Many tertiary students are struggling to source funds for the upcoming school year since the coronavirus pandemic has caused the Student Summer Work Program to be canceled. Students tend to use the money earned in the program to cover their school expenses. Yasheka Mcfarlane, a student at Church Teachers College has been trying to seek...
Author: Christeen Forbes (Christeen Forbes)
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PM Declares ZOSO In Greenwich Town St. Andrew
A zone of special operations was declared for the Greenwich Town community in Southwest St. Andrew on July 1. Prime Minister Andrew Holness in declaring the Zone of Special Operations in Greenwich Town says despite multiple attempts to control crime, murders in the community continue to increase. When our news team arrived in the community...
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Mayor Delroy Williams Says He Took Steps To Detect Any Fraudulent Activity In His Municipality
As a number of municipal corporations come under fire for alleged corruption, Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew Delroy Williams says he has already taken steps to detect any fraudulent activity in his municipality. Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew Delroy Williams wants a number of departments at the Kingston and St. Andrew municipal corporation...
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Vaz Strikes Back At Phillips
Daryl Vaz Minister without portfolio for Water, Housing, and special economic-development projects is blasting leader of the Opposition Peoples National Party, Dr. Peter Phillips, describing comments made by the party leader as baseless. Opposition Leader Dr. Peter Phillips addressed candidates and prospective caretakers/candidates from the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Regions Two and Three at the Mico...
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Governor-General Suspends Use Of Insignia
The governor-general of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen has suspended his use of the insignia of the order of St.Michael and St. George in light of recent backlash for what is described as racist depictions. But Attorney-At-Law, Clyde Williams says much more needs to be done to correct the issue. More in this report with Christeen Forbes.
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Countries Must Prepare To Fight Pandemic For The Next Two Years
The Pan America Health Organization (PAHO) says there is a possibility that COVID-19 outbreaks may continue for another two years. PAHO says effective leadership, good data, and strong health systems will be the key to ensuring effective response. Christeen Forbes has more in this report.
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Accountability Needed: Windsor Park Residents Needs Dumping And Security
An area in the Windsor Park community in St.Catherine is being used as a dumping site by persons from surrounding communities as persons travel from neighboring parishes to leave their junk in the area. When CVM LIVE visited the community residents explained the situation is overbearing as they are left to deal with the stench...
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Over 20 Years Since Cromarty Grove Roads Have Been Fixed
Cromarty grove residents in St. Catherine say the poor road conditions in the community is creating a significant inconvenience in their daily lives. Recent rains have caused the road to further deteriorate and heighten residents’ frustrations. That story with CVM LIVE reporter, Christeen Forbes
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Strict Measures Taken By Seprod To Maintain Health And Safety
Workplace protocols are among the many things that changed as a result of Covid-19. Although food manufacturer Seprod Limited remained open throughout the crisis, operations are changing drastically. No mask, no entry. All employees and visitors must fill in a questionnaire. Only five persons should be in the bathroom or changing room at any one...
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