Senior Health Education Officer at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Julia Manderson-Steele, has emphasised the need for children to engage more in physical activities, especially in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at the Ministry’s Health Promotion and Education Review, held virtually on November 4, Mrs. Manderson-Steele informed that many children are falling victim to unhealthy lifestyles, worsened...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and its western regional arm, Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited, have launched a solid waste-reduction programme in the community of Chambers Pen in Hanover. The pilot programme will be executed in the form of a composting and plastic bottle separation competition among farmers and community members. At the culmination of...

The seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean (RP21) concluded at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Thursday (November 4) with participating countries adopting the revised Regional Action Plan for implementing the Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction. This decision, which was informed by the outcome of civil society and youth consultations at...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 117 89,466 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 69 50,881 Males 48 38,582 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 8 months to 97 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 9 4,837 Hanover 2 2,894 Kingston & St. Andrew 18 22,105 Manchester...

Residents of St. Catherine are set to benefit from a counselling and mentorship programme instituted by Custos of the parish, Hon. Inylin Golding, and facilitated by Justices of the Peace (JPs). The community support programme will be held every Thursday for four hours, at the 15 East Street offices of the Custos, in Old Harbour. The Custos said it is...

The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) is seeking to improve accessibility for security personnel and companies islandwide through its new Mobile Registration Unit (MRU) and online licence renewal portal. The initiative is aimed at boosting registration of private security companies and personnel as well as increased engagement with professionals within the industry. The MRU which was handed over by Toyota...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has developed a National Tsunami Response Plan and Standing Order Procedure for Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who indicated that the plan is awaiting the National Disaster Risk Management Council’s approval. “This vital aspect of our disaster risk reduction programme was...