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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square on April 9.

St. James Municipal Corporation Waives Shop Rental Fees For Craft Vendors

The St. James Municipal Corporation has waived shop rental fees, up to June, for craft vendors who operate at the Harbour Street and Fourth Street craft markets in Montego Bay. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, made the disclosure...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), is in Corn Piece, Clarendon on Monday (April 13), to observe the first deployment of a coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing unit to the area. He is joined by Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (centre), and personnel from the Ministry.

First COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit Deployed To Corn Piece

COVID-19 Update: Jamaica Now Has 73 Confirmed Cases

COVID-19 Update: 72 Confirmed Cases now in Jamaica

Opportunities for Tourism Post COVID-19

6 years ago Local Government

St. James Municipal Corporation Speeds Up Water Trucking

The St. James Municipal Corporation has expedited the trucking of water to communities facing shortages. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, said that over 84 loads of the commodity have been delivered so far, through a $5 million allocation from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. He noted that consistent supply of water to residents, for proper...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

65 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Jamaica

Jamaica now has sixty-five (65) confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The two new COVID-19 cases are: A 50-year-old female from St James with a travel history from New York; and A 21-year-old female from St Catherine who is under investigation. They bring to thirty-one (31) the number of imported cases, twenty-two (22) the number of import-related cases...

6 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Jamaica to Play Key Role in Global Tourism Recovery

Jamaica will play a key role in restoring global tourism when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ends, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. He said that the country is not only working on recovery efforts locally, but is also reaching out to assist its counterparts in the Caribbean region and elsewhere. “Jamaica is not just talking about itself…Jamaica is not just...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and National Health Fund (NHF) Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson, examine one of several ventilators that were among an initial shipment of medical equipment and supplies procured by the Government in response to Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Minister visited the NHF warehouse in Kingston, where the items are being stored, on Wednesday (April 8).

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Gov’t Receives Shipment Of Medical Equipment And Supplies

The Government has received the first shipment of some $1 billion worth of medical equipment and supplies that have been procured to bolster Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The items, which are being stored at the National Health Fund (NHF) warehouse in Kingston, include ventilators, intensive care unit (ICU) beds, stretchers, infrared thermometers, and N95 masks. These were sourced from several...

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie responding to questions at a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) at Jamaica House.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Not Using Antimalarial Drug To Treat COVID-19 Patients

Jamaica will not be using the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, to treat persons who have contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19), says Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie. She said that the decision was taken by the Ministry, following a recommendation from a committee of experts from across the island who are responsible for reviewing the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) from Jamaica House.

6 years ago CoronavirusEducation

Decision On Schools To Be Made Before Break Ends

Before the Easter school break ends, Jamaicans will know whether schools will be reopened and also whether the school year will be extended. The nation will also be informed of what decisions have been taken regarding the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination. During a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...