- Brazilian institute says Chinese vaccine effective 6:09 pm
- 20 travellers from UK test positive for COVID-19 6:02 pm
- 15-y-o Dyana White missing 5:51 pm
- Trump vetoes defence bill, setting up possible override vote 5:10 pm
- WPM Waste Management apologises for fire at Retirement disposal facility 5:03 pm
- One million Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 – official 4:40 pm
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Brazilian institute says Chinese vaccine effective 6:09 pm
SÃO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) - Clinical trials of the CoronaVac coronavirus vaccine developed by Chinese laboratory Sinovac have "reached the efficacy threshold" demanded by the World Health Organization, the Brazilian institute charged with its production and distribution said on... Read More
20 travellers from UK test positive for COVID-19 6:02 pm
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Ministry of Health & Wellness is confirming that 20 passengers who arrived from the United Kingdom on Monday have tested positive for COVID- 19.... Read More
15-y-o Dyana White missing 5:51 pm
CLARENDON, Jamaica – An Ananda Alert has been activated for 15-year-old Dyana White of May Pen, Clarendon who has been missing since Monday.She is of brown complexion, slim build and about 180 centimetres (5 feet 11 inches) tall.... Read More
Trump vetoes defence bill, setting up possible override vote 5:10 pm
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defence policy bill, following through on threats to veto a measure that has broad bipartisan support in Congress and potentially setting up the first override vote of his presidency.... Read More
WPM Waste Management apologises for fire at Retirement disposal facility
ST JAMES, Jamaica— WPM Waste Management Limited is apologising for a small fire at its Retirement disposal site in St James last night, which caused a smoke nuisance for residents nearby. Read More
One million Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 – official
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— More than a million people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in the United States, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Robert Redfield said Wednesday. Read More
Virtual series launched targeting laws that protect women and girls
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The European Union/United Nations (UN) Spotlight Initiative in Jamaica has launched a series of virtual roundtables on local legislation underpinning the protection of women and girls from violence. Read More
Residents welcome new police station being built in Mount Salem
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Residents of Mount Salem in St James have welcomed the construction of a new police station now underway in the community. Read More
Forex: J$143.70 to one US dollar
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, December 23 ended trading at J$143.70 down by four cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily exchange trading summary. Read More
Gas prices up $1.46, diesel up $0.25
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the prices of gasoline and diesel, effective Thursday, December 24, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam. Read More
Israel heads to polls again amid pandemic and PM's legal woes
JERUSALEM (AFP)— Israel faces new political turmoil and a fourth election in less than two years after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fractured ruling coalition failed to pass a budget bill early Wednesday. Read More
Lava lake forms as Hawaii volcano erupts after 2-year break
HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) — Lava was rising more than 3 feet (1 metre) per hour in the deep crater of a Hawaii volcano that began erupting over the weekend after a two-year break, scientists said Tuesday. Read More
Canada extends UK flight suspension until Jan 6 – Trudeau
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP)— Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday his country would prolong its suspension of passenger flights from the UK until early January in light of a new fast-spreading coronavirus strain sweeping Britain. Read More
Children of household workers receive tablets from GraceKennedy for Christmas
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Christmas came early for the children of 25 Jamaican household workers in need, who have benefitted from a donation of 25 tablets valued at over J$850,000 from the GraceKennedy (GK) Group. Read More
United States Marines bring cheer to Mustard Seed Communities
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Mustard Seed Communities in Kingston will be gifted with toys through the annual United States Marine Corps 'Toys for Tots' programme. Read More
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