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Jamaica Touched My Heart Too! (Ezine #37)
June 01, 2010

Welcome to Publication #37!

Issue #37: May 2010

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Intro

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How Yu Du (How are you doing)? Thanks again for joining me in this issue my friend.

The last two weeks can easily be recorded as one of the most memorable in our history, no joke. That's primarily because of the issues that surrounded the extradition affair of Mr. Christopher Coke.

But Jamaica is Jamaica and we'll pass that. My only hope is that we learn some lasting lessons.

Outside of that, we have some really exciting news and information, so please stay with me for the next few minutes OK? READY?

...let's get rolling!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Did you Know?

     Insightful and Intriguing Jamaican facts and trivia.

  2. The Latest on My-Island-Jamaica.com!
    1. Jamaica Touched My Heart
    2. My-Island-Jamaica.com is in the Media - Again!
    3. Even More New Articles

  3. The Latest From Jamaica!

    1. Jamaica's Calabash Festival off to great start!
    2. Preparations in Gear for the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival and Caribbean Fashion Week

  4. Features

  5. Conclusion

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Did you Know?

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  • ...that the town of Black River in St. Elizabeth was the first in Jamaica to have electricity?

    This was supplied by the Leyden brothers in 1893. Power was generated from a plant which had a huge furnace and boiler.

    Logwood, which was a major export of the parish, was used to generate steam from the engine which provided the power.

  • ...that Kingston formally became the capital of Jamaica in 1872?

    Prior to this, Sante Jago De La Vega, now known as Spanish Town in St. Catherine was the capital of Jamaica - which earlier took the capital status from Seville in St. Ann.

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 on My-Island-Jamaica.com

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  1. Jamaica Touched My Heart

    Unless you are deliberately staying away from the news - international or local, you should by now know that we are going through some trying times!

    It was therefore very heartening to receive some reassurance from Deanna. Deanna, like us Jamaicans is concerned with some of the developments, but has never lost the love and admiration for our beloved country.

    Here's Deanna's encouraging words to us - and the emotive comments it generated.

    Keep the love flowing, send me YOUR own comments here.

  2. My-Island-Jamaica.com is in the Media - Again!

    ..this time, we were referenced in the National Schools Debating competition! Thank you Shermaine for bringing it to our attention.

  3. Even More New Articles

    There's the stirring Girl poem by Jamaica Kincaid, a background on the Jamaica star newspaper, another beautiful photo contest entry, more questions answered, the announcement of Usain Bolt's Sports Lounge, as well as a page on the The US Embassy in Jamaica, a Job Wanted and a Job Vacancy posting!

    By the way, have you subscribed to The Blog? If not yet done, make sure you Subscribe Here and stay on top of the very latest additions or changes on the website.

    Alternatively, you may also keep up to the minute with my latest posts on Twitter and facebook.

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The Latest from Jamaica!

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  1. Jamaica's Calabash Festival off to great start!

    Treasure Beach was paradise for many who extradited themselves from the capital city. The highly anticipated event kicked off on Friday evening and it did not disappoint. Here's the full story.

  2. Preparations in Gear for the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival and Caribbean Fashion Week

    Both are probably the two biggest entertainment events in Jamaica this next month (June).

    Please visit the sites of the Och Rios Jazz Festival and the Caribbean Fashion Week sites for more details.

    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.

    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

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    Features!

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    • Keep the JAMAICAN Photos coming!

      ...for inclusion in our exciting Photo Contest. C'mon dust it off and load it up. It's fun stuff, and you could also win the prize!

      Click Here to post it.

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    Conclusion
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    I thank you again for you listening to me . Please continue send the good wishes and love for all Jamaica - still the beautiful land of 'wood and water'!

    Remember you can always keep up to the minute with my latest posts on Twitter and facebook.

    N.B. A website with blog, newsletter, forums etc? ... I couldn't have done all this without the Power of SBI.

    Regards,
    Wellesley

    Website: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com.
    Twitter: http://twitter.com/myislandjamaica.
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/p ages/My-Island-Jamaicacom/104295012883.

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