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Jamaica Now has 520 Confirmed Cases: 3 New Imported Cases; 6 More Recoveries

In the last 24 hours, three hundred and twenty-two (322) new samples have been tested, as advised by the National Surveillance Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. From the new samples tested, three (3) new positive cases have...
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Six New Cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica : 517 Positives, 121 Recoveries for the Island
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on May 14.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on May 14.

St. James Municipal Corporation Seeks Funding From TEF To Undertake Cleansing Activities
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), signs a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Dale Webber (second left); and Campus Registrar, Dr. Donovan Stanberry (right), on April 7, which will provide for final year medical students to man the Ministry
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), signs a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Dale Webber (second left); and Campus Registrar, Dr. Donovan Stanberry (right), on April 7, which will provide for final year medical students to man the Ministry's coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre. Observing are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan (left) and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Health Corps Volunteer Project To Be Improved
Leader of Government Business in the Upper House and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, explains a matter while addressing Friday’s (May 15) sitting of the Senate. She was closing the debate on two companion Bills aimed at reforming the country’s land titling system. They are the Registration of Titles Cadastral Mapping and Tenure Clarification (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2020, which was passed with 12 amendments; and the Registration of Titles (Amendment) Act, 2020, which was approved with four changes.
Leader of Government Business in the Upper House and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, explains a matter while addressing Friday’s (May 15) sitting of the Senate. She was closing the debate on two companion Bills aimed at reforming the country’s land titling system. They are the Registration of Titles Cadastral Mapping and Tenure Clarification (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2020, which was passed with 12 amendments; and the Registration of Titles (Amendment) Act, 2020, which was approved with four changes.

Bills Aimed At Revolutionising The Country’s Land-Titling System Passed

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Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus.
CoronavirusLabourSocial Security

May 17 To 25 Is Workers’ Week

Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus, says the observation of Workers’ Week 2020 provides an opportunity for Jamaicans to reflect on the achievements of the past and plan for the future. “It is to reflect on what we have been doing for many years but also to [look]...
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Social Development Commission (SDC) Parish Manager for Hanover, Mashario Bisasor, speaking at the monthly meeting of the Hanover Municipal Corporation on Thursday, May 14.
CoronavirusHealth & WellnessSocial Security

RONA Helpline Assisting Hanover’s Elderly

Social Development Commission (SDC) Parish Manager for Hanover, Mashario Bisasor, says that more than 18 elderly residents of the parish have already been assisted through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s RONA Helpline Senior Care Response initiative. The helpline was activated islandwide in March to aid senior citizens over the age of 70 who lack the requisite support...
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Acting Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Francine Phillips-Kelly, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Thursday, May 14.
CoronavirusHealth & WellnessIndustry

29 BPOS In St. James Pass Inspection

Acting Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Francine Phillips-Kelly, says 29 of the 40 business process outsourcing (BPO) entities operating in the parish have passed inspection. Speaking at the monthly sitting of the St. James Municipal Corporation held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Thursday (May 14), Dr. Phillips-Kelly said the approved companies have met the Ministry...
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Acting Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Gillian Guthrie.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Week Of Activities To Mark International Day For Biological Diversity

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is spearheading the week-long commemoration of International Day for Biological Diversity from May 18 to 22 under the theme, ‘Our Solutions are in Nature’. A series of activities have been organised in partnership with agencies under the Ministry such as the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the Forestry Department, while...
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