Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling on countries which traditionally provide aid to other countries, especially Small Island Developing States, not to cut back on their international aid budget. The Prime Minister’s comments come as reports out of the United Kingdom suggests that the European nation is set to cut its international aid budget by a third. He pointed out...

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has taken its 'Mask Up Before You Talk Up', coronavirus (COVID-19)-prevention campaign to Montego Bay The campaign, which is focused on getting members of the public to wear the protective gear during the upcoming festive season, is the latest component of the Government’s response programme, aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus. Speaking...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is expressing concern about the uptick in the number of active coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Western Jamaica. Speaking during a Digital Press Conference and COVID-19 Conversations at the S Hotel, Montego Bay, St. James, on November 26, National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, said the increase was observed over the last seven days, with the...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging Jamaicans to consider virtual gatherings for family get-togethers during the upcoming Christmas season. He said that virtual events are the safest approach during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, especially for older relatives and those with comorbidities. “There are alternatives to the traditional approach to celebrating Christmas, and the concept of...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising that all antigen tests for detection of the coronavirus (COVID-19) must be ordered by a doctor. Director for National Laboratory Services at the Ministry, Dr. Michelle Hamilton, said that the antigen test is similar to other medical tests conducted in laboratories, which must be sanctioned by a physician to whom the results...