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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square on April 9.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square on April 9.

St. James Municipal Corporation Speeds Up Water Trucking

The St. James Municipal Corporation has expedited the trucking of water to communities facing shortages. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, said that over 84 loads of the commodity have been delivered so far, through a $5 million allocation...
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65 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Jamaica
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. ​ 
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. ​ 

Jamaica to Play Key Role in Global Tourism Recovery
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and National Health Fund (NHF) Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson, examine one of several ventilators that were among an initial shipment of medical equipment and supplies procured by the Government in response to Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Minister visited the NHF warehouse in Kingston, where the items are being stored, on Wednesday (April 8).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and National Health Fund (NHF) Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson, examine one of several ventilators that were among an initial shipment of medical equipment and supplies procured by the Government in response to Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Minister visited the NHF warehouse in Kingston, where the items are being stored, on Wednesday (April 8).

Gov’t Receives Shipment Of Medical Equipment And Supplies
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie​ responding to questions at a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) at Jamaica House.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie​ responding to questions at a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) at Jamaica House.

Jamaica Not Using Antimalarial Drug To Treat COVID-19 Patients

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) from Jamaica House.
CoronavirusEducation

Decision On Schools To Be Made Before Break Ends

Before the Easter school break ends, Jamaicans will know whether schools will be reopened and also whether the school year will be extended. The nation will also be informed of what decisions have been taken regarding the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination. During a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) at Jamaica House. To his left is the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie.
CoronavirusLocal Government

Market Hours Adjusted For Easter

The Government has made adjustments to the opening hours for markets over the next five days, in an effort to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that on Holy Thursday markets will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 8) from Jamaica House.
Coronavirus

Government Considering Controlled Re-Entry Of Jamaicans

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is considering reopening the island’s ports for the controlled re-entry of Jamaicans who have been stranded overseas. The country closed its borders to incoming passengers on March 24 as part of measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Since then, there have been numerous calls by Jamaicans who...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a digital press conference from Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8) .
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PM Announces Order For Wearing Of Masks

Certain categories of persons are now required to wear masks under new orders announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). During the period April 8 to 21, persons with flu-like symptoms – fever, coughing and sneezing persistently – or who have respiratory illnesses must wear a mask in public. Senior...
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GOJ’s CARE Programme ‘SET’ to Help Workers Amid COVID-19 Layoffs

The Government of Jamaica through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be providing financial assistance to employees who have been laid off during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak by way of the COVID 19 Allocation of Resources to Employees (CARE) Programme. They will be supported by the Supporting Employees with Transfer of Cash (SET Cash) Grant. "Our aim...
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All Beaches And Water Attractions Closed For Easter

All beaches and water attractions have been ordered closed for the Easter weekend as the Government ramps up measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement at a digital press conference at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (April 8). Mr. Holness said he is aware that many Jamaicans were looking...
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