Author Archive: Clement Reid

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$16 M study on substance abuse to be conducted in 2023
A major $16 million study on substance abuse is to be conducted, in 2023. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, made
PNP in support of government’s agreement with IMF
The opposition People’s National Party, says it is in support of the government’s agreement, with the International
Phillips chides transport operators for amassing dozens of unpaid traffic tickets
Opposition spokesman on transport Mikael Phillips has chided transport operators for amassing dozens of unpaid traffic tickets. This,
Mckenzie urges residents to be cautious against Covid-19 throughout yuletide season
As the country gets ready, to celebrate its first restriction-free Christmas, in two years, Local Government Minister, Desmond
Government and IMF reach staff level agreement
Jamaica and the International Monetary Fund , IMF, has reached a staff-level agreement with Jamaica, on a precautionary and liquidity
New polymer banknotes to be introduced by June 2023
Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke says the new polymer banknotes, will be introduced within, the first 6 months of 2023. He made the
Health Ministry reports increase in acute respiratory infections
The health ministry is reporting an increase, in acute respiratory infections. This has resulted, in an increase in hospital
JDF calls for resignation of senior officer investigated  in sexual harassment allegations
The Jamaica Defence board has called for the resignation of a senior officer who was being investigated in relation to allegations of