Battling COVID-19 and the New Delta Variant

Battling COVID-19 and the New Delta Variant

With Jamaica lagging behind the rest of the region in terms of COVID-19 vaccination uptake, one of the major concerns of citizens that have led to hesitancy as it relates to the function of the mRNA vaccine against COVID-19. Some believe the technology is new and...
RADA: Damage to Agriculture Sector being Assessed

RADA: Damage to Agriculture Sector being Assessed

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is now assessing the extent of damage caused by Tropical Storm Grace and its impact on the agriculture sector. The storm, which passed on Tuesday, August 17, lashed the island with heavy rains and strong winds....
Domestic Workers and the Vaccine Dilemma

Domestic Workers and the Vaccine Dilemma

As the private sector ponders mandatory vaccination as a future possibility for their workforce, many domestic workers and their employers have concerns. An employer, employee situation that hits closer to home highlights that differences in opinion on COVID-19...
Workers Urged to Get Vaccinated before Cruise Ships Return

Workers Urged to Get Vaccinated before Cruise Ships Return

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett urges workers in the tourism sector to take the COVID-19 vaccine, as Jamaica anticipates the return of cruise ships, Minister Bartlett says cruise shipping is an essential part of Jamaica’s tourism product and one of the...