NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 879 62,712 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 509 35,374 Males 370 27,335 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 2 days to 96 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 56 3,192 Hanover 52 1,983 Kingston & St. Andrew 145 16,522 Manchester...

With the new Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the Government of Jamaica from August 22-24 and August 29-31, 2021, the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will be making adjustments to its guaranteed service times.   The Agency will be increasing its processing times as follows:   Services Adjusted Processing Time Annual Returns 10 Days Change Documents 10 Days New Company Incorporation...

The Judiciary of Jamaica has revised its operations in response to the no movement days announced by the government. Director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the Court Administration Division (CAD) Mrs. Kadiesh Fletcher said all courts will be closed early on no movement days. “While the courts are exempt under the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA), we foresee there...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, says the feeding programme for homeless persons across the city will not be affected during the seven no movement days. Speaking at a housing development ceremony in Belrock, St. Andrew, on Friday (August 20), Senator Williams said several groups have expressed concerns for persons relying on the programme. “Rest assured that the feeding...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz for children, 12-18 years, has been proceeding smoothly at the various designated centres. This, she said, was based on what she saw during her visit to several locations over the weekend and reports received. Additionally, the Minister said she was pleased with the outturn of...

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service remains committed to informing Jamaicans about the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS). The strategy, which was developed in 2017, articulates the Government’s drive to create an enabling environment that makes it easier for Jamaicans to save, invest and do business. The goal of the NFIS is to create the conditions under which...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations for the general population will resume on Wednesday (August 25). This, after breaking for the four-day vaccination blitz for children, 12-18 years, which commenced on Saturday (August 21) and concludes on Tuesday (August 24). He made the announcement during a virtual press conference hosted by the...