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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the nation through a virtual press conference at the Ministry of Health and Wellness in New Kingston, on Thursday (April 16).

St. Catherine Health Dept. Active With Contact Tracing

The St. Catherine Health Department is actively involved in contact tracing, following the situation that occurred at the call centre – Alorica in Portmore, St. Catherine – identified as the source of 52 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases that have been confirmed....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at a virtual press conference at the Ministry of Health and Wellness in New Kingston, on Thursday (April 16).

Jamaica’s COVID-19 Cases Increase To 143

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 15).

Jamaica Expands Sampling And Testing For COVID-19

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a sitting of the House of Representatives on April 15. Seated behind him is Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

PM Announces Stringent Measures For BPO Sector

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking during a COVID-19 virtual press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (April 14).

Auditor General To Review Applications, Disbursement Under CARE Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (April 14).

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Essential Workers With Flu-Like Symptoms Must Stay Home – PM

Only essential workers who do not display symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19) will be allowed to pass through borders/checkpoints in St. Catherine, during the period of lockdown, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness “You are only allowed to move, if you don’t have symptoms. You might be a policeman, a fireman, a nurse, but if you are ill...

A motorist, stopped at a checkpoint along the Mandela Highway this morning (April 15), shows his identification to a police officer upon request. Various checkpoints have been set up throughout St. Catherine, following Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ announcement on Tuesday (April 14) of a lockdown of the parish in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The seven-day lockdown is effective from 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15 to 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. In 24 hours, another 32 persons tested positive for the virus, 31 of whom are employees of Alorica, a business process outsourcing (BPO) company in Portmore. This made it 105 confirmed cases in the island.

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PHOTOS: Security Operations At Checkpoints In St. Catherine During COVID-19 Lockdown

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Now Has 125 Confirmed Cases

The National Influenza Centre has reported that in the last 24 hours, 20 samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 125 on April 15 (Wednesday). The 20 additional confirmed cases include 5 males and 15 females, with ages ranging from 2 years to 43 years. Two (2) cases are...

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Spike In COVID-19 Will Place Stress Of Health Sector – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is warning that a major spike in cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) will place Jamaica’s health sector under severe stress, and the Government will have to make some tough decision in terms of treatment and care. As such, he is emphasising the need for persons to stay home if they are feeling ill, wear...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a digital press conference from Jamaica House on Tuesday (April 14).

6 years ago Coronavirus

Gov’t To Investigate COVID-19 Outbreak At BPO

An investigation will be launched into the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Alorica Jamaica business process outsouring (BPO) entity in Portmore, St. Catherine, to determine whether there were any breaches of established protocols and guidelines and whether charges are to be laid against the operator. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the discosure during a digital...

6 years ago CoronavirusTransport

JUTC Only Facilitating The Movement Of Essential Workers During St. Catherine Lockdown

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, is advising the public that following the announcement by the Government of a one-week lockdown of the parish of St. Catherine, it will ONLY be facilitating the movement into and out of the parish of essential workers. The lockdown which began at 5am this morning will run until April 22, 2020, is in the...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)

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Cut In Export Fees A Boost For Manufacturers – Floyd Green

State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the 50 per cent cut in export-related fees and charges will enable more businesses to tap into the export market and boost Jamaica’s competitiveness internationally. The reduction in the fees came into effect on April 1. It was implemented by the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) and...