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Happy New Year 2023 
It's 2023! Can you believe it? OMG. Where has 2022 gone? And may I even add, 2021 and 2020? It seems like the pandemic stole those three years! …

💌 A Heart Of Gratitude - Thank You For Supporting Karena🙏 
Karena Gayle | Representing Ms St. James at JCDC National Festival Queen 2023 Competition My JamHearts Family, With hearts full of gratitude …

Happy New Year 2024🎉 
A very Happy New Year my friend✨ 2023 has been a journey, hasn't it? Oh yes! But you know what, we made it through! So whatever measure …

The Jamaican Duck Flower | Powerful Detox  
Natasha, from my online community, reached out to me asking about a particular plant, actually a flower… The DUCK FLOWER! Now I figured it had …

Baby Nylah Amira Gayle Is Here! 
Last week I gave you a heads up ! Well, great news! Baby Nylah A. Gayle is here! And yes, its a girl! She arrived safely at approximately …

Happy New Year 2021 
Welcome to 2021 my friend! Like many around the world, you are extremely happy to see the back of 2020 right? In my Christmas message I mentioned …

A Generational Devastation | Hurricane Dorian Ravaged The Bahamas 
You heard about the hurricane in the Bahamas right? But did you hear the extent? Well.. I heard the news, I saw the images I watched the video …

Online But No Line | The Challenges Of Virtual Learning In Jamaica 
by Deon Clarke, Associate Writer The delayed 2020/2021 school year in Jamaica started with much anticipation, reservation and anxiety - all in one! …

Beaches Resorts Welcome Autistic Children 
Yes, indeed! Beaches Resorts Is Home To Jamaica's First Autism-Friendly Resort I was just reading it on the Beaches Resorts Website which is reporting …

Tributes Pour In For #DorraineSamuels, Veteran Jamaican Female Broadcaster 
I was listening to Power 106 radio today, when at about 1:30pm, I was shocked by the death announcement of veteran journalist and broadcaster, Dorraine …

Jamaica's Reggae Girlz make history in Women's World Cup 2019 
Update : We did it! The match was played and Brazil won 3-0 but the Reggae Girlz gave a valiant effort and made themselves proud. One of the …

American Couple Donates US$50,000 To Community Roadway 
BELMONT RESIDENTS SAY THANKS TO AMERICAN COUPLE WHO DONATED US$50,000 TO CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY ROADWAY By the Jamaican There were waves of thank …

He's Gone - 99 Year Old, Locally Acclaimed Jamaican Historian Dies in Fire 
Jump To Video Hi friend, If you have been around for the last few months, you would have certainly remembered this intriguing video of the …

Merry Christmas 2017  
Christmas Greetings by Wellesley Gayle || December 24, 2017 I'm here sitting at my computer watching and listening to 'Have Yourself A Merry Little …

Yeah! Jamaica's Davina Bennett Awarded 2nd Runner Up At Miss Universe 2017 
by Wellesley Gayle Published November 28, 2017 Photo: PopSugar.com Jamaica, the land of beauty in so many respects, has secured yet another …

Massive Flooding In Montego Bay - 1 Month Rain In 4 Hours! 
by Wellesley Gayle Published November 25, 2017 Did you see the pictures and videos in the media? ( Short video below ) It was an evening of …

Merry Christmas To You And Yours! 
Merry Christmas to you and yours my friend! OMG. This year has been a tumultuous year. One that will go down in history as one of the most …

Jamaican Roast Corn - Yum, Yum! 
by Wellesley Gayle Published July 6, 2017 Well, by now you have a solid idea of how I love my Jamaican food right? You should :-) Anyways, …

An Evening Of Tales & Cocktails At Tapioca Village Retreat 
by Wellesley Gayle || June 2017 If someone had asked me to choose the best place to host an event that captures the sights, sounds and stories …

JamaicApp - Sharing Jamaica on an App 
You asked, we delivered! Yes, it's here, finally! JamaicApp - My-Island-Jamaica.com on an App! And the name? JamaicApp , a simple but …

Wow! Jamaica ranked number 12 on the World’s Best Destinations list. 
Hey, I just read this exciting news in the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper and is elated to share it with you. It reads: TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice, …

