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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a virtual press conference held at Jamaica House on Sunday (March 21).

Stay-At-Home Order Remains In Effect For Persons 60 And Over

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the age limit for the stay-at-home measure remains at 60 years, until April 13, 2021. The measure was implemented on March 1 amid an increase in COVID-19 hospitalisations. Addressing a virtual...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the virtual press conference held at Jamaica House on Sunday (March 21).

Opening And Closing Hours For Markets During Curfew

Requirement For Travellers To Present Negative COVID-19 Test Extended To June 30

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, points to a section of the new Mount Salem Police Station building in St. James, under construction, during a walk-through of the facility on March 19.

Mount Salem Police Station To Be Completed In Three Weeks

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 18.

Second Phase Of Works At Port Royal Cruise Terminal To Be Completed In 2021/22 Fiscal Year

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Sunday, March 21, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 558 35,896 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 315 20,177 Males 243 15,716 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 10 days to 90 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 9 2,006 Hanover 19 1,015 Kingston & St. Andrew 219 10,221 Manchester 11 2,176 Portland 10 1,132 St....

5 years ago Coronavirus

St. Thomas Parish Court Announces Changes To Its Operations Due To COVID-19

St. Thomas Parish Court will remain closed until Monday, March 29, 2021 as a result of COVID-19. During the closure, habeas corpus and bail applications are to be transferred to the Supreme Court in Kingston where they will be heard. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. For further information, members of the public are encouraged to contact...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at a virtual press conference held on Sunday (March 21).

5 years ago Coronavirus

PM Announces Changes To Curfew Hours

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness today (March 21), announced changes to the curfew hours, as part of measures, to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). He informed that from Tuesday, March 23 to Friday, March 26, the nightly curfew hours will remain at 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, ending at 5:00 am on Saturday, March 27....

5 years ago Budget 2021/2022TransportWorks / Construction

NWA To Implement Road Safety Programme

The National Works Agency (NWA) will be implementing a road safety programme valued at $50 million, which will see the installation of raised pavement markers along the North Coast Highway and other road corridors. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness made the announcement during his contribution to the 2021/22 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 18....

5 years ago Budget 2021/2022Works / Construction

NWA Targeting Several Major Gullies For Work

As part of flood mitigation measures, the National Works Agency (NWA) will be targeting several major gullies for work to enhance the country’s flood control response. To this end, the Agency will be undertaking works to reconstruct the gully walls and inverts on parts of the Sandy Gully in St. Andrew North, the North and South Gullies in St. James...

5 years ago Budget 2021/2022Works / Construction

12 Special Economic Zones Under Construction

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says 12 new Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are now under construction. Mr. Holness who made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2021/22 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 18, said the SEZs which span a variety of industries, total 1.1 million sq. ft of new space. “Business confidence in...

An aerial view of the Ian Fleming International Airport in Boscobel, St. Mary

5 years ago Aviation

AAJ Seeking To Establish Jamaica As Aviation Training Hub

The Airports Authority of Jamaica is seeking to partner with small airline operators and aviation training schools overseas, in a bid to establish the country, as an aviation training hub. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airports Authority of Jamaica Mr. Audley Deidrick told JIS News that Jamaica is seeking to tap into the general aviation market, which he...