Author Archive: Myesha Broadie

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6 killed in separate accidents across the island on Independence holiday
Six people were killed in three separate road crashes across the island, yesterday (August 6). The accidents occurred in Manchester,
Hundreds turn out for last day of Health Ministry’s week-long Covid vaccination blitz
Hundreds of people have turned up at vaccination sites across the country on the last day of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’
Gov’t working to increase fines and penalties for breaches under the NRCA Act, following recent Rio Cobre fish kill
The government says it is in the process of increasing the fines and penalties for breaches under the Natural Resources Conservation
Police report reduction in major crimes so far this year, with 294 fewer cases than last year
The police are reporting a reduction in major crimes so far this year, when compared to the corresponding period, last year. According
Health Ministry rolls out Covid vaccination mobile unit, today
The Health Ministry is rolling out its Mobile Unit for Covid Vaccination today (August 5), with the first stop scheduled for the
JET calls for greater penalties to be applied to Windalco, following effluent leak into Rio Cobre
The Jamaica Environment Trust, JET, has called for greater penalties to be applied to Windalco, following the latest effluent leak into
Gov’t taking steps to amend legislation to increase penalties for praedial larceny
The government is taking steps to amend legislation that will see penalties for praedial larceny being increased. Agriculture Minister
Covid-19 hospitalizations continue to increase, now 215
The Health Ministry is reporting that the number of Covid-19 hospitalizations has increased to 215. This is 5 more than the 210