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15 additional COVID-19 deaths, 83 new cases
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that Jamaica has recorded 15 more COVID-19 fatalities, pushing the tally to 878. The Ministry notes that the deaths occurred between January 19 and May 16. Those who died are: * A 55-year-old man...
CommentsIndia: WHO vaccine programme delayed to end of year
NEW DELHI — The Serum Institute of India says it hopes to start delivering coronavirus vaccine doses to the World Health Organization-backed effort known as COVAX and to other countries by the end of the year, which will significantly set...
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6-Y-O SHOT DEAD Premium
A 15-year-old suspect is being sought in the shooting death of his six-year-old cousin in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Jadaine Miller, who lived in the same yard as the accused. Reports by the police...
CommentsMystery solved
Following a plethora of queries by some government members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as to why Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis was absent from an exit interview by auditors from the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in...
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Growth & Jobs | Groundbreaking bamboo investment to boost Jamaica’s economy
In what will be a game-changing achievement for Jamaica, Bamboo Bioproducts Ltd (BBP) will start construction in 2021 of the only dedicated bamboo market pulp mill in the Western Hemisphere in Frome, Westmoreland. Frome has been selected as the...
CommentsGrowth & Jobs | Credit invisibility is not good – Toyloy-Carter
Some persons may shy away from credit, but having no credit history may pose a problem, pointed out Michelle Toyloy-Carter, chief executive officer, Credit Information Services Credit Bureau. “You are called credit invisible when you have no credit...
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Russell returns in 18-man provisional WI T20 squad
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC): West Indies selectors have named an 18-man provisional Twenty20 International squad for upcoming series against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan. The squad, which will be led by Kieron Pollard, sees a recall for...
CommentsAfternoon stroll for Rojorn Di Pilot
Course-specialist ROJORN DI PILOT tracked early leader FORMAL GLADIATOR before taking charge of yesterday’s five-furlong straight overnight allowance event, beating late-charging RAS EMANUEL by two lengths. Always the horse to beat on back class...
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Agreement reached to temporarily suspend tariffs in steel dispute
The European Union and the United States on Monday decided to temporarily suspend measures at the heart of a steel tariff dispute that is seen as one of the major trade issues dividing the two sides. With the decision, “we are walking the talk in...
CommentsJamTeas considers carve out, listing of manufacturing operation Premium
The owners of Jamaica Teas Limited are planning a restructuring of the group to carve out the manufacturing unit, the main component of the business, as a stand-alone entity. The company would then float the manufacturing operation on the stock...
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Michael Williams the proudest dad in the universe
The father of Miqueal-Symone Williams was speechless following the results of the 69th Miss Universe pageant. Speaking to The Gleaner before the end of the competition, Michael Williams said he was the proudest dad in the universe and that “she has...
CommentsJamaica, Africa scoop major awards at IRAWMA
Reggae and world music’s biggest night unfolded with a dazzling array of stars on Sunday, with the staging of the 39th IRAWMA (International Reggae...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Need for more clarity and understanding on Ivermectin
THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent times, lobbying for the use of the drug Ivermectin both locally and overseas has increased. The drug is used free of charge as the sole tool of two global disease elimination campaigns for Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic...
CommentsThe UN needs to change its mandate
THE EDITOR, Madam: During the past week, the world watched in horror the conflict taking place between Israel and Palestine. The building housing news agencies such as The Associated Press and the Al Jazeera networks was demolished in an air...
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Israel strikes Gaza tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
GAZA CITY (AP): The Israeli military unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip yesterday, saying it destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders. International diplomacy to end the weeklong war that has...
CommentsBiden boosting world vaccine sharing commitment to 80m doses
WASHINGTON (AP): President Joe Biden said on Monday that the US will share an additional 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with the world in the coming six weeks as domestic demand for shots drops and global disparities in distribution have...
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Peter Brady reappointed to WMU board
Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, has been reappointed as a member of the World Maritime University (WMU) Board of Governors. He will serve as governor for an additional two terms, ending in February...
CommentsWorking from home: Hardware, software, human imperatives (Pt 2)
In part two of this discussion on working from home (WFH), we will look at safety risks and the experience of ADVANTUM, which provides specialised information and communication technology (ICT) services for shipping interests and other businesses...
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