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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie

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...

The world-renowned Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, remains a popular destination for tourists.

Dunn’s River Falls Ready for Cruise Visitors

Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch, Ministry of National Security, Ravel Grant. (File Photo)

Police Dispatch System Being Upgraded

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.

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

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, interacts with craft traders at the Olde Fort Market in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on a visit to the facility on August 13.

PHOTOS: Ocho Rios Ready for Return of Cruise Ships

5 years ago 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...

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

5 years ago 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...

5 years ago Foreign Affairs

Book on Amb. Mair Presented to Foreign Affairs Minister

A book highlighting the life and achievements of Ambassador the Honourable Dr. Lucille Mathurin Mair, was recently presented to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Dr. Mathurin Mair was a scholar, diplomat and women’s rights activist. She was the second female Minister of State in the Ministry and served in that capacity from 1989 to 1992. The publication,...

Consultant Epidemiologist and Professor of Public Health, Epidemiology and HIV/AIDS at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, St. Andrew, Dr. Peter Figueroa, speaking during a Vaccine Town Hall Forum, hosted on Thursday (August 12) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

COVID-19 Vaccines Proven to Prevent Serious Illness – Figueroa

Consultant Epidemiologist, Professor Peter Figueroa, is assuring Jamaicans that all World Health Organization (WHO) authorised in coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, have, largely, proven to be safe and effective in preventing persons contracting the disease from becoming seriously ill or dying. In a bid to allay concerns and fears resonating in several quarters, the noted academic, who is Professor of Public Health,...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the virtual COVID Conversations press conference on August 12.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

An Appeal to Support The Vaccination Programme

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton is calling on faith-based organisations to support the government’s n-coronavirus (COVID-19) national vaccination programme. “My appeal today is for the faith-based organisations to rally around the greatest need we face as a nation, which is to get compliance, support, and responsiveness around our efforts, around controlling this global or national pandemic...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) and Member of Parliament, East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right) pictured with (from left) Board Secretary, Good Neighbours Community Outreach Agency (GNCOA), Acinette Nelson; Senior Pastor New Testament Temple Church of God (NTTCOG) and Chairman, GNCOA, Rev. Paul Peart and Administrative Pastor, NTTCOG, Rev. Gladstone Johnson. The occasion was the official adoption ceremony of the Gordon Town Health Centre, held on Friday (August 13) at Jamaica House.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

$4M Over Four Years for Gordon Town Health Centre

Four million dollars will be donated to the Gordon Town Health Centre over the next four years under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt - A - Clinic programme. Through their combined resources, the United States based donor organisations, the New Testament Temple Church of God (NTTCOG), and the Good Neighbours Community Outreach Agency (GNCOA) in collaboration with the...

Major (Ret’d) and Royal Air Forces Association Jamaica (580) branch Chairman, Johanna Lewin (left), presenting the 2019 Wings Appeal Initiative third-place award to Cadet Jaheim Shields, who represented St. Catherine High School at the award ceremony held at the King’s House Ballroom in Kingston on Friday. (August 13)

5 years ago Governor General

St Mary High Wins First Prize in Wings Appeal Fundraising Competition

Three cadet units from secondary high schools were awarded for raising funds that will help to provide comfort and aid for war veterans. They were participating in the Royal Air Forces Association Jamaica (RAFA) 580-Branch’s 2019 Wings Appeal Initiative, and were awarded at a ceremony held at the King’s House Ballroom in Kingston on Friday (August 13). St. Mary High...