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...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry will continue to partner with local and international stakeholders to transform Jamaica’s food systems in order to ensure food security. “We are serious at the Ministry in working with our European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) partners and across sectors and the Government,...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is reviewing approximately 32 proposals from private and public-sector firms indicating their willingness to participate in the entity’s latest initiative, designed to bolster regional pharmaceutical production capacity. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, said that the outcome of these reviews is expected to be announced by September 30. Speaking during PAHO’s recent COVID-19 digital briefing,...

The Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD) is now accepting registration for its Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) course. Persons who have already completed Level One of the JSL course may register for Level Two, which is scheduled to be held on September 27. Those wishing to pursue Level One should register for either September 30 or October 2. Director of...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says the recent surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the parish is mostly affecting the unvaccinated population. Speaking at a weekly Health Talk Webinar on Sunday (September 5) hosted by President of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce, Moses Chybar, Dr. Graham said the Delta variant is contributing to the rapid spike...

The National Family Planning Board (NFPB) is appealing to residents in gated communities to facilitate interviewers when they come to conduct the 2021 Reproductive Health Survey (RHS). The survey is being conducted by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) on behalf of the NFPB. “I would like to appeal, especially to persons within gated communities, to facilitate our interviewers. We...