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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), fields questions from media personnel during a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, at Jamaica House, on Thursday (March 5). At second right is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and at left is Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. The meeting was convened by the Prime Minister to discuss the COVID-19 threat and Jamaica’s level of preparedness.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), fields questions from media personnel during a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, at Jamaica House, on Thursday (March 5). At second right is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and at left is Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. The meeting was convened by the Prime Minister to discuss the COVID-19 threat and Jamaica’s level of preparedness.

Government Continues To Closely Monitor Countries To Prevent COVID-19

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is continuing to closely monitor countries in order to thwart a local outbreak as the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread worldwide. Jamaica has travel restrictions in place...
Chief Executive Officer, Manpower and Maintenance Services (MMS) Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe (left), speaking with Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA), Imega Breese McNab (centre) and Director, Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Nicole Dawkins. Occasion was the MMS’ sensitisation session and workshop on the coronavirus (COVID 19), held on March 5 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer, Manpower and Maintenance Services (MMS) Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe (left), speaking with Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA), Imega Breese McNab (centre) and Director, Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Nicole Dawkins. Occasion was the MMS’ sensitisation session and workshop on the coronavirus (COVID 19), held on March 5 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Manpower & Maintenance Services Stages Sensitisation Session On COVID 19
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, at Jamaica House, on Thursday (March 5). The Prime Minister convened the meeting to discuss the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat and Jamaica’s level of preparedness. Members of the Cabinet in the foreground (from right) are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, at Jamaica House, on Thursday (March 5). The Prime Minister convened the meeting to discuss the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat and Jamaica’s level of preparedness. Members of the Cabinet in the foreground (from right) are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

PM Calls On Jamaicans To Practise Proper Hygiene
“It is not only when there is a disaster or a looming disaster that our disaster risk management system is operational. Our disaster risk management system is always operational. There is always a level of planning, there is always a level of response,” he assured.
“It is not only when there is a disaster or a looming disaster that our disaster risk management system is operational. Our disaster risk management system is always operational. There is always a level of planning, there is always a level of response,” he assured.

PM Says Jamaica Ready To Deal With Impact Of COVID-19
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), highlights a point while addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday’s (March 3). Beside him is Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), highlights a point while addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday’s (March 3). Beside him is Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White.

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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), refers to a document while addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 3). Beside him is Tourism Director of Tourism, Donovan White, while in the background is Tourism Enhancement Fund Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace.
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Gov’t Keeping Abreast Of Coronavirus’ Effect On Visitor Bookings

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is monitoring industry developments in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in key visitor source markets. He advised that contact is being maintained with overseas partners as part of efforts to keep abreast of the extent of the outbreak and how this could impact bookings and visitor arrivals. “As it stands now,...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (front, centre), addresses the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 4), which is now examining the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure. Others from left are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe, and Director of Corporate Services in the Ministry, Tracey Lindsay.
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Gov’t Monitoring Potential Impact Of Coronavirus On Tokyo Olympics

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says she will be monitoring developments regarding the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, to see what decisions will be made in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). She indicated this during Wednesday’s (March 4) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, which is now examining the...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), highlights a point while addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday’s (March 3). Beside him is Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White.
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Tourism Projections Revised Due To Global Coronavirus Outbreak

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says industry projections for Fiscal Year 2020/21 have been revised in light of the threat posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Current global situations require for us to review some of our projected out-turns as well as our market strategy and, perhaps, to cautiously examine where and how we apply the budgetary arrangements with regards...
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Jamaica’s International Airports’ Response to Global Health Alert – Novel Corona Virus

In the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) and the management and stakeholders of Jamaica’s airports have taken a number of preventative and proactive measures to protect their passengers and workers. The international gateways to Jamaica - Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), Sangster International Airport (SIA), and the Ian Fleming International Airport (IFIA) continue...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), listens to Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Bernadette Theodore-Gandi (left), at a press conference at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in New Kingston, on February 10. At right is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline A. Bisasor-McKenzie.
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Health Ministry Dispels Rumours Of Coronavirus In Jamaica

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising the public that there are currently no confirmed cases of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. “There are no cases of the Coronavirus on the island at this time. Further, should the virus reach our shores, the Ministry will immediately notify the public,” said Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie. The...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP
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Education Ministry Implements Emergency Alert System To Address Potential Corona Virus Threat

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has developed a three-tiered Education in Emergencies response system to alert schools and other public education institutions on the protocols to follow in public health emergencies. The Education in Emergencies (EiE) alert system is aimed at protecting children in conflict and natural disasters and includes strategies to improve preparedness and ensure children’s right...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks at Tuesday’s (March 3) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House.
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Contingency Provisions In Budget To Deal With COVID-19 – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says Jamaica is in a good position to respond to a possible coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. He said the Government has contingency provisions within the Budget to adequately deal with COVID-19’s onset, should this occur. Additionally, Dr. Clarke said the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), which has net international reserves...
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