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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaking at a press conference on Thursday (March 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston.

Missions Closed In New York, Washington DC And London

Jamaica will be closing its Consulate General in New York, and the consular departments in Washington DC and London for one week starting on Monday (March 16), due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP

UWI Suspends Classes

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (right), exchanges an elbow bump with Ambassador of Spain to Jamaica, His Excellency Josep Maria Bosch (left), during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on March 12. Looking on is Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Spain, Clara Fernández Martin.

PHOTOS: Minister Henry Receives Courtesy Call From Ambassador Of Spain

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

Education In Emergencies Red Alert – School Closure

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 12). Standing beside him is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

PEP Postponed

Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, emphasises a point at a recent JIS Think Tank.

6 years ago Commerce

CAC Urging Retailers To Stop Excessive Pricing Of Cleaning Products

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging consumers to avoid panic buying while taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves against contracting the novel coronavirus (COVID 19). The Government of Jamaica met with the manufacturers and distributors of anti-viral and/or disinfectant products this week and they have assured that there are adequate products in stock to supply the market between...

6 years ago CoronavirusEducationHealth & WellnessInformationYouth

Schools Close Tomorrow For 14 Days

All public schools will be closed for 14 days, beginning Friday, March 13. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement at a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 12). He said that the decision was made after consultation with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and will be reviewed after 10 days. Mr. Holness...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of chemical raw material supplier, Paramount Trading, Hugh Graham (fourth right), at a meeting held at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens office with manufacturers and distributors of disinfecting agents on March 12. At fifth right is Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) and Chairperson of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries COVID19 Task Force, Sharonmae Shirley.

6 years ago AgricultureCoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Public Urged To Consider Use Of Alternative Sanitization Products

Members of the public are being urged to consider the use of alternative means of sanitization in light of the threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Against the background of some brands of disinfectants and hand sanitizers which are in high demand, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, who made...

Students from the Montego Bay Caribbean Christian School for the Deaf perform at a previously held Deaf Dance National Finals, a highlight of the annual National Festival of the Performing Arts Competition.

6 years ago CoronavirusCultureEntertainmentHealth & Wellness

All JCDC Events Postponed Until Further Notice Amid COVID 19

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) wishes to advise that in light of the recently confirmed imported cases of the novel corona virus (COVID 19) by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, effective Friday, March 13, 2020, ALL scheduled JCDC events are postponed until further notice. These events include: • All Festival of the Performing Arts Parish Finals island-wide •...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterTransport

Persons On British Airways Flight Asked To Self-Identify

Persons who travelled to Jamaica from England on British Airways flight BA2263 on March 4 and may have come into contact with the first person who tested positive for COVID-19 are being asked to self-identify by calling 888-ONE-LOVE (663-5683) so that their status can be known and the requisite actions taken. The Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made...

President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry Janet Silvera

6 years ago CommunityCoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Mobay Business Community Urged To Work With Health Officials To Combat COVID-19

The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry is encouraging members of the business community and other stakeholders to work closely with health officials to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). President, Janet Silvera, told JIS News that members of her organisation have been advised to continue to follow best practices while taking into the account the welfare of their employees...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessJustice

Steps Being Taken To Safeguard Courts Against Coronavirus

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, says steps are being taken to institute the requisite safeguards within court spaces and other sensitive areas of the judicial system, in light of the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. This assurance comes against the background of two confirmed COVID-19 cases on the island and work by the Government to limit the potential...