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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, speaking at a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on March 30.

Jamaicans Urged To Obey Social Distancing Rules

Members of the public are again being urged to do their part to reduce transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19) by strictly adhering to the Government’s social-distancing protocols. The call came from Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health...

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 27. (File)

CPFSA Head Says Measures In Place To Protect Children In State Care

A seafarer (left) facilitates cargo vessel in the Kingston Harbour by Marine Inspector Kenre Valentine.

Maritime Authority Extends Validity Of Seafarers’ Certificates

Final Arrangements Made To Begin Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme

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Merchandise Trade Bulletin December 2019

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

38 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica – Second Patient Released From Hospital

There are now 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica. Additional results received last evening from the National Influenza Centre, showed that of the nine pending results, seven samples tested negative, while two were positive for COVID-19. The two new cases are: a 48 year old female from St. Elizabeth with a travel history from Boston/Atlanta, USA, who arrived in...

A cargo ship moored in the Kingston Harbour

6 years ago CoronavirusTransport

MAJ Working To Maintain Stability In Shipping Industry

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is working with other maritime administrations globally to maintain stability in the shipping industry as the world deals with the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In an interview with JIS News, MAJ Director General, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, said shipping is very important to international trade and more so to Jamaica, as 93 per...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), emphasises a point during a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (March 30). Standing beside him is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Market Hours Extended From Thursday To Saturday

Markets across the island will now open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday. This is an extension of the restricted opening hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., put in place by the Government as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a digital press conference from Jamaica House on...

Acting Chief Technical Director in the Policy, Planning and Evaluation Division, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Gillian Guthrie

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Update Of National Climate Change Policy Framework In Progress

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is currently in the process of finalising the update of the National Climate Change Policy Framework, says Acting Chief Technical Director in the Policy, Planning and Evaluation Division, Gillian Guthrie. “We thought it was prudent to revise and update the policy to respond to emerging issues as well as the new developments...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the nation during a press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 30).

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Hefty Fines, Imprisonment For Failure To Self-Quarantine Or Self-Identify

Persons who arrived in the country between March 18 and 23 and have failed to self-identify or self-quarantine could face fines of up to $1 million or 12 months’ imprisonment under the Disaster Risk Management Act. The Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gave the warning at a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on Monday (March 30). The...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the nation during a press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 30).

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaica Records First Patient Recovery From COVID-19

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica has recorded its first patient recovery from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The patient, from St. Ann, is currently home after completing two discharge tests, which both came back with negative results within 48 hours. “The Ministry is pleased to advise that patient five from St. Ann, who...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives as he opens the 2020/21 Budget Debate on March 10.

6 years ago AgricultureBudget 2020/2021IndustryParliament

SCHJ To Implement Electronic Management System

The Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings Limited (SCJH) plans to complete development of and implement an Electronic Land Management System. This is contained in the 2020/21 Public Bodies’ Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. According to the document, the system is expected to...