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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (March 16).

Cabinet Approves A Raft Of Measures Including Work from Home For Non Essential Tasks

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has moved decisively to act to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Jamaica. The move follows a meeting of Cabinet yesterday (March 16) which approved measures for the action. Updating the nation at a media...

Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Professor Dale Webber, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation in Montego Bay, on March 12.

UWI Principal Announces Plans To Build New Western Campus

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company, Vernon Douglas, addresses residents and stakeholders during the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Public Consultation on the JPS’s 2019-2024 tariff review at the Sharon Baptist Church in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, recently.

All Households To Have Smart Electricity Meters In Three Years

Non-Essential Employees To Work From Home

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the media during a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (March 16). Looking on is Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness.

12 Cases Of COVID-19 Confirmed

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (March 12).

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLabour

Mayor Davis Activates St. James Emergency Committee

The St. James Municipal Corporation has activated its Emergency Operating Centre in the wake of the increasing numbers of Corona Virus (COVID-19) cases being detected on the island. In an interview, Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Homer Davis said the committee held its first meeting last Saturday March 14, 2020 which was...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLocal Government

National Solid Waste Management Authority COVID- 19 Statement

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has been monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on national and world events for nearly two months. We know COVID-19 will impact several communities and as an essential service provider, our top priorities are the health, safety and welfare of our employees and the citizens of Jamaica. The Authority and its...

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) company, Vernon Douglas, addresses the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Public Consultation on the JPS’s 2019-2024 tariff review, held in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on March 10.

6 years ago EnergyNational Security and Peace

JPS Wants Task Force To Stop Electricity Theft

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company, Vernon Douglas, says the organisation is lobbying the Government to put a Task Force in place to combat electricity theft in the island. Addressing the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Public Consultation on the JPS’s 2019-2024 tariff review, held in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on March 10, Mr. Douglas...

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, addresses journalists at a press briefing, held in St. Ann’s Bay on March 12.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLocal Government

St. Ann Municipal Corporation Puts Measures In Place To Stem Spread Of COVID-19

The St. Ann Municipal Corporation has put measures in place to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the parish. Speaking to journalists at a press briefing held at the Corporation in St. Ann’s Bay on March 12, Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, said the Municipality has put measures in place to ensure that persons...

Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), makes a point to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), during an impromptu meeting at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston on Saturday (March 14). Also sharing in the discussion are Senior Strategist/Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessTourism

Ministers Of Health And Tourism Video Conference Tourism Industry, Frank Discussions Had

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett and Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton and other senior Government officials hosted a video conference call with over 30 Hotel Executives inclusive of the leadership of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) last night (Sunday March 15) to get frank and detailed sector specific situation analyses in light of COVID-19. Also on the video conference...

Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP

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Education Ministry To Provide Nutritional Support To PATH Students Amid School Closure

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be providing nutritional support through Nutrition Products Limited to students on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) for the period that they will be out of school over the next two weeks. As part of its Education in Emergencies response plans, the Ministry, in collaboration with school leaders, teachers...

6 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Tourism, Health Ministries Tighten COVID-19 Coordination

Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, and Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Christopher Tufton met on Saturday (March 14), to further tighten coordination between the Health Ministry and the wider tourism sector. This impromptu meeting took place at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston, and also involved senior officials from both...