Jamaicans are responding more positively to disaster preparedness efforts, says Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Leslie Harrow. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Mr. Harrow said that the culture of preparedness seems to be “catching on,” and persons are more receptive to the ODPEM’s awareness and training programmes. “Persons are recognising...

The Government is moving to improve the monitoring of projects though the implementation of a web-enabled Public Investment Management Information System. Cabinet has given approval for the award of a US$997,608.69 contract to Cambridge Resources International Incorporated for the design, supply and installation of the system. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s...

The Government has put measures in place to facilitate the quick clearance of the coronavirus (COVID 19) vaccines, once they arrive in the island. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure while delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on January 19. Jamaica has committed to vaccinating 16 per cent of the population...

The Government is expected to spend $3 billion to implement phase one of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine programme. This was disclosed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a statement to the House of Representatives on January 19. He said that the sum covers, among other things, the purchase of the vaccine(s), supply chain and...

Commencing Thursday, January 21, motorists should expect delays while travelling along the Junction main road in St. Mary. The delays will be as a result of paving works that will be undertaken between Castleton and Broadgate as part of a rehabilitation project valued at $33 million dollars. Communication Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA), Natalee Bloomfield explains that the...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, is hailing private donors for their support of the ‘One Laptop or Tablet Per Child’ initiative. The programme, launched in October 2020 in partnership with the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), was developed to provide devices for needy students who are not on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   Confirmed Cases 68 14,487   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Males 29 6,561   Females 39 7,923   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE RANGE 2 years to 76 years  1 day to 104 years           PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 9 741   Hanover 1...