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...
Double Listing on The JSE’s Main and Junior Market
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) saw another historic day on Monday September 30, 2020, when TransjamaicanHighway Cumulative ...
Jamaica to establish Emerging Infectious Disease Research Centre- seeks regional partnerships
Jamaica is seeking strategic partnerships, with countries such as China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States...
Government Targets Enhanced Economic Growth Through Agriculture in Second Term
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the objective of his Administration in its second term is to enhance economic growth through...
NIDS Bill to be Put to Joint Select Committee and Passed this Year
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his Administration is moving with alacrity to establish the National Identification System (NIDS) in...
World Leaders to Focus on Key Actions to Assist Countries Battered by the Financial Crisis Caused by
NEW YORK, 28 September 2020 Leaders from governments and international organizations will consider specific actions to help countries and...
