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Wheatley and Jackson spar over Portmore parish status
Written by Super UserGovernment and Opposition Members of Parliament continue to fiercely debate the Holness administration’s push to name Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Mathew Samuda, is dismissing a report in the print media that the government is currently conducting a gun amnesty.
Covid-19 – We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Back Now!
Written by Super UserBy Andrew Clunis
Managing Editor
So despite all the protestations and confusion, Christmas happened! Covid-19 and all, Jamaican people still found a way to share with family and friends and enjoy good food, drink and fellowship.
Bolt awaits confirmation from MOH amid reports of positive COVID test
Written by Super UserDouble sprint world record holder Usain Bolt is still awaiting official confirmation from Ministry of Health officials that he has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Medical Intern Dies on Job at Annotto Bay Hospital after Allegedly Performing 36-hour Shift
Written by Super UserThe North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) has confirmed the death of one of its medical interns while on the job at the Annotto Bay Hospital in St Mary.
He has been identified as Dr. Yakeev Morris.
He was assigned to the Pediatric Department at the Annotto Bay Hospital.
It’s alleged, the 26-year-old doctor died while doing a 36-hour shift.
Reports are that yesterday Dr. Morris was accompanying a clinical team with the transfer of a neonate from the Pediatric Ward to the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston.
He reportedly complained of dizziness and feeling unwell.
Dr Morris subsequently collapsed and was unresponsive.
He was immediately taken to the Accident & Emergency Department where despite efforts by the medical team to resuscitate him he did not regain consciousness.
He was later pronounced dead.
The cause of death is unknown at this time.
NERHA says the Annotto Bay Hospital has started grief counseling sessions with staff members.
Efforts are also being made by the Hospital’s management to reach out to his family.
States of Emergency to end in light of upcoming general elections
Written by Super UserMembers of the Senate on Wednesday (August 12) approved Resolutions to end the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) that are currently in place in sections of the island.
Fear on the rise in East Kingston following killing of area leader
Written by Super UserTensions are high in sections of East Kingston this afternoon following the killing of a well-known PNP activist and the reputed leader of the Burger Gully gang, Devon Murray.
Man charged with murder and illegal possession of firearm in Kingston
Written by Super UserThe Kingston East Criminal Investigations Branch arrested and charged a man for the murder of 16-year-old Justin Foster of Harbour View in Kingston.
Five bodies found in shallow graves in 'Danger Island' Washington Gardens
Written by Super UserThe Major Investigations Division (MID) is leading a high-level probe following the discovery of five bodies in two shallow graves in an area known as Danger Island, which is
adjacent to the banks of the Sandy Gully in the vicinity of Weymouth Drive, Kingston 20.
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Covid recoveries rise to 90 while positive cases move to 502
Written by Super UserThe total number of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and have been discharged from hospital has soared to 90, as 12 new patients have received a second negative test in the last 24 hours.
In light of Covid 19 restrictions, Culture Minister Olivia Grange, says Labour Day 2020 will be celebrated under the theme, "Labour at Home."
Quarantined St. Mary residents urged to cooperate with relief officers
Written by Super UserMember of Parliament for St. Mary South East Dr Norman Dunn is appealing to residents under quarantine to cooperate with relief officers in an effort to streamline assistance.