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Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, emphasises a point at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, emphasises a point at a recent JIS Think Tank.

CAC Urging Retailers To Stop Excessive Pricing Of Cleaning Products

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging consumers to avoid panic buying while taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves against contracting the novel coronavirus (COVID 19). The Government of Jamaica met with the manufacturers and distributors of anti-viral and/or...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 12). Standing beside him is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 12). Standing beside him is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Schools Close Tomorrow For 14 Days
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of chemical raw material supplier, Paramount Trading, Hugh Graham (fourth right), at a meeting held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens office with manufacturers and distributors of disinfecting agents on March 12. At fifth right is Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) and Chairperson of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries COVID19 Task Force, Sharonmae Shirley.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of chemical raw material supplier, Paramount Trading, Hugh Graham (fourth right), at a meeting held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens office with manufacturers and distributors of disinfecting agents on March 12. At fifth right is Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) and Chairperson of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries COVID19 Task Force, Sharonmae Shirley.

Public Urged To Consider Use Of Alternative Sanitization Products
Students from the Montego Bay Caribbean Christian School for the Deaf perform at a previously held Deaf Dance National Finals, a highlight of the annual National Festival of the Performing Arts Competition.
Students from the Montego Bay Caribbean Christian School for the Deaf perform at a previously held Deaf Dance National Finals, a highlight of the annual National Festival of the Performing Arts Competition.

All JCDC Events Postponed Until Further Notice Amid COVID 19
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 12). Standing beside him is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 12). Standing beside him is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Persons On British Airways Flight Asked To Self-Identify

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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

DBJ To Launch MSME Growth Project

The Development Bank of Jamaica will be undertaking a five-year project aimed at facilitating sustainable and robust growth among micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups. The initiative, dubbed ‘Boosting Innovation in Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE)’ will be launched during the new financial year. As stated in the 2020/21 Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, the...
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President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry Janet Silvera
CommunityCoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Mobay Business Community Urged To Work With Health Officials To Combat COVID-19

The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry is encouraging members of the business community and other stakeholders to work closely with health officials to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). President, Janet Silvera, told JIS News that members of her organisation have been advised to continue to follow best practices while taking into the account the welfare of their employees...
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(FILE) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) speaking at the press conference on Tuesday (March 10) at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Seated beside him are: Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan (left) and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & WellnessTransport

Health Ministry Traces Passengers Of Flight AA 1515 From Miami To Montego Bay

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is tracing passengers who were aboard flight AA 1515 from Miami to Montego Bay in the last 14 days. The second person to be confirmed with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) also came into the island aboard that flight. The Ministry’s efforts is in keeping with established protocols to keep the public informed about...
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CommerceIndustry

JBDC Revamping Client Business Management System

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is revamping its client management system to include the placement of entrepreneurs in tiers. The entity will now be using Neoserra, a customer relationship management system designed specifically for non-profit economic development programmes to track detailed demographic and economic information about clients as well as assistance provided to them. This was announced by the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) speaking at the press conference on Tuesday (March 10) at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Seated beside him are: Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan (left) and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Additional Numbers and Emails for COVID-19 Concerns

In addition to the 888-ONE-LOVE (663-5683) announced recently for members of the public to contact the Ministry of Health & Wellness with COVID-19 concerns, additional numbers can now be used. These numbers are: 888-754-7792 876-542-5998 876-542-6007 876-542- 6006 876-542-5998 Members of the public may also make contact the Ministry via email using covid19@moh.gov.jm or jacovid19facts@gmail.com. The Ministry is working to...
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