The Construction industry continues to figure in Jamaica’s gradual recovery from the economic fallout precipitated by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The sector is estimated to have grown by 1.7 per cent during the July to September 2021 quarter, relative to the corresponding period last year, and contributed to the Goods Producing Industry’s 2.8 per cent expansion over the three months....

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the mental health and fortitude of the country’s young people have been tested during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “The greatest victims of COVID-19 are our young people. Education has been severely [affected],” he pointed out. The Minister said it is critical that the conversation be had about the impact...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a reduction in crimes in areas where the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) have been imposed. The SOEs have been declared in St. Andrew South, Kingston West, Kingston Central, and Kingston East in the Corporate Area, and St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland. Speaking at the JCF virtual stakeholder forum on Wednesday (November 24),...

Two hundred thousand doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine have arrived from the People’s Republic of China. Of this number, 100,000 doses have been donated by the Government of China, while the remainder was purchased by the Jamaican Government. The official handover ceremony was held on Wednesday (November 24), at Jamaica House. In his address, Prime Minister, the Most Hon....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Administration is committed to driving down crime by using “very effective” measures at its disposal, such as the States of Public Emergency (SOEs). Mr. Holmes pointed out that the SOEs are “not meant to be the silver bullet”, noting that the measures cannot replace conventional policing, but serve as a...

A US$274.5-million contract was signed on Wednesday (November 24) for the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project, which will see construction of a 14.9-kilometere bypass of the city. This is expected to create a safe and reliable alternative route for motorists travelling that direction. It will also assist in reducing traffic congestion within the city. Scope of work includes the construction...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 56 90,961 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 33 51,734 Males 23 39,224 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 4 months to 93 years 1 day to 108 years       PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF CASES     Clarendon 0 4,897 Hanover 0 2,949 Kingston & St. Andrew 21 22,484 Manchester 0 5,952...