This email is lovingly delivered to you by Wellesley Gayle (that's me)
My-Island-Jamaica Digest
Ezine: May 17, 2020
Hey ,
Happy Sunday to you and yours...
You might have heard that, last Thursday, for the first time in 50 days, we recorded no new coronavirus cases in a day.
Have you? You can read more here.
Oh yeah, I personally feel very grateful, as that meant at least one less family has to deal with the trauma of this dreaded disease.
But that's not my focus today.
Today I'd like to bring your attention to two response questions...
- What Is In Allspice? &
- What to do if your employer is not remitting your payroll contributions
Two solid responses to two interesting questions. Be sure to check them out, and share with someone.
And now, my...
In continuation of my throwback series, today I'll highlight a short video we did of the famous Monkey Island in Portland three years ago!
You may also watch it in the frame below.
Featured Jamaican Product
... is the much loved Jamaican mint!
That's the same little 'fine leaf' one!
This, my staple breakfast tea, I'm learning now is not only the darling of bush teas, but is reverenced for it captivating aroma in health and beauty products.
We call it peppermint here, but some call it black mint as well. Really though, its botanical name is Kama Sutra Menta, and is a rare find!
And like fever grass, most yards in rural communities have one, and yes, I have one in my own backyard now!
My recognition this week goes to Delrose Reid (From Canada)
She watched the market video and not just love it, she was in awe!
And so she took the opportunity to share her feedback.
So again, if you are reading this Delrose, thanks again for your valued feedback!
... Joy Spence, Master Blender at Appleton Estate, is the first woman in the world to be awarded such prestigious title! (Read more
on appleton rum here)
Well, now you know!
How can I help?
The coronavirus in Jamaica has changed everything, everywhere!
But I want my-island-jamaica.com to remain relevant and supportive to you and all my readers.
So is there anything you'd like me to consider doing new or different?
I'd love to know. Just hit the reply and let me know.
In the meantime, please #StaySafeAndSane during these trying times my friend.
Talk again soon!
Regards,
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products, wherever you are!
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