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Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), looks on as Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, provides an update on the sector during a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 4.
Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), looks on as Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, provides an update on the sector during a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 4.

Gov’t Extends Online Learning To July 3; Schools To Reopen September 7

The Government has extended online and distance learning for schools to July 3. Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, said that schools will not physically reopen until the next school year on September 7, 2020....
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gives an update on the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Jamaica. at a virtual press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (May 4).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gives an update on the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Jamaica. at a virtual press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (May 4).

Two New Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19
Chief Education Officer i​n the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Chief Education Officer i​n the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

Education Ministry Continues Collaboration With Telecoms Providers To Facilitate Distance Learning
Manager for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare, Public Assistance Division, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Jacqueline Shephard.
Manager for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare, Public Assistance Division, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Jacqueline Shephard.

Labour Ministry Ramps Up Public Assistance
The Drug Serv team from the Princess Margaret Hospital in St. Thomas is all set and ready to provide home delivery services to our elderly clients in and around St. Thomas. (L-R) Kimone Palmer, Pharmacy Technician, Opal Haughton, Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist Vickeshia Young hand over medication to Lebert Saunders for home delivery. The team visited the communities of Lyssons, Retreat, Prospect and Leith Hall on April 27, 2020. NHF initiatives such as the home delivery, Quick Prescript, Scheduled Refill and Drop Off and Pick Up services have been improving customer experience and reducing the waiting time of patients in Drug Serv Pharmacies.
The Drug Serv team from the Princess Margaret Hospital in St. Thomas is all set and ready to provide home delivery services to our elderly clients in and around St. Thomas. (L-R) Kimone Palmer, Pharmacy Technician, Opal Haughton, Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist Vickeshia Young hand over medication to Lebert Saunders for home delivery. The team visited the communities of Lyssons, Retreat, Prospect and Leith Hall on April 27, 2020. NHF initiatives such as the home delivery, Quick Prescript, Scheduled Refill and Drop Off and Pick Up services have been improving customer experience and reducing the waiting time of patients in Drug Serv Pharmacies.

NHF Commences Delivery of Medication for Drug Serv Patients 65 and Older

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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Now has 469 Confirmed Cases

The National Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health & Wellness has reported that in the last 24 hours, 6 samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 469 as at Sunday (May 3). Regrettably, Jamaica also recorded its 9th COVID-19 related death. The deceased is a 72 year old...
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Minister without Portfolio, Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda converses with Superintendent
Health & WellnessNational Security

New Broughton on Track with COVID-19 Preparations

Minister without Portfolio, Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda says New Broughton Sunset Rehabilitation Centre (NBSRC) is prepared to combat COVID-19, should it enter the low-risk facility located in Broughton, Manchester. “We continue to say that the virus won’t appear here by accident – it would be brought in either by a visitor or an officer. With visitations suspended, it is...
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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

463 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Jamaica

There are now 463 confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) cases in Jamaica, with the addition of 31 new positives in the last 24 hours. Of the 31 new cases, there are 11 males and 20 females, with ages ranging from eight (8) years to 72 years. Of the 31 cases, seven (7) are employees of the workplace cluster in St. Catherine,...
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Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, highlights a point while piloting the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Regulations in the Senate, on Friday (May 1).
Social SecurityTourism

Time Extension to Be Considered for Tourism Workers in Pension Scheme

The Government is to consider extending the time given for tourism workers in a specific age group to contribute to the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme, in light of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This applies to tourism workers aged 59, who are being specially accommodated under the scheme. Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, gave the assurance as he piloted...
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Vessels such as this Jamaican Yacht, Rena, anchored off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, made some noise for seafarers at sea on May 1, at 12 noon local time, in solidarity with a global salute to the seafarers at sea who have kept international trade going during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transport

Salute to Seafarers at Sea

Vessel operators in Jamaica’s maritime community sounded their horns at 12 noon on Friday (May 1), as a show of solidarity with seafarers who are currently at sea. The day is observed globally as International Labour Day, and the action is  part of an international campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dedication of more than a million seafarers around...
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Detective Inspector of Police, Pilmar Powell, with a sample of the packages that ​will be distributed to students in the West Kingston communities of Denham Town, Hannah Town, Trench Town and Tivoli Gardens.
Education

Worksheets to Be Distributed to Students in Kingston Western Police Division

Students in the communities of Denham Town, Hannah Town, Trench Town and Tivoli Gardens in Western Kingston who are unable to access lessons online will be provided with an alternative method. Printed worksheets will be distributed to students or parents at various locations, including the Denham Town Restorative Justice Centre, Charlie Smith High School and the St. Andrew Primary School,...
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