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My-Island-Jamaica Digest
Ezine: June 14, 2020
Hey ,
Happy Sunday again to you and yours!
So tomorrow is D'day, the day that Jamaican reopens to visitors and tourists.
We already spoke about it last week here, and much remains the same, except I understand that all tourists will now be tested for the virus.
I'll have more on that later, but now the focus is...
Yes, the American couple, Byron and Ruth, who, after 70+ visits combined, made Jamaica their home with a now thriving goat dairy farm!
It is quite an inspiration. Please be sure to read and share.
And now, my...
Oh, of course, I wouldn't make such a fun and interesting visit without having a video for you? You wouldn't forgive me right :-)
So yes, I have the video of my visit to the Ruby Goat Farm.
You may also watch it in the frame below.
Featured Jamaican Product
I'm continuing to feature some of our top attraction (products).
And today, I'm highlighting a place that researchers were able to unearth ancient Pottery and Adzes they believe these were left there by the first Jamaicans, The Tainos.
It is the Green Grotto Caves In St. Ann.
It is also believed that the Spaniards used this as a hideout when they were being chased away by the English.
This week's recognition is more like a congratulation, and it goes out to Sherri Neil, a friend, JamHearts member, and also an ardent subscriber to my website.
She responded to my last email with a most beautiful announcement!
I'll keep it a secret for now :-)
Except to say... Congrats girl!!!
... Jamaica was the first commercial producer of bananas in the Western Hemisphere?
Well, now you know!
A Jamaican family member, currently in the US, who will be arriving here soon, asked the question...
Do Jamaicans abroad still have to use the JamCovid application after tomorrow (June 15th) before booking flights to Jamaica? Especially since the island has opened to visitors?
That was a very very good question...
And Minister Daryll Vaz answered that question during a Digital press conference a few days ago.
His answer... Yes! All travellers to Jamaica, both Jamaicans and visitors, are expected to complete the JAMCovid application;
In the meantime, please remember to #StaySafeAndSane!
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