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Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, addresses the contract-signing ceremony between Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Court Administration Division (CAD) for the provision of $20 million for the procurement of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment for courts. The function was held on Thursday (June 3) at the Supreme Court, downtown Kingston.
Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, addresses the contract-signing ceremony between Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Court Administration Division (CAD) for the provision of $20 million for the procurement of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment for courts. The function was held on Thursday (June 3) at the Supreme Court, downtown Kingston.

Chief Justice Sykes Welcomes USF Support to Boost ICT Capacity of Courts

Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, has welcomed the investment by the Universal Service Fund (USF) in boosting the information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure of the courts, as a further step towards enhancing access to justice for Jamaicans. He said that...
Director of Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Linette Peters, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (June 3).
Director of Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Linette Peters, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (June 3).

Gov’t To Promulgate Modern Food-Safety Legislation
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COVID-19 Update for Thursday, June 03, 2021
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the Renaming Ceremony for the Denham Town Primary School and the Denham Town Infant School in West Kingston, on Thursday (June 3).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the Renaming Ceremony for the Denham Town Primary School and the Denham Town Infant School in West Kingston, on Thursday (June 3).

PM Welcomes Commitment By US To Donate Vaccines To Latin America And The Caribbean
Senior Veterinary Specialist, Veterinary Services Division, Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Thursday, June 3.
Senior Veterinary Specialist, Veterinary Services Division, Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Thursday, June 3.

Activities To Recognise World Food Safety Day

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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on June 1.
CoronavirusEntertainment

Gov’t In Talks With Entertainment Stakeholders For Limited Summer Reopening

The Government is engaged in discussions with entertainment stakeholders, with a view to agreeing on the appropriate protocols that could facilitate a limited reopening of the industry during the summer. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement on new coronavirus (COVID-19)-prevention measures in the House of Representatives on June 1. Mr. Holness said that...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on June 1.
Coronavirus

PM Announces New COVID-19 Measures

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (June 1), announced new measures aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The new measures will apply for a four-week period from June 3 to 30. The Prime Minister, in a statement to the House of Representatives, said that the requirement for all incoming travellers to present a negative...
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COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, June 01, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 45 48,639 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 25 27,186 Males 20 21,450 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 5 years to 92 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 3 2,643 Hanover 0 1,300 Kingston & St. Andrew 4 13,552 Manchester 6...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on June 1.
Coronavirus

Changes To Curfew Hours

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (June 1) announced changes to the curfew hours. The new hours will be in place from June 3, 2021 to July 1, 2021. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Mr. Holness said the curfew hours for weekdays have been recrafted, and will now be from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. “For...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton
Health & Wellness

Tobacco Regulations Seek To Advance Initiatives To Reduce Demand And Supply

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the recently tabled Tobacco Regulations seek to advance the country’s efforts at implementing demand and supply reduction initiatives. This is targeting tobacco products to further reduce the dangerous effects of tobacco use and exposure among our population. In his message to mark World No Tobacco Day, which is observed...
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