Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that while the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created some severe economic challenges for Jamaica, there are some surprisingly strong indicators that bode well for the future. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at the handing over of a one bedroom house to an elderly person in Bogue District, St. Elizabeth, on July 17,...

Jamaica recorded three new COVID-19 cases and 3 additional recoveries in the last 24 hours. The total number of confirmed positives for the island is now 768 while recoveries have moved to 678. Two of the newly confirmed cases are females while the third is a male. They range in age from 35 to 47 years and are from St....

Jamaica now has 774 confirmed cases of COVID-19, following the addition of six new cases over the last 24 hours. The newly confirmed cases consist of two females and four males, with ages ranging from three (3) to 53 years and with addresses in Trelawny (2), St. James (1), Westmoreland (1), Clarendon (1), and Kingston and St. Andrew (1). Four...

The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) has strengthened protocols and safeguards to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The entity has acquired thermometers for the monitored reading of clients and employees prior to their entering the office, and disposable face masks are to be issued where necessary. Measures have also been implemented to ensure individuals adhere to...

More than 2,000 persons will be engaged in communities across the island to monitor the operations of water attractions, amusement parks, day cares and small outdoor events during the two-week conditional reopening period for these activities from July 21 to 31. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure on Thursday (July 16); during the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is reminding the public that all nightclubs are to remain closed, as the ban on such establishments has not been lifted. “Nightclubs are not open, there is no order for nightclubs to operate and I just want to make that clear. The ban on the operation of nightclubs is still...

Fifty-six active cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) are currently under observation in Jamaica. This update was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a virtual press conference at his Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Thursday (July 16). “There are no critically ill or moderately ill patients at this particular time, and that is good...