Tufton: Nine travellers under Ebola precautionary self-quarantine; Ja remains disease-free Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on Wednesday indicated that nine travellers with recent travel histories linked to countries impacted by the Ebola outbreak are under mandatory self-quarantine as a precautionary measure, while underscoring that Jamaica remains free of the disease.
Man found shot dead in St Andrew The police are investigating the shooting death of a man whose body was found along a roadway in Stony Hill, St Andrew on Tuesday night.
St Elizabeth man charged for allegedly smuggling US$270,000 hidden in soap boxes A St Elizabeth businessman has been arrested and charged for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than US$270,000 hidden inside boxes of bath soap in his luggage at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James.
Tufton: Hackers claim access to NHF client medical data, MOCA called in Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has confirmed that hackers have contacted the management of the National Health Fund (NHF), claiming to be in possession of medical information belonging to some clients.
Quarry Hill, Spanish Town man found dead with stab wounds in his home
Gov’t to unveil study on impact of social media, eyes restrictions for children under 16 - Tufton The Government is looking to engage Jamaicans in a national discussion on imposing a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed.
Petrojam adjusts pricing mechanism for diesel and ULSD, higher prices expected Motorists who use automotive diesel oil and ultra-low-sulphur diesel are set to see a significant increase in prices at the pump as Petrojam has announced changes to its pricing mechanism for those fuels, citing rising global oil prices and the financial impact recent market volatility has had on the state-owned oil refinery.
KSAMC increases divisional allocations to $13 million The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has announced that provisions under the Divisional Allocation Fund (DAF) will be increased from $10 million to $13 million for each urban division, and to $13.5 million for rural divisions.
INDECOM probing fatal police shooting of four men in St James The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of four men by the police during an operation in Retirement, St James, on Wednesday morning.
Gas prices down, big jump in diesel and ULSD Motorists will pay less for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $0.25 to sell for $193.63 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go down by $0.25 to sell for $201.07.