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Issue #56: March 2012

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------------------------- Intro ------------------------- Hey there again! Thanks for taking the time to share this edition with me again my friend, I'll make it worth your time, promise :-) The month of March was crazy partner, as usual lot's of happenings in Jamaica. We had Prince Harry's visit, the Local Government Elections and a whole lot more. And we were busy on the website too! If you recall, I indicated to you that we'll be having a grand Jamaica50 contest? (Again, I'll ask that if you or anyone you know is interested in sponsoring a small prize, please let me know asap!). But we also added lot's of new and informative pages, including the fresh Jamaica vacation deals page (more on that below). There are also a number exciting events scheduled for the month of April here! And as usual, I am itching to share some of this with you my friend. Are u Ready?... Good! Stay with me now OK ... (Highly Recommended) To read this version directly on the website, Click Here Now.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Did you Know? Insightful and Intriguing Jamaican facts and trivia. The Latest From Jamaica! Lover's Leap Open to the Public Prince Harry's Visit to Jamaica The Latest on My-Island-Jamaica.com! Best (and Cheap) Jamaican Hotels Top Annual Events In Jamaica Jamaica50 Celebration Question Hot Upcoming Events In Jamaica! Expo Jamaica Treasure Beach Triathlon Features Jamaica Vacation Deals Conclusion

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Did you Know?

• ......that "Blackbeard" (Edward Teach) the notorious pirate, was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica 'of very creditable parents.' He went to sea at age 15 and drifted into piracy. By the turn of the 18th century he was in command of his own vessel. Blackbeard was so called because he had a beard so huge that he twisted it into tails and tied it with ribbons. Adding to his ferocious appearance, he also stick fuses under his hat and light them as he battle. It was said that he is supposed to have had 14 wives. (VisitJamaica.com)

Well, now you know!

Consider getting the entire collection of these Intriguing facts about Jamaica. You can get the convenient ebook version, or the popular hard copy version here.

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The Latest From Jamaica!

1. Lover's Leap Open to the Public

   Yup! The popular and breathtaking Lover’s Leap attraction here in Jamaica, which was closed for almost two years, has been reopened. Read more in JIS Article.

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2. Prince Harry's Visit to Jamaica

   He came here from early in March, but boy was it special?! Here's one of the articles. We surely treated him royal.

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The Latest on My-Island-Jamaica.com

1. Best (and Cheap) Jamaican Hotels

   I've partnered with the highly respected HotelsCombined to bring you some of the best (and cheapest, yes) hotels in Jamaica. Here's my partner page (link below). Take a look around and do book your hotel from there too! https://www.hotelscombined.com/Country/Jamaica.htm .

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2. Top Annual Events In Jamaica

   Just posted this information! Here it is... https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/annual-events-in-jamaica-calendar-of-events.html Feel free to add your own or comment on what is there my friend!

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3. Jamaica50 Celebration Question

   Kemesha asked this question of us; very interesting I thought... https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaica-50th-independence-celebration-question.html. Please add your voice by adding a comment.

4. And lot's more, please check our Blog Page

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Hot Upcoming Events Jamaica!

1. Expo Jamaica 2012

   "Buyers from the USA, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe make a beeline for Expo Jamaica in Kingston's National Arena every year" . Click Here to get the full scoop.

2. Treasure Beach Triathlon

   "This exciting yet challenging Triathlon is the biggest event in the small fishing adored community of Treasure beach in St. Elizabeth Jamaica and draws an enthusiastic and vocal crowd." Get more information here.

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   AND, lot's more are happening in (and about) Jamaica, please consider bookmarking current events in Jamaica page, and keep on top of the very latest news and events.

   From there you can get the very latest news as well as information on the latest events and activities.

   Also, I am inviting you to send your feedback to these news stories, article or commentary.

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Features!

• Jamaica Vacation Deals

  I mentioned the partnership with HotelsCombined earlier remember?

  But that was part of an overall solution to provide you with some exciting vacation deals from a few great & reputable companies.

  Booking or not, they are great tools to use in your vacation research as well. Be sure to take advantage of some of them though. Here's the page with them...https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaica_vacation.html Happy planning! :-)

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Conclusion

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