Celebrating JA!

Published: Sun, 08/04/19

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My-Island-Jamaica Digest Ezine August 4, 2019

Intro / Features

Hey , happy Sunday again my friend!

It's a busy Emancipendene week end, so I have a lot to cover.

But I'll move quickly, starting with an adorable patios poem, reflecting on Jamaica's history and development over the years!

Here is it:

https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/aye-mi-jamaica-gal.html

It was actually done by Pheonia Bailey when we celebrated Jamaica 50th, but is even more relevant as we celebrate "Jamaica 57"!

So yes, that's The Feature... for this week...

I must grab the opportunity to remind you about our highly anticipated and fun recipe contest though.

Remember I am looking forward to seeing your submission :-)

And we already have a lovely entry! This one about Jerk rice!
If needed, use it as inspiration for your own entry.

By the way, Our TOP article for last week based on our readership was, why is emancipating celebrated in Jamaica.

And now the ...

TOP 3 Articles (for the week)

These below, represent the best of this week's articles, again extremely insightful!

How to Eat Corn In Jamaica (YouTube Video)
That was fun! I attended the inaugural corn fest in Black River and managed to snap interesting activity.
The Lead Up To Jamaica's Independence In 1962
A timely and very interesting article by Barbara King
Are Jamaican marriages legal in the U.S.A.?
The answer is YES, but Devin deep-dived into this question.

Just click on each link above to read further on the website.

And don't forget to share them with someone who you think might need or appreciate this information.

Have Your Say!

{ If this site has helped you in any way, please pay it forward by helping somebody else, simply by sharing what you know }

Help me help Wayne find a 2007 /2008 Hilux truck please.

Here is the link with the details. https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/finding-a-used-truck-for-sale-in-jamaica.html

Thanks in advance!

Recognition

This week's special recognition goes to our very first recipe contest entrant, Ariel.
Well done Ariel! And good luck!

Before You Go...

Thanks again for sharing your time , much appreciated my friend.
Remember I am looking forward to seeing your Jamaican recipe entry.

As usual, I welcome your comments on my website at this link.

Talk later!

Note: If you missed any of these juicy newsletter editions in the past, you can find them in our nicely arranged archives.

Regards,

Wellesley Gayle

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