NO NEED FOR FROG FRIGHT Thousands of tadpoles or “baby frogs” that were captured in a viral video in floodwaters in Manchester are “not cause for concern”, the country’s environment regulator has indicated. The social media video showed a large pool of water littered with...
LEPTO OUTBREAK DECLARED Jamaica is now facing an outbreak of leptospirosis in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, with Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton confirming six suspected deaths to date. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Tufton reported that nine cases...
Wright gets 10 years at hard labour for INSPORTS fraud Former INSPORTS financial controller and party promoter Andrew Wright was on Friday sentenced to 10 years and seven months at hard labour for his role in the multimillion-dollar fraud scheme at the state-run agency. Wright, known for staging events...
Some displaced students to be hosted by Corporate Area schools Some Corporate Area public and private schools have volunteered to host students displaced from western institutions severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon said the ministry has introduced the Host School...
Senators salute Wehby at first working session Lawmakers from both sides of the political divide, at their first working meeting on Friday since the start of the new parliamentary term, came together to pay glowing tribute to former Senator Don Wehby, who passed away on July 26. Wehby served as...
RIU moves to bolster arrivals with all hotels ready post-Melissa WESTERN BUREAU: RIU Jamaica has set its sights on boosting arrival numbers in the coming weeks, as major partners TUI Group and Sunwing Vacations resume flights into the island following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. With the international...
Autoimmune treatments struggle, prompting new approach Scientists are trying a revolutionary new approach to treat rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus and other devastating autoimmune diseases – by reprogramming patients’ out-of-whack immune systems. When your body’s immune cells attack you...
BALLOT RIFT The Supreme Court is expected to rule next month on the case filed by Paul Buchanan against the Constituted Authority, which rejected his bid to have the St Andrew West Central general election declared void. Justice Sonya Wint Blair is set to...
Charles details shift to needs-based hurricane relief As of yesterday, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, working with the Jamaica Defence Force and other partners, had made 138 air and ground drops with relief for communities that remain inaccessible. It also dispatched 59,320 food packages...
Some W’land schools to reopen with shelter dwellers Unless shelter occupants relocate within the next four days, upper-school students returning on Monday to three Westmoreland high schools will return with hurricane evacuees on the compounds. At least two institutions – Belmont Academy and Godfrey...