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Guests from the Carnival Sunrise seen trekking into the popular Margaritaville attraction at the Island Village complex in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on August 25.

Port Authority CEO Looking Forward to More Cruise Calls

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, says he is confident Jamaica will once again be a preferred cruise destination once the COVID-19 numbers are curtailed. In fact, Professor Shirley, in...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), discussing digital currency evolution with the online payment facilitator WiPay’s Country Manager for Jamaica, Kibwe McGann (left) and Chairman of WiPay Jamaica, Livingstone Morrison, at the opening ceremony of the company’s new headquarters in New Kingston Thursday (August 26).

Digital Grants Coming for Healthcare Workers

Manager, Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Ministry of National Security, Chenee Russell Robinson

Stiffer Penalties for Trafficking in Persons

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

12.9 Per Cent Growth in Economy for April to June Quarter

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang

Jamaica Leading Caribbean’s Response to Cybersecurity Threats

5 years ago Coronavirus

COVID-19 Update for Thursday, August 26, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 605 64,899 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 339 36,669 Males 266 28,227 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 6 days to 100 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 13 3,287 Hanover 18 2,084 Kingston & St. Andrew 159 16,933 Manchester 34 4,356 Portland 5 1,780 St....

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

5 years ago Coronavirus

PAHO Advises Caution In Reopening Schools

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is recommending that member countries adopt a phased approach to reopening schools for face-to-face learning in the 2021/22 academic year, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says this approach should take into consideration the local epidemiological situation, which, she notes, “can change rapidly”. “Surveillance will be key to ensuring...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing a virtual press conference on Wednesday (August 25). Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson.

5 years ago Agriculture

$50M For Banana And Plantain Farmers Affected By Grace

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is providing $50 million to support banana and plantain farmers who were impacted by the recent passage of Tropical Storm Grace. Making the announcement during a virtual press conference on Wednesday (August 25), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said the $50 million will be disbursed through the Banana Board. He said the funding support...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addressing a recent press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, during which he provided an update on the National Vaccination Implementation Plan and the role of faith-based organisations in the undertaking. Others (from left) are President, Jamaica Evangelical Alliance, Reverend Dr. Peter Garth, and President of the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Everette Brown.

5 years ago Coronavirus

Churches Endorse National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

The heads of several faith-based organisations have endorsed the Government’s national coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme. In a show of support for the undertaking, several leaders from the Anglican, Roman Catholic, Church of God, Pentecostal, and Seventh-day Adventist denominations, among others, participated in the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ recent press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, during...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. JIS File Photo: Mark Bell

5 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Tourism Ministry On A Drive To Get Industry Workers Vaccinated

The Ministry of Tourism is on a drive to get workers within the industry vaccinated. “We are looking now at an incentive programme with transportation and possibly some refreshment and entertainment and so on. Whatever it is going to take to get our people – the workers of the industry in particular – to register first and then to vaccinate,...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right); Minister of Education, Youth and Information and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left); and Charge d’Affaires at the United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica, Scott Feeken (left), listen as the newly renovated Standpipe Sports Complex, situated at the Church of St. Margaret in St. Andrew, is dedicated by Rector, Fr. Franklyn Jackson. The facility was officially handed over during a recent ceremony.

5 years ago CommunitySport

Residents Of Standpipe Benefiting From Renovated Sports Complex

Residents of Standpipe in St. Andrew are now benefiting from a newly renovated sports complex, which is situated on the compound of the Church of St. Margaret. The facility, which was refurbished at a cost of approximately $13 million, comprises basketball and netball courts, upgraded bleachers and restrooms, new changing rooms, a viewing gallery and a refreshment stand. Funding was...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, August 25, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 463 64,294 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 286 36,329 Males 177 27,962 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 9 days to 97 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 33 3,273 Hanover 16 2,066 Kingston & St. Andrew 80 16,784 Manchester...