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My-Island-Jamaica Digest
Ezine: July 11, 2021
Hola ,
Greetings! And Happy Sunday to you (and yours) again my friend!
And HAPPY indeed for us, compared to week ago when the entire Jamaica was on edge because of the hurricane threat.
We are so thankful!
Before I speak to the subject above (which actually is the video feature), I'd like to bring your attention two of our newest articles posted later this week.
In my estimation, very timely and relevant too!
They are (titled):
- Deported To Jamaica | Need Help To Renew My Passport
https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/deported-to-jamaica-need-help-to-renew-my-passport.html
- Am I Eligible For Dual Citizenship In Jamaica?
https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/am-i-eligible-for-dual-citizenship-in-jamaica.html
I understand you, personally, might not need it, but I'm pretty sure there is someone you know who might need one of them, so please freely share.
And now, the...
She's a double amputee but you'd never know buy just talking to her. Her spirit is as strong as a lion.
In this special inspirational feature, I direct the spotlight on Ms Ileen Spence, who despite formally retired and no legs, is running her private school, doing community work, justice of the peace, getting on with life, and according to her, is in no hurry to die!
You'll like it!
Please be sure to LIKE and comment. And if you like it, please share it with someone, the more the merrier.
Featured Jamaican Product
Heard of Little Ochie?
No, not Ocho Rios (the place), but Little Ochie, the premier seafood place on Jamaica's south coast.
If you've vacationed or visited the south coast without stopping by, then you would have missed a treat!
Yes it is a seafood place, but I assure you, few local restaurants have the diverse range of fish offerings they do, and the way they do (prepare and serve) it!
You get to choose your own fish (or seafood) BEFORE it is prepared!
And when ready, you'll likely need two more persons to help you eat it all off!
Been there done that!
In fact, I have an entire article on one of our trips there, the second to last one.
Here is the article: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/little_ochi_seafood_restaurant.html
Do check it out!
And it has been there for as long as I can remember, but a sort of a little getaway for years. So today, I highlight it as a proud product of Jamaica.
Yesterday (Saturday) I had the pleasure of getting featured on Stream Yard Live show! Oh yes - was fun too!
But even better, I had the rare opportunity to speak with Nick Nimmin, online business guru and YouTuber with now close to a million subscribers!
I learned some great lessons that I plan to pass on here too!
So today I salute the Stream Yard family for this fun and engaging opportunity!
Did you know...
... that commercial radio broadcasting started on July 9, 1950 in Jamaica?
This was by the Jamaica Broadcasting Company. The name was later changed to Radio Jamaica and Rediffusion (RJR).
The new company was given a mandate to cover the entire island with radio broadcasting.
To ensure that rural dwellers could become oriented to Radio, the company distributed wireless receiving sets to some 200 designated listening posts throughout the island.
These were points where people naturally gathered, such as schools, police station and village stores.
An important aspect of the license granted to Radio Jamaica was that it was to be a commercial radio station.
This meant that radio time would be costed and advertisers would pay according to the time used for their advertisements.
This too, is yet another interesting fact from my 101 Intriguing Facts About Jamaica book.
According to JIS, July 5th inaugural direct flight between the Swiss financial city, Zurich and Montego Bay, marks the introduction of a crucial airlift arrangement that has been hailed as a game-changer for Jamaica’s recovering tourism industry.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett declared the service “a game-changer in terms of boosting connectivity out of that section of Europe,” after welcoming Captain Patrick Ritter and crew of the Edelweiss Airline flight, which brought 99 passengers on its inaugural run.
Underscoring its significance, the Minister said: “Now we’re seeing that the demand for Jamaica is more concentrated and that individual countries have the capacity to drive numbers sufficient to bring an aircraft non-stop into Montego Bay.”
The occasion was commemorated with Minister Bartlett presenting gifts to Capt. Ritter who is renewing his acquaintance with Montego Bay. With memories of being here 15 years ago and having had a good time, for him returning is a “great pleasure.”
Zurich is one of the richest cities in Europe and Mr. Bartlett sees the interest in coming to Jamaica as “a big statement that Jamaica is not just seen as a vacation center for the economy class but also for the well-heeled and the high net-worth demographic.”
... thought you should know :-)
That's it for today, in the meantime, please remember to #StaySafeAndSane
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