Jamaica’s location along the northern margin of the Caribbean Plate and the presence of very active faults on the island make it vulnerable to earthquakes. As such, earthquakes can occur at anytime and anywhere, and so it is very important that persons are prepared. The significance of the damage that can occur during an earthquake is dependent on the level...

The Health Ministry is urging persons at high risk for contracting the Zika virus (ZikV), to be extra vigilant in protecting themselves. Among the vulnerable groups are women in an advanced stage of pregnancy, infants, the elderly, persons with non communicable diseases, such as diabetes, arthritis and cancer; persons with sickle cell or a compromised immune system. The Ministry is...

President of the West Jamaica Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists, Pastor Glen O. Samuels, has called for the collaboration of the Government and the church, along with leadership in all sectors of the country, in creating a national campaign against violence and corruption. Addressing  the 36th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, today (January...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says Jamaica must make use of cold chain logistics technology to generate more exports. Cold chain refers to the management of temperature-sensitive products, as they move through a particular supply chain. In light of a rapidly changing global economy, Mr. Hylton explained that cold chain logistics is becoming more important to countries,...

The Ministry of Health is advising that all chemicals used in its vector control programmes are effective and have no significant adverse impact on humans. This assurance was given by Medical Entomologist in the Ministry, Sherine Huntley Jones, who sought to allay fears about the effectiveness of the chemicals being used for mosquito fogging, at  yesterday’s (January 20) Jamaica House...

A total of $200 million has been budgeted by the Government to undertake Zika Virus (ZIKV) preparedness activities across the island. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley, at the Jamaica House media briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, in Kingston, on January 20. The money will be used for public education campaigns; increased...

King’s House: Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed sincere gratitude to Japanese Ambassador Masanori Nakano for six new ambulances which were presented to St. John Ambulance of Jamaica, of which the Governor is Patron, during a ceremony held on the lawns of King’s House on Wednesday, January 20.  He said the gift would compliment St. John Jamaica’s existing fleet and...