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An image of a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine
An image of a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine

New Arrival date for COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment from India

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has been advised that Jamaica is now to receive its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, March 8 – a few days later than the March 4 arrival date earlier announced. The...
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

PAHO Says 28.7 Million Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Delivered By May
Jamaica has received medical supplies and equipment from the Japanese government, under the Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme, to support the country’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The items, which include mobile x-ray units , x-ray protective panels, ultrasound scanners, bedside monitors and defibrillators, were handed over during a virtual ceremony on March 2, at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).
Jamaica has received medical supplies and equipment from the Japanese government, under the Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme, to support the country’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The items, which include mobile x-ray units , x-ray protective panels, ultrasound scanners, bedside monitors and defibrillators, were handed over during a virtual ceremony on March 2, at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).

Japan Donates Medical Equipment Valued At $260 Million To Jamaica
Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN), Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.
Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN), Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.

CARPIN Cautions Against Overuse Of Chemicals For Cleaning, Sanitising
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses virtual Covid Conversations press conference, March 2.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses virtual Covid Conversations press conference, March 2.

Jamaicans Encouraged To Take COVID-19 Vaccines When They Become Available

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, addressing a virtual COVID Conversations press conference on March 2.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Phased Introduction Of Vaccine Will Ensure Adequate Immune System Response

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, says the Government’s phased approach in administering the COVID-19 vaccine will facilitate a period of adjustment as the immune system responds to the vaccine and builds protection against the virus. He said the approach will ensure that critical services are not compromised during the period of inoculation. “A very...
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The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) building on Harbour Street, downtown Kingston.
CoronavirusFinance & Public Service

JSE e-Campus Positioned To Deliver Quality Training During COVID-19

Chairman of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) e-Campus, Johann Heaven, says the institution is well positioned to deliver quality tertiary training to persons across the region at a lower cost, particularly during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking during the virtual launch of the e-Campus’ Caribbean Securities Trader Professional Certificate Programme on Monday (March 1), Mr. Heaven pointed out that in...
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Diana Stewart (right), whose child attends Danny Williams School For The Deaf in St. Andrew, communicates through sign language ​with Cataleya Sawyers, who is a student at the school.
Health & WellnessSocial Security

Jamaicans Urged To Take Hearing Health Seriously

As Jamaica joins the global community in marking World Hearing Day on Wednesday (March 3), the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD) is appealing for citizens to take their hearing health seriously. Coordinator for Hearing Services at the JAD, June Coward-Fearon, noted that poor hearing health has implications for language acquisition and socialisation. She said that persons should take personal...
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