Governor, Richard Byles made the declaration during a Monetary Policy press briefing in Kingston this morning.He was explaining the Central Bank's decision to reduce its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, effective today.
The donation was made by the Kingston-based Andrews Memorial Hospital.
Medical supplies, including gauze, sanitary and hygiene products and laptops were handed over during the ceremony.
Seven children killed in road crashes since start of the year; Road Safety Council expresses concern
The National Road Safety Council, (NRSC), says the disturbing rise is a cause for concern.
Vice Chairman, Dr. Lucien Jones highlights that police reports link many of these deaths to excessive speeding and drivers failing to stay in their lanes.
The father of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock, who was shot and killed during a home invasion in Denham Town, Kingston on Saturday has succumbed to wounds sustained during the incident.
He is 31-year-old shop operator, Kerrio Pinnock otherwise called Boysie.
Effective March 13, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) will discontinue certain international cheque services denominated in Great Britain Pounds (GBP).
This means NCBJ will no longer accept GBP cheques drawn on overseas banks for deposit to bank accounts or issue GBP drafts drawn on international banks.