KINGSTON, Jamaica –  The Ministry of Health & Wellness’ National Surveillance Unit has advised that 45 samples tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. This has brought the total number of confirmed cases in the island to 350. The 45 new cases are comprised of 19 males and 26 females, who range in age from one year to 75 years old. Eleven of the 45 new cases are employees with the business process outsourcing entity Alorica … Read entire article »

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A recent burial with a limited number of people— The COVID-19 pandemic is starting to take its toll on the funeral service industry in Jamaica with major establishments in Kingston and St Catherine, now faced with a backlog of bodies awaiting burial. With social distancing and a restriction on the number of persons allowed to gather, funeral directors, who spoke with the Jamaica Observer last week, said most of their clients were postponing burials, leading to a “piling up” as … Read entire article »

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Rowley.— The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is looking to possibly reopen its borders by May 15, but it says that would depend on recommendations from its scientific community.  Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley made the announcement at a news conference today. He said the country’s public health orders would also be extended, including the stay at home policy to May 10, as it continues efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. “We need … Read entire article »

Costumed revellers on the streets of St Michael in Barbados for Grand Kadooment, the final day of Crop Over 2019.— IN keeping with ongoing global efforts to contain and manage the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Barbados has taken the decision to cancel the country’s Crop Over festival this year. The island’s premier arts and culture showcase which celebrates the end of the sugar cane crop with craft markets, soca and calypso competitions, parties, and much more, … Read entire article »

KINGSTON, Jamaica –  The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that Jamaica now has 305 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), with the addition of 17 new cases over the last 24 hours. The 17 new positives are comprised of six males and 11 females. Sixteen (of the 17 range in age from 21 to 59 years. Additional information on the 17th new case is to be made available later. Further, 12 of the 17 are … Read entire article »