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He pointed out that the coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased the vulnerability of persons to poor health outcomes, while presenting a significant challenge to the economy. Approximately 15 per cent of the health budget is being spent on ailments associated with NCDs.

World Wetlands Day is celebrated February 2 annually to raise awareness about the importance and real value of wetlands to human existence and the planet.

For example, 40% of all species on the planet live or breed in wetlands. Its distinct ecosystem plays many important roles, such as acting as a barrier between land and sea, as well as a sponge to remove pollutants.

The team spent most of the day counting the different species of birds in wetlands. This data is collated and submitted to the international body.

DSP Manderson, commander in charge of the Old Harbour Police Sub-Division, said the event was in partnership with members of the business community and executed through the OH Police Youth Club.

The children had a great time, as they participated in several fun and games inside the park.

However, for those who showed up last night, witnessing the occasion was in no way less of a spectacle compared to other times.

Tree will stay lit until about January 2, 2020. 

The historic traditional event takes place across many Jamaican towns and cities, signalling the official start to the festive season.

The decades-old ritual is one many citizens and businesses anticipate as streets are kept abuzz throughout the night and into the wee hours of the morning. But not this time around as many locals stay away or pack up early once the excitement dissipated.

GLHS offers several services such as general blood test, in addition to DNA, pregnancy, Pap smear and cholesterol tests among a host of other tests. Appointments can be made online via its bloodtestja.com website or app.

The eatery is one of the most popular in south west St Catherine offering a wide array of tasty Jamaican cuisines, pastries and smoothies.

The mattress manufacturer has been lately pushing its other line of items on offer such as sofas and dressers which are all made in Jamaica.

In addition to these high quality items, prices have been lowered on headboards, love chairs, foot seats, bedframes, accent chairs, ottomans, curtains, sheets and bed spreads.

King foot seats now fetch a price of $21,000 down from $26,000, while a nine-drawer mahoe dresser has been reduced from $72,000 to $65,000. And that’s not all, as there are giveaways on select items as well.

Asafa, who has always been lauded for his fitness regime and continuously receives questions and requests regarding this then decided that he wanted to create a space that was accessible for persons at all levels of fitness.  “Health is our greatest asset,” Powell said. “Having over a decade of dedicated workout and nutrition experience as an athlete I felt it was time to share that.”

The much heralded deluxe all-inclusive Australian-owned cruise liner was finally commissioned in August of this year, setting sail to several popular tourist destinations around the world.