(Jamaica Gleaner) The “perverse” reaction of the British government to Jamaica’s rising coronavirus infection rate could cost Kingston millions of dollars in well-needed tourist revenue, dealing a blow to the Government’s plans to reignite the economy through tourism.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Persons who are confirmed to be COVID-19 positive may not be allowed to vote in the September 3 general election, according to a draft document to go before Cabinet tomorrow.
(Jamaica Star) In May 2019, after a series of tests following countless health complications, Keesa Peart, Jamaican gospel artiste, found out that she had ovarian cancer.
(Jamaica Observer) MINISTER of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton last evening said the decision taken by the United Kingdom to advise its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Jamaica is one we have no choice but to accept.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica’s schools were shuttered in mid-March as a means of curtailing the spread of COVID-19, and as the date for reopening draws near, parents are doubtful that face-to-face classes will be a reality.
(Jamaica Gleaner) While most Jamaicans support the removal of Queen Elizabeth II as head of State, the country’s two main political parties are still bitterly divided over the issue.
(Jamaica Gleaner) As the first black woman to be awarded a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Rochester (UR), Monique Mendes crossed over into the less than three per cent of black women neuroscience PhDs in the United States.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Hillary Thompson’s face had sadness all over it yesterday, as she ponders the fate of her father Gilbert Thompson, who has not been seen since Sunday.
(Jamaica Star) Five members of one family who recently came from overseas were last Saturday taken into quarantine and charged under the Disaster Risk Management Act.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica’s Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says retired sprinter Usain Bolt has now been officially informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister Andrew Holness last night announced a range of measures aimed at halting the surge in COVID-19 cases.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt says he is still awaiting results of a coronavirus test, noting that he has not had any official communication from the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Self-taught chef and event promoter Omar Walters, who was born in New York to Jamaica parents Maxine Greaves and Paul Walters, brought visibility to Brand Jamaica.
(Jamaica Observer) The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) had advised that Laura would be passing north of Jamaica yesterday and that the Meteorological Service of Jamaica had issued a flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishes, effective until 8:00 pm today.
(Jamaica Observer) With Jamaica a signatory to the legally binding landmark Minamata Convention on Mercury to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury, a group of researchers at The University of the West Indies (UWI) are on a campaign to get Jamaicans to reject skin bleaching products containing mercury.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Two men have been charged with the murder of Colleen Walker.
(Jamaica Gleaner) One year ago, 33-year-old Deana-Rae Clayton was an all-Jamaican woman with a rich island accent.
(Jamaica Gleaner) The University of the West Indies, Mona, says it will be welcoming new and returning students to the St Andrew-based campus for the new academic year 2020-2021 on August 30, but with several changes to facilitate teaching and living on the campus.
(Jamaica Gleaner) The BBC and an actor in the BBC Three comedy sketch being criticised for its stereotyping of Jamaicans have defended the show’s depiction.
(Jamaica Gleaner) The resumption of schools has been pushed back to October 5 amid a worsening spike in coronavirus cases in Jamaica.
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