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Gage Grey urges parents and guardians to strengthen bond with children during COVID-19 crisis

“Many parents do not get the chance to spend adequate time with their children because of work obligations and other reasons, so this…

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This must happen first before Jamaicans can re-enter the country – Prime Minister Holness

This Prime Minister Andrew Holness said is necessary to curtail the spread of the coronavirus on the island, understandably with majority of…

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Old Harbour’s most vulnerable receives COVID-19 care packages

The care packages were made possible by the Chinese community in Old Harbour and in particular representatives of Chung Phat Supermarket…

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Old Harbour boy loses leukemia battle

He was diagnosed with the blood cancer disease in 2017 but succumbed late last night in hospital

The Jose Marti Technical student rose…

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Scotiabank Old Harbour among nine branches to temporarily close

The braches, which include Christiana, Cross Roads, Hagley Park, Ironshore, Oxford Road, Port Maria, St Ann’s Bay and the University of…

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Factories Corporation of Jamaica offers stimulus to clients impacted by COVID-19

FCJ recognises that majority of its clients in the Manufacturing and Distribution sectors will experience disruption in their operations as…

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Old Harbour Villa roads rehabilitated for the first time

Last week residents of Old Harbour Villa rejoiced exceedingly following the complete rehabilitation of the roads there - the first time since…

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Jamaican doctor reveals family secret use to fight coronavirus

However, according to one Jamaican doctor the benefits derived from this special and highly nutritious plant, that is easily accessible on…

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COVID-19: 500 vulnerable adolescent mothers get government support

This was announced by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport following the temporary closure of all Women’s Centre of…

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Creator of viral voice note inciting COVID-19 panic charged

He is 37-year-old Zavian Patterson of a Westmoreland address who turned himself in to detectives at the Savanna-la-Mar Police Station today…

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Gov’t ready to suspend fiscal law to stimulate economy amid COVID-19 crisis

“I want to assure the people of Jamaica that should things take a turn for the worse, beyond what we currently envisage and beyond all…

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Pensioners can encash April fortnightly cheques same time

“For persons who receive payments by way of the payment voucher, effective March 30, all payments for the month of April can be…

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'Boost immune system to fight COVID-19'

Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Graham-Thompson, said there are ways to keep the immune system functioning optimally “…

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Victory! How one Jamaican woman overcomes trauma of rape, depression and suicide

McGawn-Francis grew up in a single parent home, with four siblings and experienced very challenging times. At 16 years old, she was raped,…

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Jamaica Bedding, OJay Koolers layoff more than 100 workers

The decision the company said is necessitated by the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic which has infected…

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Healthy eating key to fighting coronavirus | Old Harbour’s natural medicine practitioner reveals simple secret to defeat COVID-19

Healthy eating should be one of the main topics being promoted to fight COVID-19. The system (the body) needs to create its own defense…

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