St Ann residents defy COVID-19 protocols; the police continue to face difficulties in getting citizens to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols. Reports from the police are that unruly party-goers vandalized a police vehicle in the Parry Town community, St. Ann on Saturday, September 26. The constabulary’s forensic investigators are currently utilizing science and technology to help...
Author: Aladden Love (Aladden Love)
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Dr. Tufton Says Jamaica is Handling the Covid-19 Crisis Better Than Expected
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton says, all things considered, Jamaica is handling the COVID-19 crisis much better than expected. This he attributes to the government, private sector, and citizens playing their part. Dr. Tufton says despite the country now in the community transmission phase of the virus, citizens should remain optimistic and...
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Breaching of the Disaster Risk Management Act Continues
Breaching continues: Despite persistent pleas from the Government, some members of the public refuse to adhere to the COVID-19 measures.
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PM Holness Announces Extension Of COVID-19 Restrictions
PM Holness announces extension: With Covid-19 cases still on the rise, the Government of Jamaica has extended the current restrictions for another 2 weeks.
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No Carnival in 2020 Leaves Revellers Concerned
No carnival in 2020: There will be no carnival in 2020, as organizers forgo the annual road march and related activities until April 11, 2021.
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COVID-19 Risk Regarded Low At Sangster International Airport
COVID-19 risk regarded low – A week ago, MBJ Airports Limited announced that it had three (3) confirmed COVID-19 cases among Immigration Officers at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. They tested positive for the virus in the week of September 2. Persons and/or staff who could have been exposed were identified and contact tracing carried out by the...
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JLP’s Daniel Lawrence Wins Westmoreland Eastern after Recount
The judicial recount for the Westmoreland Eastern has ended. Daniel Lawrence won the seat for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) by just 11 votes. He’s now the Member of Parliament elect for the constituency. The recount took place at the Westmoreland Parish court in Savanna-la-Mar on Tuesday, September 15. The lead attorney representing Lawrence, O’neil Brown says his...
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TODSS Continues Call for Reform of the Public Transport Sector
The Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) says it welcomes the return of Robert Montague as the Minister of Transport and Mining. At the forefront, the continued implementation of the group’s 16 points transformational action plan to include a national public passenger transportation policy and a fare adjustment. The group also says it welcomes the appointment of J.C. Hutchinson to...
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Newly Appointed Government Ministers Elated
Newly appointed Government Ministers elated – Among the new slate of Cabinet Ministers, Prime Minister Andrew Holness named on Friday, September 11, are Floyd Green, appointed Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. CVM LIVE spoke with them about their ascension and plans going...
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JUTA Leaders Seek Financial Relief for Workers
Members of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) Montego Bay Chapter have been experiencing challenges as loan moratoriums have ended. This means, lending institutions now require payments. That is the word from the Treasurer of the Association, Jermaine Sterling. He says the executives of JUTA have decided to engage the government and the financial institutions in discussions to see...