THE EDITOR, Madam: On March 10 we marked a significant anniversary. It was on this day in 2020 that Jamaica confirmed its first imported case of COVID-19 – an alarming harbinger of the trials that lay ahead. As we reflect on these early days, it is …
The Ministry of Health and Wellness said it has taken note of the advice of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), which recommends that member states continue their efforts to sustain the elimination of measles, …
Jamaica Referees Association president, Valdin Legister. (Jamaica Gleaner) PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL Jamaica Limited (PFJL) CEO, Owen Hill, said referees were paid all monies owed to them last week, and that match officials will once again make their services …
For many Jamaicans today, the idea of changing the clocks twice a year might seem unfamiliar. However, there was a time when Jamaica did observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)—a practice that involved setting clocks forward by one hour during warmer months to …
Photo: Blue Diamond Resorts Blue Diamond Resorts has announced its next Caribbean project: Royalton Chic Jamaica Paradise Cove, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort. This adults-only resort will mark the Royalton Chic brand’s Jamaica debut when it …
Image courtesy of WEI Sports A talent development and management agency, WEI Sports, has unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art indoor track and field complex in Jamaica. Karl Wilkins of WEI Sports says the move to build a first of its kind facility in …
The country's net international reserves, the difference between its foreign assets and foreign liabilities, dipped by another US$28.46 million in February when it stood at US$5.47 billion. This is down from US$5.5 billion in January and US$5.58 …
By Nakinskie Robinson Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered businesses and disrupted lives, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica is in a better position to respond to crises. The assurance comes on the March 10 anniversary of …
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is excited to share a major investment in the country’s tourism sector with the acquisition of an existing hotel property in Runaway Bay by the TUI Global Hospitality Fund. This property will be completely redesigned and …
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