- Seven – day curfew begins 9:19 pm
- Not all contacts of COVID-19 patients testing positive, most cases mild — CMO 6:10 pm
- Six new COVID-19 cases in Jamaica; all from Cornpiece, Clarendon 5:51 pm
- Andrew's Memorial Hospital agrees to assist KPH with housing patients 5:35 pm
- Forex: J$134.71 to one US dollar 4:21 pm
- Gas prices down $4.50; diesel up $0.03 4:13 pm
Covid-19
Strong entertainment from distance
The restrictions on mass gatherings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced the entertainment fraternity to find creative ways to deliver performances in these times of quarantine. Read More
Work smarter, says Alexx
AS the entertainment industry buckles amid the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), restaurateur/music producer Alexx Antaeus is encouraging stakeholders to work smarter. Read More
CIBC FirstCaribbean donates US$250,000 to regional COVID–19 fight
Regional bank CIBC FirstCaribbean yesterday pledged US$250,000 toward the purchase of much-needed COVID-19 testing kits. Read More
So your child is ill during the COVID-19 outbreak...
CHILDREN get sick often — and naturally so, they are like walking germ factories, often sticking the dirtiest objects that they can find in their mouths. On top of the regular health challenges that children often experience, there is now fear of them contracting COVID-19 as the... Read More
Jamaica to ramp up COVID-19 testing
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness is expanding the criteria for COVID-19 testing in the island, signalling its intention to, among other things, roll out mobile units for the collection of samples across parishes in the coming weeks. Read More
'Gringo' keeping the faith
WITH the world reeling under the pressure brought on by the novel coronovirus disease (COVID-19), Montego Bay-based deejay Unknown Gringo has penned a gospel song to stave off fears and inspire hope. Read More
Gov't celebrates first COVID-19 patient recovery
JAMAICA has recorded its first patient recovery as officials fight to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has said. Read More
Why was the world so unprepared?
Dear Editor,Viruses are older than human existence. In 1918 we had the we had the Spanish Flu which infected 500 million and killed 20 million to 50 million people. Read More
Golden Age Home and infirmaries cleaned, sanitised
A comprehensive cleaning and sanitising exercise was carried out yesterday at the Golden Age Home in Vineyard Town, Kingston, by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. Read More
Closure of EOJ offices to affect publication of voters' list
THE Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has announced the extended closure of their offices islandwide, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and alternative means of conducting business with the entity. Read More
Clean the bundle of germs on your phone
NEW YORK, United States (AP) — You're washing your hands countless times a day to try to ward off the novel coronavirus disease. Read More
Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year
Tokyo , Japan (AFP) — The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organisers said yesterday, after the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) forced the historic decision to postpone the Games until 2021. Read More
Music group seeks minister's audience
KAREN Smith, president of Jamaica Federation of Musicians and Affiliates Union (JFMAU), is seeking audience with Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange, in relation to relief recommendations for the music and creative industries which have been affected by... Read More
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