BREAKING! Strong 7.7 #Earthquake Felt Across Jamaica (2:10pm) 
A powerful 7.7 earthquake was felt today across Jamaica at approximately 2:10 pm (January 28, 2020), causing widespread panic and confusion. The Earthquake …

OMG! Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh Wins Miss World 2019 
Mainstream and social media across the globe are a buzz with the news that Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh copped the prestigious Ms World title earlier today …

A SLAP IN THE FACE! Jamaican Vacationer Said She Felt Humiliated When Airline Asked Her To Cover Up 
In a trending news story, Dr. Latisha "Tisha" Rowe, an African American vacationer to Jamaica, was reportedly humiliated after was told she couldn't fly …

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Happy Birthday To... Me 
Today, August 29, 2019 marks another special day in my life - another birthday - actually my birthday anniversary (but you know that's how we say it)! …

US Elections Today - Jamaica Looks On Keenly 
by Wellesley Gayle Published November 8, 2016 As I write (11:30 AM, November 8, 2016), Americans have either already voted, or are queuing up to …

Update: Hurricane Matthew In Jamaica 
by Wellesley Gayle Published October 2, 2016 UPDATE: CLICK HERE to follow (and share) our latest tweet on #HurricaneMatthew From …

A Legend - Jamaica's Usain Bolt Wins Unprecedented Third 100m Title 
Published August 15 2016 Photo Courtesy: BBC It was pandemonium in Jamaica last evening as the nation joined the athletic and sporting world in …

All Eyes On Jamaica's Usain Bolt 
The fastest man in the world, who holds the world record in the 100 meters, 200 meters and the 4 by 100m relay and won gold in all of those events at Beijing …

Happy New Year - Plus 12 New Year Must Do's 
by Wellesley Gayle As the new year approaches, I want to first thank you for the amazing support over the last year my friend; your readership, …

Jamaica Day 2016 - In Pics & Video 
Every year, the Ministry of Education, under its Culture in Education Programme, set aside a "Jamaica Day" for all schools in the island. The idea …

JLP Wins Jamaica's 17th General Election 
Feb 25 2016: The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) will be declared the winner of the 2016 general elections here in Jamaica. According to the preliminary …

Jamaica Election 2016 - As It Happens 
Update: The Jamaica Labour Party won the elections! Read more here Thanks for the warm reception and appreciation to the article I shared on …

Jamaica Election 2016, Now Fever Pitched! (+ Where & How To Vote) 
The date is set! In only a few days (February 25, 2016), Jamaicans will decide who we want to govern the affairs of this nation for the next five (5) …

Licensed Architects In Jamaica 
Per increasing demand, I've put together a list of the registered architects in Jamaica, that I got from the from the Architects Registration Board ( ARB …

First Case Of ZikV in JA Confirmed 
The following is the report from the Ministry of Health, regarding the ZikV case that was confirmed yesterday here: The Ministry of Health has confirmed …

Ocho Rios Craft Market - A Nest Of Talents 
Earlier today, I stopped by the famous Ocho Rios Craft Market! It was not so much to buy something, but just to get a feel of the array of products and …

Massive Winter Storm Paralyzes US states 
I woke up to the sad news that many north eastern US states, included New York and Washington were battered by a major snowstorm. AP news reported that …

Visitors To Jamaica cautioned about road use 
JAMAICAN POLICE WARN VISITORS TO BE VIGILANT WHEN USING PUBLIC ROADWAYS By the Jamaican Over the past three weeks, three American visitors lost …

Free Eye Care Services Return To Jamaica 
Under the ICARE program, doctors from the US and Canada will be visiting the parishes of Hanover and St. Ann here in Jamaica to provide free eye care services …

More Covid-19 Restrictions In Jamaica | Corona Virus In Jamaica Update 
In another press conference today, March 23, Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, flanked by his team, including the Minister of Health, the Chief Medical Officer …

Jamaica Declared 'A DISASTER AREA' 
In another press conference earlier this evening, March 13, 2020, Prime Minister, Hon. Andrew Holness, based on the current situation, declared Jamaica …

