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More than 200 face shields have been produced by officers and inmates of the Department of Correctional Services to assist in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). ​
More than 200 face shields have been produced by officers and inmates of the Department of Correctional Services to assist in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). ​

Disposable Face Shields Being Produced By DCS

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is producing anti-fog disposable face shields, in an effort to aid in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. More than 200 face shields have been produced, so far, through the...
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Jamaicans Encouraged To Pursue Expungement Service
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses a COVID-19 digital media briefing, hosted at the Office of the Prime Minister media centre, on Monday (April 27).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses a COVID-19 digital media briefing, hosted at the Office of the Prime Minister media centre, on Monday (April 27).

Compassionate Grants To Be Paid Over Coming Days
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at a digital press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston, on Monday (April 27).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at a digital press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston, on Monday (April 27).

One Deportee Tested Positive For COVID-19
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, signs a condolence book, which was opened at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) head office in Kingston for late employee, Jodian Fearon, who succumbed to health complications on April 24. Dr. Chang signed the book on Tuesday (April 28), which would have marked Ms. Fearon’s 24th birthday. Observing is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, signs a condolence book, which was opened at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) head office in Kingston for late employee, Jodian Fearon, who succumbed to health complications on April 24. Dr. Chang signed the book on Tuesday (April 28), which would have marked Ms. Fearon’s 24th birthday. Observing is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

PHOTOS: Hon. Dr. Horace Chang Signs Condolence Book For Jodian Fearon At PICA

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Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.
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NHF Receives Big Donation From Issa Trust Foundation

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IMF Responds Favourably To Government’s Request

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has responded “favourably” to the Government’s request to access the institution’s Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). This is part of the Administration’s measures to cushion Jamaica against the economic fallout being projected as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “I received a...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden
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Labour Ministry In Discussion With Employers To Retain Workers

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is working with employers to retain workers as the country continues to grapple with the economic and social fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Collette Roberts-Risden, told JIS News the Ministry has been meeting with a number of employers and trade unions to discuss strategies to prevent the layoff...
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden
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Employers Encouraged To Utilise Flexible Work Arrangements

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COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force Established

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