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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...
Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, highlights a point while piloting the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Regulations in the Senate, on Friday (May 1).
Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, highlights a point while piloting the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Regulations in the Senate, on Friday (May 1).

Time Extension to Be Considered for Tourism Workers in Pension Scheme
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.
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.

Salute to Seafarers at Sea
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.
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.

Worksheets to Be Distributed to Students in Kingston Western Police Division
Inspector of Poor, St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department, Catherine Blake-Williams.
Inspector of Poor, St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department, Catherine Blake-Williams.

St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department Provides Care Packages

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Mr. Dunstan Bryan.
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Spends $2.5 Billion on COVID-19 Response Measures

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has so far spent $2.5 billion, of an initial $2.8 billion allocation from the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, on efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to ensure the best possible health outcomes for those affected by the disease. Among other things, the four regional health...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
Health & Wellness

Parents Warned To Keep Harmful Chemicals Out Of The Reach Of Children

The Westmoreland Health Department is calling on parents to keep harmful chemicals out of the reach of children, in light of the increased use of sanitising products in households to protect against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The reminder from Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Health Department, Gerald Miller, comes following reports in the United States of a drastic...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), uses a COVID-19 greeting as he acknowledges receipt of a symbolic cheque for $1 million from President of the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) Robert Hew (centre) and Administration Manager, CBA, William Chong, at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, on April 28. The donation will go towards the nutritional support of front-line healthcare workers.
CommunityCoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health and Wellness Ministry Gets $1 Million From CBA

The Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) has made a donation of $1 million to the Ministry of Health and Wellness towards the country’s efforts to fight COVID-19. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, received the donation on Tuesday, April 28, at the Ministry’s New Kingston headquarters. He thanked the CBA and commended the Association for its goodwill,...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. D​esmond McKenzie, addresses stakeholders at the launch of the official website for the seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean, in July 2019. The ​Conference which was scheduled for July of this year in Montego Bay, St. James, has been postponed to a later date.
Local Government

Regional Platform On Disaster Risk Reduction Postponed

Organisers of the seventh Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean have postponed the event from July to a date to be announced. The announcement was made by Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Chairman of the Planning Committee, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, after discussions with Platform stakeholders and members of the coordinating bodies....
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