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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing a digital press conference on Sunday (February 28).

No Politics and Favouritism Around COVID-19 Vaccination – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government has given great consideration to its deliberations on the Covid-19 vaccines, being careful to ensure the selection of only safe and approved vaccines for Jamaica. The Prime Minister says while much has been...

Work From Home Arrangement For Public Sector

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing a digital press conference on Sunday (Feb. 28).

Curfew Hours Remain 8:00 P.M. To 5:00 A.M. Daily

Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Mr. Varough Deyde (2nd right) and Acting Director of the Caribbean Regional Office of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ms. Douan Kirivong (3rd right), make a presentation to representatives of the St. Thomas Health Services -
Acting Parish Manager, Mrs. Pauline Ellington (2nd left) and Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. D — Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Mr. Varough Deyde (2nd right) and Acting Director of the Caribbean Regional Office of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ms. Douan Kirivong (3rd right), make a presentation to representatives of the St. Thomas Health Services - Acting Parish Manager, Mrs. Pauline Ellington (2nd left) and Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. D'Oyen Smith (right). Also participating in the handover are Chief Executive Officer of the Princess Margaret Hospital, Miss Melecia Linton (left); Acting Regional Director of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Mrs. Sophia Moodie-Reid (3rd left); Acting Director of Finance, SERHA, Miss K'Trina Brown (4th left) and Councillor-Caretaker for the Morant Bay Division, Mr. Denver Howell.

US Embassy Hands Over Tents and Other Items to St. Thomas Health Services

PM Holness Announces New COVID-19 Measures With Immediate Effect

5 years ago Coronavirus

Public Gatherings Remain At 10 Persons

The public gathering limit will remain at 10 persons until March 22 as the Government continues to review measures to further control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who said this number may be reduced if the Government does not get the intended results from the new and stricter...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Persons 60 And Older Must Stay Home

Beginning Monday (March 1), persons 60 years and older will be required to remain at home, in keeping with the enhanced measures to control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This follows the revision of the current stay-at-home measure to reduce the age limit from 65 years, to further protect this vulnerable group in light of the recent spike in...

5 years ago Coronavirus

Government Considers Allowing Some Quick Service Industries to Operate During Curfew Hours

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that a Cabinet sub-committee is working with the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) to develop a model through which the quick service industry may be able to operate during curfew hours. Speaking yesterday (February 28, 2021), at a media briefing to update the country on changes made to the Disaster Risk Management Act, Prime...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Sunday, February 28, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 336 23,599 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 201 10,446 Females 133 13,148 Under Investigation 2 5 AGE RANGE 3 months to 97 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 3 1,345 Hanover...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

All Incoming Passengers Must Present Negative COVID-19 Tests

Effective Thursday (March 4), all persons entering the country (both Jamaicans and non-nationals) will be required to present a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test at check-in for their flights. The test must be conducted within 72 hours prior to the date of travel. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at a digital press conference on Sunday...

5 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Craft Traders Pivot to Other Areas

President of the All Island Craft Traders and Producers Association, Melody Haughton, says craft traders have been pivoting to other areas, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Some persons have been going into farming, such as chicken rearing and vegetable growing; making masks, and trying to get odd jobs,” she told JIS News. “Some persons are selling drinks and grocery, so...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left); Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Ambassador Masakui Rungsung and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, holding samples of pharmaceutical medicines and supplies donated by the Government of the Republic of India to assist with the local COVID-19 response. The supplies are valued at approximately $13.5 million. The official handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, New Kingston, on Friday (February 26).

5 years ago CoronavirusForeign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Jamaica to Receive Donation of COVID-19 Vaccines from India

The Government is to receive a donation of AstraZeneca vaccines from the Government of the Republic of India, to fight COVID-19. The vaccines are scheduled to arrive next week, says Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Ambassador Masakui Rungsung. He was speaking at the handover of pharmaceutical and medical supplies donated by the Government of the Republic of India,...