The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is encouraging all Jamaicans to join the entity and the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) in observing Child Month during May. Chief Executive Officer, Rosalee Gage Grey, said while the nation’s children are recognised all year round, the observance of Child Month allows for special focus on achievements and issues impacting them....

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is reporting an increase in the use of it food pilot plant since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We’ve seen an increase in food-based clients and persons producing new food products that were not on the market,” Executive Director of the SRC, Dr. Charah Watson, said at a recent JIS Think. “We are...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 199 45,777 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 119 25,632 Males 80 20,142 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 5 months to 95 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 15 2,513 Hanover 3 1,218 Kingston & St. Andrew 37 13,025 Manchester 16 2,747 Portland 14 1,479 St. Ann 49 2,920...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the National Tree Planting Initiative (NTPI) represents more than the planting of trees. “We are ensuring that the process of engagement and the partnerships that we create [also] lead to… an understanding of the importance of trees and the synergy between human and plant life [as...

Jamaica is slated to get a US$1.22-million grant from the Government of Japan in support of the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme, now under way. The provision will fund the acquisition of cold chain equipment and capacity-building assistance to ensure equitable administration of COVID-19 vaccines. It forms part of Japan’s Emergency Grant Aid of US$11.1 million, being channelled through the...

Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis, says Jamaicans will see a difference in Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related  hospialisations and deaths as more persons become vaccinated. Dr. Ennis, who was addressing the Ministry’s virtual COVID Conversations on April 29, urged patience as the country waits to see the results of vaccination, particularly among vulnerable...

As the Universal Service Fund continues to roll-out free Wi-Fi across the country it is reminding users to connect with care. To date, the Agency has established 13 Public Wi-Fi hotspots in growth centres across the country. Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund Daniel Dawes said the Agency intends to institute an additional six free public Wi-Fi solutions...