Professor of Public Health, Epidemiology and HIV/AIDS at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Dr. Peter Figueroa, says “international solidarity” is critical in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). He said that countries must act to support each other, sharing experiences and treatment options. “We have to share the lessons that we can learn from controlling and...

Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the Government is considering a request from the Jamaican Bar Association for lawyers who are performing certain legal duties outside of their homes, to be allowed to move during any restrictions affecting movements that have been imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a virtual press conference at Jamaica House...

All Cabinet members have been tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19), the results of which are negative. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, provided details at a virtual press conference held on Monday (April 20), at Jamaica House. “On Friday (April 17), you may have noticed that we did not have our usual press briefing, that is because we all...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says that this year’s Child Month theme, ‘Unplug Negativity, Connect Positivity…Think!’, is timely as Jamaica and the rest of the world grapple with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He said that the theme emphasises the importance of helping children to embrace the positive aspects of the pandemic, such as spending more...

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) wishes to advise our customers of the impact on our operations resulting from the extended St. Catherine lockdown, which takes effect Wednesday April 22, 2020. Branch Closures The following branches will be closed for the lockdown period, based on physical location as well as, because a significant percentage of the branch’s team members reside in...

The Government is making arrangements to repatriate the 43 crew members aboard the Marella Discovery 2 cruise ship, which is now docked in the United Kingdom (UK). The ship was in Jamaican waters for refueling on April 2, when a request was made for the Jamaicans on board to disembark for repatriation, but the vessel left before the Government’s approval...

All Jamaicans have now been mandated to wear a mask, once they are in the public space. The Government had previously ordered persons with flu-like symptoms and respiratory illnesses, individuals over the age of 65, persons caring for someone at home with a flu-like or respiratory illness, and others with co-morbid conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension, to wear a...