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The Ministry of Health yesterday (January 10), received a cheque valued at US$100,000 (J$6.18 million) from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to aid in its fight against malaria. This sum is the first of two payments and, will go towards the purchasing of equipment to assist with fogging and spraying to eliminate the anopheles mosquito that spreads...

The fight against malaria by the Ministry of Health received a boost today (January 11), with Red Stripe donating $1 million to strengthen prevention and control activities. The money was handed over at a ceremony, held at the offices of the Ministry in downtown Kingston. Dr. Marion Bullock Ducasse, Director of Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry...

Jamaicans receiving blood at public health facilities can be assured that the supplies are malaria-free, as the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) has reported that so far, all units of blood collected for transfusion purposes have tested negative for the disease. "We are all very happy about that because we have been very proactive as we do not want any...

The Child Development Agency (CDA) has launched a new toll free telephone line dedicated to handling cases of human trafficking, particularly as it relates to children. The number is 1-888-PROTECT or 1-888-776-8328. "The CDA, as a part of our own mandate and as a part of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), has now established a toll-free...

Refurbishing work on the Reach Falls attraction in Portland is advanced with first phase works to be completed soon for the re-opening of the facility in early February. The upgrading project, which is being undertaken by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) in three phases, is designed to develop the facility into a world class attraction to boost Portland as a...

Jamaicans receiving blood at public health facilities can be assured that the supplies are malaria-free, as the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) has reported that so far, all units of blood collected for transfusion purposes have tested negative for the disease. "We are all very happy about that because we have been very proactive as we do not want any...

The Child Development Agency (CDA) has launched a new toll free telephone line dedicated to handling cases of human trafficking, particularly as it relates to children. The number is 1-888-PROTECT or 1-888-776-8328. "The CDA, as a part of our own mandate and as a part of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), has now established a toll-free...

Refurbishing work on the Reach Falls attraction in Portland is advanced with first phase works to be completed soon for the re-opening of the facility in early February. The upgrading project, which is being undertaken by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) in three phases, is designed to develop the facility into a world class attraction to boost Portland as a...

Minister of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture, Hon. Aloun Ndombet Assamba, has said that 2006 was a record year for the tourism sector, with more than three million visitors to the island, generating US$1.9 billion in revenues. The figure represents a 15.3 per cent increase over 2005. "In one calendar year, we had more than three million visitors, in fact 3.015...

Minister of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture, Hon. Aloun Ndombet Assamba, has said there was no evidence of cancellations in tourist bookings as a result of the CARICOM Special Visa, which has been put in place for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC). "To date, we have no evidence of any cancellations due to the need for obtaining a visa.we...

The re-launch of the National Volunteer Blood Donor Programme will be among several initiatives lined up for the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) next month. These initiatives are set to coincide with the build up for the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) in March this year. Director of the NBTS, Dr. Lundie Richards anticipates that the re-launch...

Minister of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture, Hon. Aloun Ndombet Assamba, has said that 2006 was a record year for the tourism sector, with more than three million visitors to the island, generating US$1.9 billion in revenues. The figure represents a 15.3 per cent increase over 2005. "In one calendar year, we had more than three million visitors, in fact 3.015...