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...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has launched its Offences, Points to Prove and Authorities Handbook 2021. The handbook is a comprehensive electronic refence tool which will provide users with concise explanations of the key elements required to establish certain criminal offences and identify gaps in the evidence around crucial legal issues and points of law. The electronic handbook is to...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 121 89,587 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 79 50,960 Males 42 38,624 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 46 days- 89 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 5 4,842 Hanover 3 2,897 Kingston & St. Andrew 30 22,135 Manchester 7 5,919...

Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says the Government will be providing a subsidy for secondary-level students to retake their exit exams this year, due to the challenges caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We know that the pandemic has really created some disruptions, and so for some of our students...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says the Government is looking to expand access to care for diabetic and hypertensive patients under the Public Private Partnership for Non-Communicable Diseases (PPP4NCDs). Launched in November 2020, the initiative seeks to maintain essential primary-care services for clients with diabetes and/or hypertension during the coronavirus (COVID-19), by...