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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on April 13.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on April 13.

House Repeals Tobacco Industry Regulations Act

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 13) passed the Tobacco Industry Regulations (Validation and Indemnity) (Repeal) Act 2021. Piloting the Bill, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Bill emerges from a decision of Cabinet in...
Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.
Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.

Persons Who Receive Vaccine Must Continue To Observe Protocols – Health Ministry
Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey.
Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey.

CPFSA Head Highlights Plan Of Action To End Violence Against Children
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (April 14).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (April 14).

CHEC To Carry Out Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. (File Photo)
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. (File Photo)

Finance Minister Encourages Businesses To Prepare For Digital Currency

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Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 13).
National Security and Peace

ZOSOs Extended For Further 60 Days

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, West Kingston; Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town and August Town in St. Andrew, have been extended for a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 13) approved four Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang....
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Public Relations Officer of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Claudette Bryan, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, at its regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (April 13).
Justice

Custodes And Disciplinary Committees Commended For Maintaining Order Among JPs

Public Relations Officer of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Claudette Bryan, is crediting Custodes and the organisation’s disciplinary committees for maintaining order and discipline among Justices of the Peace (JPs). Mrs. Bryan was addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (April 13). “If you are...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams addresses, a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (April 14).
InformationTourism

JTB To Invite Bids For Medical Insurance And Health Logistics Coverage For Tourists

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is to undertake a competitive bidding process to identify suitable providers of medical insurance and health logistics coverage for purchase by tourists who are visiting Jamaica. This follows Cabinet’s approval for the JTB to be the coordinating entity for the mandatory medical insurance coverage programme for visitors to Jamaica who hold foreign passports. Minister of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on April 13.
Commerce

ENDS To Be Expanded Next Week

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) is to be expanded to additional areas by next week. The pilot, which commenced in Portmore on March 26, was extended to Kingston and St. Andrew and St. James on April 2. Mr. Holness, who was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 13),...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on April 13.
Coronavirus

PM Announces Extension Of COVID-19 Measures To May 4

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the extension of the coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention measures under the Disaster Risk Management Act until May 4. Among these is the stay-at-home order for persons 60 and over and the work-from-home directive for public-sector workers. “Permanent Secretaries and heads of agencies are directed to ensure that only persons who work in...
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Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (File Photo)
Foreign AffairsLocal Government

Local Government Minister Announces Structure Of Support For St. Vincent And The Grenadines

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says Jamaica is organizing support for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which are now being battered by the erupting La Soufriere Volcano. “Our Government has been in contact with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and we are organizing logistical and other forms of support to our brothers...
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