Beware of Fake Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee lovers worldwide, beware of fake/counterfeit Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee brands. The Jamaica Observer is reporting that counterfeit Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee brands are very popular in the global market. So please beware and get the facts from Jamaica's Coffee Industry Board CIB.

From the Jamaica Observer:

RACKETEERS worldwide marketing fake Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee are now closer to being exposed as the Coffee Industry Board (CIB) Wednesday launched its new website to provide a direct link for international buyers and display counterfeit brands.

"This is the first phase of the site, the second phase will allow buyers abroad to track the status of their shipment," CIB chairman Howard Mitchell said at the launch held at the Board's downtown Kingston office.

Story Continues Here: Jamaica Observer

For more information visit: Coffee Industry Board

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Flowers of Jamaica

The flowers of Jamaica are prettiful. See you in Jamaica.

Flowers of Jamaica Photo Gallery

Flowers of Jamaica Flickr Group

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

All flowers are pretty, especially the flowers of Jamaica.

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Floyd's Pelican Bar

Where can you find the world's finest bar? Well, you're looking at it. You don't need a liquor license to operate this bar, and no id is required (stay away kids). Introducing Floyd's Pelican Bar, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. Ask about it when you visit Jamaica. Big up Floyd. Straight!

Pelican Bar (near)


Pelican Bar (far)



p.s. - Of course, if you will see inside Floyd's Pelican Bar when you visit.

Photographs by R. Lombardo

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Bonita Jamaica
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Jamaican Newton Marshall Finishes 13th in Dogsled Race

Congratulations to Newton Marshall and the entire Jamaica Dogsled Team. Keep up the great work.

In what is being described as a major coup in extreme sports, a former horseback-riding guide has become the first Jamaican and the first black man to take part in the gruelling Yukon Quest dog race in Alaska.

Just like the 1990s blockbuster bobsleigh film Cool Runnings, Newton Marshall has crossed all boundaries in the freezing Alaskan outback, finishing 13th in the toughest dogsled race in the world.

"It felt like climbing Mount Everest because the race spanned four different mountain ranges and along with that type of terrain, came the wind that cuts like a knife," said the 25-year-old St Ann-born man who first saw snow two years ago.

The conditions were so brutal, he felt like quitting several times but, like a rawboned, courageous Jamaican, kept on.

Read the full story here: The Jamaica Gleaner

For more info on Jamaica's Dogsled Team visit: Jamaica Dogsled Team

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

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Jamaica: The Alpha Boys

PBS' Marco Werman did an interesting piece (video) on Alpa Boys' Home, Kingston, Jamaica. Alpha is one of Jamaica's revered institutions. They know how to make great music and create great musicians at Alpha. May God continue to help Alpha to keep up the great work they are doing, as we do what we can in cash and kind to keep it going. Remember, money is of no use just sitting in th bank. Make a donation to Alpha Boys' Home today.

Video here: Jamaica: The Alpha Boys

To make a donation to Alpha Boys' Home visit: Alpha Boys' Home

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Bonita Jamaica
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Flickr Groups Promoting Jamaica

Bonita Jamaica has several groups on Flickr, a Yahoo! company, that are dedicated to showing off Jamaica to the world and participate in the Caribbean and Global Communities. Here are some of our finer groups. Please visit them and join them where possible. Please also share them with your family members and friends and encourage potential visitors to Jamaica to check them out, to get a real feel of what Jamaica is about before visiting (travel agents that was directed at you). This is Bonita Jamaica.


Having fun in Jamaica


Green Jamaica


Served in Jamaica


Sexy in Jamaica


Rick's Cafe Negril (The wait for the perfect sunset)

Aerial Jamaica
Air Jamaica Planes
Beaches of Jamaica
Beaches Resorts Jamaica
Beautiful Jamaican Women
Birds of Jamaica
Bonita Jamaica
Breezes Resorts Jamaica
Burning in Jamaica
Caribbean Carnival
Charitable Works Jamaica
Cliff Jumping Jamaica
Couples Resorts Jamaica
Dancehall Reggae Artistes Worldwide
Dancehall Reggae Fans Worldwide
Dancehall Reggae Party
Dolphin Cove Jamaica
Dunn's River Falls Jamaica
Flowers of Jamaica
Food Products of Jamaica
Foods & Fruits of Jamaica
Funny Jamaican Signs
Getting That Tan Jamaica
Global Conscience
Grand Lido Resorts Jamaica
Green Jamaica
Grown in Jamaica
Having Fun in Jamaica
Hedonism Resorts Jamaica
Historic Jamaica
Jamaica Olympics 2008
Jamaican Animals
Jamaican Attractions
Jamaican Churches
Jamaican Fruit and Food Trees
Jamaican Police
Jet Skiing Jamaica
Kingston Jamaica
Kissing in Jamaica
Legendary Reggae Super Star Bob Marley
Marijuana Jamaica
Negril Caves and Cliffs
Negril's 7-Mile Beach Strip
Parasailing Jamaica
Red Stripe Beer
Relaxing in Jamaica
Rick's Cafe Negril Jamaica
RIU Resorts Jamaica
Rivers of Jamaica
Sail Away Jamaica
Sandals Resorts Jamaica
Served in Jamaica
Sexy In Jamaica
Spring Break Jamaica
Sunset Jamaica
The Caribbean Community
The Global Community
The Jamaican Flag
Waterfalls of Jamaica
Weddings in Jamaica

If you liked all these group that would simply mean that we are not doing something right. So please view the groups that are of interest to you and ignore the others. Bonita Jamaica was created to cater to all humankind. Jamaica and Jamaicans love and welcome everyone. Of course, we have other groups that are not listed here. Seek and yea shall find. And remember, photographs are constantly being added to these groups so keep visiting them for updates.

