Latest

(FILE) Parish Manager of the Social Development Commission (SDC), in St. James , Randy Hayle

SDC Continues To Assist The Elderly

The Social Development Commission (SDC) remains a tower of strength for the vulnerable and underprivileged amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Jamaica. In March, the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, as well as SDC offices across the country,...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Jamaica Seeking To Learn From COVID-19 Experience

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point as he addressed the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21).

PM Says No Election With SOEs In Place

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21).

Gov’t Will Not Relent In Crime-Fighting – PM

Point Global Marketing Limited Chief Executive Officer, Javette Nixon.

Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Focus On Their Brand

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PAHO To Provide More COVID-19 Test Kits

Jamaica is expected to be among the regional countries to receive coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits from the latest batch being provided by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Director of PAHO, Dr. Carissa Etienne, said 4.5 million additional Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits are being dispatched to member states across North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. “This...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), looks at information on the screen of the new Cobas machine, which was commissioned into service at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston on Tuesday (April 21). Observing are Chief Medical Officer, Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie (right); Acting Director, Laboratory Services, National Public Health Laboratory, Dr. Michelle Hamilton (2nd right) and other staff members at the facility.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Testing Boosted

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Tuesday (April 21) commissioned into service a new high-tech Cobas machine at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston, boosting the country’s capacity to test for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Tufton said that the machine will allow for the testing of about 384 samples during each eight-hour shift at...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on April 21.

6 years ago CoronavirusParliamentTransport

Transport Minister Dismisses Rumours

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, has dismissed rumours that the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is up for sale to Chinese Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). “I wish to clarify that the JUTC is not for sale, lease or any form of divestment. While Jamaica maintains a good relationship with China, no such deal has been brought before...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (April 20).

6 years ago CoronavirusEducation

Schools Remain Closed Until May 31

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced that educational institutions are to remain closed until May 31 as part of ongoing measures to control and prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). However, he told a digital press conference at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (April 20) that classes will continue. “I want it to be clear,...

6 years ago CoronavirusTransport

First Responders Ride Free

First responders will be allowed to ride free on Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses as well as Montego Bay (MoBay) Metro Buses, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, made the announcement during a Statement to the House of Representatives on April 21. He informed that the decision was taken with the full...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as a digital press conference from Jamaica House on Monday (April 20).

6 years ago CoronavirusNational Security and Peace

Protocol Developed For Controlled Re-Entry Of Jamaicans

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Cabinet has developed a protocol for the controlled re-entry of Jamaicans into the country. The island’s airports and seaports, which were ordered closed effective March 24 as part of measures to control transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), will remain closed until May 31. “Previously, when we closed the borders, we allowed limited...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Public Relations Officer, Emeleo Ebanks, in an interview with JIS News.

6 years ago Local Government

JFB Calls On Parents To Reduce Their Use Of Fire

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is calling on parents and guardians to be vigilant during this time and reduce their use of fire, in an effort to prevent an increase in structural fires. “Right now, we are saying to parents, treat it the same way you would treat the summer holidays or the Christmas holidays. Make sure at all times...