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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks in the Senate on March 26.

Help for More Jamaicans

Another 50,000 Jamaicans are to benefit from cash grants under the Government’s COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme, which will continue with a further allotment of $3 billion in the 2021/22 budget. This was noted by Minister without...

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while addressing the Senate on Friday (March 26).

Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Enforcement Measures

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (standing at centre) and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley (standing at left), observe as retired nurse Millie Lecky (seated) is given her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination by Public Health nurse at the Balaclava Health Centre, Yaneek Sterling. Occasion was the observation of the COVID-19 vaccination process at the facility by the Minister and representatives from the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA).

30,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered So Far

Head of the Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at the University of the West Indies, Professor Joseph Plummer.

Jamaicans Advised not to Delay Colorectal Cancer Investigations

Chairman of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Earl Jarrett. (File Photo)

Jamaica Urged To Support Cancer Society, Heart Foundation

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

First COVID-19 Vaccination Blitz at National Arena from 10:00 A.M to 3:00 P.M. March 27

One caregiver will be allowed with each person aged 75 years and older who goes to the National Arena for the Government’s first coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination Blitz on Saturday, March 27. It will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for elderly persons who have scheduled an appointment. Seventy doctors will be on location with public health nurses and...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, looks on as retired nurse, Mavis Gregory, receives her first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on Thursday (March 25), at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Urges Heightened Vigilance

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is imploring Jamaicans to continue to exercise vigilance in observing the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols. The call comes as India announces a temporary suspension of vaccine exports to focus on its domestic vaccination programme, which could cause disruption in supplies to countries. Cases of COVID-19 have spiked in India, with more than...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Thursday, March 25, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 330 37,458 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 183 21,061 Males 147 16,394 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 29 days to 99 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 13 2,109 Hanover 4 1,060 Kingston & St. Andrew 99 10,697 Manchester...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, addresses the weekly virtual COVID-19 Conversations press briefing on Tuesday (March 23).

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Over 26,000 Jamaicans Inoculated With First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

A total of 26,512 Jamaicans, including Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, have, so far, received their first dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. This is the first of two doses, with the next to be administered within another eight to 12 weeks. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan...

5 years ago CoronavirusInformation

TAJ Adjusts Operations Due to New COVID-19 Measures

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public, that consequent on the recent announcement by the Prime Minister of the increased COVID-19 restrictions, the Tax Authority has been authorized to adjust its closing time to 1:00 pm on Friday, March 26, Thursday, April 1 and Friday, April 9, 2021. This means that all Revenue Service Centres, Tax Offices and the Stamp Office will be open to the public...

5 years ago CoronavirusTransport

May Pen Examination Depot Closed For Deep Cleaning And Sanitization

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) advises that it’s May Pen Examination Depot has been temporarily closed for deep cleaning and sanitization today, Thursday, March 25, 2020. Persons requiring the services of the May Pen Depot are therefore encouraged to visit the next nearest depot as is convenient for urgent matters; while persons who are scheduled for testing during the period...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), responds to queries from media personnel during the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Tuesday (March 23). Flanking Dr. Tufton are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Persons Urged To Protect The Vulnerable Against COVID-19

Jamaicans, especially the younger population, are again being urged to protect the society’s most vulnerable by adhering to the infection prevention and control measures implemented by the Government to control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the appeal in light of statistics showing that while the younger age cohorts...