Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that despite the country’s success in dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19), the disease remains a serious threat and Jamaicans must continue to adhere to the health protocols. Dr. Tufton, who was addressing the Ministry’s weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Thursday (July 2), said there is a sense...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says an alternative road is in the making for Annotto Bay, St. Mary, geared at easing the flow of traffic in the seaside town. Mr. Holness made the announcement at the handover of a three two-bedroom multi-family housing solution to three sisters and their children in Annotto Bay, on Thursday (July 2). “One...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is reminding Jamaicans to continue wearing their masks once they are in the public space, as part of efforts to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus (COVID 19). The wearing of masks in public forms part of the Government’s infection prevention protocol to minimise and contain the spread of the virus. The...

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, is encouraging citizens to report persons who have returned to the island and are not complying with the quarantine orders. The CMO, who was speaking at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Thursday (July 2), said that everyone is “duty-bound” to report when a returnee breaches...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Jamaicans to use the JamCOVID website to self-report COVID-19 symptoms. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, said she is disappointed with the low number of persons who are utilising the website in this manner. The CMO pointed out that one of the main messages that...

The Ministry of National Security will continue to facilitate crime intervention and prevention strategies in targeted communities, with the formal ending of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP). Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday, July 2, Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers, said members of targeted communities will still be able to access the...

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, will be purchasing 13 drones that will help to bolster the capacity of extension officers in the field. The drones will be among other equipment and machinery, valued at a total of $230 million, that will serve to enhance the technological modernisation of the agricultural sector and facilitate increased production and productivity....