Breaking! Jamaica Records Its First Case Of Coronavirus 
At 12:00pm today, March 10, 2020 there is one confirmed (imported) case of the Covid-19 Coronavirus in Jamaica. The Health Minister, Dr. Christopher …

Happy New Year 2020!!! 
by Wellesley Gayle As I write, we are just hours away from a brand new year! I am super excited but also deeply grateful, and I hope you are too! …

Jimmy Cliff Boulevard! Gloucester Avenue In Montego Bay to be renamed in honour of reggae music superstar 
By the Jamaican Sections of the the elegant corridor along Gloucester Avenue (Bottom Road) in Montego Bay, St. James will be buzzing with excitement, …

No. 1! Travellers Rank Destination Jamaica The Best In The Caribbean 
Trip Advisor , the world's largest travel platform has ranked Jamaica as the best destination in the Caribbean in the 2019 edition of its celebrated …

Dead End Beach, Montego Bay - Our Beach Trip Review 
Today we went to the beach! And this time to the popular Dead End Beach here in Montego Bay , Jamaica... thanks to sister Heidi and her family for the …

Unfair! Jamaican Reggae Girlz GoalKeeper Gets The Stick on Social Media 
You know by now that Jamaica created history yesterday by becoming the first Caribbean team to play in the Women's Football World cup yesterday right? …

Jamaica Labour Day 2014 - Retirement Residents Spruce Up Their Community 
Residents of the community of Retirement in St. James took Labour Day 2014 (May 23) as a prime opportunity to show their love and belief in their community …

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The Honourable Edward Seaga Dies - Tributes Dominate Social Media! 
Jamaicans at home and abroad is today mourning the passing of an esteemed public servant, The Most Honourable, Edward Phillip George Seaga, the fifth Prime …

Jamaica Mart Expo - An All Day Event @ Jamaica College May 24th 2013 
This event : To allow Individuals, Small Businesses, and those in partnership to sell their work, publish and promote their business. The event will …

BreakingNews! Earthquake Felt in Jamaica Today 
According to a Jamaica Gleaner report today a few minutes ago, earthquake tremors were felt in several parishes in Jamaica this afternoon. They reportedly …

Hurricane Sandy in Jamaica 
Hurricane Sandy Update History will mark today, October 24th as the first time a hurricane made landfall in Jamaica since Hurricane Gilbert in September …

Shadae Pusey Tops St. James High CSEC Results 
Families, friends and teachers of Shadae Pusey were ecstatic upon hearing of her 2012 CSEC performance. Shadae was awarded nine (9) subjects , all …

Chawlih Plays Reggae Using His Mouth As Musical Instruments 
Chawlih Plays Reggae Music With His Mouth To Celebrate Jamaica's 50th. You all will be amazed that with all the mixed-up things going on with JLP …

Jamaica Insider Guide Reviews 
Below are recent reviews of the Jamaica Insider Guide. Please read and feel free to add your own. Click Here to return to the Jamaica Insider Guide …

Happy Mother's Day 2012 
I just wanted to pause and recognize all the mothers, caregivers, big sisters, grandmoms,adopted moms,guardians and even the dads who had to be mothers. …

JAMAICA INSIDER GUIDE 
The highly demanded, eagerly anticipated... JAMAICA INSIDER GUIDE -Downloadable & In Print! New! The Insider Guide is here! …

Annual Events in Jamaica - Calendar of Events 
Coming to Jamaican in the month of ______? Looking for something to do or somewhere to go then? Here is a calendar of top and popular events in Jamaica. …

Nature Village Farm Jamaica hosting RastaFest 
Irie! After 17 years,, I finally made it back to Jamaica! I spent 7 weeks on the the Great River! Nature village farm is 40 acres of tropical rain forest …

The PNP Wins 2011 Jamaica Elections Convincingly 
It's official! The opposition People's National Party has won the 2011 elections here in Jamaica by a convincing margin. The initial count shows that …

Jamaica's Election 2011- Check Your Name On The Voter's List 
CLICK HERE to check your name on the November 2011 Voter's List. We (Jamaicans) head to the polls on December 29, 2011 to vote for the party we feel …

