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PSA: Manchester Road to be Closed this Evening

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that the main road between Williamsfield and Cumberland in Manchester will be closed tonight (Thursday, November 11, 2021). The road will be closed for eight hours, starting at 9:00 p.m in order to...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking in the House of Representatives on November 9.

Health Ministry Investigating Potential Use Of COVID-19 Self-Test Kits

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 10).

Thousands Benefit From Diagnostic Tests Through Public-Private Partnership

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

Regional Countries Have Bolstered Public Health Expenditure In Response To COVID-19

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, highlights a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 10).

Gov’t Invests $700 Million To Purchase Diagnostic And Other Equipment For Hospitals

Acting Information Services Manager at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Marcia Henry, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

5 years ago Science

SRC Accepting Nominations For Women In Science Series

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is accepting nominations for its recently launched ‘S&T Xxtrondineers Ja.’ (Women in Science Series), a recognition programme highlighting extraordinary female pioneers in science and technology (S&T). “The S&T Xxtrondineers Ja. will be a documentary series and publication highlighting the scientific works of eight nominated Jamaican women which would have impacted the national development of our...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, which was held at the offices of the St. James Municipal Corporation in St. James, on Monday (November 8) .

5 years ago Local Government

St. James Municipal Corporation Says Vendors Must Sell In Designated Areas

The St. James Municipal Corporation has reaffirmed its commitment to tighten the measures on vendors who sell outside the designated areas in downtown Montego Bay, St. James. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held at the offices of the St. James Municipal Corporation in Montego Bay on November 8, Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, said there...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, November 10, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 108 89,926 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 65 51,155 Males 43 38,768 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 38 days to 97 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 2 4,857 Hanover 3 2,906 Kingston & St. Andrew 37 22,239 Manchester...

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), observe Sayeed Zyjottoa (seated) after he was vaccinated against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) at the National Arena in St. Andrew, recently. Others pictured from left are: Nurse Fiona Ellis, the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Angie Martinez Tejera, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Representative to Jamaica, Ian Stein. Photo: Adrian Walker

5 years ago COVID-19 Vaccination

DR Donates 50k Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines to Jamaica

Jamaica has lauded the Dominican Republic (Dom Rep) for helping to boost the national vaccination programme with its donation of 50,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines. Speaking at a recent ceremony held at the National Arena in St. Andrew, Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton said the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is beneficial to regional...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams addresses the virtual Post Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (November 10). Photo: A. Walker

5 years ago CabinetIndustry

Jamaica Amends Legislations Ahead Of Hosting AICE

Cabinet has given approval for the execution of the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) Agreement between the WFZO and the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), for the Authority’s hosting of the 8th Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE). The conference and exhibition is scheduled to be held June 7 to 10, 2022 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Addressing the virtual...

Students and teachers at the Steer Town Primary, Junior and Infant School, sharing a light moment on the school premises on Tuesday (November 9). Photo: Garwin Davis

5 years ago Education

Reopening Of School Brings Hope To St. Ann Community

Principal (Ag) at the Steer Town Primary, Junior High and Infant School in St. Ann, Jacqueline Mullings, says the resumption of face-to-face is going well with no major glitches to report. Speaking with JIS News on Tuesday (November 9) Ms. Mullings said that the infant department (ages 4-5) reopened with 27 students coming out on Monday (November 8) and 30...

Late President of the All-Island Craft Traders and Producers Association, Melody Haughton-Adams.

5 years ago Tourism

Minister Bartlett Hails Late Craft Traders’ Association President As Advocate For Industry

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has hailed the late President of the All-Island Craft Traders and Producers Association, Melody Haughton-Adams, as a staunch advocate for the craft industry and the welfare of traders. Ms Haughton-Adams passed away on Tuesday (November 9) following a period of illness. Minister Bartlett said that Ms. Haughton-Adams’ uncanny ability to collaborate and her insistence that...