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My-Island-Jamaica Digest Ezine: October 25, 2020

Intro / Feature

Hey ,

A gorgeous Sunday morning to you!

I truly hope that despite everything happening around (politics, dis-eases and diseases) you are doing well.

I've was having a toss up in my head as to which article I should feature this week; the 10 Jamaican herbs for weight loss, or the one about the online challenges in our 'new normal' education system.

Both are quite insightful, but I settled on the latter, for obvious reasons; right now it is closest to my chest because of its importance and impact on the future of our nation and the wider society.

And so, here is it (link below), titled 'Online But No Line | The Challenges Of Virtual'. But above that, Deon placed some excellent examples of how we, as individuals and groups, can help.

I invite you to read it here (link below): https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/online-but-no-line-the-challenges-of-virtual-learning-in-jamaica.html

But remember that the other article, as well as several others, can still be found on my blog page here: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaica-blog.html

And now, my...

Featured Video!

This week I went back into my archives, recent archive I should say, and pulled out the short video of Benta Falls; the little Dunn's River without the crowd!

Take a look, if not yet seen, I'm sure you'll like it.
Perhaps another for your bucket list when you visit that side of the island!

Here's the short video!

MUST SEE! Benta Falls In Jamaica | Exciting 'New Found' FALLS IN JAMAICA | Jamaica River Attractions

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

Last week I highlighted the world famous Negril beach!
Well still in that industry, I now celebrate our top-ranked hotels and accommodations.

Talk what you may about B&B vs hotels vs resorts vs guest houses vs all-inclusives in Jamaica, but the truth is that we have some of the best, not only in the Caribbean, but the world - year in year out; you only need the follow the travel awards to see that!

So today I feature them all!

To learn more about our awesome hotels and resorts I suggest you start here. https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/hotels_in_jamaica.html

And if at any point you need a personal recommendation, don't hesitate to ask.

Recognition

This week I'd like, if you don't mind, recognize my own team-,my wife and family, Deon and Ms Thorpe.

It was quite an exhaustive week with long journeys back and forth for me, but they stuck to the tasks and everything went extremely well.

Thank you family!

Fun Fact / Reminder

Did you know...

... still in many parts of rural Jamaica, after the birth of a child, the placenta is buried?

A sapling is typically planted on top of it that would eventually be awarded to the child and called the baby's tree; eg. John's pear tree.

This too, is yet another interesting fact from my 101 Intriguing Facts About Jamaica book.

If not already done, you can get the hardcopy here: https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/wellesley-gayle/intriguing-facts-about-jamaica/ebook/product-18n7pzg4.html

And Before You Go...

How did you do on last week's challenge about Jamaica's national heroes??

I'm waiting to hear from you

In case you missed it, here is it again.

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

And remember reply to me with your score :-)

Talk to you soon!

Regards,

Wellesley Gayle

Website: My-Island-Jamaica.com

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