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COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, August 17, 2021

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 289 59,377 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 179 33,414 Males 110 25,960 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 6 months to 94 years 1 day to 108 years        ...
The shrine of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, at National Heroes Park in Kingston.
The shrine of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, at National Heroes Park in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Wreath Laying Ceremony Commemorating the 134th Anniversary of the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey’s Birth
Outgoing President of the Jamaica Teacher’s Association (JTA), Jasford Gabriel (left) , hands over the JTA’s gavel to incoming president of the organisation, Winston Smith. Occasion was the opening ceremony of the 57th JTA annual conference, which was held on Monday (August 16) at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny.
Outgoing President of the Jamaica Teacher’s Association (JTA), Jasford Gabriel (left) , hands over the JTA’s gavel to incoming president of the organisation, Winston Smith. Occasion was the opening ceremony of the 57th JTA annual conference, which was held on Monday (August 16) at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny.

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COVID-19 Update for Monday, August 16, 2021

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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Cases Putting Stress On Hospitals

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reporting that public health facilities are under stress from the daily intake of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, said that bed occupancy is at over 600 cases, and daily admissions are now about 70 persons. She noted that the country is approaching that high period of infection during...
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The world-renowned Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, remains a popular destination for tourists.
Tourism

Dunn’s River Falls Ready for Cruise Visitors

With Ocho Rios, St. Ann, chosen as the sole Jamaican port to kick off the phased return of cruise shipping, operators of the famed Dunn’s River Falls say the state-owned entity is “far advanced in preparations”. In fact, according to Director of Subsidiary Management at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Farrah Blake, the world-renowned 28-acre property has been in a...
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Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch, Ministry of National Security, Ravel Grant. (File Photo)
National Security

Police Dispatch System Being Upgraded

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Computer Aided Dispatch System is being upgraded as part of efforts to improve the efficiency of police service delivery. Senior Director in the Ministry of National Security’s Major Technology Transformation Branch, Arvel Grant, told JIS News that the upgrade aims to reduce call handling and incident response time, and increase efficiency when responding to emergencies....
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), presents Jamaica’s one-millionth visitor to the island, Darnel Williams (second left), and her children 12-month-old Keon and five-year-old Keona Francis, with a complimentary stay at Royalton Resorts following their arrival at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (August 15). Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Limited, Shane Monroe; Regional Commercial Director, Blue Diamonds Resorts, Kerry Ann Quallo-Caserly; and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Clifton Reader.
Tourism

Jamaica Welcomes One Millionth Visitor Since The Onset Of COVID-19

Jamaica, on Sunday (August 15), welcomed the one millionth stopover visitor to arrive since its borders were reopened to international travel in June 2020, after being closed for three months due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, and Director of Tourism, Donovan White, headed the officials and key industry stakeholders on hand at the Sangster International...
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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Sunday, August 15, 2021

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 513 58,458 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 306 32,880 Males 207 25,575 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 33 days to 96 years 1 day to 108 years       PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 10 3,003 Hanover 17 1,756 Kingston & St. Andrew 94 15,788 Manchester 17 3,740 Portland...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Fayval Williams (right) greeting the Jamaica Teacher’s Association President-Elect Winston Smith, at the 57th Annual Conference Church Service which was held at the Faith Tabernacle Shiloh Apostolic Church in Kingston on Sunday (August 15). Photo: Michael Sloley
Education

Minister Calls for Accountability to Improve on Achievements

The Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Fayval Williams is urging Jamaicans to remain accountable for raising the achievement levels of all students. She was speaking at the Jamaica Teacher’s Association (JTA) 57th Annual Conference Church Service, held at the Faith Tabernacle Shiloh Apostolic Church, in Kingston on Sunday (August 15). In her remarks, the Minister said embracing...
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