Jamaica impresses at the World Travel Awards - Caribbean & Latin America 
Tourism Minister, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett has described Jamaica's dominance of Wednesday's World Travel Awards Caribbean & Americas Gala Ceremony as "pay-back …

Meet Baby Gayle!. 
...Aliana Kiara Gayle, our new bundle of joy! Update! See below for later pictures . She arrived approximately 4:40AM two Friday's ago, September …

My brother's car accident - Saying 'Love & Thanks' 
I am writing this blog post, first to say thanks and show deep appreciation to the persons involved in the rescue & support of my brother after his miraculous …

Remembering September 11 - Ten years on! 
Americans everywhere are reflecting and in some cases commemorating the horrific events of 9/11/2001. It is a day that will never be forgotten for …

Jamaica Woo Daegu! 
I assume that by now you would have heard the news, right? Well, Jamaica certainly made its mark on the South Korean city of Daegu, and by extension …

Wellesley & Omeil's Wedding - June 4, 2011 
Updated: June /13/11 We now a slideshow of the wedding below! Note: These are randomly selected amateur photos taken by my friends (click each …

Earthquake Felt in Jamaica Today - May 16 2011 
Approximately 10:15 today - not 100% sure of the time, I felt the tremor in Montego Bay Jamaica. It was a very strong shaking in the building. I have …

The Jamaica Blog Party 
Hi friends and partners! I received a special invitation from Stephanie Treasure, a personal friend, to attend this interesting Jamaica Blog …

Woot Woot! We're In the News Again! 
Well guess what? Yup! My-Island-Jamaica.com is in the news again! This time it is the top newspaper in Jamaica, The Jamaica Gleaner! The feature …

Reggae Music Singer Sugar Minott Has Passed On 
I just heard on Irie FM news that reggae music singer Sugar Minott has passed off. He died in a hospital in Kingston Jamaica yesterday. Sugar Minott …

Westmoreland Curry Festival 2010 
The Westmoreland Curry Festival Committee is staging its 10th annual festival, which is a major fund-raiser for the Manning's School Development Fund …

Local Student makes the DEAN'S LIST @ Hofstra University in Long Island, NY 
Brittany Rhoden, the daughter of Patricia Kerr and Ian Rhoden - a 20yr old senior and a Psychology major at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island, …

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Montego Bay Traffic Changes in Full Gear! 
The new traffic changes was officially implemented at midnight on Saturday (November 7) following several delays and controversy surrounding its implementation. …

"Jamaica Celebrates" - Remembering 1962 Independence! 
Just before midnight on August 5, 1962, the British Union Jack was lowered and the Jamaican flag raised for the first time, marking Jamaica's independence …

...And another record destroyed by Jamaica's Usain Bolt (19.19) 
(CNN) -- Usain Bolt broke his own world record in the 200m meters as he completed the sprint double in the world championships in Berlin in sensational …

The Value of Time 
An extract from 'The Value of Time' poem - Author Unknown. To realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade. To realize the …

Jamaica's New Festival Queen 
23 year old teacher and CARICOM Youth Ambassador, Kamesha Turner is the new Miss Jamaica Festival Queen and the second queen in the history of the competition …

Jamaican Commentary and Editorial 
I have no idea how to start, apart from "for the love of a Jamaican". I long wondered why Jamaicans go on the way they do but since my marriage …

Your Health and Jamaican Travel 
Traveling to Jamaica should not adversely affect your health. Finding a good doctor in Jamaica is no real problem, and all of them speak English, of course. …

Passion, Leadership, Motivation - An Example From Caribbean Cricket Team #WT20Final 
April 3, 2016 Today, the West Indies cricket team celebrated a history-making win against arch rivals England in the final of the ICC T20 Cricket World …

Dalton Harris Wins UK's XFactor - With Lessons For Us 
Dalton Harris reacts after being declared the winner of the 2018 UK X Factor. Judge Louis Tomlinson runs to congratulate him – Via Twitter @TheKingSource …

World's Oldest Human Being Is... Jamaican 
by Wellesley Gayle April 30, 017 Did you hear this? Yes, the world's oldest human is in fact a Jamaican! This according to the United States-based …

