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Senior Medical Officer, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Derek Harvey (right); and Senior Nursing Department Manager, Leset Stephenson (centre), accept a donation of 10 beds from Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (left), on Thursday (July 2).
Senior Medical Officer, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Derek Harvey (right); and Senior Nursing Department Manager, Leset Stephenson (centre), accept a donation of 10 beds from Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (left), on Thursday (July 2).

Cornwall Regional Hospital Gets Donation Of 10 Beds

A donation of 10 hospital beds was made to the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James today (July 2) by MBJ Airports Limited, to expand the number of patients the facility can accommodate. MBJ Airports operates the Sangster International...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, highlights a point while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 1).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, highlights a point while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 1).

Mourners Must Adhere To Protocols – Minister McKenzie
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, responds to questions posed by members of the House of Representatives following his statement on Wednesday (July 1).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, responds to questions posed by members of the House of Representatives following his statement on Wednesday (July 1).

Restaurants Reopen July 2
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Community Health Aide (CHA) training session held on Wednesday (July 1), at Ascot High School in Portmore, St. Catherine.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Community Health Aide (CHA) training session held on Wednesday (July 1), at Ascot High School in Portmore, St. Catherine.

Health Ministry Recruits Community Health Aides To Support COVID-19 Fight
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, highlights a point while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 1).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, highlights a point while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 1).

Cinemas And Playhouses Reopen July 5

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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Five New Imported COVID-19 Cases Recorded

As at Wednesday (July 1), the island now has on record 707 confirmed COVID-19 cases. This follows the confirmation of five new samples that have tested positive in the last 24 hours. In the meantime, two additional COVID-19 patients have recovered and have been released from care, bringing that total to 555. (78.5% Recovery Rate). All five cases are imported,...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, highlights a point while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 1).
CoronavirusLocal Government

All Beaches And Rivers In Breach Of Safety Protocols Will Be Closed

As of Thursday (July 2), all beaches and rivers in breach of safety protocols established to curtail the local spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), will be closed with immediate effect. This warning comes from Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who noted that non-compliant beach and river operators, as well as patrons, could face possible prosecution...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the House of Representatives on June 30.
CoronavirusEducation

Early-Childhood Institutions To Get Sanitisation Grant

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is to provide a sanitisation grant to assist early-childhood institutions across the island. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on June 30. Mr. Samuda also informed that the Ministry is now carrying out an assessment to determine the number of early-childhood institutions...
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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Records Four New COVID-19 Cases

Jamaica has recorded four new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday (June 30) while recoveries remain at 553 or 78.8%. The new positives – which bring to 702 the total number of COVID-19 cases on the island – consist of 2 males and 2 females, who range in age from 25 to 43 years. All are imported cases, having arrived on...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams.
CoronavirusScienceTechnology

ST&I Policy Will Be Critical To COVID-19 Recovery – Minister Williams

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Policy will play a critical role as the country recovers from the coronavirus (COVID -19). “This policy seeks to foster a culture of innovation among our people, which is necessary to take us into the future,” she noted. Minister Williams was speaking during the final...
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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PAHO Director Calls On Member States To Remain Vigilant

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) member countries that have contained the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and plan to open their borders or have already done so are being urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant against potential resurgences in outbreaks. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, notes that most countries across the region of the Americas have implemented effective public...
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