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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, fields questions from media practitioners during a virtual press conference from the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre, on February 28.

PM Says No One Will Be Allowed To Interfere With COVID-19 Vaccination Process

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is assuring that no one will be allowed to interfere with the impending coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination process for Jamaicans. “All our Ministers, all our political personnel have been directed that they must not...

The Passing of Bunny Wailer

Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Donovan White.

CAC Increases Market Surveillance

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

State Minister Commends CAC For Continued Development Of App

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the recent commissioning of the upgraded $32-million Ebony Park Irrigation system in Southern Clarendon.

Gov’t Makes Provision In Upcoming Budget For Farm Road Repairs

Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Marlene Street Forrest.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

JSE eCampus Launches Caribbean Securities Trader Professional Certificate

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) eCampus, on Monday (March 1) unveiled its latest course offering, the Caribbean Securities Trader Professional Certificate Programme. The three-tiered programme comprises the: FX (Foreign Exchange) Trader, Caribbean Securities, and Brokerage Operations Management courses. eCampus Principal, Samuel Parkes, in his remarks at the virtual launch, said the programme is designed to ensure that participants “are fully...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing a digital press conference on Sunday (February 28).

5 years ago Coronavirus

Work From Home Arrangement For Public Sector

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...

Workers put the finishing touches on the restroom building at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James. Occasion was a press tour of the facility on Friday (February 26). The park officially opens on Tuesday (March 2).

5 years ago Community

St. James Residents Looking Forward To Tuesday’s Opening Of Harmony Beach Park

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...

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Revised IT02 Introduced this Tax Season

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...

Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Mr. Varough Deyde (2nd right) and Acting Director of the Caribbean Regional Office of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ms. Douan Kirivong (3rd right), make a presentation to representatives of the St. Thomas Health Services -
Acting Parish Manager, Mrs. Pauline Ellington (2nd left) and Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. D

5 years ago CoronavirusForeign AffairsHealth & Wellness

US Embassy Hands Over Tents and Other Items to St. Thomas Health Services

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...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessPrime Minister

PM Holness Announces New COVID-19 Measures With Immediate Effect

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing a digital press conference on Sunday (Feb. 28).

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

All Incoming Passengers Must Present Negative COVID-19 Tests

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...