Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., says that as more coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine doses become available, member countries need to determine how they will prioritise the immunisation of their populations. Speaking during PAHO’s recent COVID-19 weekly digital media briefing, Dr. Barbosa said data in some countries show doses reaching all levels...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 65 89,746 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 40 51,054 Males 25 38,689 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 5 years to 92 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 4 4,851 Hanover 2 2,901 Kingston & St. Andrew 30 22,181 Manchester...

Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the call by European luxury boutique vessel “The World” on the Ken Wright Pier, Port Antonio, Portland, on Sunday (November 7) is a sure sign that “cruise shipping is on its way back.” Mr. Bartlett, who is back in the island following a successful international tourism blitz in which he and several ministry...

After telling a Falmouth, Trelawny audience (Saturday, November 6) that Jamaica is on the verge of administering one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Minister of and Health Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Sunday, November 7, declared via his Facebook page that the mission has been accomplished. “Almost three weeks ahead of target, I am happy to announce that...

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica has only discarded 12% of its Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, which is within the international best practice of 10-30%. He said while he would not make excuses for disposing of the medicine, refusal of persons to take the vaccine should not be seen as discouragement to acquire more, or...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 94 89,681 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 54 51,014 Males 40 38,664 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 49 days to 89 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 5 4,847 Hanover 2 2,899 KSA 16 22,151 Manchester 3 5,922 Portland 4 2,493 St. Ann 2...

Two retrofitted mobile units were handed over to the Court Administration Division to facilitate the participation of vulnerable witnesses, enabling them to give their testimonies from a remote location. The units have been retrofitted with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment which includes video conference capabilities, LED monitors and televisions, a hydraulic lift to facilitate persons with disabilities, seating to accommodate up to...