New Business Opportunity coming to Jamaica 
A great opportunity is coming to Jamaica that you cannot afford to miss. Amway Global is pleased to announce that the Amway Global business will be …

Unreasonable School Leadership 
I'm a concerned parent of a student attending Anchovy High School in St. James. On Monday September 16th, I dropped my daughter off at school only …

Jamaica's new $5,000 bank note rolls out today! 
THE BANK of Jamaica issued a high-security $5,000 banknote today, September 24. The note will be legal tender for all monetary transactions, and …

"Tremendous" Upcoming Jamaican Artiste 
Born December 8, 1989, Christopher Sterling, aka "Tremendous" is a 6ft 2 inches, tall ambitious young upcoming Jamaican artiste. He is originally from …

Jamaica4-H Clubs Embrace Technology to Engage Youth Not rated yet
The Jamaica 4-H Clubs are taking significant steps to integrate technology into their agricultural initiatives, aiming to captivate and involve more young …

Five Jamaicans Honoured at the Viola Desmond Awards Not rated yet
At the 16th annual Viola Desmond Awards and Bursary Ceremony hosted by Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada, five individuals of Jamaican heritage …

Air Canada Expands Flights to Jamaica for Winter Season Not rated yet
Air Canada is set to increase its flights to Jamaica for the upcoming 2024/25 winter tourist season, with 14 weekly flights planned to enhance connectivity …

🏆 A Dream Unfolds: Help Karena Gayle Shine at Nationals! 🏆 Not rated yet
👇🏿Here are the voting links👇🏿 Remember that you VOTE with a simple LIKE on the post/picture, both on Instagram and Facebook (2 likes). Instagram: …

JAMAICA'S NATIONAL HEROES - FOR TODAY! Not rated yet
On the third Monday of October, every year, Jamaicans show their appreciation for our seven national heroes. These heroes are viewed as inspiring …

RADA Partners with Spice Farmers to Boost Production Not rated yet
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has been collaborating with Jamaican farmers who cultivate turmeric, ginger, and pimento to implement …

📢BREAKING! Big Earthquake Shook Jamaica Today 🙏 Not rated yet
An estimated 5.4 magnitude earth shook the entire Jamaica today at about 10:57 a.m. (October 30, 2023). Update : Here are a few amateur video …

🎉Introducing a New Era: MyIslandJamaica's WhatsApp Channel Unveiled! Not rated yet
by Wellesley Gayle My JamHearts Family, I've got some exciting news to share with you😊! You've heard of, or likely used WhatsApp, right?🤔 Great!👍 …

Its JAMHearts Anniversary!! Not rated yet
Write this down! On March 24, our exclusive JAMHearts community will celebrate its first anniversary!!!! One year can be a very long time in business, …

Hanover Agricultural Show May 25, 2019 Not rated yet
The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Hanover Association of Branch Societies (HABS), the pioneers for agricultural development and sustainability in …

2019 Labour Day Message by Prime Minister Of Jamaica, Andrew Holness Not rated yet
I woke up to his message on JIS and thought I'd share it with you as we celebrate Labour Day 2019 here in Jamaica. We have a proud and rich heritage to …

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Ann-Marie Vaz Defeats Damion Crawford in Fiercely Contest East Portland Constituency Not rated yet
In a constituency that has been ruled by the Peoples National Party (PNP) for over 30 years, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate, Annmarie Vaz created …

Jamaica Aims to Lead Global Health and Wellness Tourism Not rated yet
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has announced plans to position Jamaica as a premier global destination for health and wellness tourism. The island’s …

CBS News correspondent, Errol Barnett, got married in Jamaica Not rated yet
Another celebrity just got married in Jamaica! The highly acclaimed People Magazine is reporting that CBS News correspondent, Errol Barnett, …

Jamaica Braces For Hurricane Elsa Not rated yet
You've heard about Elsa right? It is the first named Hurricane of the season. Well based on the latest update from the Hurricane Center at 5am today …

