Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has handed over 40 tablet computers to support virtual learning for students in East Kingston and Port Royal. He presented the devices to Member of Parliament for the constituency, Phillip Paulwell, while visiting the vaccination site at the Windward Road Primary and Junior High School in East Kingston on Wednesday (Sept. 15). Some...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has commended five-time Olympic gold medallist, Elaine Thompson-Herah, on her outstanding success, noting that she and the other athletes have brought pride to the country. “I know you will continue to stride. There are still greater heights you can reach, and I know you will. I am proud of all...

The Government has started the on-boarding of 360 schools that are in close proximity to its fibre infrastructure. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a statement to the House of Representatives on September 15. She said this process is expected to be completed by the end of September 2021. “For the remaining...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a revised Corporate Wellness Manual as well as a physical activity page. The manual will be available on the Ministry’s www.moh.gov.jm website as of September 17, while the physical activity page can be accessed at https://www.moh.gov.jm/physical-activity/ They form part of the Ministry’s drive to encourage Jamaicans to incorporate healthier lifestyle practices in...

Persons, who smuggle exotic plants and wildlife into the island are being implored to desist from this illicit activity for the health and safety of Jamaicans. Smuggling plants and wildlife can introduce dangerous diseases and invasive species to the country’s ecosystem, threatening the island’s biodiversity and posing a health risk. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Chief Veterinarian,...

The Veterinary Services Division (VSD) is reminding Jamaicans to purchase meat from licensed butchers only. The call comes in the interest of public safety and to encourage responsibility among consumers to make wise and healthy food decisions. Chief Veterinarian within the VSD, Dr. Osbil Watson, who was speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, said meat like pork is...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is encouraging member countries to do everything possible to safely reopen schools for the 2021/22 academic year, against the background of the pervasive coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, said while there is no “zero-risk” scenario in relation to COVID-19, national and local authorities should decide the appropriate time to open or close...