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MSMEs urged to create pension plans for workers

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to learn more about creating pension plans for their employees.

18-y-o Tajay Hill of Granville, St James missing

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Eighteen-year-old Tajay Hill of Granville in St James has been reported missing since Saturday, March 27.He is of dark complexion, slim build and is about five feet five inches tall.

Booking a vaccination appointment online is easy — Health Ministry

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Booking a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination appointment online through the Ministry of Health and Wellness' website is easy and convenient, with the process taking about five minutes, the Ministry says.

Tokyo tightens virus measures nearly 100 days before Olympics

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan's government approved tighter coronavirus measures for the capital and other areas on Friday, weeks after lifting a state of emergency and with just over 100 days until the postponed Tokyo Olympics.

Nine vaccination sites for south-central region blitz

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) will tomorrow host its COVID vaccination blitz at nine sites in three parishes — Clarendon, Manchester and St Elizabeth.

Registration for Athletes' Mental Health Programme opens on April 15

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport says registration will open on Thursday, April 15 for the forum which will start the ministry's mental health programme to help the nation's athletes to cope with the effects of COVID-19.

Caribbean Airlines cancels flights to St Vincent following La Soufriere eruptions

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — Caribbean Airlines cancelled its Friday flights between Guyana and Barbados as well as Saturday flights to and from St Vincent, following explosive eruptions at La Soufriere volcano here on Friday.

Scientists report third explosive eruption at St Vincent's La Soufriere

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — A third explosive eruption began at La Soufriere on Friday evening, the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) have reported.

People have a responsibility to report cases of child abuse, CPFSA says

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Children's Officer assigned to the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Carolyn Beckford, is reminding Jamaicans that they have a responsibility under the Child Care and Protection Act to report known and suspected cases of child...

Police seize firearm in Central Village

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A firearm and several rounds of ammunition were seized in a joint police/military team operation in Central Village, Spanish Town in St Catherine today, the police have reported.

No 'causal' link found yet between J&J vaccine and blood clots — US health authorities

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Top US health authorities said Friday they have not yet found a "causal" link between Johnson & Johnson's COVID shot and blood clots, as the EU drug regulator probed possible instances among those who have received the vaccine.

Some Boeing 737 MAX planes temporarily grounded after 'potential' issue

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said on Friday it had recommended that 16 airlines flying its 737 MAX planes address a "potential electrical issue" in a new setback for the top-selling model.

Second explosive eruption at St Vincent's La Soufriere

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — A second explosive eruption was recorded at La Soufriere volcano on Friday afternoon.

Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths

WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — Ambulances filled with breathless patients lined up in Brazil as nations around the world set new records Thursday for COVID-19 deaths and new coronavirus infections. The disease surged even in some countries that have kept the virus in check.

Forex: J$148.90 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, April 9 ended trading at J$148.90 up by 48 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily exchange trading summary.