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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, fields questions from media practitioners during a virtual press conference from the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre, on February 28.

PM Says No One Will Be Allowed To Interfere With COVID-19 Vaccination Process

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is assuring that no one will be allowed to interfere with the impending coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination process for Jamaicans. “All our Ministers, all our political personnel have been directed that they must not...

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

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

5 years ago CoronavirusEducation

Private Schools Included In No Face-To-Face Rule

Private schools have now been included in the no face-to-face rule that has been put in place for public educational institutions. This, as the Government further tightens measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), which has seen a spike in cases in recent weeks. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a virtual press...

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 & WellnessPrime Minister

PM Holness Announces New COVID-19 Measures With Immediate Effect

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced new and stricter COVID-19 measures under the Disaster Risk Management Act, effective March 1. The Government has implemented these measures amid an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. According to Prime Minister Holness, the Government has been forced to shift policy efforts in order to preserve lives and livelihoods. “We have to take these drastic actions...

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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...