President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Dian Edwards, is appealing for more private-sector companies to partner with the entity in executing the Export Max programme. “We are encouraging more private-sector companies to come on board as sponsors, supporters and financial contributors to the programme to allow us to expand what we are currently doing for the next cohort,” she said....

As the nation observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Government Senator, Dr. Sapphire Longmore, is encouraging more persons to get screened for the disease, as early detection is key in the cancer fight. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in October each year in countries across the world to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment of...

An additional ward has been opened at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James for the treatment of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, said that the new ward, which opened earlier this week, has capacity for 24 beds. In addition, she said that a four-bed isolation unit was recently constructed, and suspected...

Members of the public are invited to participate in the virtual forums for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, being observed in October 2020. The forums are being hosted by the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) under the international theme: ‘Play your part, be Cybersmart’. “This year, we have modified how we will commemorate the month due to the (COVID-19) pandemic. We...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is encouraging farmers’ groups to take advantage of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) Rural Economic Development Initiative, Phase II (REDI II). The US$42 million programme will run over the next five years with the aim to improve both the agricultural and tourism sectors by enhancing access to markets and building climate-resilient...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says come next week, members of the public will be advised of further plans by the Ministry to control the spread of the coronavirus in correctional facilities. “We are currently looking to deal with the most vulnerable and those living with comorbidities within the correctional facilities...

Ashagaye Mullings has taken the top spot in the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘COVID AH KIP’ social media competition. The competition, which was open to Jamaicans 18 to 35, was organised as part of a community engagement initiative aimed at reinforcing the infection prevention and control measures to stop the spread of the virus. Persons were invited to create...