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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   NOTES Confirmed Cases 37 48,594   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 21 27,161   Males 16 21,430   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE RANGE 5 years to 93 years 1 day to 108 years             PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 5 2,640  ...

President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson, says the virtual sitting of the Upper House is a positive outcome of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) that should be embraced and developed. The Senate recently made amendments to the Standing Orders to allow members to participate in meetings of the full Senate, virtually. "It is said that from every crisis...