First frontline healthcare worker tests positive for COVID-19

Grenada’s Health ministry has confirmed that a frontline healthcare provider has become its first medical professional to receiv...

Stigma and the coronavirus

One word has in recent months has driven fear into the hearts of individuals worldwide, and Jamaica is no exception. Corona. As in...

‘We don’t want to have to decide who lives or who dies’—PM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is warning that a major spike in cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) will place Jamaica’s health secto...

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion pursuing health admin course

Megan Thee Stallion has “never had a plan B”. The 25-year-old rapper hopes she’s able to fulfil her musical aspi...

Obey the advisories: Guyanese bar owners and businesses warned by government

The Guyana government on Thursday warned that it would move to revoke licences of bar owners and other businesses if they continue...

Gov’t seeks 600 rooms for recovering COVID-19 patients

The Government is seeking 600 rooms across the four health regions to be used as transitional houses for persons who are recoverin...

Janet Jackson sends thanks to key workers during coronavirus outbreak

Janet Jackson has sent a message of thanks to key workers who are unable to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic. The 53-y...

NOT TRUE: Tufton denies reports that healthcare workers have contracted coronavirus

Jamaica’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton is refuting reports which claimed that he had said there we...