COVID-19: 500 vulnerable adolescent mothers get government support
This was announced by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport following the temporary closure of all Women’s Centre of…
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Creator of viral voice note inciting COVID-19 panic charged
He is 37-year-old Zavian Patterson of a Westmoreland address who turned himself in to detectives at the Savanna-la-Mar Police Station today…
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Gov’t ready to suspend fiscal law to stimulate economy amid COVID-19 crisis
“I want to assure the people of Jamaica that should things take a turn for the worse, beyond what we currently envisage and beyond all…
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Pensioners can encash April fortnightly cheques same time
“For persons who receive payments by way of the payment voucher, effective March 30, all payments for the month of April can be…
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'Boost immune system to fight COVID-19'
Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Graham-Thompson, said there are ways to keep the immune system functioning optimally “…
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Victory! How one Jamaican woman overcomes trauma of rape, depression and suicide
McGawn-Francis grew up in a single parent home, with four siblings and experienced very challenging times. At 16 years old, she was raped,…
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Jamaica Bedding, OJay Koolers layoff more than 100 workers
The decision the company said is necessitated by the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic which has infected…
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Healthy eating key to fighting coronavirus | Old Harbour’s natural medicine practitioner reveals simple secret to defeat COVID-19
Healthy eating should be one of the main topics being promoted to fight COVID-19. The system (the body) needs to create its own defense…
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JPS pushing for cleaner energy generation in Jamaica
The plant generates electricity using natural gas and is the most efficient fuel-burning power plant in the island.
President and…
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Electro-mechanical problems disrupts NWC Spring Village well
Regular water supply from the facility has been disrupted since Sunday evening due to “electro-mechanical problems” the utility…
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IMF chief expects global economy to recover 2021
Over the last few months the world economy has caused global markets to plummet dramatically, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Extended income tax filing deadline nears
The tax authority is encouraging self-employed persons, employed persons with other sources of income, partnerships, companies and other…
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Reduced interest rates on all new and existing loans
This will benefit some 8,000 new mortgagors annually, and some 100,000 existing mortgagors.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew…
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Coronavirus fears hit Old Harbour businesses
The usually bustling town in the south west area of St Catherine was quiet for the most part. Except for a few public passenger transport…
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DSP Manderson notes concern in Old Harbour amid COVID-19 crisis
Old Harbour and indeed the parish of St Catherine are, fortunately so far, yet to register any confirmed case of the virus. The fact that…
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GasPro launches safer cylinder
GasPro Plus is made of translucent, high-density polymeric and other advanced material, which is also used in the defence and space…
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