Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says that transforming the island’s food systems will require robust multi-stakeholder effort, with both the public and private sectors, as well as international partners, working hand in hand to ensure that “we get it done”.         . “We have to work together to see how we can make our food systems more resilient,”...

Parents are being  advised to keep the channels of communication open with school administrators, to ensure their children’s educational needs are met as best as possible. This comes from Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, who stressed the importance of parents answering telephone calls and responding to messages from school administrators. “If...

Hundreds of Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica gathered on Saturday, September 4 in Paterson, New Jersey, to witness the renaming of one of the major streets in that city, to recognise the outstanding contribution that Jamaicans have made to the city. Vreeland Avenue, between 17th and 19th Avenues, was renamed ‘Jamaica Way’, and was unveiled by the City’s Mayor, André...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is encouraging residents of member countries to verify information they receive about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and vaccines and not fall prey to misinformation. Speaking during PAHO’s recent COVID-19 digital briefing, Assistant Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., noted that there are persons who are trying to doubt the pandemic’s existence and the efficacy and...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 672 73,496 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 414 41,708 Males 258 31,785 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 3 days to 101 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 45 3,766 Hanover 15 2,443 Kingston & St. Andrew 95 18,514 Manchester...

Entities within the tourism sector are constantly being monitored by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols that have been implemented for the reopening of the sector. “Generally, we go in unannounced and in a casual fashion, just to discreetly inspect to ensure that the protocols are in place,” said Acting...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has highlighted the need for the strengthening of engagement between CARICOM and the African continent, noting that “great economic potential” exists between the regions. The Prime Minister, who was addressing the inaugural CARICOM-African Summit, held virtually on Tuesday (September 7), noted that the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA) serves as an enabling...