Education Ministry to launch "One Laptop or Tablet per Child" initiative
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will shortly launch its ‘One Laptop or Tablet per Child’ initiative. The programme,...
Severe cases of Covid-19 down in member states of PAHO
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says cases of severe coronavirus (COVID-19) in member countries...
Chief selector says Holder will captain West Indies to New Zealand
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – World number one all-rounder Jason Holder will be retained as Test captain for the tour of New Zealand which...
Border protocols streamlined for timely processing of more applicants
The Government has streamlined its border protocols under the Controlled Entry Programme to make it easier and more efficient, so as to...
Longer curfew hours in Whitfield Town and Waterford to control spread of Covid-19
Special measures targeted at controlling the spread of COVID-19 in the densely populated and highly trafficked communities of Whitfield...
Ministry launches welcome programme for public health workers
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched a $75.8-million welfare programme for the island’s public-health workers....
Task Force proposes short and medium term social interventions
The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force has proposed the implementation of several short- and medium-term social interventions to...
JHTA President highlights implemenation of health and safety protocols in the sector
MONTEGO BAY, Oct. 5 (JIS): President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Clifton Reader, says the tourism sector’s...
Researchers use multi-ancestry comparison to refine risk factors for coronary artery disease
An international group led by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences have used a combination of...
Legend Courtney Walsh named new Head Coach of WI Women
Cricket West Indies (CWI) today named Courtney Walsh as the new Head Coach of the West Indies Women’s team. The West Indies cricket...
