For the last two years, persons residing in and out of Jamaica have grown to appreciate the work ethic and overall character of the country’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jaqueline Bisasor Mckenzie. That’s because since February 2020 she has been on the frontlines, helping steer the Government’s efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new Bail Act is coming. Recently the Bill was laid in the House of Representatives by Legal and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte. The Bail Act 2022, consisting of 24 Clauses and four Schedules, will repeal and replace the existing Act of 2000 and reform the bail framework in the criminal justice system.
Medical Technologists are important to ensuring the health and well being of any society. These members of the health sector are often behind the scenes working, but are crucial to the diagnosing and treating of diseases.
Jamaicans urged to take precautions against gastroenteritis; Jamaica signs double taxation agreement with the United Arab Emirates; and Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry launching a poster and song competition.
Government rolls out email addresses for Justices of the Peace; Agriculture Ministry funds expansion of agri programme at Vere Technical; and EPOC welcomes establishment of Fiscal Commission.
This year marks the 103rd anniversary of the birth of the ‘Mother of Jamaican Culture’, Louise Bennett-Coverley, or as we all affectionately call her ‘Miss Lou’. The inaugural ‘Miss Lou’ Festival was held recently in the Gordon Town community square named in her honour.
On this week’s get the facts, we explain the Broadcasting Commission’s recent directive to ban all recorded material promoting illegal activities on all free to air platforms.
Persons in the disabled community will be the primary focus of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) for this year’s commemoration of Fire and Life Safety Awareness week, which starts on October 23, will be held under the theme: Preserving the nation through life safety and fire prevention.
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