Issue #75: October 2013

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------------------------- Introduction ------------------------- Hi there! I hope you are doing well today. Below is our November (75th edition) of our insightful and informative newsletter - Chock-full of useful infomation! I must first say thanks for the overwhelming response to the partnership proposal - love it! and more is still coming! Back to today's matters though... Now, in addition to news from Jamaica, I've captured some great information on for example: where to buy authentic Jamaican coffee, the cost of boarding schools in Jamaica and even a new found attraction - Abeokuta Nature Park! So, are you ready? Great! Let's go... Note: To read this version directly on the website (Highly Recommended) Click Here Now.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Did you Know? Insightful and Intriguing Jamaican facts and trivia. The Latest From Jamaica! Falmouth Welcomes Disney Wonder Cruise Ship Govt moving ahead with Goat Islands transhipment hub Is Bamboo Jamaica's LeapFrog To Prosperity? The Latest on My-Island-Jamaica.com! Where To Buy Jamaican Coffee Cost For Boarding At All Girls Schools In Jamaica Abeokuta Nature Park, Jamaica Hot Upcoming Events In Jamaica! Restaurant Week 2013 Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am Golf Tournament Features June Plum (Jew Plum) - Have It The Jamaican Way Conclusion

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Did you Know?

• ...the islands of Turks and Caicos and the Cayman Islands were dependencies of Jamaica?

  This, they were until Jamaica became independent in 1962. They then reverted to the charge of Britain. Jamaica however, still assisted in judicial and police matters when invited.

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. Falmouth Welcomes Disney Wonder Cruise Ship

   "The Disney Wonder cruise ship, part of the Disney Cruise Line, called at the Port of Falmouth on Tuesday, October 8, on the first of five calls to the port for the year."

   Full Story here...

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2. Govt moving ahead with Goat Islands transhipment hub

   Despite the concerns raised by Jamaicans locally and in the diaspora, the government is moving ahead with plans to create a transhipment hub at Goat Islands.

   Read More Here ....

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3. Is Bamboo Jamaica's LeapFrog To Prosperity?

   Mr. Mortimer McPherson,president of the Jamaica Wood Products and Furniture Association, certainly thinks so!

   Read his entire article here.

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The Latest on My-Island-Jamaica.com

1. Where To Buy Jamaican Coffee

   Here are our recommendations of where to buy authentic Jamaican coffee, especially if you are living outside of Jamaica... https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/where_to_buy_jamaican_coffee.html

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2. Cost For Boarding At All Girls Schools In Jamaica

   Deon from London asked us this question - here is our response to her https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/cost-for-boarding-at-all-girls-schools-in-jamaica.html. We figure it might be insightful to you too.

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3. Abeokuta Nature Park, Jamaica

   Ever heard of Abeokuta Nature Park in Westmoreland Jamaica? An anonymous visitor to the site indicated that she went there and absolutely loved it. Here is her feedback https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/abeokuta-nature-park-jamaica.html.

   And, if you have been there or know somthing about it, please share it with us here.

4. And LOTS more new and exciting articles, please visit our blog page

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Hot Upcoming Events Jamaica!

1. Restaurant Week 2013

   Yes, November is our annual Restaurant Week and the top restaurants offer incredible deals to its patrons. If you are here, do enjoy the food and the frolic! Get details here

2. Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am Golf Tournament

   ..is on! Between November 20 and 24. Details 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!

• June Plum (Jew Plum) - Have It The Jamaican Way

  You know about June plum right? Here is how we have it in JA :-) https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/june-plum-jew-plum-have-it-the-jamaican-way.html.

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