Tag: St. Catherine

Jamaicans for Justice Statement on the Killing of Two Policemen by Criminals in St. Catherine

June 12, 2020

What terrible times we are living in. We woke up this morning to the news that two policemen were shot dead and two others are battling for life in hospital, after an encounter with gunmen on the outskirts of Spanish Town. Human rights group Jamaicans for Justice has just issued a statement on the matter. … More Jamaicans for Justice Statement on the Killing of Two Policemen by Criminals in St. Catherine

COVID-19 Update for Jamaica, May 17: Three New Cases in 24 Hours, Total 520

May 18, 2020

Here’s the latest from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, as of Sunday evening, May 17, 2020… Go to their COVID-19 website here for much more information. You can also self-report and apply to get tested at this address. COVID-19 Update: Jamaica now has 520 Confirmed Cases 3 new imported cases; 6 more recoveries  KINGSTON, … More COVID-19 Update for Jamaica, May 17: Three New Cases in 24 Hours, Total 520

A Quick Update on COVID-19 in Jamaica: Now at 432 Confirmed Cases

May 2, 2020

There is much more to talk about, as today (May 1) the quarantine orders on the parish of St. Catherine were lifted. The parish continues to have by far the highest number of cases (251), with Kingston and St. Andrew behind at 93 cases. Clarendon now has 33 cases. By the way, registered fisherfolk are … More A Quick Update on COVID-19 in Jamaica: Now at 432 Confirmed Cases

Oxford University Study Ranks Jamaica Among Countries Least Prepared to Lift COVID-19 “Lockdown” Globally

April 29, 2020

The world has reached a critical point. Economies are being squeezed by various lockdowns and restrictions due to the COVID-19 virus. States in our “powerful neighbor to the North,” while eager to “ease up” – I realized the other day that domestic flights are still operating there – are recording soaring numbers of cases (well over … More Oxford University Study Ranks Jamaica Among Countries Least Prepared to Lift COVID-19 “Lockdown” Globally

350 Cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica, and Sad Stories Too

April 27, 2020

The past few days have been difficult in terms of numbers, as testing has increased (395 in the past 24 hours). Once again, more than half of the cases are connected to the call centre in St. Catherine, which is still quarantined. The issue of stigma and discrimination – fueled by fear and ignorance and … More 350 Cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica, and Sad Stories Too

Jamaica COVID-19 Update: 163 Cases, the Call Centres, Community Quarantine Issues

April 18, 2020

So much has been happening, and I am going to quickly paraphrase the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ latest update, as of 8:00 p.m. our time. Here goes: Jamaica now has 163 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – 20 new cases in the past 24 hours. Details on 17 cases are to … More Jamaica COVID-19 Update: 163 Cases, the Call Centres, Community Quarantine Issues

An Employee at Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness Tests Positive for COVID-19

April 17, 2020

Things have been happening very fast this week in Jamaica, in relation to COVID-19. The good people at the Ministry of Health and Wellness have been working incredibly hard and keeping us all updated (although after each press briefing, I feel there are probably about a dozen more questions to be asked). The last two … More An Employee at Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness Tests Positive for COVID-19

Jamaica Has 73 COVID-19 Cases; Call Centre Closes; Mobile Testing Ready to Hit the Road

April 14, 2020

In the past two days, Jamaica has recorded four new cases of COVID-19. Testing has been beefed up, but there are concerns this evening. A second case has been confirmed at a Call Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine, which has closed for 14 days and is sanitizing. I understand that employees in call centres sit quite … More Jamaica Has 73 COVID-19 Cases; Call Centre Closes; Mobile Testing Ready to Hit the Road

COVID-19: Jamaica Has 69 Confirmed Cases (Saturday, April 11)

April 12, 2020

Here’s an update from the Ministry of Health and Wellness on the current situation regarding COVID-19 in Jamaica. Note the information on the cases under investigation. Are these early signs of “community spread”?  Jamaica now has sixty-nine (69) confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The four (4) new cases are: A 52-year-old male … More COVID-19: Jamaica Has 69 Confirmed Cases (Saturday, April 11)

With 34 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19, Jamaica Is Now Increasing Testing Capacity

March 30, 2020

As I noted in a previous post, there has been much discussion about whether Jamaica should be testing more for COVID-19. Globally, there is much debate about how and when testing should be (or should have been) ramped up, what tests are available, etc. The New York Times reports today that the U.S. “lost” a … More With 34 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19, Jamaica Is Now Increasing Testing Capacity