Minister Tufton Encouraged by Increasing Vaccine Take-Up

Minister Tufton Encouraged by Increasing Vaccine Take-Up

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says the increasing number of persons taking the COVID-19 vaccine has been encouraging. Speaking during a tour of vaccination sites in Westmoreland, as well as the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in the...
SBAJ Calls for Another Stimulus Package

SBAJ Calls for Another Stimulus Package

President of the Small Business Association, (SBAJ) Michael Leckie, says the no movement restrictions will most certainly have a negative impact on the small business owners. As the curfew restrictions remain in effect, some stakeholders in the small business...
Face-to-Face Learning Hinges on Vax Take-up

Face-to-Face Learning Hinges on Vax Take-up

Education Minister, Fayval Williams says the Government is considering a return to face-to-face learning once schools achieve a vaccination rate of 65% or higher. Speaking at a virtual vaccination town hall Tuesday, August 31, Minister Williams says to date more than...
200K Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccines Donated to Jamaica

200K Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccines Donated to Jamaica

Jamaica’s stock continues to expand with an additional 200,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccines. The donation by the Canadian government arrived on the island Thursday, August 26, adding to the Government’s efforts in their vaccination drive. Canada...