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Events resume in Jamaica

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie yesterday announced in Parliament a phased re-opening of the industry. He indicated that small outdoor events like round robins and festivals can be held, as of July 21, until July 31. Amusement parks, water attractions and sports bars would also be allowed to temporarily resume operations during that period. However, […]

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MURDERS DOWN BY 3 PER CENT IN JAMAICA

The country’s murder total for the first six months of the year is three per cent behind the corresponding period last year, and Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang is expected to outline further plans to reduce the crime rate when he makes his presentation to the 2020-2021 Sectoral Debate in Parliament today. Official […]

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LOCKDOWN IN JAMAICA

After news that a new cluster of cases has popped up at at a BPO facility in Kingston, there are rumours that the country is heading for a total lockdown. “We can restart businesses, but we do not know how to resurrect the dead,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness said. Last night, Holness warned that even […]

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JAMAICA ON LOCKDOWN

With effect from 11:59pm on Saturday, March 21, and for a period of 14 days in the first instance, Jamaica’s air and sea ports will be closed to incoming passenger traffic, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced this evening. He said outgoing passengers and cargo will be allowed. Holness also announced that Jamaica now has 19 […]

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Coronavirus high alert in Jamaica as patient isolated after symptoms progress

A patient who was being quarantined after returning home from China is now showing a “progression of symptoms”. The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported that the patient has now been isolated at a medical facility. There are 12 quarantined in government facilities. Dr Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, chief medical officer, is reporting that the patient […]

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Leba Hibbert hits US radio with ‘Jamaica’ remake

Reggae singer Leba Hibbert is excited about the overseas success of her single, ‘Jamaica’, which features fellow singer Hawkeye. The track has been getting regular rotation on the show, ‘The Joint’ on Sirius XM radio.The song is a roots-reggae remake of Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello’s highly successful single Havana. “I recorded it last year when […]

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