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My-Island-Jamaica Digest
Ezine: April 5, 2020
Hey ,
This might be a little off theme, but forgive me, I want to, from the bottom of my heart, say a big thank you to the true heroes in this #Covid19 pandemic, our healthcare personnel.
And that include the student nurses and student doctors in the system, not only in Jamaica, but right across the world!
I posted a request here and I need you to join me and showing your sincere appreciation to them for what they do.
And yes, 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.
- Jamaican Government Gets Tougher On Delinquent Travellers
Speaking at a press conference from Jamaica House on Friday, Prime Minister, the Hon Andrew Holness, stressed that persons who entered Jamaica on or after March 18 continues to pose a major threat to efforts to #ContainCovid19 in Jamaica and so the following measures will be taken to deal with them. Read more here
- Jamaican Tamarind Balls Recipe
Love the Tangy Taste of Tamarind? Here's the classic Jamaican tamarind balls recipe! Its a healthy alternative and a fun way to engage your children during these times. It was done by my daughter! Get the recipe here
- Jamaica Leading On Covid19 Management
I knew that we are doing relatively well compared to the rest of the world, but not this good. This submission was quite insightful to me. And it might surprise you too. Read more here.
The Covid19 restrictions have prevented me from going out and about, but it has provided a great opportunity for me to share some of my best videos with you.
Going back to the East. Here I am...
Live from monkey island in Jamaica
You may also watch it in the frame below.
Featured Jamaican Product
This week, we feature Guava Leaves!
Guava leaves contain high levels of Vitamin C and iron, and a decoction of guava leaves is very helpful in relieving cough and cold as it helps get rid of mucus. It also disinfects the respiratory tract, throat and lungs.
It is also another great medicinal product that I promote on my ETSY store at
I mentioned it above, but I doing it again here. Kudos, respect and salutations goes out to all the workers in the medical and health system!
Please know that we appreciate you! Read more here.
... Folk is the earliest music form in Jamaica and remains one of the most influential aspects of our heritage?
(VisitJamaica)
Well, now you know!
Remember I'm still looking forward to hearing from you.
Remember to #StaySafe, #WashHandsOften and #KeepYourSocialDistance!
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