Wheatley and Jackson spar over Portmore parish status
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Government 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!
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By 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.
Medical Intern Dies on Job at Annotto Bay Hospital after Allegedly Performing 36-hour Shift
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The 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.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Shahine Robinson, has died.
Five bodies found in shallow graves in 'Danger Island' Washington Gardens
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The 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.
Covid recoveries rise to 90 while positive cases move to 502
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The 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
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Member 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.
Culture ministry adds 78 million to Coral Gardens Trust Fund
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says her Ministry has contributed a further Seventy-eight Million dollars into the Trust Fund for victims of the 1963 Coral Gardens incident.
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Security Forces Begin Tracking Persons Who Fail To Comply With Order
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The Government has started tracking 500 persons who are among those who returned to the island between March 18 and 23 and have ignored persistent calls for them to self-identify and self-quarantine for two weeks.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has informed that although there is an adequate supply of protective equipment in inventory for front-line medical staff, additional supplies are slated to arrive in the island shortly.
Govt considering publishing names of persons who fail to report
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is considering publishing the names of persons who arrived in the country between March 18 and 23 and have failed to report to the Ministry.
