Welcome to Publication #22!

Issue #22: February 2009

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Did you Know?

• ...that word-record holder, aviator Captain Barrington Irving Jr., who broke records flying solo around the world, is Jamaican-born?

  He is also the youngest man to do achieve this kind of feat at age 23.

• ...that Jamaica has the prestigious honor of possessing the maximum success per capita of any country in the world of track and field?

  This honor started in 1948 Olympics, when Dr Arthur Wint won the 400 meters.

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 here.

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The Latest on My-Island-Jamaica.com

1. The Exciting Photo Contest Culminates Today!

   it has been awesome.

   I've received some excellent entries (and more are still coming in) but after today the verdict will be out.

   If you (yes YOU), or anyone you know is interested, you have until midnight today.

   Remember, it's fun and free, PLUS a cool Gift Certificate is there for the taking!

   Click Here to Join The Fun :-)

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2. More Appreciation From My Site Visitors

   I just cannot speak too much on this; almost everyday I get a sincere email, a guestbook entry, or a comment on the website saying how appreciative someone is.

   I am so happy I am touching so many lives, It truly warms my heart.

   I have a dedicated page with some of those responses, plus, I am have also allowed (and allowing) my visitors to make their own post there as well. Take a look.

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3. When Last Have you taken a peek at my Photo Album?

   Unless you are new to the site, you should know how much I love pictures; I have scores of them across the site, but I also have a dedicated picture page.

   I've made some recent additions and of course, you are more than welcome to take a look, (if not yet done).

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The Latest from Jamaica!

1. Going Back to the Polls

   "WEST Portlanders will be going to the polls in March to select a member of parliament following the Court of Appeal's refusal yesterday to hand over the seat to People's National Party (PNP) candidate Abe Dabdoub..."

   Full Story Here.

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2. Music Festival to Honour Bob Marley

   "The 16th annual Caribbean Music Festival honouring the life and philosophy of the late legendary reggae star, Robert Nesta Marley, will be held today, February 28, at the Bayfront Park, in downtown Miami, Florida, in the US..."

   Full story in this JIS article.

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Features!

• Work at Home Scams (Beware)!

  , If you haven't yet started a work at home business, there is a strong possibility that you are looking towards that in the future, right?

  BUT, you'll need to beware!

  Take a look at this page I created, I've certainly learnt my lesson!

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Summary

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Thanks a million again, see you next issue!

Regards,
Wellesley