Despite the technological and other advances since 1951, the political will to make the well-needed appropriate investments in climate change adaptation and mitigation policies and strategies remains a vitally important missing link in the...
Jamaica has now reported 32 cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) up from 30 reported yesterday. So far there has been one death. The two newest cases involve a 70-year-old female from St Catherine with no travel history and a 67-year-old Kingston...
The Nurses’ Association of Jamaica (NAJ) has described as strange the Opposition’s demand for the government clarify whether health workers’ allowances are being deducted because state buses are now taking home night shift...
The National Commercial Bank (NCB) is to further cut business hours come Monday. The bank says it will now be opening from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until further advised. This is one hour earlier than NCB was closing last week. However, the bank...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has revealed that one of the 30 people in Jamaica tested positive for the coronavirus may have been infected by recent travellers who knew they were carrying the virus but neglected to self isolate.
Medical entomologist and national programme manager, vector control, in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Sherine Huntley Jones is encouraging householders to remain vigilant in the fight against dengue, even as the country continues to deal with...
The National Health Fund (NHF) has received critical medical supplies from Food For The Poor (FFP) in response to the coronavirus in Jamaica. The donation, which was handed over on Monday at the NHF Pharmaceutical Division on Marcus Garvey Drive in...
The North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) has closed several Type One health centres in St Mary “in order to mitigate the spread and manage our resources in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak”. The authority said that the...
The Honey Bun Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Honey Bun Limited, hosted a virtual summit on Thursday, featuring business leaders and industry experts sharing tips on and insights into how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and persons in the...
With the increase in cases of COVID-19 locally, many organisations are looking for solutions to maintain their day-to-day operational activities while adhering to mandates for social distancing as set out by the Government. Virtual work is a...
Given the uncertainties for Jamaica in the coming months, and the economic hardships some citizens have begun to experience as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Jamaica National Group has structured a comprehensive...
At least one Jamaican living in South Korea has reported that xenophobia in the South East Asian nation has increased tremendously since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, leaving her and other Jamaicans feeling ostracised...
The Jamaica Gangdong Association (JGA), which represents the Chinese community in Jamaica, has come to the assistance of efforts in St Ann to fight against the coronavirus, COVID-19. On Thursday, the group donated food items and other goods valued...
Event planners’ fates now hang in the balance as the Government continues to impose restrictions on public gatherings to contain and limit the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. On March 23, Prime Minister Andrew Holness...
Living in the Westchester community in Portmore, St Catherine, Orville Taylor has been the friendly neighbourhood coach for generations, giving free football training to the children on a weekly basis. Out of his love for the sport and children,...
Jamaica has confirmed four more cases of COVID19. This means there are now 30 confirmed cases here. Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made the announcement a press conference at Jamaica House a short while ago. In the meantime, the Bull Bay,...
The National Security Ministry has extended the suspension of prison visits. According to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security Senator Matthew Samuda, the suspension will remain in effect until otherwise advised. In the...
Detectives from the St Mary Division have charged five persons in connection with the murder of businessman Roger Chang. Charged are: Khadesha McKenzie 23, of a Kingston 11 address, Cebert Duggan, 60, a mechanic of Enfield St. Mary, and Three...
Fifty-three-year-old Aldon Shippy, otherwise called ‘Doctor’, of Success district, Hanover was on Thursday charged with murder. The deceased has been identified as 56-year-old Dalton Shippy, a farmer of First Road in Success district in...
The Department of Correctional Services, as part of its ongoing COVID-19 mitigation plan, has procured thermal scanners to assist with the prevention and/or detection of the virus among staff, inmates and children in its care. “In light of...
JN Bank is to temporarily adjust its business hours for the safety of members, customers and its employees amid the COVID-19 situation. Effective March 30, 2020, branches will be opened from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday to Friday; while Saturday...
The Department of Correctional Services says sanctions are to be laid against murder convict Adidja Palmer, better known as Vybz Kartel, following the seizure of contraband in his cell. Penalties are also to be imposed against other inmates over...
Veteran reggae singer and prolific songwriter Keith ‘Bob Andy’ Anderson has died. He was 76. Glory Music principal, Tommy Cowan, confirmed to The Gleaner, that Anderson, who had been ailing for some time, passed away at 8:30 this...
The police are reporting that there is no truth to claims that Westmoreland is slated to be placed under quarantine due to COVID-19. They say the false information is contained in a voicenote that is being circulated in the Westmoreland Police...
Today is the deadline for persons to file their annual income tax returns for 2019 and estimated income tax returns for 2020. The cut-off should have been on Wednesday but Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) gave an extension to...