Jamaica Virtual Tour | Highlights Of Radio Interview  Not rated yet
I was a guest on a popular radio program out of Chicago recently. It's called The Pirate Show on Bleat Network. The program was hosted by Garry. …

Jamaica Children’s Gospel Song Competition Not rated yet
The Jamaica Children’s Gospel Song Competition allows children between 6 and 15 years old to express themselves utilizing any genre of music to spread …

You are invited! Great Vibes At Luna Sea Inn - March 28 Not rated yet
Hola peeps, This is a quick shout out to you on behalf of Linda Chidester and my new friends at the cozy Luna Sea Inn in Bluefields on the south-coast …

More Covid19 Restrictions In Jamaica - 7 Day All-Island Curfew Not rated yet
by Wellesley Gayle | March 31, 2020 In another press conference at Jamaica House last evening (March 30) to update the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic …

Jamaican Business Mogul Gordon Butch Stewart Is Dead Not rated yet
January 5, 2020 I just woke to the news that the legendary hotelier and businessman, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart died last evening. Quite a shock …

Hurricane Matthew Threatens Jamaica Not rated yet
by Wellesley Gayle Published October 1, 2016 " My Soul feels sad/worried & that #Jamaica will be markedly changed after Sunday/Monday ". That …

Mandeville Summer Fun 2016 Not rated yet
The inaugural staging of the Mandeville Summer Fun event scheduled for Saturday July 23, 2016 will be at Brooks Park in Manchester. It will be an exciting …

Jamaica Tourism Weekly Roundup Not rated yet
Jamaica Tourism Weekly Roundup - Week Ending July 7, 2019 Today, I'll share with you what I call 'The Tourism Round Up' for last week. As the name …

PM's 2018 National Heroes Day Message To Jamaicans Not rated yet
Today, we celebrate the sacrifices, boldness, courage, vision and heroism of our foreparents - especially those who were put to the sword because …

Will Jamaica Get The Covid-19 Vaccine?  Not rated yet
by Arriel Bullock, Associate Writer February 26, 2021 It has been almost one full year since the first case of COVID-19 was recorded in Jamaica …

Koffee Wins Best Reggae Album Grammy Award - At Age 19! Not rated yet
Jamaica's young female musical sensation, Koffee, created history for Jamaica and Reggae, when she copped the coveted Best Reggae Album award, for …

The Acts Clash Of The Apostles 1 Peter & 2 Peter! | PNP Delegates Choose Their President Today Not rated yet
UPDATE : 5:38pm, Dr. Peter Phillips has been declared the winner! Today, September 7, 2019, the curtains come down after weeks of fierce campaigning …

Online Business - Jamaican Style Not rated yet
Online Business Jamaican Style! Funny, but that's how it was titled! What am I talking about? Well, just in case you missed it, I'm elated to let …

Jamaica confirms 6 new cases of the COVID-19 cases Not rated yet
The following is the press release from the Ministry of Health and Wellness on the latest development on the Covid-19 Corona virus in Jamaica. …

Happy Emancipation Day Jamaica Not rated yet
Wishing all Jamaicans a very special time! Greetings from Germany, Helen Wellesley's Resonse Wow! That is lovely! You did that. It is beautiful. …

Photo Contest Twitter Promotion Not rated yet
Join In The Fun & Win -Simple And Easy To generate additional buzz and global awareness for our exciting Jamaica photo contest we are hosting …

Jermaine Tuffy Anderson's exclusion from Reggae Boyz team spark protests in St. James Not rated yet
Fans of Jermaine Anderson and by extension, residents of St. James communities, have been protesting the exclusion of ace premier league striker, Jermaine …

Hague Agricultural Show 2013 - Ash Wednesday Not rated yet
The Jamaica Agricultural Society presents its 58th annual staging of the Hague Agricultural and Food Fair on Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013. The …

Mannings' School Celebrates 275 years Not rated yet
The Mannings School in Savanna-la-mar will for the entire year of 2013, is celebrating its 275th year anniversary, making it the 2nd oldest high school …

Jamaica Bank Notes In Circulation Today Not rated yet
January 2013: I recently announced the new Jamaica 5,000 bill in this post . It generated a lot of interest; the latest of which was a request for …

