re: thankful

Published: Sat, 10/31/15

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My-Island-Jamaica Digest Ezine #98: October 31, 2015

Intro

Hi ,

I hope you are doing well today.

I've a number of stuff to share with you but I'm going to make it snappy and highlight only the 'cherry items'.

(I am mindful that you already got some of the juicy articles earlier from my blog broadcast)

First up though, I am feeling extremely thankful!
Why so?

Well:

I've gotten a job offer from a multinational company here in Jamaica for a management level position - and in a different industry!
We've gotten two spanking new (and perfectly fit) site sponsors for the website!
I feel much better - remember the leg tightness?
And much much more!

Yep, I've gotten some much needed rest and things continue to look up for me - thanks again for all the positive vibes from you and all my ardent website fans.

So What's New in this edition?

I mention that discussion are underway for the resumption of the sleek rail service to carry tourist and some new investments, but remember I promised you something 'beautiful' in the last ezine?

Here is it my friend Tropical Weddings Jamaica! Believe me, they make weddings awesome! Be sure to scroll down to the pictures.

And if you ever considered buying a vehicle here in Jamaica without all the stress, you'll also enjoy reading that article.

I've also squeeze in the delectable Jamaican Christmas cake - just in time for you to start soaking up those fruits :-) while also highlighting our featured sponsor - Barrett Adventures.

So I won't delay, let's start with our DID YOU KNOW...

Did You Know?

...that Jamaica has the highest number of endemic birds and plants of any Caribbean Island?

Well now you know :-)

LATEST FROM JAMAICA

Mexican Hotel Chain Announces US$0.9b Investment In JA

Mexico-based Karisma Hotel and Resorts has announced plans to invest more than US$900 million to develop nine hotels in Jamaica, adding 4,000 rooms to the country’s stock over the next 10 years!

The 228 acre Llandovery beachfront property in St. Ann will be the site for this massive development, which is also intended to create 8,000 new direct employment and about 5,000 jobs indirectly.

Discussions Underway For Resumption of Appleton Express

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said discussions are underway for the resumption of the tourist rail service from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth.

The service called ‘Appleton Express’ ceased operations in the 1990s. It offered visitors a chance to tour the rum estate and factory by train.

They were able to make stops in communities along the way, where they interacted with residents, while making purchases of food, clothing and craft items.

LATEST ON THE WEBSITE

Wedding Planning In Jamaica Services

A carefully planned wedding can make a world of difference to both the couple and family members on that special day. But planning a wedding is an humongous task.

And if you, or someone you know, is planning a wedding outside of Jamaica that poses a host of other logistical challenges that are unwelcome during this one-of-a-time moment.

So, my humble recommendation (whether in our outside of Jamaica); hire a respected and qualified wedding planner! Here's our recommendation. Please read and share with someone who you think my need this service.

An Easy Way To Find Cars For Sale In Jamaica

If you've ever tried finding a car to buy here in Jamaica, you'll know exactly how tedious and frustrating it can be.

Our latest site sponsor, JaCars.net, now makes it a breeze!
Be sure to browse the site and see what I mean.

How To Make A Jamaican Christmas Cake

Just in time for the festive season, here's the much sought after recipe for one of Jamaica's most loved dessert; Jamaican fruit cake.

The fruits, which consist of raisins, cherries, papaya, dates, prunes and any other dried fruits, are prepared either by boiling in wine or soaked in the wine for at least 3 weeks so now is the time to start identifying your sources.

Have Your Say

And this is just a reminder for you :

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 :-)

We call it our "Jamaica Forums".

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 :-)

And by the way, I continue to share the latest via special mail outs.

But if you ever miss that (or if you choose not to wait), feel free to come directly to the blog!

FEATURED SPONSOR

Barrett Adventures

Ever heard of Barrett Adventures?

If not, then it would have just been a matter of time.
They already earned the prestigious five star rating from My-Island-Jamaica.com :-)

That's in addition to well over 200 'excellent' reviews from the world's most popular travel review site, Trip Advisor!

Please also remember to support my other hand-picked 'partners and sponsors'

And that's all for today !

Again, I say thanks a million for sharing your time with us,
And for been an ardent subscriber, it's much appreciated.

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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