Jamaican Canadian Association’s Late Night With Usain Bolt

On June 9, 2009, Usain Bolt, world’s fastest human being, passed through Toronto, Canada, to attend a reception in his honor, dubbed Late Night With Usain. This event was hosted by the Jamaican Canadian Association. Videos of Bolt’s world record races, from the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, were played to an audience who watched in awe and behaved like they were seeing the races for the very first time. Bolt arrived to a heroes welcome. He later showed off his dancing skills, by demonstrating the ‘gully creeper’ (dance). Bolt was then asked to be one of the judges in a three-judge panel for a gully creeper dance contest, with contestants coming from the audience. It was an awesome event.

Special thanks to Marcia Dunkley, Toronto, Canada, who reported on this story and provided the photographs.

See more photographs from this event here: Usain Bolt in Toronto

Re-live the 2009 Olympics here: Bolt Rules Beijing

For more information on the Jamaica Canadian Association visit: www.Jcassoc.org

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Hyah Slyce - Feel so fine

Bonita Jamaica loves this new Hyah Slyce tune (video). For those who do not know, Hyah Slyce is an up and coming reggae star. Search for 'Hyah Slyce' on Facebook and friend him. Also check out his myspace page here:

Hyah Slyce

One more Hyah Slyce music video here: Hyah Slyce

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Served in Jamaica

Some people visit Jamaica for our excellent meals and fine service. Why will you visit Jamaica?

Served in Jamaica Photo Gallery

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A Few Bonita Jamaica Videos (HD)

Check out these Bonita Jamaica videos, in HD.

Welcome to Kingston


Kingston Drive Thru


Sunrise Over Port Antonio


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Bob Marley Photo Slide Shows

People all over the world really and truly love Bob Marley. Jamaica has benefited significantly from Bob Marley's success and fame. RIP Bob Marley.

Photo Slide Show #1 (Click it)


Photo Slide Show #2 (Click it)


Bob Marley's Wiki

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AFUWI Gives US40,000 for UWI Scholarship

The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) has provided USD40,000 towards scholarships at the University of the West Indies (UWI), for the coming academic year. The money represents proceeds from the AFUWI Legacy Awards 2009 Gala, the organization’s premier fund-raising event which is hosted in New York each January.

AFUWI, a non profit Foundation, which over the past decade has provided scholarships and grants and funded special projects to foster the development of The UWI, has since 1998, recognized individuals and organizations “linked to the Caribbean who have made exceptional contributions to the world around them.”

Mr. Michael Flanigan, AFUWI Chairman, presented the scholarship cheque on behalf of AFUWI to UWI Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nigel Harris on May 01,2009

Noting that each year, hundreds of worthy applicants apply for scholarships at the UWI, Prof. Harris praised the AFUWI for “widening the window of opportunity for many deserving scholars.” Prof. Harris said that it was with the cooperation of organizations like AFUWI and generous corporate donors that the UWI can ensure those in challenging circumstances get a tertiary education.

Mr. Flanigan noted that the AFUWI has regularly facilitated donations and scholarships from individuals and corporations overseas for the UWI and its students, and last year presented 30 scholarships valued at over USD 130,000 to individual UWI students for tuition and books.

The AFUWI, he said, “is committed to the development of the Caribbean region and sees the University of the West Indies as central to achieving this.”

Photograph
Michael Flanigan (2nd left), Chairman, American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) presents the organization’s cheque of J$3.6M to University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Principal, Prof. Gordon Shirley, while UWI Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nigel Harris (left) and Chief Financial Officer, Winston Bayley (right) look on. The AFUWI cheque will fund scholarships to the UWI in the new academic year.

For more information, contact:
Ann-Marie Grant - AnnmarieGrant@afuwi.org
Tel: 212 759 9345
http://www.afuwi.org

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See you in Jamaica

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, June 10-15, 2009, Kingston, Jamaica. For more information, visit: 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.

Caribbean Fashion Week is the world's finest fashion week.

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The Beautiful (Rear & Rare) View

This is rear view is rare. Find it in Portland, Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica Flickr Photo Gallery

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Bonita Jamaica
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A Toast To Luxurious Jamaica

A toast. To the great revered country named Jamaica. Good evening at Strawberry Hill Resort, Kingston/St. Andrew, Jamaica. Discover Jamaican Luxury.

Strawberry Hill Hotel

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Bonita Jamaica
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See you in Jamaica.

Grand Valley State University Varsity Men Perform Hol' You Han'

Grand Valley State University Varsity Men did this awesome performance of the great Jamaican folk song Hol' You Han', written by Paul Rardin. This performance was in done February 2009, at Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, USA. Jamaicans know about this song. It brings back to mind the late great Louise Bennett (Ms. Lou), who loved performing Jamaican folk songs, among other things.

Big up Grand Valley State University Varsity Men. Great selection. Great performance. Bim!

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Mansions in Jamaica

Jamaica is known for many great things, including our beautiful homes. Mad people think Jamaica is a country of mud huts. Mansions in Jamaica coming right here soon!

Teaser

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Bonita Jamaica Loves Althea Hewitt

Bonita Jamaica loves Althea Hewitt. Her album 'Introducing Althea Hewitt' in stores now.

Show her love here: Althea Hewitt Myspace

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Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

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Penn Relays 2009

Penn relays 2009 was awesome. Great weather and non-stop fun. See if you can put it all together from the photographs below. Big up Asafa Powell.

Penn Relays Photo Gallery Version 1


Penn Relays Photo Gallery Version 2


Penn Relays Photo Gallery Version 1

Penn Relays Photo Gallery Version 2

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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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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

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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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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
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.