All public-sector entities must have a work-from-home arrangement in place by Thursday (March 4). This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at a virtual press conference on Sunday (February 28). He said there is now “a hard work-from-home rule” for all ministries, departments and agencies, which will be in place for the next three weeks. This...

St. James residents are expressing excitement about Tuesday’s (March 2) scheduled opening of the Harmony Beach Park by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The $1.3-billion project, undertaken by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) through primary funding from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), will provide 16 acres of active public park, including restroom facilities, an activity centre, a jogging...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that its system has been reconfigured to accommodate the revised Form IT02 - Return of Income and Tax Payable - [ORGANISATIONS (BODIES CORPORATE)] and the accompanying Schedules 4 & 7. The revised Return comes as changes were made to facilitate a legislative amendment, primarily the introduction of the Corporate Tax Credit which...

The St. Thomas Health Services has received a donation of tents and sundry items from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Caribbean Regional Office, United States Embassy, to assist in the fight against COVID-19. Speaking at the handover ceremony on February 26, at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy, Jamaica, Mr. Varough...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced new and stricter COVID-19 measures under the Disaster Risk Management Act, effective March 1. The Government has implemented these measures amid an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. According to Prime Minister Holness, the Government has been forced to shift policy efforts in order to preserve lives and livelihoods. “We have to take these drastic actions...

Effective Thursday (March 4), all persons entering the country (both Jamaicans and non-nationals) will be required to present a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test at check-in for their flights. The test must be conducted within 72 hours prior to the date of travel. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at a digital press conference on Sunday...

President of the All Island Craft Traders and Producers Association, Melody Haughton, says craft traders have been pivoting to other areas, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Some persons have been going into farming, such as chicken rearing and vegetable growing; making masks, and trying to get odd jobs,” she told JIS News. “Some persons are selling drinks and grocery, so...