NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 172 46,039 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 99 25,782 Males 73 20,254 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 85 days to 94 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 10 2,526 Hanover 2 1,229 Kingston & St. Andrew 30 13,073 Manchester 18...

Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), and Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Youth Councillor Representative for the Springfield Division, Reajean Bennett, lay a wreath at the Secret Gardens Monument in downtown Kingston, during a ceremony on Sunday (May 2) in memory of the nation’s children who have died under violent/tragic circumstances. The ceremony formed part of the...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will commence operating from its new headquarters at 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday, May 4. The 11-storey building will accommodate 285 members of staff spanning 17 departments. The complex, which was built by Jiangsu Jiangdu Construction Group Company Limited, based in the People’s Republic of China, comprises a two-storey...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says the growth of Jamaica’s mango export programme is expected to boost the volume of goods shipped to external markets this year. “We are very happy to see the growth of the programme, as we are doing over 1,000 boxes of mangoes to the United States. We have [advanced significantly] from when we...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says Jamaicans must remain steadfast in safeguarding themselves against coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. She noted that several countries which had initially brought COVID-19 infections under control, were now experiencing resurgences resulting from their relaxing health protocols and safeguards. The State Minister said Jamaicans should use these scenarios as...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has announced new dates for the 2021 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says June 15 and 16 have been identified for grade five students, and June 29 and 30 for youngsters in grade four. Additionally, she said the Ability Test for grade six students, which was...

The Ministry of Tourism will be developing a Sustainable Framework and Strategy to help strengthen Jamaica’s resilience and increase its sustainability during periods of crises. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston, portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said the undertaking will comprise policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks, “with sufficient inducements...