is corona virus in Jamaica? 😲

Published: Sun, 03/01/20

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My-Island-Jamaica Digest Ezine: March 1, 2020

Intro / Features

Hey again , happy Sunday!

And Happy New (March) Month!

I hope you (and yours) are well.

Quickly... now there have been a number of inquires and concerns about the question of corona virus in Jamaica, particularly because of the uninformed or misinformed social media posts.

And so, as a responsible citizen of my country, I felt I needed to:

Answer that question (which is a solid NO), but also,
Provide you an update on the latest preparation and information on the subject

And both are captured in this 'running article':

https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/coronavirus_in_jamaica.html

Take a quick peek and just before you share with your friend, please be sure to share your comment and feedback at the end please.

Ok? Great!

And so yes, that's my featured article for this week!

And now the ...

TOP 3 Articles (for the week)

These articles below, in my opinion, represents the best of this week's new articles.

The Caves In Jamaica | How Many Are There? | Why are they significant?

There are over 1200 caves on record in Jamaica! What is the history behind them? And where can they be found? Click here to read my quick synopsis of the caves in Jamaica.
LUCIANO, The Reggae's MessenJAH, lit up the Rasta Village

In what should have been a 'pass through' performance, Luciano, reggae music's 'messenger', displayed a soulful performance at the monthly IRITS event at Rasta Indigenous Village. Read more here
The CAGE Montego Bay | What Is It? Why Is It Significant?

What is the Cage Montego Bay? And Why is it significant to the history of montego and Jamaica? We have the questions answered here.. Click Here to learn more.

And there are even more helpful articles on my blog, but those (above) are my top picks for this week. Simply click on each of the links above for more.

Featured Video!

On Friday (Feb 21), we celebrated JAMAICA DAY here.

I was just in time to catch a symbolic flag raising ceremony as part of Montego Bay High school's celebrations on the day.

And yes, I have the clips!

Here is the link with the video: https://youtu.be/ovHl-lJlRCQ
You may also watch it in the frame below.

JAMAICA DAY Flag Raising at Montego Bay High School | Highlights

And, 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

Today, I'm featuring yet another amazing plant found in Jamaica.
And this time... NEEM.

Neem leaf is used for leprosy, eye disorders, bloody nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), fever, diabetes, gum disease (gingivitis), and liver problems.

It is also used for birth control and to cause abortions. In addition to being a good blood cleanser, neem also increases the white blood cells of the body, therefore increasing the ability of the body to fight foreign microorganisms, including diseases like the dreaded chikungunya virus.

I don't have a page on it on my website, but I actively promote it on my Etsy store.
You can r ead more about it here.

Recognition

This week's recognition goes out to...

Novlett Stephen, another of my ardent subscribers!

She took time out from her busy studies to send me quite an encouraging email - first thanking me for my newsletters and articles, but also encouraging me to stick to it!

Did You Know?

... that Jamaica is the third-most populous Anglophone country in the Americas?
Oh yes! The two above are the US and Canada!

Well, now you know!

Before You Go...

Here's a quick question for you...

Why do you think people migrate to Jamaica?

I answered that question here. But I'd love to hear from you.
Please read my response, then share your feedback at the end.

Thanks in advance.

And before you go,

Remember to check out my Etsy Store, for authentic Jamaican products here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/myislandjamaica

Have a fantastic rest of the day, week (and month) .

Regards,

Wellesley Gayle

Website: My-Island-Jamaica.com

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