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Death Has Robbed Us of The Fine Talent of Michael Sharpe says PM Holness

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of prominent media professional and veteran broadcast journalist Michael Sharpe, who died this morning, in hospital. Death has robbed this nation of a fine talent and an affable journalist whose contribution to media...

Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.

Few Reports Of Side Effects

COVID-19 Update for Monday, April 19, 2021

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (right), who led Jamaica to winning a seat on the IMO Council in December 2019, is joined by members of the delegation (from left) Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Rear Admiral Peter Brady; Former Permanent Secretary on the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Alwin Hales (partly hidden); Jamaica's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan; and Director of Legal Affairs at the MAJ, Bertrand Smith.

Transport Minister Optimistic About Jamaica’s Bid For Re-Election To IMO Council

Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Climate Innovation Center, Carlinton Burrell.

Enterprising Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Participate In Climate Launchpad Programme

5 years ago Water

Drought Affects Output At NWC Facilities

The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising that the drought has caused a decline in inflow, and a shortfall in production at some of its facilities in the western division. As a result of the shortfall in the amount of water available for distribution, customers served by these systems will either experience low water pressure or intermittent supply. Affected systems include...

A seafarer onboard a ship that continues to operate through the pandemic. (Stock photo)

5 years ago CoronavirusTransport

Jamaica Has Facilitated The Repatriation Of Over 3,700 Seafarers Since The Start Of COVID-19

Jamaica has facilitated repatriation and crew changes for more than 3,700 seafarers since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, through a successful inter-agency effort. This was disclosed by Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as he addressed the virtual launch of Jamaica’s bid for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 40-member Council on April...

Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council (JCCYC) Associate Director, Emme Christie.

5 years ago Environment

Climate Change Youth Council Staging Activities To Mark Earth Day On April 22

The Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council (JCCYC) will be staging a week of activities from April 19 to 24 in recognition of Earth Day 2021. Earth Day, which is observed annually on April 22 in more than 190 countries, is being marked this year under the theme ‘Restore the Earth’. Youth across Jamaica will have several opportunities to engage in...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Sunday, April 18, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 246 44,136 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 133 24,702 Males 113 19,431 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 92 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 9 2,423 Hanover 2 1,197 Kingston & St. Andrew 87 12,654 Manchester 17 2,636 Portland 1 1,412 St. Ann...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz addresses the congregation at Digicel Jamaica

5 years ago Technology

PHOTOS: Minister Daryl Vaz Attends Digicel 20th Anniversary Church Service

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) speaks with Chair of the Usain Bolt Foundation, Winsome Wilkins (centre) and Executive Director of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Karlene DeGrasse-Deslandes, during the handover of 150 Dell laptop computers at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, on April 16.

5 years ago Education

Usain Bolt Foundation Donates 150 Dell Laptops to Rural Early Childhood Institutions

The Usain Bolt Foundation on Friday (April 16) handed over 150 Dell laptop computers to the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information, for distribution to Early Childhood Institutions (ECI) in rural areas. The devices, which are valued at US$40,000, were handed over during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston. In her remarks, Portfolio Minister, Hon....

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams.

5 years ago Education

Spanish Jamaican Foundation Awards $4.5 Million In Bursaries

A total of 51 students from nine tertiary institutions, who are facing financial difficulties, have been awarded bursaries totalling $4.5 million, courtesy of the Spanish-Jamaican Foundation (SJF). The recipients, who include pre-trained Spanish teachers, persons who study Spanish, and students of hospitality services, were selected based on their academic performance, financial need, community service, knowledge of the Spanish language, and...