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Published on May 16, 2024Source: Bunkerspot - Neutral
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Published on May 16, 2024
New policy proposes six visa categories for travel to Jamaica
By Kimone Witter The government has developed a National Visa Policy for immigration control and border security management. The National Visa Policy (2024) was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. Minister of National Security Dr. Horace Chang, …
Source: Radio Jamaica - Neutral -
Published on May 16, 2024
Jamaica Customs Agency Investing Heavily to Expand Digital Ecosystem
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Zavia Mayne, says the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is investing heavily in the expansion of its digital ecosystem to provide quality service. Speaking at the 26th Regional Conference …
Source: Jamaica Information Service - Gov't Institution -
Published on May 16, 2024
Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Festival 2024 to Feature Beenie Man’s Unique Performance as Moses Davis
Kingston, Jamaica: – The legendary King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man is gearing up to deliver an ethereal performance as Moses Davis at the 2024 staging of Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Festival on July 18 in Montego Bay. In an extraordinary move, the Grammy …
Source: South Florida Caribbean News - Neutral -
Published on May 15, 2024
Gov't considering referendum to decide on Jamaica's final appellate court
By Nakinskie Robinson The government says that a referendum to decide on Jamaica's final appellate court is being considered in light of the deadlock in the constitutional reform process. The idea of the public vote was raised again by Legal and …
Source: Radio Jamaica - Neutral -
Published on May 15, 2024
Jamaica stopped using AstraZeneca COVID vaccine in July 2022, says CMO
Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie says Jamaica stopped using the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in July 2022. "Simply because it has not been on the market," she said at this morning's …
Source: The Gleaner - Neutral -
Published on May 15, 2024
Jamaica gov’t reports decline in criminal gangs and murders
Jamaica is reporting a decline in the number of criminal gangs in the country as well as a reduction in crime over the last six months. National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang, speaking during the Sectoral Debate in Parliament, said also that teenagers …
Source: St. Vincent Times - Neutral -
Published on May 15, 2024
100 New JUTC Buses to Arrive in Jamaica by July
Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, says 100 new buses ordered by the government should be ready to be shipped to the country by July. The minister made the announcement on Tuesday. He was speaking to journalists following his keynote address at the two-day …
Source: Nationwide 90FM - Neutral -
Published on May 15, 2024
Julia Hyatt Jamaica’s New Ambassador-Designate for Mexico
Julia Hyatt is poised to become the Jamaican ambassador to Mexico, the twelfth head of mission since Jamaica’s embassy in Mexico opened in 1967. Her appointment is set to take effect in June. Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson-Smith, made the …
Source: Nationwide 90FM - Neutral -
Published on May 15, 2024
Beat the heat: Jamaica’s health ministry urges public to take precautions amid hot season
As temperatures soar, Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness issues a critical reminder: excessive heat can pose serious health risks, even proving fatal. From minor discomforts like rashes and cramps to severe threats like heatstroke, heat-related …
Source: Caribbean National Weekly - Neutral