JIS Heritage Competitions Open August 1
This year’s Heritage Competitions, hosted by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), will open on Emancipation Day, Saturday, August 1. Students from primary, secondary and tertiary …
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PAHO Negotiates For Regional Member Countries
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the entity is actively involved in negotiations to secure the best arrangements for regional member …
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PAHO Partners with CCCU to Boost Supply of Vital PPE
The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Jamaica country office handed over a large consignment of N95 respirators to the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) …
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Jamaica Records One New COVID-19 Case, Eight More Recoveries
Jamaica has recorded one new COVID-19 case and eight more recoveries as at Monday (July 13). This brings to 759 the total number of positives …
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107 Community Health Aides For St. James
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says some 107 additional community health aides (CHAs) will be employed to assist in the …
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Greater Partnerships Needed For ST&I Push – Minister Williams
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says greater partnerships are needed between government and the private sector in research and development as …
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CMO Says Young Persons Must Protect The Elderly From Exposure
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, says it is important for younger persons to recognise their responsibility in preventing exposure of the vulnerable population …
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Members Of Diaspora Can Also Vote For Festival Song
The Jamaican Diaspora, for the first time this year, will be voting for their favourite 2020 Jamaica Festival Song. There are 10 finalists in this …
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Gov’t To Deliver 100 Houses For The Indigent
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will be delivering some 100 indigent housing solutions in 12 months for …
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H&L Agro Donates $2 Million In Agricultural Inputs To Farmers
Hardware & Lumber (H&L) Agro has donated $2 million in agricultural inputs to assist small farmers who have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. …
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Five More Recoveries, No New Cases
Five more COVID-19 patients have recovered and have been released from care as at Sunday (July 12). Recoveries now stand at 620 (81.8% Recovery Rate). …
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Five new COVID-19 cases, 10 more recoveries for Jamaica
Jamaica has recorded five new COVID-19 cases and 10 additional recoveries as at Saturday (July 11). The total number of confirmed cases are now up …
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Tributes Continue to Flow for the Late Hon. Shahine Robinson
Tributes continue to flow for the late Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson. Mrs. Robinson, who served as Member of Parliament for …
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UHWI Receives PPE From Rotary Club of St. Andrew North
The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has received a donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North, …
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Senate Approves Report of Committee Reviewing Sexual Offences Act and Related Legislation
It is being proposed that a new offence of predatory sexual assault be created and incorporated into existing legislation in order to broaden the protection …
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Shelter Managers in St. Elizabeth Prepare for Hurricane Season
Shelter managers in St. Elizabeth recently underwent a refresher course, as part of a shelter management forum held to better prepare them for the 2020 …
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Ministry of Health and Wellness Stages Sensitisation Walk in Norwood
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, led a team of public health officials from St. James on a coronavirus (COVID-19) sensitization …
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PM Opens Gayle Police Station and Multi-Purpose Centre
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Friday (July 10) officially opened the Gayle Police Station and multi- purpose centre in St. Mary. The …
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Two New Recoveries, No New COVID-19 Cases
Two more COVID-19 patients have recovered and have been released from care as at Friday (July 10). Recoveries now stand at 605 (80% Recovery Rate). …
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National Craft Policy To Amplify Brand Jamaica
State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon, Floyd Green, says the launch of the National Craft Policy will further amplify brand Jamaica in the …
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