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Online discussion: Issues facing seasonal workers in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic
From UWI Open Campus On Thursday, April 30, the Canada-Caribbean Institute founded by The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and Brock University will host an online discussion entitled Issues facing seasonal workers in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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Jamaica: Health Ministry launches probe following woman’s death after giving birth
From Jamaica Gleaner Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton says an investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death a woman, who reportedly had flu-like symptoms while in labour, and was denied treatment at more than one hospital. She died…
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Jamaica now has 350 cases of COVID-19
From JIS April 26 2020 Story Highlights The Ministry of Health & Wellness’ National Surveillance Unit has advised that 45 samples tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. This has brought the total number of confirmed cases in…
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Jamaica: Consumers encouraged to conserve water
From JIS The National Water Commission (NWC) is urging consumers to implement water conservation practices, in anticipation of an extended drought period throughout the summer months. As at April 23, the Hermitage Dam was at 79.67 per cent of its…
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Jamaica: Earth Day 2020 Message From Hon. Daryl Vaz, M.P. Minister Without Portfolio (Land, Environment, Climate Change & Investment) Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
From JIS Building a Climate Resilient and Sustainable Future As a small island developing state, Jamaica is acutely aware of how the risks of climate change threaten the development, the well being and economic-security of its citizens. Over the years,…
Jamaica: 27 new cases of COVID-19. Total # 223
BY: AINSWORTH MORRIS From JIS Story Highlights Jamaica has recorded 27 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), which brings the total number to 223. So far, 1,889 samples have been tested, with 223 positive and 1,655 negative, and 11 are pending….
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Jamaica records 173 confirmed COVID-19 Cases
From JIS The number of confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in Jamaica has risen to 173 over the last 24 hours. There are now: 34 imported cases; 25 that are import-related; 6 that are local transmission with no epidemiological…
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163 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica
From JIS Jamaica now has 163 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), following 20 new additions over the last 24 hours. Details on 17 of the 20 new cases will be provided over the next 24 hours. The…
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Jamaica now has 125 Confirmed Cases -UPDATE: 18 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Tally Up To 143
UPDATE From Jamaica Gleaner – Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is reporting that there have been an additional 18 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jamaica, pushing the tally to 143. Five of the new cases are males and 13 are…
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UWI Researchers: Behavioural change needed to halt the spread of virus
The UWI, Cave Hill Campus, Wednesday, April 15, 2020. A Public Health Research Team from The UWI Cave Hill Campus has highlighted the need for behavioural change in order to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Barbados. Their recommendation is contained…
