Jamaica records two COVID deaths, 82 new cases

October 08, 2020 in Regional

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness says the country has recorded two more COVID-19 deaths and 82 new cases of the virus in the last 24 hours. The ministry said the recent deaths include a 59-year-old female from St Elizabeth and an 82-year-old...

Ganja farmers hijack water

October 08, 2020 in Regional

SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Her agitation was obvious as Melva Clarke spoke by telephone to the Jamaica Observer about water problems at the Southfield Housing Scheme last Monday. “Right now mi wet up, because I have to be catching water in the rain,” Clarke said. She...