An aerial view showing destruction by Hurricane Maria in Roseau, Dominica, recently. WASHINGTON, DC, USA (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says in addition to permanent damages to public and private capital, natural disasters cause temporary losses of productivity, inefficiencies during the reconstruction process, and damage to a

DOUGLAS Bennett, chairman of the Jamaica Musical Theatre Company (JMTC), died in the University Hospital of the West Indies in St Andrew on Monday morning. He was 88. Playwright David Tulloch confirmed Bennett's death to the Jamaica Observer. He describes the late chairman as selfless. “He was instrumental in me

Information Minister Ruel Reid has indicated that the government has retained a consultant to look into the feasibility of establishing a National Health Insurance Plan. Reid told a post-Cabinet press briefing today that Cabinet has approved a contract to Sanigest International valued at more than $722,000. He said the