Friday, March 27, 2009

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

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Thursday, March 05, 2009

Flowers of Jamaica

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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.

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

Photographs by R. Lombardo

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Monday, March 02, 2009

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.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

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

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.