Public Health Alert: Water Quality in Corporate Area Under Scrutiny

Public Health Alert: Water Quality in Corporate Area Under Scrutiny. KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Water Commission (NWC) has assured the public that the water supplied to Kingston and St. Andrew is safe and of high quality. The statement responds to allegations made by Jesse James Clarke. Clarke is the People's National Party Councilor for the Trafalgar … Continue reading Public Health Alert: Water Quality in Corporate Area Under Scrutiny

Mayor Mitchell’s Warning: Manchester Businesses Must Meet Health Regulations.

Mandeville Mayor Donovan Mitchell announced a crackdown on non-compliant businesses in Manchester starting October 1, driven by public health concerns. Authorities will enforce hygiene and tax compliance regulations, particularly for bars and salons. Concurrently, the Ministry of Health and Wellness encourages Jamaicans to reduce salt intake and increase potassium consumption for better health outcomes.

Kingston and St. Andrew Public Health Department ordered ‘Crab Circle’ to close.

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, officials from the Ministry of Health, acting on instructions from the Kingston and St. Andrew Public Health Department, shut down stalls operated by crab vendors at Heroes Circle in Kingston. The directives came after a viral video showing what appears to be an unsanitary act by a woman at the … Continue reading Kingston and St. Andrew Public Health Department ordered ‘Crab Circle’ to close.