Over 25,000 persons are slated to benefit from the second phase of the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP). The project which will run over three years is being funded by the Government at a cost of $1.9 billion. This was disclosed by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House...

The Government of Jamaica has issued a second (community) quarantine order, this time for the Corn Piece settlement in Clarendon. The imposition of the order was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Parliament on Thursday, March 19. The announcement comes in the wake of the death of a 79-year-old man with a travel history from New York and who...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) has committed to support the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in the national effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) virus. “From a communication standpoint, the SDC, in support of municipal corporations nationally, is ensuring that a standard message reaches every nook and cranny...

The Court Administration Division (CAD) has established an Emergency Call Centre to facilitate ease of access for Jamaicans to the Courts for information. This forms part of additional measures being considered and implemented at the Parish Courts to ensure easy access, while maintaining the safety of staff, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Acting Director of Client Services, Communication and...

The Government will be increasing the delivery of food packages to the Seven and Eight Miles communities in Bull Bay, St. Andrew, which are currently under quarantine. “We will be making more available,” said Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. “I visited the warehouse where the packing is taking place and we co-opted and got the support...

The Government reported that Jamaica has recorded its first death from the coronavirus (COVID-19). He is a 79-year-old male from Clarendon with a travel history to New York. He was known to have had diabetes and hypertension. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, made the disclosure during a press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday...

About 12,000 persons reside in the Seven and Eight Miles communities in Bull Bay, St. Andrew, which are under quarantine, with the Government providing support as best as it can, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. “We continue to provide critical services to the communities, so to the extent that persons need their medication, run...