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

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...

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TAJ Adjusts Operations Due to New COVID-19 Measures

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.

Persons Urged To Protect The Vulnerable Against COVID-19

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), addresses the virtual launch of the National Committtee on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), on Tuesday (March 23).

25-Member NCDs Committee Launched

(FILE) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), observes as public health nurse, Kathy-Ann Bryan, vaccinates 75-year old resident at the Golden Age Home in Kingston, Bridge Baker, against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Tufton visited the facility on Tuesday (March 23) to observe administration of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination to senior citizens, 75 years and older. The facility houses one of several COVID-19 vaccination sites in the Corporate Area.

PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Observes COVID-19 Vaccinations at Golden Age Home

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on March 23.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PM Confident COVID Measures Will Bring Numbers Down

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is confident that the measures put in place by the Government to contain transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), will bring the numbers down. “The measures that we have put in place… will have a lag effect. So measures that we put in place two weeks ago, we are not going to...

Some of the buses in the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

5 years ago CoronavirusTransport

JUTC To Provide Reduced Service On Weekends Of Curfew And Easter Holiday Period

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, will be operating a reduced service for essential and frontline staff on the weekends of the curfew and during the Easter holiday period. This follows recent adjustments to the curfew hours by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Corporate Communications Manager Cecil Thoms said “the JUTC will provide normal service during 5am...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during Wednesday’s (March 24) post-Cabinet digital press briefing.

5 years ago CabinetHealth & WellnessInformation

Gov’t Acquiring 4,000 Test Kits For National HIV/STI Programme

Cabinet has approved the award of a contract valued US$415,527.32 to Abbott Rapid DX International Limited for the provision of 4,000 Determine HIV test kits for the National HIV/STI Programme. The kits are expected to significantly bolster Jamaica’s ongoing fight against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This was announced by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, during...

5 years ago CoronavirusOffice of the Prime Minister

Leaders of UN Initiative Committed to Global Recovery from the Negative Economic Impacts of COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, and United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres had important discussions concerning the pandemic’s devastating impacts on vulnerable economies and developing countries. They discussed debt and liquidity issues and the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States, which are highly prone to the devastating effects of climate change and natural...

5 years ago CoronavirusWater

NWC To Close All Commercial Offices At Noon On Friday, March 26

The National Water Commission (NWC) wishes to advise its customers that all its commercial offices will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021. This closure is being done based on the recent directive from Prime Minister Andrew Holness to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in Jamaica. Based on the curfew measures, the commercial offices will also be...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, pilots the Disaster Risk Management (Amendment) Act through the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 23).

5 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

House Amends Disaster Risk Management Act To Introduce Penalties

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 23) passed legislation that will introduce a specific enforceable system of sanctions against persons who breach the public health protocols. This includes fixed penalties ranging from $3,000 to $500,000. The Bill, entitled, The Disaster Risk Management (Amendment) Act, was passed with two amendments. Since March 10, 2020, the Government has employed the Disaster...