Weekly Round-up: Visitors screened for measles… Detainees hurt cop… Girlz out of World Cup
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton informed on Monday that public health officers are routinely screening visitors to Jamaica for measles in a bid to stave off the probability of importing the disease to the island.
Meanwhile, a police constable had to seek medical attention after one of his arms was fractured during an altercation with a group of detainees who set upon him at the Falmouth Police Station last Saturday.
And in sport, Jamaica lost 4-1 to highly-ranked Australia on Tuesday but, securing their first-ever goal at a Fifa Women’s World Cup was a minor victory for the Reggae Girlz, who created history when they became the first team from the Caribbean to make an appearance in the global event.
The loss brought the curtains down on the Girlz participation in the World Cup.
Watch as OBSERVER ONLINE wraps this week for you.
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MOH screening for measles at ports of entry — Tufton
US agent claims J’can fishermen were held for 600 lbs of ganja
Hanna demands answers on Gov’t’s involvement in US detention of J’can fishermen
Ministry seeks answers about treatment of J’can fishermen
Cabinet approves salary increases for parish judges
Investors invited to establish mango orchards on former sugar cane lands
Ousted Federation chairman loses court challenge
NWC finds over 460 illegal connections in Grange Hill, Westmoreland
Scores of honeybee colonies stolen; beekeepers urged to boost security
Teen charged after cops find 9mm pistol
Orgill brace helps Reggae Boyz to 3-2 win over Honduras
Boyz manager apologises for tardy airport arrival
Australia defeat Reggae Girlz 4-1
