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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers Statement in the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers Statement in the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Border Protocols Streamlined for Timely Processing of More Applicants Under the Controlled Entry Programme

The Government has streamlined its border protocols under the Controlled Entry Programme to make it easier and more efficient, so as to facilitate timely processing of much larger numbers of applicants under the Programme. To this end, effective October 10,...

JAMPRO Launches National Business Portal (NBP)
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the Second Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure for 2020/2021, in the House of Representatives, on October 6.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the Second Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure for 2020/2021, in the House of Representatives, on October 6.

Gov’t Increases Spending for Health, Education, Unemployment Support in Second Supplementary Estimates
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NWC to Lift Restrictions for Areas Served by the Mona Treatment Plant
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (fourth left), and Tacky High students, Tianna Wilson (third left) and Dalvin Wray (sixth left), point to the bus that was presented to the school by the Ministry today (October 6), in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Communication Coordinator in the Ministry, Merdina Callum; Director, Donor and Partnership Management, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris; Principal of Tacky High in St. Mary, Errol Basco; Teacher at Tacky High, Jasmine Williams and Donor/Partner Relations Officer, NET, Simone Griffiths. The Ministry also handed over a bus to the Mile Gully High school in Manchester. The buses are valued at $19 million each.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (fourth left), and Tacky High students, Tianna Wilson (third left) and Dalvin Wray (sixth left), point to the bus that was presented to the school by the Ministry today (October 6), in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Communication Coordinator in the Ministry, Merdina Callum; Director, Donor and Partnership Management, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris; Principal of Tacky High in St. Mary, Errol Basco; Teacher at Tacky High, Jasmine Williams and Donor/Partner Relations Officer, NET, Simone Griffiths. The Ministry also handed over a bus to the Mile Gully High school in Manchester. The buses are valued at $19 million each.

Buses Presented to Two Rural High Schools

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on October 6 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
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Longer Curfew Hours in Whitfield Town and Waterford to Control Spread of COVID-19

Special measures targeted at controlling the spread of COVID-19 in the densely populated and highly trafficked communities of Whitfield Town in Kingston and Waterford in St. Catherine have been implemented. These communities will have longer periods of curfew, reduced gathering limits and strict enforcement of all protocols. Currently, Whitfield Town has 21 active cases and Waterford has 24 active cases....
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on October 6, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston
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COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme to be Implemented

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is to implement a COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme aimed at mitigating the progression of mental health issues that have or are otherwise anticipated to emerge, resulting from COVID-19. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his Statement to the House of Representatives on October 6, at the Jamaica...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left); and Registered Nurse, Antonia Richards-Stewart (second right), display document signifying GraceKennedy’s support to the Ministry’s public-health staff-welfare programme, during the official launch of the initiative at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on October 6. Also sharing the moment are Head of Corporate Communication, GraceKennedy, Suzanne Stanley; and Executive Director, Chukka Caribbean, John Byles. GraceKennedy and Chukka Caribbean have committed to supporting the Ministry’s undertaking.
Health & Wellness

Ministry Launches Welfare Programme for Public-Health Workers

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched a $75.8-million welfare programme for the island’s public-health workers. The one-year initiative is expected to bolster staff well-being, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on workers in the sector. Speaking at the official launch of the programme today (October 6) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New...
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The main road linking Palmers Cross to May Pen, through the community of Paisley, Clarendon is closed.

Lower Chapelton to Rock River Roadway in Clarendon Now Closed

Effective immediately, the Lower Chapelton to Rock River roadway in Clarendon will be closed to vehicular traffic. The closure is due to the roadway having become unstable in recent days. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw says that the roadway is currently under contract to repair a failed embankment that occurred some...
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Heavy Rainfall Affecting Some NWC Water Sources and Facilities

The National Water Commission (NWC) wishes to advise its customers and the public, that it is a usual occurrence for some of its water sources/facilities to be impacted by the continuous rainfall as predicted by the Meteorological Office. It is high likely, that this may cause high turbidity levels, blocked intakes, or dislocated pipelines. At present, several treatment facilities in...
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