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Bank Of Jamaica Projects Higher Growth Outturn For 2021/22 Fiscal Year

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says the country’s growth outturn for fiscal year 2021/22 is likely to be higher than previously anticipated. This, he said, considering the stronger than expected improvements in the economies of Jamaica’s main trading...

Bank of Jamaica Governor, Richard Byles.

BOJ To Roll Out Digital Currency In September

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TAJ Adjusts its Operations During New COVID-19 Measures

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Suspension Of Banking Services To The Public

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the nation on the impact of the tropical storm Grace on Jamaica, during a virtual press conference on Thursday (August 19).

Preliminary Cost Of Damage Caused By Tropical Storm Grace Estimated At $171M

5 years ago Coronavirus

Vaccination Sites-Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue vaccination sessions from Saturday, August 21 to Tuesday, August 24, 2021 across the island for children ages 12 to 14 years with chronic illnesses, children 15 to 18 years old, teachers, parents and school staff. Regular vaccination for the public resumes on Wednesday, August 25. Please see below schedule for...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses newly installed Justices of the Peace for Manchester, during their commissioning ceremony at Church Teachers

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New Manchester JPs Encouraged To Join The Fight Against COVID-19

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging the newest cohort of Justices of the Peace (JPs) for Manchester to join the fight to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony for the 60 newly minted JPs at Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, on Thursday (August 19), Mr. Chuck said they could play a...

Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right) presents the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certificate to Accountable Manager of the Aeronautical School of the West Indies (ASWI) Mr. Gari-Paul Tomlinson (3rd left) at the Ministry of Transport and Mining on Thursday (August 19). Also participating in the handover exercise are (from left) Senior Director, Transport Policy at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Miss Tanya Beward, Maintenance Director, ASWI Mr. Christopher Gooding, Director-General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) Mr. Nari Williams-Singh and Director of Flight Safety at the JCAA, Mr. Noel Ellis.

5 years ago Aviation

Flight Training School Ready for Take Off

Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague on Thursday presented the Aeronautical School of the West Indies (ASWI) with a certificate, designating the institution as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO). This means that the institution is approved by the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) to provide ground school training and flight training in Jamaica. Minister Montague described the occasion...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Thursday, August 19, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 556 60,488 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 317 34,059 Males 239 26,426 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 65 days to 94 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 22 3,099 Hanover 45 1,886 Kingston & St. Andrew 117 16,153 Manchester...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a virtual press conference on Thursday (August 19).

5 years ago Coronavirus

No Funeral Services From August 25 to September 7

No funeral services will be allowed during the period August 25 to September 7, as the Government moves to contain the current spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a digital press conference on Thursday (August 19), where he outlined new coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures. Mr. Holness said, however, that...

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

5 years ago Coronavirus

PAHO Urges Investment in Mental Health Programmes

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, is encouraging member countries to follow through on planned investments in mental health service delivery, which she says is foundational to the region’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Speaking during PAHO’s COVID-19 digital briefing on Wednesday (August 18), Dr. Etienne said while many countries have prioritised mental health by integrating support for service...

Director of the National Shelter Programme in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Tamika Peart (right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the $14 million facility for abused women in St. Andrew today (August 19). Also sharing in the occasion are: First Secretary and Director of Economic and Cooperation at the Embassy of Japan, Noriko Oshima (left), and Chairman and Founder of Woman Inc, Angela Stewart (centre). Establishment of the shelter was done by Woman Inc, with funding from the Embassy of Japan.

5 years ago Gender Affairs

A Safe Space For Victims Of Gender-Based Violence

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is welcoming the establishment of a shelter for abused women, by Woman Inc, with funding of $14 million by the Embassy of Japan. Speaking at the handover of the facility in St. Andrew, today (August 19), the Minister noted that the development was made possible through partnering with Woman Inc,...