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Clean-up activities underway in Hague, Trelawny, following heavy rains yesterday
Residents of Hague in Falmouth, Trelawny, are clearing away mud and debris this morning, following last night’s heavy rainfall.
Medical Association of Jamaica renews call for tighter measures amid COVID-19 spike and burdened health system
The country’s doctors are renewing their call for tighter COVID-19 measures, as the health services continue to be overwhelmed by
Health Ministry says public hospitals restricted to emergency care services starting tomorrow
Starting tomorrow (January 19), Jamaica’s public hospitals will be restricted to conducting emergency care services.   In a
26.3% increase in exports recorded last year
Jamaica saw a significant increase in the value of goods exported from the island last year.   According to Director General of
Senator Lambert Brown calls for minimum wage increase
Opposition Senator and Trade Unionist Lambert Brown is calling on the government to increase the minimum wage.   Speaking in the
Unemployment declines to 7.1%
The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that Jamaica’s unemployment rate declined to 7.1%, as of October 2021.
Jamaica receives shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine from Mexico
Jamaica received another shipment of the AstraZeneca vaccine at the weekend.   According to the Health and Wellness Ministry,
Nurses Association of Jamaica strongly supports call for hospitals and health facilities to commence operating in emergency mode
The Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ) says it strongly supports the call by the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association for the