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My-Island-Jamaica Digest
Ezine: March 29, 2020
Hey ,
Happy Sunday! I trust that you are well in your neck of the woods despite all that is happening around; its crazy, 'nuh true'?
And actually, it in that frame that I share with you some VERY interesting statistics; the projection for the number of cases (and the timeline) for Covid19 in Jamaica!
... from the Prime Minister himself.
Here is the link to the page with my review:
He was speaking at a special 'digital forum' for workers and small business persons in Jamaica in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.
Of course, that's my featured article for this week!
And now...
The TOP 3 Articles (for the week)
These articles below, in my opinion, represent the best of this week's new articles.
- How Do You Make Jamaican Potato Salad From Scratch?
Oh yeah, I found a simple one, and it takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.
Click Here to see (or print) it.
- More Covid-19 Restrictions In Jamaica
In another press conference on March 23, Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, flanked by his team, including the Minister of Health, the Chief Medical Officer and local government minister, outlined a raft of restrictions on Jamaica. If you missed them, no prob, you can catch up on them here.
- The Jamaican Cotton Tree | Its Mystique and Wonder Explored|!
What do you know of the silk cotton tree in Jamaica? Not only is it regarded as sacred, the Jamaican cotton tree, with all its mystique, is also symbol of long life and continuity. Here's a bit of history on it for you.
The Covid19 restrictions have prevented me from going out and about, but you know what , it has provided a great opportunity for me to share some of my most loved videos with you!
Some are older and so not the best quality, but you know what, people LOVE them.
Here's yet another...
You may also watch it in the frame below.
Featured Jamaican Product
This week, we feature Search Mi Heart!
Search-mi-heart is an excellent medicinal herb to treat problems of the stomach, colds, pains in the chest and the heart. The leaves may be made into a decoction to treat these ailments.
It is also another wonder product that I promote on my ETSy store at
https://etsy.me/2QSDydD.
You care welcome to stop by and take a look at it.
Not so much a recognition,but more like a shout out to Julie Cates.
She is planning to visit, but is waiting until the Covid19 abates.
Anyway, in her words...
'WE HAVE TRAVELED TO MANY PLACES, BUT JAMAICA IS THE BEST'!
That made my day!
Thanks again Julie!
... Jamaica's rum was the first to be commercially produced by the distillation process, introduced by the British shortly after their conquest of the island in 1655?
(Source JIS)
Well, now you know!
Someone is waiting to hear from you.
Have a blessed rest of the day, and all the best for this new week.
#StaySafe, #WashHandsOften and #KeepYourSocialDistance.
Note: If you missed any of these juicy newsletter editions in the past, you can find them in our nicely arranged archives.
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P.P.S. If you are looking for authentic Jamaican grocery online, visit my grocery store here (powered with Amazon) and enjoy your favorite Jamaican
products, wherever you are!
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