Chairman of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) e-Campus, Johann Heaven, says the institution is well positioned to deliver quality tertiary training to persons across the region at a lower cost, particularly during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking during the virtual launch of the e-Campus’ Caribbean Securities Trader Professional Certificate Programme on Monday (March 1), Mr. Heaven pointed out that in...

The Government has set a target to vaccinate 65 per cent of the population by March 31, 2022. The vaccination process is slated to be rolled out in three phases, following the arrival of the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines this week. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, made the disclosure while outlining aspects of...

The National Works Agency is advising the public that West Street in Downtown Kingston, from its intersection with Harbour Street to its intersection with Ocean Boulevard, will be inaccessible to motorists tomorrow, March 3, 2021. The roadway will be closed between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to facilitate paving works. During the period of works, motorists will...

As Jamaica joins the global community in marking World Hearing Day on Wednesday (March 3), the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD) is appealing for citizens to take their hearing health seriously. Coordinator for Hearing Services at the JAD, June Coward-Fearon, noted that poor hearing health has implications for language acquisition and socialisation. She said that persons should take personal...

On Tuesday March 2, 2021, the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), delivered J$13 million worth of critically needed hospital supplies as part of a third tranche of emergency equipment to the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), to support the Government of Jamaica’s (GOJ) response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The equipment is part of...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has released the following tribute to the Reggae legend, Bunny Wailer. Minister’s Statement: “The passing of Bunny Wailer, whose correct name is Neville O’Riley Livingston, has left a void in the culture and entertainment sector that may never be filled. Also affectionately called Jah B, Bunny Wailer has...

More than $43 billion is expected to be spent in five years on the Ministry of National Security’s implementation of the Citizen Security Plan (CSP). One hundred communities will benefit from the transformation initiatives being implemented under the CSP and coordinated by the recently established Citizen Security Secretariat (CSS). Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March...