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One New COVID-19 Case, Three More Recoveries
One new COVID-19 case was recorded in the island as at Tuesday (July 21). The total number of COVID-19 cases for Jamaica now stands at 810. Meanwhile, three more patients have recovered and have been released from care. This brings...
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Repair to Tiber River Bridge to start early August
Critical works to secure the Tiber River Bridge in Gayle, St. Mary is set to start in early August. The bridge’s deck is currently lower than the existing road level and poses a threat to motorists who continue to access the imperiled structure despite the National Works Agency’s (NWA) prohibition warnings. NWA’s Communication Manager, Stephen Shaw explains that the bridge...
19 New COVID-19 Cases, 13 More Recoveries
Jamaica has recorded 19 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more recoveries as at Monday (July 20). The total number of confirmed positives is now 809 while recoveries have moved to 706. The newly confirmed cases are comprised of 11 females and 8 males, with ages ranging from three (3) to 70 years. They are of addresses in Kingston and St....
Members Of Ports Security Corps Ltd. Keeping Safe
Managing Director of Ports Security Corps Ltd. (PSC), Major Merrick Lloyd, is satisfied with the level of care taken by the agency and its officers in following the necessary protocols to prevent COVID-19 infection. In an interview with JIS News, Major Lloyd explained that the PSC is responsible for carrying out security screening at the airports and seaports, which necessitates...
Jamaica Diaspora North-East Hosts Small-Business Forum
A virtual forum for Jamaican small businesses in the North-east United States of America (USA) will be held on Wednesday, July 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The forum, organised by the Jamaica Diaspora North-east, USA, will focus on grants for small business and access to financing. Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Representative, North-east USA, Dr. Karren Dunkley, told JIS...
Restorative Justice Unit Implements Virtual Conferences
Virtual conferences are now a feature of the Ministry of Justice’s Restorative Justice Unit (RJU) offerings, in direct response to minimising potential client exposure to COVID-19. A Restorative Justice Conference is one of the tools used to address disputes by facilitating a meeting of the victim, offender, and member of the community. Restorative Justice Coordinator, Andriene Lindsay, told JIS News...
PM Hails Country’s Front-Line Workers
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the country’s front-line workers for the critical role they play in the country’s fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at a thanksgiving service at the Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew on July 19, Mr. Holness expressed gratitude to members of the medical profession, police force and fire brigade;...