Negril's Donkey Races And Fun Day 2013 Not rated yet
The eighth annual Negril Rotary Donkey Races will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at WAVZ on Negril beach . The family fun day features eighteen …

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Falmouth To Get Craft Market Not rated yet
by Shamir Brown (Jan 23, 2013) This historic Georgian town of Falmouth , Trelawny's tourist capital, is to have a craft market by the middle of 2013. …

Island In The Sun  Not rated yet
When I need to enjoy myself and have some fun, There's only one place to run, Its that island in the sun. Its the place to party till the sun comes …

Trevor Roper passed away on January 2nd 2013 in Chicago. Not rated yet
My friend Trevor, the former lead singer from "Chalice". He was only 59 years old, much too young to say Goodbye. But the Almighty had planned differently. …

St. James Parish Forum 2012 Not rated yet
The Social Development Commission hosted the St. James Parish Forum 2012 that was held at the Conference Center in Mount Salem, Montego Bay , Jamaica …

Jamaica’s Style Week In London Fashion Week 2012 Not rated yet
It has been a tremendous year for Jamaica that is celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence from Britain. Usain Bolt maintained his title …

Summer Bacchanal PAINTED Beach Jouvert | JUNE 30 2012 | NEGRIL JAMAICA Not rated yet
BlackGold Entertainment invites you to The Summer's hottest Jouvert in Jamaica ¯`°º•¤.¸¯`°º•¤.¸ (¯`v´¯) ¸.¤•º°´¯¸.¤•º°´¯¸ ¯¸.¤•º° ::PAINTED-JUNE …

Westmoreland Curry Festival 2012 - 'Every Ting Curry' Not rated yet
The 2012 edition of Jamaica's Westmoreland Curry Festival was another blast! This annual charity event, is by far the most anticipated event on the …

Jamaica50th Event in New York -with Oliver Samuels! Not rated yet
On August 4, 2012, Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica will be meeting at a venue which is expected to be one of the largest ever in New York City, to exclusively …

90- And 82-Year-Old Newlyweds Honeymoon in Jamaica! Not rated yet
How Exciting! This article was extracted from the Miami Herald on November 15, 2011 Love is Still in The Air as 90- And 82-Year-Old Newlyweds Honeymoon …

PIRATES by the Sea - CocoLaPalm Halloween 2011 Not rated yet
An excuse for a few fun packed days of partying, and our way of saying Thank You to our large family of repeat guests! The date: October 26 - 31, 2011. …

Jamaican Independence Celebrations in Atlanta Not rated yet
Jamaicans in Atlanta will celebrate Jamaica’s 49th year of independence with a range of activities for Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica young and old under …

Bird with the clipped wings poem Not rated yet
I would like to share this poem with my Jamaican friends. The professors said it is a masterpiece. BIRD WITH THE CLIPPED WINGS I tried to fly but …

New book out: The Making of a Jamaican Don Not rated yet
Never before has there been a book written on dons, corrupt politicians, police and public officials in Jamaica. This novel: The Making of a Jamaican …

BIAJ invites voting for 2011 book awards Not rated yet
The Book Industry of Jamaica in its People's Choice section is inviting persons to vote for awards which will be handed out in March 2011. Selected …

Caribbean Internet Marketing Summit Not rated yet
Everyone is Invited to Attend the Caribbean Internet Marketing Summit. Join the World's Top Experts on Internet Marketing in New Kingston, Jamaica on …

Big Fire in one of the oldest buildings in Savannah la Mar this morning! Not rated yet
Arrived in Sav la Mar, to do some business today, to find the upper floor of one of the oldest buildings in Sav, housing a restaurant & two tiny shops, …

In Support of Dustin Brown Not rated yet
Tennis Jamaica (TJ) and Gore are so wrong. There is insufficient support for Brown. This young man has singlehandedly put himself on the map in tennis. …

Christopher (Dudus) Coke is Caught! Not rated yet
FORMER Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher 'Dudus' Coke is now in police custody. The fugitive was handed over to police by Reverend Al Miller and …

