U.S. CDC Warns Against Travel to Jamaica

U.S. CDC Warns Against Travel to Jamaica

A potential tourism crisis looms for Jamaica, as the U.S. Centres for Disease Control Prevention, (CDC) has placed the country among the highest risk destination for travelers. The U.S. Center for Disease Control issued an official advisory for travelers to avoid...
Minister Tufton Encouraged by Increasing Vaccine Take-Up

Minister Tufton Encouraged by Increasing Vaccine Take-Up

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says the increasing number of persons taking the COVID-19 vaccine has been encouraging. Speaking during a tour of vaccination sites in Westmoreland, as well as the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in the...
Police Use of Force and Transport Operators

Police Use of Force and Transport Operators

The antagonistic relationship between transport operators and the police was further stretched on Friday, September 3, following the fatal shooting of taxi operator Shawn Fennel in the North Parade section of Downtown Kingston, sparking protests. Senior Superintendent...
Phillip Paulwell Calls for Jamalco Update

Phillip Paulwell Calls for Jamalco Update

Since the recent fire at Jamalco powerhouse, Clarendon in late August, many questions are being raised. And though no serious injuries were reported, it is understood operations have been halted since the incident. Opposition Spokesman on Mining and Energy, Phillip...
Tourism Private Sector Vaccine Initiative for USD $9

Tourism Private Sector Vaccine Initiative for USD $9

The Ministry of Tourism through the Private Sector Vaccine Initiative, (PSVI) held this vaccine drive in Negril on Thursday, September 2, which offered workers in the tourism sector were treated to short lines and quicker service to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and it...