Jamaican Journal

I am a writer, reporter and photographer in beautiful Kingston, Jamaica.

About Kate Chappell

"And all I offer here is the distilled poetry of my existence..." Claude McKay, Poet Laureate of Jamaica, 1890-1848 I have been a reporter since 1998, covering mainly business and politics. I have also capitalized on the many skills journalism requires to become an all-around communications specialist. In addition to being a professional curious person and communicator, I have a bad case of the travel bug and can't seem to stay put. Finally, I have put my skills to work as a volunteer in the community wherever I have lived. Now, follow me as I combine these compartments of my life in Kingston, Jamaica, where I am a writer, reporter, journalist and lecturer.

Happy Monday

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Happy Friday

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Kate Chappell

Enjoy a Water Lane mural.

Downtown scenes

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Positivity rate below 5%

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Kate Chappell

The daily positivity rate has fallen below the recommended 5% for the first time since January 8, over 17 weeks ago.

Numbers continue to trend downwards.

Continue to #StaySafeJamaica🇯🇲 @themohwgovjm https://t.co/CbJafRm9Ci
— Jamaica COVID-19 Updates (@JamaicaCOVID19) May 11, 2021

Amidst so much bad news in Jamaica, it should be celebrated that the positivity rate for COVID cases, which has been as high as 42.5%, is below the recommended level of 5%. Hospitalizations are also falling. Whatever the reasons, curfews, lockdowns, they are working. Let’s hope it stays low.