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COVID-19 Update for Wednesday November 3, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 133 89,349 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 71 50,812 Males 62 38,534 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 8 days to 94 years 1 day to 108 years ...

President of the Rotary Club of Kingston, Ryan Strachan (fifth left) poses with a representational cheque valued at $370,000 which he handed over to the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) during a brief ceremony at the YMCA’s Hope Road location in St. Andrew on Wednesday (Nov. 3). The donation, which is in keeping with the Club’s community development initiative, will provide well-needed funding support for the YMCA. Also pictured (from left) are: Secretary, Rotary Club of Kingston, Tricia-Ann Smith DaSilva; member of the Club’s Public Relations Committee, Andrea C. Whyte; Chairman of the YMCA’s 100th Anniversary Committee and Past District Governor, Rotary International, Mike Fennel; Treasurer YMCA, Cyrene Gilbert; General Secretary/Administrator, YMCA, Sarah Newland Martin; Chairman YMCA, Allan Marsh; and Public Relations Director, Rotary Club of Kingston, Keniesha Thompson. Photo: Donald De La Haye

PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Kingston’s Donation to YMCA

Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

46 per cent of Latin America and Caribbean vaccinated

Police on patrol in Kingston. The pilot of the new electronic traffic ticketing system will be rolled out in late November.

Pilot Of Electronic Traffic Ticketing System To Be Rolled Out Late November

The home page of the JDIC’s new website.

JDIC Launches New Website

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre), is assisted by Managing Director, Red Stripe, Luis Prata (right), to cut the ribbon for the official opening of the Red Stripe Employee multipurpose facilities on Wednesday (November 3), at the plant’s St. Andrew location. Also pictured is Supply Chain Director, Red Stripe, Michael Grayer.

5 years ago Social Security

Government Remains Steadfast In Push For Increased Employment For Disabled Persons

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says the Government remains steadfast and committed to lobbying for increased employment of persons with disabilities, in the push towards a more inclusive society. Speaking at the official opening of the Red Stripe Employee multipurpose facilities on Wednesday (November 3) at the plant’s St. Andrew location, the...

5 years ago Coronavirus

PAHO Reports Decline In COVID Infections, Deaths Across Americas

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) member countries, including several Caribbean states, have been recording declines in coronavirus (COVID-19) infections and deaths. Assistant Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., said that more than 745,000 new infections and just over 18,000 deaths were reported across North and Latin America and the Caribbean during the last week. “This is the eighth consecutive...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr Charah Watson, speaks about Science and Technology Month at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held today (November 3).

5 years ago ScienceTechnology

Major Focus On Science And Technology In November

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is celebrating Science and Technology Month in November, under the theme ‘Science and Technology the Heartbeat of National Development’. Patron of the Month is Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz. “Our goal for the month falls within our mandate of popularising science and technology and increasing national awareness of the relevance and...

5 years ago COVID-19 Vaccination

PHOTO: Second Shipment of U.S. Government Donated Pfizer Vaccines Arrive in Jamaica

Today, the United States Government demonstrated its ongoing commitment to the Government and people of Jamaica, through the donation of the second tranche of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. This second of three shipments, consists of 204,750 vaccines, bringing the U.S. Government’s donation to date to 413,010. Since the start of this global crisis, the U.S. Embassy has taken a strong mission-wide...

Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 2).

5 years ago Technology

Bethel Town, Darliston And Whitehouse To Get Wi-Fi Hotspots

The communities of Bethel Town, Darliston and Whitehouse in the Westmoreland Eastern constituency are to benefit from the installation of Wi-Fi hotspots. This was disclosed by Member of Parliament for the area, Daniel Lawrence, who said that the undertaking aims to ensure reliable access to Internet service, particularly for students who engage in learning online. “To bridge this digital divide,...

Chief Executive Officer of the Hanover Municipal Corporation, David Gardner

5 years ago Local Government

Hanover Municipal Corporation Reports Greater Compliance With Building Procedures

The Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) is reporting greater compliance with building requirements coming out of its seven-month amnesty, introduced in November 2019, to counter illegal construction activities. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer of the HMC, David Gardner, said that the amnesty, which ran until June 2020, was necessary to address the increasing number of illegal...

5 years ago Education

PEP High Achievers Receive Scholarships

Thirty-two students were on Tuesday (November 2) awarded Government scholarships for outstanding performance in the 2021 grade-six Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Four pupils, who are the island’s highest achievers from a primary, all-age, or primary and junior high school, received scholarships valued at $180,000 each. The JAG Smith and Marcus Garvey scholarships, awarded to the top girl and top boy...