Big up all Jamaicans and all friends of Jamaica.

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
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See you in Jamaica.

Sandals Negril Wins Platinum Award

Congratulations Sandals. Keep up the great work.

Negril, Westmoreland - Sandals Negril resort has become the first hotel in the world to receive Green Globe's inaugural Platinum Award for consistently meeting and exceeding the organisation's standards for environmental preservation and community involvement.

Adam Stewart, chief executive officer of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the Caribbean's leading resort chain, after accepting the award last week, used the occasion to announce two groundbreaking environmental projects launched in St Lucia and The Bahamas which, if successful, will be replicated in Jamaica.

"We are changing the way we run our hotels, to serve Mother Nature," Stewart said. "If Sandals can do this in the other islands, then we can carry these programmes to Jamaica and other hotels will eventually catch on."

Full story here: The Jamaica Observer

Check out the Sandals Resorts Jamaica Flickr Photo Gallery here:

Sandals Resorts Jamaica

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

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See you in Jamaica.

Introducing La Pluma Negra

La Pluma Negra is a clothing brand that started around November of 2003, in Kingston, Jamaica, out of the need to have a Jamaican brand that offers quality clothing and exhibits cultural awareness and national pride. The designs are avant-garde, sexy, 'tough', classy, and capture the great sense of humor of the Caribbean by using well-known phrases. The line initially started with t-shirts, but today their collection has capris, sweatshirts, jackets, sweat suits, hats, underwear, and much more.

The name 'La Pluma Negra' is Spanish for 'the Black pen or feather'. Their goal is to use this 'pen' to document cultural nuances. La Pluma Negra caters to men, women, and children. Their children line, called 'Tickles', is designed to teach children all over the world about the history and culture of Jamaica and the Caribbean, and to help children develop a sense of culture and pride.

The brand can be purchased online at www.plumanegra.com or www.laplumanegra.com. Their store is located at:

96 Hope Road
Kingston 6, Jamaica

There are many retail stores throughout Jamaica that carry La Pluma Negra. This awesome brand is also available in retail stores in the USA, Canada, Trinidad, and other Caribbean islands.

The black feather (pen) writes about Jamaican and Caribbean culture, history, and life.

Please support La Pluma Negra. Retailers from all over the world who would like to carry the La Pluma Negra brand are invited to contact La Pluma Negra through their website.

Bonita Jamaica loves and supports La Pluma Negra.

Visit the La Pluma Negra websites here:

www.plumanegra.com
www.laplumanegra.com

La Pluma Negra Photo Gallery

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

The 2009 Wray & Nephew White Rum Calendar

Wray & Nephew make the finest white rum in the world. They also know how to host a badass game of pool. The 2009 Wray & Nephew White Rum calendar is sikkK, as usual. The calendar shows bottles of Wray & Nephew White Rum on shelves in the back, four fine ladies playing pool in the middle, and the days, weeks, and months of the year (2009) at the front. Stay in touch with your dates in 2009, and drink responsibly. Bim!

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Sasha's Fierce Jamaque Cover

This is a beautiful story. Congratulations to Sasha Gaye. Keep making Jamaica proud.

Saint International model Sasha's latest star turn on the cover of Caribbean luxury lifestyle glossy Jamaque is causing a stir on the global fashion circuit. The magazine's latest issue features Sasha Gaye in an eight-page spread (with fellow Saint agency mate Chantel Lee (of IMG) sporting functionally stylish pieces from the legendary Japanese born Paris-based designer Issey Miyake.


Read the full story here: The Jamaica Observer

For more information on Jamaque International Magazine visit:

www.JamaqueMagazine.com

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
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See you in Jamaica.

Urgent: Food for the Poor Needs Financial Help

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
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See you in Jamaica.

JamPact 's Interactive Forum with Senator Warren 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

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Bonita Jamaica
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Big Up Barack Obama

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

Subscribe to Jamrock Magazine, friend of Bonita Jamaica.

Subscribe here: Jamrock Magazine

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Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

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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


Luciano - Reggae Artiste


Etana - Reggae Artiste

Etana Photo Gallery

Anthony Cruz - Reggae Artiste


Gyptian - Reggae Artiste

Gyptian Photo Gallery

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

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.

Promo: Caribbean Fashion Week 2009

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
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The 4 x 4 Off-Road Safari

The 4x4 Off-Road Safari is a pretty neat adventure. Ask about it when next you are in Jamaica. This is a service that is provided by Chukka Caribbean Adventures.

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Flowers of Jamaica

The flowers of Jamaica are prettiful. See you in Jamaica.

Flowers of Jamaica Photo Gallery

Flowers of Jamaica Flickr Group

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

All flowers are pretty, especially the flowers of Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Promo: You will visit Jamaica

Then Jamaica gave the world dancehall reggae entertainment. Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!

Clip taken from the video 'Boring Gal' by Assassin, friend of Bonita Jamaica. Bim!

It's beautiful to be REVERED.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Kissing in Jamaica

There's something very special and different about a kiss in Jamaica. Visit Jamaica and get your kiss on. Kiss Kiss!

Kissing in Jamaica Flickr Group

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

Every kiss is better in Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
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See you in Jamaica.