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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (March 12).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (March 12).

Mayor Davis Activates St. James Emergency Committee

The St. James Municipal Corporation has activated its Emergency Operating Centre in the wake of the increasing numbers of Corona Virus (COVID-19) cases being detected on the island. In an interview, Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St....
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Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, addresses journalists at a press briefing, held in St. Ann’s Bay on March 12.
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, addresses journalists at a press briefing, held in St. Ann’s Bay on March 12.

St. Ann Municipal Corporation Puts Measures In Place To Stem Spread Of COVID-19
Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), makes a point to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), during an impromptu meeting at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston on Saturday (March 14). Also sharing in the discussion are Senior Strategist/Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), makes a point to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), during an impromptu meeting at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston on Saturday (March 14). Also sharing in the discussion are Senior Strategist/Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

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Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP
Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP

Education Ministry To Provide Nutritional Support To PATH Students Amid School Closure

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Jamaica Customs Continues Full Operations At Air And Sea Ports

Arising from queries from the media and members of the public, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising that it remains fully operational at the country’s air and sea ports, and assures its customers that there are no restrictions or ban on the importation of goods from countries impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Mrs. Velma Ricketts Walker, CEO/Commissioner of Customs,...
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Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), makes a point to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), during an impromptu meeting at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston on Saturday (March 14). Also sharing in the discussion are Senior Strategist/Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
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Tourism, Health Ministries Tighten COVID-19 Coordination

Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, and Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Christopher Tufton met on Saturday (March 14), to further tighten coordination between the Health Ministry and the wider tourism sector. This impromptu meeting took place at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston, and also involved senior officials from both...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Attorney-General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (2nd right), speaks at a press briefing on Friday (March 13), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
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Attorney-General Issues COVID-19 Warning To Beauty Industry

Operators of beauty salons and barber shops, barbers and cosmetologists, are being warned not to render their services to anyone, if they are infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Failure to adhere could result in their licences being revoked, said Attorney-General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte. She noted that persons working as beauty therapists, cosmetologists and hairdressers are “under duty to be...
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Minister of Health and Wellness , Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (March 13).
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2 More COVID-19 Cases Confirmed; 17 Test Negative

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reporting that two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the island. This is following the results from the National Influenza Centre, where 19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. Seventeen (17) of the cases tested were negative. The country now has a total of 10 confirmed cases. One of...
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COVID-19 Telephone Numbers Zero-rated

Jamaica’s two major telecommunication providers (“Telcos”), Digicel (Jamaica) Limited and Cable and Wireless (Jamaica) Limited (trading as FLOW) have agreed to zero-rate access to all novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) numbers in use by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, effective today, March 13, 2020. This agreement was reached during a meeting called by the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, the...
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Jamaica Customs Continues Full Operations At Air And Sea Ports

Arising from queries from the media and members of the public, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising that it remains fully operational at the country’s air and sea ports, and assures its customers that there are no restrictions or ban on the importation of goods from countries impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Mrs. Velma Ricketts Walker, CEO/Commissioner of Customs,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), updates the media on action taken to quarantine the Seven and Eight Miles communities in St. Andrew to halt the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), at a press briefing, on Friday (March 13), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. With the Prime Minister are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
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Government Tightens Access To Infirmaries And Golden Aged Homes In The Wake Of COVID-19

The Government of Jamaica has restricted access to infirmaries and golden aged homes with immediate effect for 14 days as a measure to contain possible spread of COVID-19 in the island. A 30 days restriction has also been placed on the acceptance of new residents to golden aged homes and infirmaries across the island. Giving an update on Government measures...
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