Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Urgent: Food for the Poor Needs Financial Help

Food for the Poor
Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica should do whatever they can to keep Food For The Poor, a non-profit organization in Jamaica, from going under. This organization has helped many poor and destitute people in Jamaica over the years, especially during times of natural disaster. Please visit their website and make a donation.

Donate here: Food For The Poor

News Story on the Crisis here: Radio Jamaica News

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

JamPact 's Interactive Forum with Senator Warren Newby

Senator Newby
On Friday January 16, 2009, Jamaica Impact, Inc. (JamPact) hosted an interactive forum with Senator Warren Newby, Jamaica’s Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth, & Sports, at the Consulate General in New York City. It was a very interesting exchange that saw Senator Newby outline his, and the current government’s, plan to make life better for Jamaica's youths. There were many interesting questions from the audience and many interesting responses, both from Senator Newby and the audience, as Jamaicans search for solutions to the many problems facing Jamaican youths.

Interactive Forum Photo Gallery

For more information on JamPact please visit: www.JamPact.org

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Big Up Barack Obama

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Big up Barack Obama, America's 44th President. Jamrock Magazine style.

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Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Dancehall Reggae Artistes for Bonita Jamaica

Dancehall Reggae artistes in Jamaica, and around the world, love Bonita Jamaica. Check this out. Bim!

Nadine Sutherland - Reggae Artiste
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Luciano - Reggae Artiste
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Etana - Reggae Artiste
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Etana Photo Gallery

Anthony Cruz - Reggae Artiste
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Gyptian - Reggae Artiste
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Gyptian Photo Gallery

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Brenda LaGrange Johnson Loves Jamaica

The Jamaica Gleaner's Lifestyle Editor Barbara Ellington recently interviewed Brenda LaGrange Johnson, outgoing US Ambassador to Jamaica. It is a very interesting interview, especially her answer to the ‘best memory of Jamaica’ question.

Check this out:


Question
What's the best memory that you will take with you from your tour of duty and any advice for your successor?

Answer
The great people I have met and great friends I have made. In spite of the fact that there is a wonderful diplomatic corps and an amazing staff to work with, you have to branch out and meet Jamaicans. They are what make this country great. I have found everyone from the lowliest worker to the prime minister to be hard-working, loves their family and is very patriotic. I admire so much the fact that almost everywhere I go, the national anthem is played, even at the movie theatre. We sing ours at the Super Bowl and big events but not as often as it is done here. Patriotism is very much a part of the Jamaican psyche.

Question
You honeymooned here and you have seen a lot of the country; do you have a favourite spot in Jamaica?

Answer
I am a diplomat so I can't pick one, but my children love Kool Runnings, Jakes in St Elizabeth, to jump off the cliff, the Black River Safari, Dunn's River Falls and all the other places that offer adventure. I like the resorts like the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall, Jamaica Inn where Britain's John Major goes all the time; Round Hill with Josef Forstmayr (if I were going to be in the hotel business, it would only be if he could manage my property). We constantly go to Tryall because our family is huge and the villas are large and it offers everything. They have a fabulous tennis programme. Sandals
Montego Bay has made me a convert to all-inclusives too. I was there recently with a large group and I was stunned by the quality of everything and my friends were amazed. They know how to service the customer. Those are among the places I love.

Question
Do you have a love for any particular Jamaican food or dish?

Answer
I love chicken and I do think I have had more here than anywhere else. My children love Scotchies Restaurant in Montego Bay. It's their favourite place here. They feel they are 'Jamerican' and are often upset if when they leave they don't have a set return date. They have been here 16 times in three years. My other favourites are jerk chicken, callaloo and yams (though I'll never be Usain Bolt).

Read the full interview here: Part One and Part Two

Brenda LaGrange Johnson’ Biography

Big up Barbara Ellington and the entire team at the Jamaica Gleaner.

Bim!

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Friday, January 09, 2009

Promo: Caribbean Fashion Week 2009

Caribbean Fashion Week
Photograph by Giovanni Powell & Oliver Morrison

Caribbean Fashion Week 2008, Kingston, Jamaica, was fire hot. Be sure to attend Caribbean Fashion Week 2009, date to be announced soon. Please keep it lock here: Caribbean Fashion Week

Photograph shows model Camille McDonald, wearing designs by Ashakai. View the full collection here: Ashakai

Caribbean Fashion Week is brought to the world by Pulse Investments Limited.

Every fashion week is hot, especially Caribbean Fashion Week.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.