Jamaican Health Ministry declares dengue outbreak
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has declared an outbreak of Dengue for Jamaica. The outbreak comes as the Ministry’s National Surveillance Unit advised that Jamaica has surpassed the Dengue…
The UWI and Glasgow launch Masters in Reparatory Justice
PRESS RELEASE The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the University of Glasgow (UofG) will this September welcome the first cohort of students in the double degree MA/MSc…
Commonwealth nations mourn late Queen Elizabeth II
Commonwealth leaders have paid tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, whilst they mourn her recent passing after 70 year of reign as Head of the family of…
Prince Charles laments “personal sorrow” over slavery
Prince Charles has expressed deep sorrow over slavery as he delivered a speech to Commonwealth organisation leaders in Rwanda. Speaking on 24 June at the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads of…
Robust strategies needed for CARICOM to rebound from COVID-19
CARICOM Ministers with responsibility for Trade and Economic Development have emphasised the need for the Community to develop robust strategies to respond to the impact COVID-19 has had on the…
NATIONAL DAY – JAMAICA
Jamaica gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 6th August 1962, following more than 300 years under British control. After the end of World War II, the decolonisation movement…
FINANCIAL BOOST FOR STORM PROTECTION IN JAMAICA
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or IBRD) priced a catastrophe bond that will provide the Government of Jamaica with financial protection of up to US $185…