# @jamaicagleaner on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcrIl9jFFS-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69760239-jamaicagleaner-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/3bc16dfc99.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-30T18:16:10.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jamaica Gleaner (@jamaicagleaner) — https://gondola.cc/jamaicagleaner

## Caption

Daily schooling in the deep rural communities of Baxter’s Mountain and Pleasant Hill in St Mary involves more than books, pencils, uniforms and school supplies. It also requires the will to battle the elements. When the rains come heavily, two rivers can turn the journey to school into a dangerous expedition, with children forced to cross fords that can swell within minutes. For some, getting home means waiting for the water to subside. For others, it means being rescued.

For full story: Click on the link in our Stories, on the News highlight or visit epaper.jamaica-gleaner.com. (📷: ianfoto23 ) #GLNRToday

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