Prime Minister Andrew Holness has hinted that mask wearing will be mandated for all Jamaicans yet again. He is also urging vigilance as the country weathers the 5th wave of Covid-19.
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Understanding Digital Currencies, the Financial Revolution
Yeaaasss… Women know digital currency too! In this interview, we are on a mission to understand the market and identify potential risks surrounding digital currency. How much do you understand about this evolving topic? Watch the full interview with our guests: Digital Entrepreneur, Investor & Forex Trader | @Coach_Saffy | Coach Saffy and Wealth Creation...
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Charles Jr: Agriculture Sector Doing Record Numbers in Production
Following the Agriculture Minister’s announcement of strategies to boost Jamaica’s food security, due to the ongoing pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine invasion which has impacted the country’s basic food prices. The Minister went further, to commend Jamaica’s farmers and stakeholders for the record-breaking number in production levels. Agriculture Minister Pearnel Charles Jr, says the sector has...
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Clean, Reliable Water for St Mary Residents
Residents of the St Mary Western Constituency benefited from a water supply initiative to get clean, reliable running water. Member of Parliament for St Mary Western, Robert Montague, was in the area with other political representatives to officially turn on the community’s water supply. The group along with the National Water Commission (NWC), toured some communities...
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Taxi Operators Protest Against Transport System
Taxi operators on a particular route in St. Catherine say they are at their breaking point with the Transport Authority. The operators say they are being forced to stay on their respective routes which have poor roads; finally, they are appealing for government’s intervention. Taxi Operator Kanute Dixon explained to our news team that the authorities have seemingly...
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Charlemont High School Mourns Passing of Teacher
The education sector has been plunged into mourning, as another of the nation’s educators is dead. Her passing marks the ninth teacher who has died recently. There was an outpouring of grief, at the Charlemont High School Community, following the tragic loss of their Vice Principal, Jennifer Gidden, who was an educator at the institution...
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5TH Wave Hits Western Parishes
On Wednesday Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, officially confirmed that the country was in the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns were immediately raised as there is the expectation of rising cases across the island, including the western parishes, which have seen high numbers. The clinical coordinator of the Western Regional Health Authority,...
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Faster Action Needed from First Responders
Eyes are again on first responders, as their efficiency in responding to emergencies is being questioned. In instances of road accidents, quicker response time could reduce the likelihood of fatalities. Road safety expert Dr. Lucien Jones says in life and death cases, there is a one-hour window to get the injured person to the hospital to...
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Mask Mandate Re-Imposition in Question
Concerns about reinstating COVID-19 restrictions that were lifted in March are increasing after the fifth wave of COVID-19 was confirmed in Jamaica. Some are of the view that more focus should be placed on vaccinating Jamaicans while others suggest that managing spread through hand washing, physical distancing and mask-wearing is more critical. While some encourage vaccination,...
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The Importance of Pre and Post-Natal Care
Pregnancy care consists of prenatal (before birth) and postpartum (after birth) healthcare for expectant mothers. It involves treatments and training to ensure a healthy prepregnancy, pregnancy, and labor and delivery for mom and baby. Dr.Karen Campbell, Obgyn Obstetrician & Gynaecologist shares more in this convo: Prenatal Care Prenatal care helps decrease risks during pregnancy and...