Author Archive: Donique Weston

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COVID-19 containment measures to be lifted tomorrow
Effective tomorrow, the orders and COVID-19 containment measures, under the disaster risk management act (DRMA) will be withdrawn.
Jamaica sees another record-breaking weekend with 35,000 tourist arrivals
Jamaica has seen another record weekend of stopover visitor arrivals, with close to 35,000 visitors, arriving between Thursday, March
Gov’t working on plan to reduce impact of high fertilizer and feed prices on farmers
The Agriculture Ministry says it will be presenting a proposal to the Finance Ministry, for the consideration of the removal of duties
45 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths reported
The Health Ministry has reported two new COVID-19 related deaths.   They are a 65-year-old male from Westmoreland who died last
700 nurses left Jamaica since the pandemic began
Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton said it’s anticipated that more public sector health workers will leave for better-paying
Opposition cautions government against divesting its 20% stake in JPS
  Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson has cautioned the government against divesting its 20% stake in the Jamaica
Farmers call for local substitute for animal feed, amidst price increases
  As customers brace for an increase in animal feed prices come Monday, the need for the country to find a local substitute, to
Enthusiasm high as full face-to-face classes resumed today
The Education Ministry reported a high level of enthusiasm among students and teachers as full face-to-face classes resumed today