The Government of Jamaica wishes to advise of the facts regarding a request made on Thursday April 2, 2020 to allow entry and landing of Jamaican workers who were aboard the Marella Discovery 2. We understand the disappointment and anxiety of these cruise line workers and similar sentiments experienced by other Jamaican workers overseas who await the reopening of our...

Business establishments are being encouraged to reinforce social distancing by  posting signs indicating how far apart customers should be when standing of walking throughout their environment. This is to ensure that patrons keep a distance of at least two metres or six feet away from others in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Jamaica has 69...

Jamaica will play a key role in restoring global tourism when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ends, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. He said that the country is not only working on recovery efforts locally, but is also reaching out to assist its counterparts in the Caribbean region and elsewhere. “Jamaica is not just talking about itself…Jamaica is not just...

The Government has received the first shipment of some $1 billion worth of medical equipment and supplies that have been procured to bolster Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The items, which are being stored at the National Health Fund (NHF) warehouse in Kingston, include ventilators, intensive care unit (ICU) beds, stretchers, infrared thermometers, and N95 masks. These were sourced from several...

Jamaica will not be using the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, to treat persons who have contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19), says Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie. She said that the decision was taken by the Ministry, following a recommendation from a committee of experts from across the island who are responsible for reviewing the...

Spanish-owned companies that hold investments in Jamaica have donated US$200,000 to the Government to aid in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). The donation is being made through the Spanish-Jamaican Foundation, which was established by the group of Spanish investors in Jamaica to channel their corporate social responsibility activities through a single entity. This was announced by Spanish Ambassador to...

Before the Easter school break ends, Jamaicans will know whether schools will be reopened and also whether the school year will be extended. The nation will also be informed of what decisions have been taken regarding the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination. During a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...