Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government plans to identify and source a total of four million doses of vaccines by March 2022. He said that the four million doses will inoculate at least 65 per cent of the Jamaican population against the coronavirus (COVID-19). “We are in very advanced discussions with some other...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the death of legendary Reggae singer, songwriter Neville “Bunny Wailer, ”Livingston. Neville Livingston died this morning while in Hospital. He was 73 years old. Affectionately called “Jah B”, he was a founding member of the Wailers which included the Honourable Robert Nesta Marley and Peter Tosh. Considered one of the longtime standard...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is assuring that no one will be allowed to interfere with the impending coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination process for Jamaicans. “All our Ministers, all our political personnel have been directed that they must not interfere in the established schedule of inoculation. Nobody must call any Minister or any political figure to jump the line...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has released the following statement at the passing of Bunny Wailer. Minister’s Statement: “At the request of the family, I announce with deepest sadness, the passing of the patriarch, brother, friend and Jamaican music icon, the great Bunny Wailer. Bunny Wailer, whose given name is Neville O’Riley Livingstone,...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has increased its market surveillance by 45 per cent following the verification of Jamaica’s first confirmed positive case of the COVID-19 virus in March of last year. Speaking at a virtual forum held recently under the theme #JamaicaConsumerTalks, CAC Chairman, Donovan White, said that the agency took immediate action to protect consumers as they purchased...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is hailing the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) for the continued development of their mobile app. Speaking at a virtual forum, held recently under the theme #JamaicaConsumerTalks, Dr. Dunn said it is clear that the agency is committed to its responsibility to ensure that consumers of...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says that repairs will continue on farm roads in the upcoming fiscal year, through a $1.5-billion allocation in the 2021/2022 Budget for such works and to provide incentives to boost food production. The Minister, who was speaking to JIS News at the recent commissioning of the upgraded $32-million Ebony Park irrigation system...