Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is allaying fears that Haiti’s political instability in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, could cause further security implications for Jamaica. The Minister said while some may seek to benefit illegally from the turmoil in neighbouring Haiti, the Government understands the growing concern, so...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has been appointed a member of the Privy Council. His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen issued a statement announcing the appointment today. “Her Majesty The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve that the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica, be appointed a member of Her...

More than 43,000 students are participating in the National Summer School Programme, reports Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams. She said that the number comprises 16,530 students engaged in face-to-face classes and some 27,000 benefiting from online sessions. Minister Williams noted that the face-to-face classes, which were scheduled to start on Monday (July 5), were delayed by...

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the childcare and protection sector, the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) will be merged with the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), in order to facilitate better coordination of support services for children in State care. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during her address at the...

Continuing the “zero tolerance” approach to the abuse of children in State care, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, has said that childcare facilities will be closed where reports of abuse are found to be valid. “We will close homes if we get reports of abuse in those homes, and we will investigate later. Our children are...

The Government of Jamaica has joined member countries of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, in flying all national flags at half-mast in tribute to the late President of Haiti, His Excellency Jovenel Moïse. President Moïse was assassinated in his home in Port-au-Prince, yesterday July 7, 2021. CARICOM Heads of Government convened an emergency meeting following reports of the death of President...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 41 50,497 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 28 28,248 Males 13 22,246 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 83 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 1 2,732 Hanover 0 1,376 Kingston & St. Andrew 10 13,937 Manchester...