The Westmoreland Health Department will be resuming its food handlers clinic on a phased basis effective Monday, June 15. The Ministry of Health and Wellness ordered the closure of food handlers training at clinics in March to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to allow public health nurses and inspectors to assist in the contact tracing process...

Training Manager for the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Western Region, Megan Mollison, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) health and safety protocols are necessary to ensure the safety of tourism stakeholders. “Safe and resilient tourism has consistently been a foundational element of Jamaica’s tourism industry. Tourists and Jamaicans alike have high expectations for Jamaica, as a top Caribbean tourist destination,” Ms....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton on Friday (June 12) broke ground for the construction of the Buff Bay Health Centre, in Portland. The project, which is financed by the National Health Fund (NHF) at a cost of $200 million, will serve over 25,000 residents. It will facilitate improved services in areas such as dental, antenatal,...

In its continued response to the COVID-19 crisis, J Wray and Nephew Limited has provided 286 bartenders with care packages, through its ‘Shaken not Broken’ farmers’ market. The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) collaborated with the company on the initiative, by facilitating the redistribution of produce for this venture, which was held at, 234 Spanish Town Road on June 12....

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Sunday (June 14) declared a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the Kingston Western and Kingston Central Police divisions. Making the announcement during a media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Media Centre, Mr. Holness said the enhanced security measure will initially last for 14 days and is a...

Each year, World Blood Donor Day is observed on June 14 by the World Health Organization. This year’s theme will be marked by events to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations and to thank voluntary and unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gift of blood. The novel coronavirus has caused a series of critical navigation of skills...

It was a sombre mood at the St John’s Anglican Church Hall in Ocho Rios, St Ann on Friday (June 12), as several residents, as well as Ministers of Government, and Members of Parliament, turned out to pay their respects to the late Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson. Mrs. Robinson, who served as Member of Parliament...