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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank', on April 23, at the agency's Head Office in Kingston.

Cabinet To Get Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy Green Paper

The Green Paper for the Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS) will be submitted to Cabinet by the end of the first quarter of the 2021/2022 fiscal year. This disclosure was made by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, at a...

(FILE) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), observes as public health nurse, Kathy-Ann Bryan, vaccinates 75-year old resident at the Golden Age Home in Kingston, Bridge Baker, against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Tufton visited the facility on Tuesday (March 23) to observe administration of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination to senior citizens, 75 years and older. The facility houses one of several COVID-19 vaccination sites in the Corporate Area.

Rollout of Vaccination Blitz in Hanover April 10

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), tries out one of the beds in the field hospital at the Spanish Town Hospital, which was officially opened to patients on Friday (April 9). Looking on are Chief Medical Officer, Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline James (right), and Medical Doctor, Dr. Aneita Beckford.

Spanish Town Gets Field Hospital for COVID-19 Patients

Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart.

Operators of MSMEs Encouraged to Create Pension Plans for Their Workers

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (April 8).

Vaccination Blitz In Westmoreland this Weekend

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Booking Vaccination Appointment Online is Easy

Booking a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination appointment online through the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ website is easy and convenient, with the process taking about five minutes. As at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (April 8), the Ministry began scheduling appointments for persons 60 years and older. Also able to register to receive the vaccine are staff members of the Department of...

Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

1,000 Targeted To Receive Vaccine At Montego Bay Convention Centre Saturday

Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small, says that 1,000 people are being targeted to receive the coronavirus (COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination blitz to be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Saturday, April 10. She said that the exercise will take place between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and all systems...

5 years ago Youth

CPFSA Says Persons Have A Responsibility To Report Cases Of Child Abuse

Children’s Officer assigned to the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Carolyn Beckford, is reminding Jamaicans that they have a responsibility under the Child Care and Protection Act to report known and suspected cases of child abuse. “Children are entitled to protection from abuse, neglect and harm,” Ms. Beckford said at a Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Medical Services Branch...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. speaking at the Ministry’s weekly virtual COVID Conversations on Thursday (April 8).

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

50,000 Targeted In Four-Day Vaccination Blitz

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is looking to administer 50,000 coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations at blitz events across the island over the next four days. Targeted are persons aged 60 years and over, teachers and other employees of educational institutions, persons employed to Jamaica Customs, the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jamaica Fire Brigade, Department of Correctional Services, and...

Director General of the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Maureen Thompson.

5 years ago Education

Persons Invited to Register for National Reading Competition

Director General of the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Maureen Thompson, is inviting persons to get registered for the 2021 staging of the National Reading Competition. Speaking at a virtual launch of the event on April 8, Miss Thompson said that with schooling being done at many homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is another way to grasp the benefits...

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie addressing the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on April 8.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

No Local Reports Of Rare Blood Clots Linked To AstraZeneca Vaccine

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, says, to date, there have been no local reports of blood clots with low platelets possibly associated with the administration of the AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. “As of April 7, over 47,000 persons have been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine, of which there have been no reports of this very rare event,” she...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

5 years ago National Security

Gov’t Bolstering Capacity to Tackle Illicit Gun Trade

The Government is bolstering its capacity to intercept the trafficking of guns and ammunition into the country as well as implementing a more robust legislative framework to punish those who engage in the illicit trade. Addressing the ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ virtual discussion session on April 8, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,...