Jamaica has facilitated repatriation and crew changes for more than 3,700 seafarers since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, through a successful inter-agency effort. This was disclosed by Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as he addressed the virtual launch of Jamaica’s bid for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 40-member Council on April...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 246 44,136 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 133 24,702 Males 113 19,431 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 92 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 9 2,423 Hanover 2 1,197 Kingston & St. Andrew 87 12,654 Manchester 17 2,636 Portland 1 1,412 St. Ann...

Mental health service delivery by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is poised to be significantly bolstered with the acquisition of a retrofitted 35-seater bus valued at $14.9 million. The vehicle, which was purchased by the Transformation Implementation Unit in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and modified by Toyota Jamaica, is equipped with two counselling areas, Wi-Fi...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging persons to contact their health provider if side effects from the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine persist beyond 72 hours. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis, said that the expected side effects usually last for 24 to 48...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   NOTES   Confirmed Cases 233 43,473   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 134 24,332   Males 99 19,138   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE RANGE 3 months to 99 years 1 day to 108 years   PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 7 2,400   Hanover 3 1,188  ...

Minister Orders Independent Panel for McGowan case review The UHWI has been directed to provide a more detailed review of the case involving Miss Jalisa McGowan and to implement corrective actions. This directive has come following reports submitted to the Ministry from the Andrews Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of the West Indies. The review of these reports has shown...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has hailed the COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme and E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) as prime examples of innovation in customer service. Speaking at a Jamaica Customer Service Association Leadership Forum and Service Excellence Webinar on April 14, he highlighted how the health pandemic demanded...