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Gabrielle Hylton, advisor to Floyd Green, admits she was wrong

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gabrielle Hylton, who was seen in a recent video on social media breaching COVID-19 protocols at a birthday celebration, has tendered her resignation from all Government boards.

Shaw assumes responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister Audley Shaw, who currently has portfolio responsibility for Industry and Commerce, has been asked to assume the additional responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries.

Andrew Bellamy resigns from SERHA board, KSAMC committees

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Andrew Bellamy, the councillor for the Mona Division in the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), has resigned from the board of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA).

Forex: J$149.29 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, September 15 ended trading at J$149.29 down by 20 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily exchange trading summary.

Cuba seeks WHO approval of its COVID-19 vaccines

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP)— Cuba said Wednesday it would seek World Health Organisation approval for two home-grown coronavirus vaccines it hopes to commercialise widely.

Patriots crowned 2021 Hero CPL champions in last ball thriller

BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis— St Kitts and Nevis Patriots claimed their first Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title as they defeated the Saint Lucia Kings by three wickets in a closely contested encounter at Warner Park.

Fairness requires swift investigations of public officials in breach COVID protocols, says PNP

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The People's National Party (PNP) has stated that it will be closely following the investigations (and subsequent prosecutions) of the participants in the video that led to Floyd Green's resignation as Minister of Agriculture.

Morgan reports 'fake Whatsapp messages' to police

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Robert Morgan says he has contacted the police over fake Whatsapp messages purporting to be from him regarding Cabinet colleagues.

Reduction in COVID-19 positivity and reproductive rates, says Tufton

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says the Coronavirus (COVID-19) positivity and reproductive rates are showing very good reduction signs.

Chef arrested and charged after stabbing his grandfather to death

TRELAWNY, Jamaica— A 22-year-old Trelawny chef has been charged with the murder of his 84-year-old grandfather.The deceased has been identified as 84-year-old Menocal Stephenson.

INDECOM leading investigation into Nzinga King case

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is now leading the probe into the alleged trimming of 19-year-old Rastafarian Nzinga King while she was in custody at the Four Paths Police Station in Clarendon on July 22.

Low keyed unveiling of Aunt V's storyboard

TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced the much-anticipated unveiling of the storyboard of late super centenarian, Violet Moss Brown, at her Duanvale, Trelawny home, tomorrow morning to be low keyed.

US to spend US$470M to learn more about long COVID-19

WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — The US government will spend US$470 million to learn more about long COVID-19, its causes and potential treatments.

UIC demands resignation of all MPS, plans to March on Gordon House

The United Independents' Congress (UIC) says plans are in place to march on Gordon House on September 22 and demand the resignation of all 63 members of parliament.The march is set to take place at 9 am.