Jamaica has recorded another six confirmed COVID-19 cases as at Tuesday (June 9). The total number of confirmed cases is now up to 605. Recoveries remain at 405. The six new cases are all imported. Three came in to the island on a flight from the USA, one on a flight from the UK and two from a cruise ship...

The Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI) and Office of the Government Trustee (OGT) are encouraging persons who have been facing financial obstacles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to engage the organisations for assistance. Speaking with JIS News, Deputy Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans-Roberts, said the organisations offer services that can assist businesses or persons who have...

Bank of Jamaica is aware of electronic retail payment services being offered to the public by unauthorized providers. Electronic retail payment services are those relating to the use of an electronic retail payment instrument, such as a prepaid card or mobile wallet. The public is hereby advised that Bank of Jamaica to date, has authorized only three (3) Payment Service...

The use of virtual hearings in the courts will be maintained and intensified over time as the phased reopening of the courts progresses. This forms part of efforts geared towards improving the efficiency of the Justice System by increasing the incorporation of technology in its processes and facilitating ease of access. Acting Director of Client Services, Communication and Information at...

The Emergency Call Centre, established by the Court Administration Division (CAD), has recorded an average of 400 calls per week. Established in March, the Call Centre aims to facilitate ease of access for Jamaicans to critical court information. Acting Director of Client Services, Communication and Information at the CAD, Kadiesh Fletcher, said the Call Centre also contributed to the smooth,...

The administration at Anchovy High School in St. James says it was a seamless start to the physical reopening of school on Monday (June 8), for students sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Government ordered the closure of schools on March 13 as part of efforts to contain the spread of the...

With the tourism sector getting ready to welcome the return of international visitors on June 15, one of the Caribbean and Jamaica’s biggest attractions says it is far advanced in regard to health and safety protocols, as it relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Chukka Caribbean Adventures in St. Ann, with more than 800 employees locally and 1,000 more at locations...