I'm moving to Jamaica 💃

Published: Sun, 08/08/21

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My-Island-Jamaica Digest Ezine: August 8, 2021

Intro / Feature

Happy Sunday to you and yours again !

I hope that most things are well on your side.

I trust also that you got a chance to engage with our emancipation and independence celebrations during the past week.

I have quite a lot to share this week, but I'm going to try to keep it nifty :-)

First, if you missed it, we made an animated emancipation video. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/0VV0uzFibBU. It is great for teaching sessions (especially to parents and teachers). I've been getting some great reviews on it so far.
The warm, fun and engaging way Jo Lindo explained the dos and don'ts of Living In Australia (as a foreigner) on THE SPOTLIGHT YouTube special series. We have one every Wednesday at about 12:30EST.

It was an amazing interview! Here's the full recording on YouTube, if you missed it.

And...
My featured article this week is... yes, Moving To Jamaica From Africa.
This article was actually a response post to Brigette's question but the principles, instructions and due diligence are pretty much the same for anyone looking to migrate to Jamaica.

Here's the full article: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/moving-to-jamaica-from-africa.html. In my opinion, extremely insightful, so please don't hesitate to share.

And there is more! A whole lot more great articles and response posts, chock full of helpful & insightful tips and information for you on The Blog; be sure to stop by and check them out here.

Featured Video!

Right in line with the season, I thought I'd share a bit on Jamaica's traditions and beliefs, specifically as it relates to old-time folklore.

And so, hold tight to your seat for this one!

In this spooky video, Ms. Bowen, an elderly Jamaican lady shares what she call real-life experiences with ghosts, river Mumma and rolling calves in rural Jamaica.

Here is it embedded below.

'Real' Jamaican DUPPY STORIES Stories | Elderly Jamaican shares RARE but real SPOOKY encounters

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And if you like it, please SHARE it with someone, the more the merrier!

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Featured Jamaican Product

Whether we believe it or not, I tell you, that video with Ms. Bowen talking about old time Jamaica, reminded me of how precious our elderly people are, especially in a fast paced, ego-centric, technology-powered era.

They represent that bridge, if you will, to the simpler but prized aspects of our heritage & culture.

And so today I salute, everyone born before, I'm going to say, Independence in Jamaica (1962)!

So please, whatever we do, let's not only acknowledge them, but find a way to curate much of that invaluable knowledge and information that is becoming extinct with time.

So yes, in an unusual way, they are my featured 'product' for today.

Recognition

Today I send a super special salute to Mr. Daimion Guthrie, one of my prized YouTube and website subscribers.

Mr. Guthrie, out of the blue (we say here) reached out to me to, not only personally acknowledge me for my efforts, but also made a tangible financial pledge to me which I'm using to get a special WebCam for my livestreams!

Mr. Guthrie, a special thank you my brother, and may god continue to prosper you and replenish your source!

Fun Fact / Reminder

Did you know...

... that Kingston formally became the capital of Jamaica only in 1872?

Prior to this, Sante Jago De La Vega, now known as Spanish Town in St. Catherine was the capital of Jamaica - which earlier took the capital status from Seville in St. Ann?

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...

Oh yes...

Last week I shared this invitation for you to submit your questions via our revamped and special Q&A feature, and the feedback was amazing, thanks.

AAnd the invitation has been extended. I want to hear from you, so please, if not yet done, do consider submitting your question here: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/question.html#INV .

I promise we'll jump on it asap!

In the meantime as I always say, #StaySafeAndSane!

Regards,

Wellesley Gayle

Website: My-Island-Jamaica.com

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