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Health ministry's list of approved labs highlights severe PCR testing capacity shortfall in Jamaica

Eight local labs - Andrews Memorial Hospital, Microlabs Ltd, Sure Time Medical, Central Medical Lab, Technology Solutions Ltd, Jamaica…

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Canada’s Covid travel rule puts pressure on Jamaica

There has been a mad rush by travellers to medical labs on the island to determine their covid19 status after the Canadian government made it…

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Regional tourism industry ‘forever be indebted’ to ‘Butch Stewart

Stewart, 79, died last night in the United States after battling an undisclosed illness.
In a statement under the signature of acting…

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Could the church solve Old Harbour’s parking problem?

Among concern citizens, finding solutions to this painstaking issue have been discussed ad nauseam. Heading into the Christmas season, DSP…

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Mother and sister arrested for suspected murder of blood relative

The body parts are believed to be that of 26-year-old Jerome Forrester of Tank Lane, Oracabessa in the parish. Forrester, who was reported…

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Girl reported missing found in Spanish Town

Wellington was reported missing after leaving home on Christmas Eve.

However, she was located in Spanish Town today, a family member…

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Javaughn Keyes: Old Harbour youth credits mom for national achievement

Mr. Keyes, 23 years old, tells JIS News that his mother not only brought him into the world but also provided for him, even while she was…

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14-y-o girl missing after leaving home for family event

The teen has been reported missing after leaving her McCook Pen, St Catherine home for a family cake sale event on Christmas Eve.

She…

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Old Harbour records second house fire in 48 hours

Today, Oniel Graham of Gordon Wood, Church Pen, is now without a home after fire razed his one-bedroom dwelling sometime around 10 o’…

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Fire destroys three-bedroom house in Red Ground

At around 11:45 am fire of an unknown origin was seen coming from the house belonging to 71-year-old Winston Grant. The dwelling is also…

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Russell’s T20 Restaurant reopens for business

Last evening the popular eatery was slapped with a ceased and desist order with immediate effect by the ODPEM at its Old Harbour and Dunrobin…

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More arrests expected, as cops crack Planters Hall quadruple murder case

Forty-nine year-old Lester Harvey, 31-year-old Richard Wright, his 27-year-old brother Omar Wright, and a woman known only as Nordia Thomas…

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Jamaica issues UK travel ban amid spread of new coronavirus variant

The Caribbean island joins more 40 nations that have issued travel bans on UK arrivals due to concerns over a spread of a new strain of the…

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COVID vaccine concerns Old Harbour

While many persons are quick to roll up their sleeves to get their shots, scepticism remains widespread.

Here in Jamaica, more persons…

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Business interests back COVID-19 containment efforts

This follows their meeting at the weekend with the Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton to discuss the state of…

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Old Harbour man donates wheelchair to high school friend

But a year before his 30th birthday Mighty suffered a major accident that changed his life forever. On that unforgettable morning, Mighty…

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