Evening News: August 24, 2021 | CVM TV

Top Stories: Over 10, 000 Sign Petition Demanding Vaccination Equality In Schools WE JUST WANT MORE CHOICES! Chairman of the Jamaica Coalition for a Healthy Society, JCHS, Dr Wayne West is calling on the Jamaican government to source alternatives to gene-based vaccines for parents skeptical of the offerings locally. Religious Leader: Don't Use Children as Experiments With the Pfizer-Biontech vaccine now accessible to children ages 12 through to 17 years, one religious leader is calling for transparency from the government regarding information about the vaccines. Overwhelming Turnout for Vax in St Elizabeth Parents and students alike have been showing up across the island to get vaccinated. In our continued look at blitz sites across Jamaica, we take a look at St Elizabeth. On Monday, parish officials commended residents’ response to the call for vaccination. Massive Crowd at Ocho Rios Turtle River Park Vaccine Site On Tuesday, August 24, the turnout at Turtle River Park, vaccination blitz in Ocho Rios surpassed expectation. Student Vaccination Debate Continues “Teachers don't diagnose themselves!” This is from newly elected JTA President Winston Smith. He was speaking on the issue of liability for un-vaccinated students and teachers who may contract and transfer the virus. Meanwhile, the opposition contends the vaccine hesitancy among some stakeholders is testament to lack of credible information Carnival Sunrise to Dock at Ocho Rios Port The carnival sunrise cruise will again dock at the Ocho Rios Port in St. Ann, tomorrow, following its last call on August 16 which signaled the resumption of cruise operations on the island. _____ We're on the scene, bringing you the latest, keeping you up to date on News, Entertainment, Business & Sports! Constantly working to enhance your viewing experience, telling compelling, diverse and engaging stories. 🔴 Verified and Delivered, News You Can Depend On. 🔴 Drama, Music, Lifestyle! Watch It All On E-Live Unplugged 🔴 Talking Business & Taking Stock Watch Business Live Extra On CVM TV SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: /user/cvmtelevision Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CVMTV Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cvmtv/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cvm_television/ For more videos interviews and articles go to http://cvmtv.com/

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