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Suspension Of Banking Services To The Public

In light of the recent announcement by the Government, Bank of Jamaica will not be offering teller services to the public on the following days:  Monday, 23 August 2021  Tuesday, 24 August 2021  Monday, 30 August 2021...

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

Vaccination Sites-Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses newly installed Justices of the Peace for Manchester, during their commissioning ceremony at Church Teachers' College in Mandeville on Thursday (August 19).

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

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.

Flight Training School Ready for Take Off

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,...

5 years ago InformationJustice

Resumption Of Operations At St. James Parish Court

The Judiciary of Jamaica wishes to advise that the Western Regional Gun Court will resume hearing matters at the St. James Parish Court today, Friday, August 20, 2021), while the St. James Parish Court will resume operations on Monday, August 23, 2021 under STRICT adherence to the COVID-19 protocols. Acting Director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the Court...

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Bank Of Jamaica Signals Tightening In Monetary Policy

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announces its decision to hold the policy interest rate (the rate offered to deposit-taking institutions on overnight placements with BOJ) unchanged at 0.50 per cent per annum. The Bank also decided to consider commencing a tightening of monetary policy at the next meeting of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (the Committee/MPC) in September 2021 and to...

5 years ago InformationWorks / Construction

Bog Walk Gorge Reopened as NWA Teams Work to Clear Blocked Roads in St. Catherine and Clarendon

The Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine is now reopened to vehicular traffic, following the passage of Tropical Storm Grace which prompted its closure, after the Rio Cobre overflowed its banks. Elsewhere in the parish, as well as in Clarendon, National Works Agency (NWA) teams work to clear other roadways that were made impassable by the storm. Manager of Communication...