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A vast majority of Jamaicans — 85.0 per cent — consider themselves to be in “good” or “very good” health.

This is according to the wellness indicators contained in the 2019 edition of the Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC).

According to JSLC, a larger proportion of males (87.5 per cent) than females (83.0 per cent) considered themselves to be in good or very good health.

This information is contained in the 2021 edition of the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ), a publication of the Planning Institute of Jamaica.

The survey found that the main non-communicable diseases reported by respondents were hypertension, diabetes, and asthma. Hypertension and diabetes were most prevalent among adults, while asthma was most prevalent amongst children.

The survey also found that 26.3 per cent of respondents indicated that they had at least one chronic disease. Among female respondents, 31.6 per cent reported at least one chronic disease compared with 20.8 per cent of males.

Meanwhile, the country’s general health status shows life expectancy at birth was estimated at 74.2 years in 2011 compared with 71.5 years reported in 2001, indicating that Jamaicans are living longer. Life expectancy was 78.0 years for females and 70.5 years for males in 2011.

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An investigation has been launched into the theft of a number of items from a container belonging to the Ministry of Works.

REAL News understands that the perpetrators stole 30 water pumps with pressure tanks, each valued at $1,200. CLICK HERE TO JOIN WHAT APP GROUP

The thieves also made off with two rolls of 2.5 electrical wires and four heavy-duty drop cords from a container located at Old Runway.

Reportedly, it was the Ministry’s steel-bender foreman who reported the theft to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

According to reports, the intruders gained accessed to the items by utilizing the keys to the two padlocks that secured the container.

A source says the Police have interviewed a number of people, to date, as their probe into the incident continues.

As usual, a search of the surrounding areas was carried out, but the stolen items were not found.

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The sitting Member of Parliament for St Peter, Asot Michael has declared his intention to run as an independent candidate in the next general elections. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES.

Michael doubled down on his candidacy during an interview with state media as he walked through the constituency making home to home visits last weekend.

He disclosed the strong possibility of running for a fifth term – even on what he called “Asot Michael’s ticket”.

“I’m sure you would be aware that the Prime Minister says I’m not running under Labour Party, but we will see how that unfolds. Of course, there is a possibility that I would be running independent, especially since the Prime Minister has declared that I am not running on his ticket.

“Asot Michael shall be running in the next general elections and Asot Michael will win his seat resoundingly. The people of St. Peter are not stupid,” he declared.

On July 10, the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) held its General Convention where party members and supporters alike gathered to hear and approve revisions to the party’s Constitution and discuss plans ahead of the election date announcement.

Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister, Lionel “Max” Hurst told Observer hours before the Convention that revisions included changing the headquarters location and the frequency of hosting party conventions.

But, state media confirmed that a critical revision consisted of “giving the Central Executive the discretion to select election candidates using a method other than a primary” as well as accepting the findings of a report from the Suitability Committee which determined that Michael was not suited to run in the next general election.

This move has surely changed the game between the St Peter MP and the ABLP, as a part of the ruling handed down by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court stated that Michael’s fate would be determined until there are fresh actions/proceedings initiated and conducted in accordance with a revised ABLP constitution.

Prior to this ruling, Michael filed an injunction against the ABLP to prevent Rawdon Turner from becoming the party’s pick to represent St Peter as a candidate.

Michael responded to these developments by assuring his constituents that his display of “strong leadership” will continue after the last 18 years of being the St Peter representative in Parliament.

Additionally, the hopeful incumbent said he has gotten “extremely positive” feedback from St. Peter residents. — OBSERVER

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Creative Industries and Culture Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire announced plans for an early review of the Saint Lucia Carnival as the event entered its last lap on Tuesday.

“Already my thoughts are on preparing for next year, God Willing. We must start reflecting on so many issues. The review will start early, and plans set into motion immediately,” Hilaire wrote on Facebook.

The Minister, whose responsibilities include Tourism, Investment, and Information, disclosed that he could sit back and watch carnival bands parade for the first time in many years.

” I had never seen Xuvo, Fuzion, or Legends on the road as I did yesterday. It also allowed me to see the Carnival Parade from another perspective,” the Castries South MP stated.

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” I am hoping that by early October, we can make some announcements. I would love to see Junior Panorama and Junior Kaiso in February next year. We need training in songwriting, vocal lessons, costume design and building, and so many other facets of Carnival. There is a lot of exciting work ahead,” Hilaire observed.

And noting that Tuesday ushered in the last lap of Carnival activities, the Deputy Prime Minister called on citizens to be safe.

“Today is the last lap. More than ever, I appeal to everyone to be safe and be responsible. It is your duty to do so,” Hilaire declared.

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A tropical wave will be affecting the island on July 20.

This is the second tropical wave to affect the island in just as many days.

Today, July 19, a tropical wave is set to pass to the south of the island. Meanwhile, tomorrow, Wednesday, the Barbados Meteorological Services says that residents and visitors on island can expect mostly cloudy to overcast with the occasional intermittent scattered light to moderate showers as a tropical wave will be affecting the island.

By Wednesday evening and night, a surface to mid-level ridge will re-build across the island and the general forecast predicted is a mix of clear skies and clouds with a few intermittent scattered light showers.

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