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Published: Sun, 08/16/20

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My-Island-Jamaica Digest Ezine: August 16, 2020

Intro / Feature

Happiest of Sunday to you and yours !

In my previous newsletter, I told you that, even with the pandemic, there is no dull moment in Jamaica, remember?

Well, if I needed any justification, it came this past week!

Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, announced the date of the next general elections!

And yes, for many, it is the most exciting time here - believe me not just for politics!

The elections to choose the party that will run Jamaica for the next term will take place on Thursday, September 3 (nomination is this Tuesday)

We have that, but also some useful information on the political parties in Jamaica and what can be expected during this 'season'.

Here is the link: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaica_elections.html

Please be sure to read - and share.

And now, my...

Featured Video!

To ease the boredom of lock-down, I took my little family on a south coast road trip on Independence Day (August 6).

We had loads of fun, including enjoying Jamaica's best Fried Fish and bammy at Border.

But just before we reached there, I decided to make a video so I could share the experience with you.

And here is it!

They Make The BEST FRIED FISH & BAMMY In Jamaica | BORDER FISH STOP | Jamaican Fry Fish And Bammy

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Featured Jamaican Product

By now you should be able to read me right?

Well, since I featured Border with the fish and bammy, I felt I needed to highlight it, another favourite...

The Jamaican Bammy!

Just read some of the comments on the video to see what I'm talking about.

But even better, I'll share a simple recipe with you... here is it (link below):

https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican_bammy.html

Try it nuh? :-)

Recognition

Kudos, congrats and salutations goes out to Kala....
Kala Antonia Headley!

Kayla is the newest member of our JAMHearts community.

Again, welcome and thanks for becoming a part of this our special Jamaican online community Kayla!

Fun Fact / Reminder

Did you know...

...that Port Royal in Jamaica was once labeled 'The wickedest city on Earth'?

Well, now you know!

And yes, this too, is yet another Jamaican fun fact that was extracted from my 16 fun facts about Jamaica article: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/fun_facts_about_jamaica.html

And Before You Go...

As i mentioned earlier, the national elections will take place on September 3, and the excitement on the ground has already started.

Stay tuned as I bring you some of the events as they happen.

Blessings and thanks!

Regards,

Wellesley Gayle

Website: My-Island-Jamaica.com

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