Major Stories

NWC: Mangroves Excavation Undesirable but Necessary

Mangroves in the Palisadoes, Port Royal protected area were removed by the National Water Commission, (NWC) in an effort to…

3 years ago

Dr. Brown Burke Questions Education Face-to-Face Status

Opposition Spokesperson on Education, Dr. Angela Brown Burke is weighing in on the announcement of the more than 40,000 students…

3 years ago

Gov’t Urged to Administer Oxygen to COVID-19 Patients Wisely

President-elect nominee of the Medical Association of Jamaica, Dr. Hunter calls for focus less on oxygen therapy when treating COVID-19…

3 years ago

Prior Testing not Required for COVID-19 Vaccine

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-Mckenzie sought to reassure persons that prior testing before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is not…

3 years ago

Carnival Cruise approved to Operate in No -Movement Day

The Carnival Sunrise cruise ship will arrive on Monday, September 13; although scheduled to dock on a no-movement day, Minister…

3 years ago

3 Murders in Less Than 24 Hours in South Clarendon

3 murders were committed in South Clarendon, in less than 24 hours. While the motives remain unclear, police are urging…

3 years ago

Crime Curfew Imposed On Burgher Gully, Mountain View

As murders and shootings continue in the Burgher Gully, Mountain View area, residents have been forced into curfew to protect…

3 years ago

Field Hospital Underway At University Hospital of West Indies

In a bid to ease pressure on the already burdened public health system, construction has begun for another field hospital…

3 years ago

PM Holness Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has issued a mandate to Jamaicans already vaccinated, to encourage their family members and friends who…

3 years ago

Trade Unions Call for Vaccine Education Instead of Mandating

The Health Ministry convened a special press conference, at the Jamaica Pegasus to address workplace concerns with COVID-19 vaccines and…

3 years ago