourism Dollars? |
Despite the fact that many Jamaicans see the rebuilding of US/ Cuba relations as a blessing to Jamaica - whether through cruise stop overs, manufacturing or the provision of services in
Cuba, there is still a bit of tension in some quarters.
In fact, I got this question (rephrased) a few days ago!
What do you make of it? What impact to you expect it to have on Jamaica's tourism?
Please share your feedback here. |
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Scotts Hall Maroons, A New Tourist Attraction? |
As the Scott’s Hall Maroons in St. Mary prepare for
the annual August 1 celebration of their culture and heritage, they are also charting plans for the area to become a major attraction.
The plans include the development of an ancestral burial ground and a small pool of
water in the area, said to have healing properties.
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Renate is (you bet) a Jamaican and is proud!
Here is her note to me:
"I am a Jamaican and I'm proud to be Jamaican. What I love most about my little island home is that we may
be a little dot on the map but we are big in heart; we are right there at the top with all the other huge countries in everything that we set out to do."
Love it!
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If you are not already aware , we do have an exciting and interactive facility to allow 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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If you are looking for something to do that's truly different from the standard tours in Jamaica, try Carolyn and her team.
I had a one-on-one with Carolyn and was blown away by her knowledge of the secret gems on the
island. Please be sure to visit Barrett Adventures here.
Please also remember to support my other handpicked 'partners and sponsors'
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That's all :-)
Have you been noticing how I've been keeping it short and spicy though :-) Yeah and know you are busy.
So anyway, have a great rest of the day my friend, OK.
As usual, keep your comments coming, I love getting 'em :-)
Regards, Wellesley Founder & CEO, My-Island-Jamaica.com
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