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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference on Sunday (March 21).

Vaccine Waste Below Benchmark

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica has managed to keep COVID-19 vaccine waste at .3 per cent, to date, which is way below the country’s two per cent benchmark. He noted that the global...

Manager for the Applications Secretariat Branch of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Miguel Nelson, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank. (Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson)

Beach Licences Must Be Renewed By March 31

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (left), receives the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine from Public Health Nurse at the St. James Public Health Department, Claudette Trought Gordon. The vaccine was administered at the Montego Bay Type Five Health Centre on Monday (March 22).

Montego Bay’s Mayor Gets COVID-19 Vaccine

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) receives his first dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine from nurse, Fiona Ellis, at The Good Samaritans Inn in Kingston on Monday(March 22). Observing in the background is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton.

PM And Mrs. Holness Receive Vaccine

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference, today (March 21).

Healthcare Workers Commended For Facilitating Over 16,000 COVID-19 Recoveries

Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley.

5 years ago Tourism

Tourism Linkages Network Stages Final Gastronomy Forum Tuesday

Tourism stakeholders are being invited to watch the live stream of the final session in the Tourism Linkages Network’s Gastronomy Forum series on Tuesday (March 23) beginning at midday. The session, titled ‘Standing out from the Crowd: Developing a Destination Restaurant Experience’ will be streamed live on the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) YouTube channel and its Facebook and Instagram pages,...

5 years ago Justice

Judiciary Launches Commission Of The Senior Judges Of The Parish Courts

The Judiciary of Jamaica has established the Commission of the Senior Judges of the Parish Courts to strengthen the leadership and management of the Parish Courts. The Commission, consisting of Senior Judges, will provide leadership to transform the lower courts into institutions of excellence through continuous improved results in the provision of sound, timely judgments and efficient legal services to...

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Early Market Closure – JSE

Please be advised that the trading hours for the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s markets for Friday, March 26 and Thursday, April 1, 2021, will be: ✓ Market Open – 9:30 a.m. ✓ Market Close – 11:30 a.m. The change for these two days is to facilitate the 12:00 Noon business closure in keeping with the Government of Jamaica’s directive due to...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Vaccinations Commence For The Elderly

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations for persons, 75 years and older, are slated to commence today (March 22) at designated locations for individuals who have been scheduled for the procedure. Speaking during a digital briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Media Centre on Sunday (March 21), Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said persons registering to...

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

5 years ago CoronavirusEducation

All Face-To-Face Classes Suspended

The Government has suspended all face-to-face classes as part of new measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). “There should be no face-to-face instruction in all primary and secondary schools, both public schools and independent schools, until April 13, 2021,” said Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at a virtual press conference on Sunday (March 22). “Students...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at a COVID-19 digital briefing on Sunday (March 21).

5 years ago Coronavirus

Essential Services Workers Afforded Permission For Unrestricted Movement During Curfews

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says essential services workers, with proper identification, will be afforded permission for unrestricted movement during the expanded coronavirus (COVID-19) curfew, once this is in pursuit of their jobs. He made the announcement during Sunday’s (March 21) COVID-19 digital briefing press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre. Mr. Holness said...

Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking during a virtual press conference held on March 21.

5 years ago Local Government

Burials Will Be Allowed Monday To Friday From March 24

As of March 24, burials will be allowed Monday to Friday during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The measure will continue until April 13. The ban on funerals will be maintained. The time for burial must not exceed 30 minutes. Only 10 mourners will be allowed with an additional five members of the officiating party – members...