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Changes Implemented In Mental Health Clinics

Director of Mental Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne, says changes have been implemented in mental health clinics islandwide to ensure the safety of staff and patients as the country grapples with COVID-19. In...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, highlights a point while addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 29).

Testing For COVID-19 Being Done Islandwide

Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Centre, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh

Difference Between Cleaning And Sanitising

Jamaica Now has 422 Cases of COVID-19

Workers packaging food items at the first Drive-Thru Farmers’ Market, organised by the Agro-Investment Corporation on Wednesday (April 29), at 188 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11.

PHOTOS: Agro-Investment Drive-Thru Farmers’ ‘Market

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresss a digital media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre, on Monday (April 27).

6 years ago CoronavirusFinance & Public Service

CARE Collection Protocols Being Developed For Remittance Option

The Government is developing protocols to facilitate the seamless collection of grants through remittance outlets by COVID Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme applicants who selected this disbursement option. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says these will be consistent with the social distancing and health protocols now in place as part of...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, engage in discussion shortly before the start of a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 29).

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Seeks More Funds To Fight COVID-19

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is currently in negotiations to receive more funds to be used for the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response activities. This was disclosed by Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, during a digital press conference, on Wednesday (April 29). “We are now in negotiations with the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for...

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Karen Brown.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Public Health Inspectors Lauded

The Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI) is lauding Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) for their continued vigilance on the front line as they work to safeguard the health and safety of the nation amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. President of the Association, Karen Brown, told JIS News that since the first confirmed case of the virus on the...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a point as he addresses the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 28). Seated at left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.

6 years ago CoronavirusSocial SecurityTourism

House Approves Regulations For Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28) approved the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Regulations, which outline the registration process for employed and self-employed persons under the pension scheme. In his remarks, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, noted that the approval of the regulations will pave the way for implementation of the Scheme. He pointed out that prior to the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks at Monday’s (April 27) COVID-19 digital press conference, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

6 years ago CoronavirusEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentLabour

Restoration Of Jobs Lost High On Agenda Of Economic Recovery Task Force

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the newly established COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force will be working assiduously to ensure the restoration of jobs lost as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at a digital press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre on Monday (April 27), Dr....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on April 28.

6 years ago ParliamentPrime MinisterSocial Security

Revised NIDS Bill To Be Considered By Cabinet Soon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Cabinet will soon consider the revised National Identification System (NIDS) Bill, following which it will be brought to the House of Representatives. Providing an update in the House of Representatives on April 28, Mr. Holness said the NIDS policy document was now before the Chief Parliamentary Counsel (CPC). “The NIDS policy...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, provides an update to the House of Representatives on the Government

6 years ago CoronavirusFinance & Public ServiceParliament

$40 Million To Assist Persons With Disabilities

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has announced that persons with disabilities who are having challenges accessing the benefits of the COVID Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) programme, will be given special consideration. Addressing the House of Representatives on April 28, the Minister said $40 million will be transferred to the Ministry of...