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Promise of intensified police and army patrols across the country after spike in gun related murders

A promise of intensified joint police and army patrols across the country aimed at dealing with what appears to be a spike in the number of gun related murders. Deputy Commissioner of Police McDonald Jacob yesterday referred again to the … Continue reading

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UNC has failed to insist its thousands of followers to get vaccinated says Health Minister

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says the Opposition, United National Congress has failed to insist its thousands of followers get vaccinated. He made the claim yesterday in the Parliament during a motion on the adjournment brought by the opposition member for … Continue reading

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6 COVID related deaths and over 780 new infections

Even as the Opposition was slamming the impact of the State Of Emergency on the public, the infection numbers are climbing. Seven hundred and eighty-one new cases have been recorded over a 5-day period. The last time infections read so … Continue reading

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The State Of Emergency has ended

Six months after the declaration of a State Of Emergency government says it is time to give more responsibility to the people of this country. The measure aimed at helping in the fight against COVID-19 came to an end at … Continue reading

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People are presenting fake vaccination cards and demanding health officials stamp them in Jamaica

The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association is expressing concern that a number of persons are producing fake vaccination cards. President of the JMDA, Dr. Mindi Fitz-Henley says people are presenting the fake cards requesting health officials stamp them. Recently, Health and … Continue reading

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T&T records 15 additional deaths due to COVID

The country records 15 additional COVID related deaths taking the tally to 1,885. The Ministry says the deceased included 6 elderly males, 5 elderly females, 3 middle-aged males, and 1 young adult male. One of the deceased is a Tobago … Continue reading

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Vaccination Personnel Bill is passed

The Vaccination Personnel Bill 2021 is passed in the Senate. The Bill provides for a category of professionals, including pharmacists, vets, dentists and medical laboratory technicians to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Acting Attorney General Stuart Young says there is no telling … Continue reading

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State Of Emergency is expected to be lifted today

The Parliament will today hear the reasons for the lifting of the 6 month old State Of Emergency. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley last weekend announced the end of the SOE, which was established to deal with the spread of … Continue reading

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Deputy Commissioner says killings are great concern to TTPS

Deputy Commissioner of Police Macdonald Jacob says the killings are of great concern to the TTPS. Speaking with Newscenter 5 yesterday Mr. Jacob said information suggests the 5 killings are the result of gang warfare. Mr. Jacob also promised a … Continue reading

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5 more murders

Reports of five more murders. In the latest incident the victim has been identified as Lawrence Macintosh. Reports say he was found stabbed to death at his Angnes Feild Road, Unity Road, Rich Plains home around 6 o’clock yesterday evening. … Continue reading

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