Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is reporting that more than 756,000 doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines have been administered in Jamaica, to date. Of that number, more than 500,000 are first doses, 230,000 are second doses and 26,000 are single doses. Dr. Tufton gave the update during a virtual ceremony for the symbolic handover of...

Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern, Robert Chin, says notwithstanding limited resources, rehabilitative works were carried out on several roadways in the constituency during the past 12 months. “We were able to rehabilitate sections of Green Park Road in Plowden, Elliston in French Park, Cross Keys Health Centre Road, and Mandro Road in Porus,” Mr. Chin said. He was making...

The Kiwanis Club of Vista Montego Bay has donated personal protection equipment (PPE) to the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in  St. James. Among the items handed over on Wednesday (September 29), were 200 face shields, 400 PPE level-three gowns, 500 booties, 12 gallons hand sanitiser, 1,000 hair nets and 1,000 three-ply disposable masks. In an interview with JIS News, Director...

The Government of Jamaica has reinstated the Bauxite Production Levy on Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners II coming out of an agreement with Concord Resources Limited. This follows the acquisition of New Day Aluminium (Jamaica) Limited’s 49 per cent of shares in the company by Concord Resources Limited. “It should be noted that both parties are against the continuation of the...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reminding consumers of their responsibilities under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The Act speaks to the promotion and protection of consumer interests in relation to the supply of goods and the provision of services to ensure protection of life, health and safety of consumers and others. In her address at the CAC’s virtual Consumer...

Jamaica’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Implementation Plan, which outlines the country’s strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to mitigate the effects of climate change, has been officially launched. The plan was launched by Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday (September 29). Mr. Charles Jr., who is...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 251 83,737 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 141 47,621 Males 110 36,113 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 59 days to 91 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 21 4,442 Hanover 1 2,724 KSA 63 20,747 Manchester 25 5,661 Portland 1 2,287 St. Ann 2 6,200...