November 28, 2021
COVID alert heightens again
Tomorrow, the Cabinet will discuss Jamaica’s plans to address the new omicron variant of COVID-19 that now has the world on high alert, triggering travel bans, and which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared to be “of concern”, Health…
November 28, 2021
13 tested positive for the new Covid variant Omicron from South Africa
The new coronavirus variant Omicron has been detected in 13 people who arrived in the Dutch capital Amsterdam on two flights from South Africa. They are among 61 passengers who tested positive for coronavirus.It comes as tighter restrictions come…
November 26, 2021
Australia investigates new COVID-19 variant found in South Africa
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia on Friday said it was investigating the newly identified COVID-19 variant spreading in South Africa and warned it may close its borders to travellers from the African nation if risks from the new strain rise. South…
October 21, 2021
FDA authorizes booster shots for Moderna, J&J vaccines
The FDA authorized booster shots for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for some populations Wednesday. Moderna's vaccine can be administered at least six months after the second dose for people ages 65 and up and those ages 18 through…
October 21, 2021
Chris Brown supports NBA star Kyrie Irving’s refusal to be vaccinated
As many sports commentators are slamming Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving for refusing to be vaccinated, Chris Brown is coming to his defense. Breezy, who has displayed his basketball skills in several celebrity games, is praising the NBA All-Star…
October 13, 2021
Global Solidarity is missing in action says General Guterres
The Coronavirus Pandemic has forced 100 million into poverty as global solidarity is 'missing in action', this according to the UN chief.The United Nations chief says the pandemic has forced more than 100 million people into poverty and left over…
September 28, 2021
Regional tourism stakeholders urge greater collaboration as sector emerges from COVID-19 pandemic
Regional tourism stakeholders Monday called for greater collaboration as the Caribbean tourism industry emerges from the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic. A statement issued by the Barbad0s-based Caribbean Tourism organisation (CTO)…
September 28, 2021
WIPA not pressuring players to take COVID-19 vaccine; keeping eye on security concerns ahead of Pakistan tour
The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) will neither be insisting on nor discouraging members from taking the COVID-19 vaccine, even as Cricket West Indies (CWI) continues to get the region’s youth, women’s and men’s players vaccinated. President…
September 27, 2021
COVID-19 Community Testing
The Ministry of Health is providing the following schedule for COVID-19 community testing. This exercise will continue to be operated on a “first-come-first-served” basis. The public is reminded to maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet and…
September 27, 2021
No COVID Cases at Ona Glinton
Wrapping up local news, and in an update from a report we carried on Thursday 23 September. All students of the Ona Glinton Primary School, that were affected by last week’s COVID scare, are now back in their classrooms and proceeding with…