The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) wishes to advise all investors and the general public that the Company will be following the advisory of the Office of the Prime Minister for companies’ employees to work remotely where possible. In view of this development, please be advise that the JSE’s operating hours will remain unchanged. Normal services will continue to be provided...

Persons displaying symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are being encouraged to contact the Ministry of Health and Wellness and await further instructions. The main contact numbers are 888-754-7792 or at 888-ONE-LOVE (663-5683). Additional numbers to call are 876-542-5998, 876-542-6007 and 876-542-6006. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the following symptoms may appear two to 14 days...

The Government has put a restriction on the number of persons visiting patients at hospitals, limiting one person per day, in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gave details during a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (March 16). He said this forms part of new protocols for...

As the Government continues its proactive efforts to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 in Jamaica, keen consideration has been given to public events that should be curtailed or restricted.  Leading by example, the decision has been taken to limit participation at the Budget Presentation by the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister, which is scheduled for Thursday 19th March...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has reported that there are now 13 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the island, one more than the figure given on Monday (March 16). “Today we received five test results, and of the five results, one is confirmed to be COVID-19 and four are negative, which brings the number...

The Government has increased the contingency provisions within the Budget to offset the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) to $10 billion. Making the announcement in the House of Representatives today (March 17), Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, said the banking sector has agreed to forgo the reduction in asset tax announced recently for...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) wishes to advise the public that considering the Government of Jamaica’s announced restrictions on gatherings in public spaces, The Mandela Park in Half-Way-Tree has been closed until further notice. The NSWMA continues to closely monitor the announcements of the Ministry of Health and Wellness and all stakeholders to ensure we have accurate and...