latest curfew hours

Published: Sun, 08/01/21

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My-Island-Jamaica Digest Ezine: August 1, 2021

Intro / Feature

Hey ,

Happy Sunday my friend!

Its funny that on this day, August 1, which is officially Emancipation (freedom) day, I'm talking about curfew hours, right?

But such are the times, it is one of those things we have to sacrifice now for the greater freedom later - I hope.

First things first, I want to bring your attention to the very latest curfew hours here in Jamaica.

Yes, it can be a lot to keep up with, so I've made it super convenient for you via this single article, it keeps a running update on the very latest from the government of Jamaica!

Here is it: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/curfew_hours_in_jamaica.html

And please share, it might come in handy for family members or friends, especially those who might be travelling.

And now the Emancipation 'story'!

Do you know why we celebrate emancipation holiday in Jamaica?
Honestly, do you know why?

Here's the full story: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/why-is-emancipation-day-celebrated-in-jamaica.html

And yes, please share this too!

By the way, just before we jump into the video for this week, I want to mention the special Q&A feature again, I sent it in a mid-week post to you earlier.

Apparently there was a bug in the system and a number of the questions (posted before Friday evening) did not come over to me, but the web host programmers have fixed it.

So if you posted yours before Friday afternoon, please consider re-submitting it here: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/question.html#INV . I promise we'll jump on it asap!

I'm looking forward to seeing yours.

And now...

Featured Video!

Last week we featured another like you, another ardent subscriber, for my YouTube SPOTLIGHT series, Rosemary Dawn Allison - A Jamaican, British, Canadian, now living in ITALY.

It was quite intriguing soaking up all the learning from her.
If you missed it you can take a look at it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDa3KnO0DvA&pp=sAQA

However, the featured video for this week is this....
My Hook N Line Fishing video! Short but spicy!

Here is it embedded below.

We CAUGHT Yellowtail & Wenchman Snapper Fish | FUN Hook & Line Fishing In Jamaica | #InShoreFishing

Please be sure to LIKE and comment. And if you like it, please share it with someone, the more the merrier.

But remember, if not yet done, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to ensure you don't miss any of my future videos.

Featured Jamaican Product

Its interesting how out of bad comes good right?
And the experience at the Fort Charlotte where we did the fishing video above reminded me.

If you remember the history of Jamaica, you know how much fighting took place here right?

And the ruins of the forts here are testament to that, certainly to the latter wars between the British and others (invading forces) who were a constant threat after they (British) defeated the Spanish.

So today I'll highlight them!
Actually 23 of the most popular ones, many of which are a must-see for visitors to Jamaica.

Here they are https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/forts_in_jamaica.html
And yes, that's my featured Jamaican 'product' for th

Recognition

Special shout out to my friend Ms James, and her family again for partnering with me again.

And although we knew each other, and had a great relationship from past work place associations, these videos have brought us even closer as I've gotten to meet and mingle with her entire family.

And so today, I salute her and her family for the love and devotion, not just taking part in the videos, but in many cases, provided ideas for content.

Thank you my friend.

Fun Fact / Reminder

Did you know...

... that Jamaica is the first English-speaking Caribbean country to gain Independence from their colonial powers?

This was on August 6, 1962 from Britain.

This too, is yet another interesting fact from my 101 Intriguing Facts About Jamaica book.

If not already done, you can get the hardcopy here: https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/wellesley-gayle/intriguing-facts-about-jamaica/ebook/product-18n7pzg4.html

And Before You Go...

By this time next week, both Emancipation and Independence will be history and so I'm grabbing the opportunity now to share this bit of information with you about Jamaica's independence as well.

It is titled 'How did Jamaica can independence'.

Here is the link:
https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/how-did-jamaica-gain-independence1.html

Please don't hesitate to share as well.

And that's it for today my friend, in the meantime, please remember to #StaySafeAndSane

Regards,

Wellesley Gayle

Website: My-Island-Jamaica.com

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