Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) is to be expanded to additional areas by next week. The pilot, which commenced in Portmore on March 26, was extended to Kingston and St. Andrew and St. James on April 2. Mr. Holness, who was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 13),...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the extension of the coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention measures under the Disaster Risk Management Act until May 4. Among these is the stay-at-home order for persons 60 and over and the work-from-home directive for public-sector workers. “Permanent Secretaries and heads of agencies are directed to ensure that only persons who work in...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says Jamaica is organizing support for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which are now being battered by the erupting La Soufriere Volcano. “Our Government has been in contact with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and we are organizing logistical and other forms of support to our brothers...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 130 43,054 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 70 24,094 Males 60 18,957 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 94 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 8 2,375 Hanover 0 1,185 KSA 53 12,315 Manchester 1 2,553 Portland 5 1,394 St....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the weekend curfews imposed as part of measures to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will be extended, but the hours will be modified. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 13), Mr. Holness said that the measures that were implemented three weeks ago have been successful...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Tuesday (April 13) passed a Resolution to posthumously honour the late Jamaican international footballer, Luton Shelton with the Keys to the City of Kingston. The Keys to the City of Kingston is the highest honour that can be bestowed by the KSAMC. Up until the time of his death, Mr. Shelton...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, is appealing to Jamaicans to recommit their energies, talents and intellectual abilities towards protecting children. The State Minister was addressing the virtual launch of Child Month, today (April 13). Child Month 2021 will be observed in May under the theme ‘I Strive to Overcome Adversities with Resilience...