Contest Sponsorship Not rated yet
Hey! Wellesley Gayle here, author and publisher of this website, https://www.my-island-jamaica.com – Sharing the uniqueness of Jamaica with the world! …

Police are brutal in Zürich, Switzerland to Blacks Not rated yet
The police of Zürich, Switzerland seem to have a problem with dark skinned people, it`s either they see you as a drugs-dealer or they don`t like the color …

Jamaican security forces continue their operation in Tivoli Gardens Not rated yet
The Jamaican security forces are continuing the operation in the west Kingston community of Tivoli Gardens, attempting to remove alleged criminal elements …

A review of the Website.ws (Global Domains International) online business opportunity Not rated yet
Is Website.ws (Global Domains International) a scam? First up, I must admit that despite the fact that the top money makers will tell us that network …

Ernie Smith Teams up with CD Baby for Haiti Not rated yet
Ernie Smith is known for his original hits such as 'Life is Just for Living', winner of the 1972 World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo , sponsored …

Haiti Ravaged by Catastrophic Earthquake Not rated yet
Unless you are living on the moon then this is news to you! Apparently, about 4:53pm on Tuesday, a deadly earthquake, measuring 7.0, devastated Haiti …

Chicago Excursion - Oct 25, 2009 Not rated yet
This is my 3rd day in the USA on this trip. Peter, Mary and Donovan -who are hosting me, has been making sure I don't get bored at all. Yesterday …

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My-Island-Jamaica $100 USD Giveaway on Twitter! Not rated yet
Yes, I am in that benevolent mood right now :-) In an effort to promote my site as well as to truly engage YOU my current (and future) followers, I …

Bolt Awarded ambassadorship and highway Not rated yet
Jamaica Oberver: BY ALICIA DUNKLEY staff reporter Wednesday, September 16, 2009 USAIN Bolt, the world's fastest man who holds world records for …

10 Easy (and Cheap!) Ways to Make Your Home Safer (Part 2) Not rated yet
A WebMD Feature provided in collaboration with Healthy Child Healthy World. Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD ...continuing from Part 1 . 5. …

10 Easy (and Cheap!) Ways to Make Your Home Safer (Part 1) Not rated yet
A WebMD Feature provided in collaboration with Healthy Child Healthy World. Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD Retrieved: 9/23/09 Making your home …

Jamaica's Version of 'Deal or No Deal' game show premiers on September 23. Not rated yet
Jamaica Observer, 9/17/2009: Digicel on Tuesday evening unveiled its Deal or No Deal game show which will premiere on Television Jamaica on Wednesday, …

Jamaica's Usain Bolt shatters the world record - again! Not rated yet
Bolt shattered the 100m world record as he added the world title to his Olympic crown in Berlin on Sunday. Bolt ran a stunning time of 9.58secs to claim …

Used Vs Loved Not rated yet
This is a real good lesson for all of us: While a man was polishing his new car, his 4 yr old son picked up stone and scratched lines on the side …

Does the Truth Help or Hurt Relationships? Not rated yet
Remember how your relationship was in the very beginning? You stayed up all night talking about everything - your dreams and desires and even the …

General Information Not rated yet
Fear build walls it doesn’t build bridges. Walls keep you confined, but bridges will take you across. Start facing the things you fear the …

My Health Handbook Not rated yet
Thanks a lot Brenton. It was your submission of the health benefits of certain fruits and vegetables that prompted me to post the This Year's …

Jamaican Events Not rated yet
Event: Family Dinner Outing Where: China House Chinese Restaurant on the Hip Strip, Montego Bay. Date: January 24th, 2009 Who Was there: …

Jamaican Announcements Not rated yet
Adapted from The Jamaica STAR, Jan-15-2009. --> We all know that Jamaica is a very special piece of rock. As My Friend P constantly reminds …

Retirement Children's Treat December 2008 Not rated yet
This year (2008) was the fifth consecutive year. It was particularly challenging though since both myself and 'Honey' (Ms Graham), been the chief organizers, …

Exclusive Jamaican News Items Not rated yet
Originally published in the Jamaica Gleaner Newspaper on Sunday, August 17, 2008 Jamaica's Usain Bolt created Olympic history for Jamaica as …