Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton has reported 32 new cases of COVID-19 within the past 48 hours, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 396. Of the new cases, 15 are associated with the Alorica call centre in Portmore, St Catherine, 11 are contacts of confirmed cases, one is […]
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Prime Minister responds to tragic death of mother in COVID-19 crisis
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has responding the roiling controversy surrounding the death of a pregnant mother who was refused access to the KPH and UHWI over the weekend, and later died because of the ordeal. “I have received a preliminary briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr Christopher Tufton, on the tragic circumstances surrounding the […]
Read MoreGANG MEMBERS NABBED ON KIRK AVENUE
Eight persons suspected to be linked to a gang which operates in sections of the St. Andrew South Division, were arrested by the Police, today, Friday, April 17. A known Vybz Kartel associate was also detained in the raid. The individuals , seven men and one woman, were taken into custody following ongoing investigations into […]
Read MoreEMPLOYEE AT MOH tests positive
An employee of the Ministry of Health and Wellness has tested positive for COVID-19. The ministry made the announcement in a news release late Thursday. It said the worker is assigned to its head offices in New Kingston, but did not provide details on the suspected mode of transmission. Contact tracing at the head office […]
Read MoreFoota Hype is free at last
Controversial dancehall selector Foota Hype is apparently a free man. Hype made his first post to Instagram since December 14th which he captioned “Time is the master and the time is now”. He also went live on IG today. The comment was met with a flood of support and outpouring of joy from his dancehall […]
Read More1100 outstanding citizens yet to report in COVID-19 CRISIS
Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) has seen a great increase in the number of returning citizens who have reported to it. These people entered the island before travel restrictions were imposed. “Up to the end of last Friday, approximately 1,000 persons have reported into the ministry. Over the […]
Read MoreTHE STIGMA, THE STIGMA
How dem ah spread rumour say the gal have the virus? She believes that the rumours are being spread by persons who have long disliked her. “Dem all say mi a walk and a sneeze and a cough pon people, and that is a lie. Mi not even talk inna people face. When mi a […]
Read MoreDJ Treasure drops two rhythm projects
Up-and-coming producer DJ Treasure recently released his latest project, the Start Di Party rhythm which dancehall stars like Macka Diamond, Raine Seville, Laden, Gaza Kym and Navino, as well as less established acts like Jahvel, Kashmar, Kaream Kharizma and Zee K. The project was released on March 20th on the DJ Treasure Music label, and […]
Read MoreFoota Hype could get released soon
Diabetic selector Oneil ‘Foota Hype’ Thomas may soon find himself a free man. “The attorney told me this morning that he’s just now waiting to hear back from the courts to see when he will be released. So I’m happy that we are making progress,” artiste manager Kerry Ann Townsend said. Ms. Townsend had received […]
Read MoreTino, a person of interest in shooting of Tommy Lee’s daughter, turns himself in
One of two persons of interest in the shooting death of a minor and the injuring of two others – one of whom is Tommy Lee’s daughter – in the Flanker community of St. James, surrendered to the police about 3 p.m.on Monday,, March 30. Martino Kellier, otherwise called ‘Tino’ of Lime Tree Lane in […]
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