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Issue #66: January 2013

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------------------------- Introduction ------------------------- It's the first official ezine for the year! Bet you didn't realize? :-) And I have some excellent, 'must read' information for you my friend. In fact, if you've never read to the end of these, this is the time :-) This is also an edition you need to hit the forward button and send to your friends. Share the love! So, yes, I have information (including the video) of the controversial VW 'Jamaican' advert, the exciting Donkey Races in Negril, some top attractions in St. Thomas, and a whole lot more. So are your ready? Awesome! 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! The Controversial Volkswagen 'Jamaican' Video Endorsment For Rastafarian Indigenous Village The Latest on My-Island-Jamaica.com! Jamaican Duckunoo Recipe Best Attractions In St. Thomas New Site Enhancements Hot Upcoming Events In Jamaica! Negril's Donkey Races FIWI Sinting 2013 Features Salomon-A-Gundy Recipe Conclusion

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Did you Know?

• ......that in 1891 300,000 tourists came to an International Exhibition held here? It was held on January 27 to May 2, 1891 at Quebec Lodge in Kingston now "Wolmer’s School". The Government built new hotels in Kingston and the rural areas to house tourists who wanted to tour the rest of the island, setting the foundations of the modern tourist industry. A group of Syrians decided to stay becoming the first ethnic group to settle here. (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. The Controversial Volkswagen 'Jamaican' Video

   What's the latest on all Jamaicans lips? No, not politics nor IMF? It's this video advertisement.

   Here's my post about it, take a look: www.my-island-jamaica.com/the-controversial-vw-super-bowl-2013-game-day-advertisement.html

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2. Endorsment For Rastafarian Indigenous Village

   Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has endorsed the Rastafarian Indigenous Village, located in Portobello, Irwin, St. James, as "a very good community based tourism project which is poised to bring tremendous benefits to Jamaica". Full Story....

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The Latest on My-Island-Jamaica.com

1. Jamaican Duckunoo Recipe

   Blue Draws,Duckunoo, Dukunu or Tie-A-Leaf, it's the same thing, the same old time Jamaican favourite!

   Here's the recipe... www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican-duckunoo-blue-draws-or-tiealeaf.html. Try it nuh? :-)

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2. Best Attractions In St. Thomas

   Long overdue! I've been blasted for not paying the east much attention, but here is one (thanks Devin), The Best Attractions in St. Thomas, Jamaica. You'll love it!

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3. New Site Enhancements

   Last time I announced the changes to my Blog Page. Well now I'm going to direct your attention to the homepage. See the horizontal navigation at the top? Look good eeh? lol? Still working on it.

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

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Hot Upcoming Events Jamaica!

1. Negril's Donkey Races

   Honestly, I would not have guessed that this old pastime, would be this big! In fact, it is a major tourist attraction in Negril annually and it's happening next week! Details here.

2. FIWI Sinting 2013

   Fi Wi Sinting is where Jamaicans from all walks of life meet , greet and mingle with visitors/tourists in a family setting while indulging in Fi Wi Sinting the Jamaican phrase meaning, "It is ours". More 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!

• Salomon-A-Gundy Recipe

  Love the spice of Jamaican food? You'll love this! What is it like? Here, take a look - and then try it.

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Conclusion

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