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This week we are featuring:

DaFlex.net: MaGowan

Listen to just one of MaGowan's songs, you are certain to be left craving for more. His music is akin to a journey exploring life's varying pathways utilizing a heartfelt sound of hope and inspiration along with verses of reality- often bitter sweet.

Check out this revealing interview with MaGowan at http://www.golocaljamaica.com/entertainment/artisiteprofiles/magowan.htm

UNLIKE THE Oscars, the endorsements do not come from a select group of industry heads or celebrities, but from the people on the ground who interface with travellers on a day-to-day basis, with votes being cast entirely online by 156,000 travel agencies and professionals in over 200 countries worldwide.
For the tourism trade, winning a World Trade Award is more than an Oscar, it is a personal and reliable endorsement from the thousands of professionals from around the globe who are dealing with both holidaymakers and tourism products in the marketplace

For the full story click here: http://www.hospitalityjamaica.com/achieve3.html

Pieces of the Past: "Take To The Skies" History of Aviation in Jamaica Part I NEW SERIES

Dr. Rebecca Tortello is back with a new series of Pieces of the Past. This week she is featuring the history of aviation in Jamaica. It is the first of a two-part series.

THE FIRST plane to fly in Jamaican skies was flown by Jesse Seligman, an American aviator, on December 21, 1911, only eight years after the Wright brothers made history with the first plane flight the world had ever seen. Promotions for Seligman's flight spoke of "the chance to see man flying in the realms monopolised by the birds."
It was a hot and windy day but that didn't stop the crowd of close to 1,000 people from all over Jamaica from gathering at 3 p.m. at the Knutsford Park Race Course (in what is now New Kingston) to see the thrilling aerial exhibition. After a 45-minute delay due to unfavorable 20-mile-an-hour wind and slight rain, 22year-old Seligman, who had only been flying for four months, managed to take off in his Moisant monoplane, determined not to disappoint the spectators. Men holding on to the plane's framework for balance, let go…

As you already know this series is a must read just click here http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/pages/history/

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The Gleaner Online Your Online Solution: - This week we are featuring Nia's Art And Designs

This highly creative and dynamic web site showcases one of a kind printed and hand painted fabrics, wearable art and functional pieces. Alongside original art and limited edition Giclee prints and wall hangings.

The creative talent behind this inspirational site is Jamaica's own Nia Gifford. Who regards the collection as being "inspired and informed by nature and spirituality…"

The exclusive and beautifully designed pieces and paintings showcased online will be warmly accepted by anyone 'lucky' enough to receive it as a gift over the festive season.

For more information about Nia;s Art and Designs click here:http://www.niadesignart.com/