- Jamaica urged to protect devices and information shared online 9:12 pm
- EU to fund transfer of virus patients across borders 8:29 pm
- US tops 90,000 coronavirus cases in 24 hours for first time 8:05 pm
- Government examining measures to enable the delivery of food during curfew hours 7:45 pm
- Over 23,000 flu vaccines available to most vulnerable as flu season approaches 7:24 pm
- Health ministry approves three private labs for COVID testing 7:08 pm
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Man charged after threatening granduncle with gun for money
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have arrested and charged a man with assault at common law and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition after he allegedly threatened his granduncle with a gun during an altercation. Read More
Agriculture minister lauds Newport-Fersan for $2m fertiliser donation to farmers
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Farmers worst affected by the recent heavy rains are to benefit from a donation of $2 million worth of fertilisers by Newport-Fersan Jamaica Limited. Read More
Majority of affected roadways now reopened to vehicular access
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) says it has reopened the majority of roadways which were rendered impassable earlier this week as a result of landslides, flooding or mudflows associated with the outer bands of Tropical Storm Zeta. Read More
Forex: J$147.57 to one US dollar
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, October 29 ended trading at J$147.57 up by $1.14 according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily exchange trading summary. Read More
INDECOM investigating shooting of alleged robber by off-duty cop
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) says it is investigating the fatal shooting of an alleged robber by an off duty police officer along Roehampton Close, Kingston 19 on Tuesday, October 27.Dead is 27-year-old Roshane Bogle. Read More
Severe weather to cause delay in garbage and recycling collection islandwide
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says due to inclement weather conditions, residents will see further delays in their garbage and recycling collection islandwide over the next week. Read More
INDECOM investigating double fatal shooting at Duncan's Pen
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) says it is investigating the double fatal shooting by a team of eight officers during a police operation at Duncan's Pen in Kingston on October 26. Read More
CCSG calls for thorough EIA consultation process for mining permits
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Cockpit Country Stakeholders Group (CCSG) is expressing concern about the conduct of virtual public consultations during the COVID-19 period as part of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Noranda Special Mining Lease 173 in Trelawny and the border of St... Read More
WHO in Europe says virus lockdowns should be 'last-resort'
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) — The World Health Organization in Europe on Thursday said nationwide lockdowns should be treated as a "last-resort option" even as it noted that the continent was back at the pandemic's "epicentre". Read More
New electricity regulations approved by the House
KINGSTON, Jamaica — New electricity regulations, which aim to digitise, modernise and transform the electrical inspection process, were approved by the House of Representatives during its sitting on Tuesday, October 27. Read More
JAPHI donates equipment to Westmoreland infirmary
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), donated personal protective equipment and other items to the Westmoreland Infirmary on Wednesday (October 28). Read More
Victims can seek support from VSD anytime
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Director of the Victim Services Division (VSD), Osbourne Bailey, is reminding the public that there is no statute of limitations for victims of crimes needing support. Read More
PNP deputy gen sec Basil Waite endorses Mark Golding
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Deputy General Secretary of the People's National Party (PNP) Basil Waite today declared his support for Mark Golding in the race to become the party's next president. Read More
'Difficult winter': Europe divided on lockdowns; cases soar
BRUSSELS (AP) — The World Health Organization's Europe director expressed deep concern on Thursday after the region again recorded the highest-ever weekly incidence of cases, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned of a “difficult winter” as residents in France braced for... Read More
Bahamas announces slight relaxation of COVID-19 rules
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC)— The Bahamas government has announced a slight relaxation of COVID-19 rules, but warned that Bahamians must get used to cycles that involve tightening and loosening of restrictions because the pandemic will be “with us well into next year”. Read More
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