Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to learn more about creating pension plans for their employees. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Virtual Biz Zone’ session under the theme ‘The Importance and Benefits of Pensions for MSMEs’, Assistant Manager for Pension Administration at JN Fund Managers Limited, Roxanne Wizzart, said it is...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, has informed that there will be a vaccination blitz in the parish this weekend. She was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 8. “For the blitz, we are encouraging you to make your appointment online or you can call the 888-ONE LOVE number. These...

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...

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...

A large turnout at the Portmore HEART Academy in St. Catherine on Saturday (April 10), where a vaccination blitz is underway. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is targeting the vaccination of 50,000 persons at blitz events across the island over the next four days. ​

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, 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...