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Government Senator, Sapphire Longmore, addressing today
Government Senator, Sapphire Longmore, addressing today's (October 9) sitting of the Senate.

Senator Encourages More Persons to Get Screened for Breast Cancer

As the nation observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Government Senator, Dr. Sapphire Longmore, is encouraging more persons to get screened for the disease, as early detection is key in the cancer fight. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in October...
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square,​ on Thursday, October 8.
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square,​ on Thursday, October 8.

Cornwall Regional Hospital Opens 24-Bed Ward for COVID-19 Patients
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left) presents a prize to Ashagaye Mullings, winner of the ‘COVID AH KIP’ social media competition at the awards ceremong held on Wednesday (October 7), at the Ministry
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left) presents a prize to Ashagaye Mullings, winner of the ‘COVID AH KIP’ social media competition at the awards ceremong held on Wednesday (October 7), at the Ministry's New Kingston offices.

Ashagaye Mullings Wins ‘COVID Ah Kip’ Social Media Competition.
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

Severe Cases of COVID-19 Down in Member States of PAHO
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a Satement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a Satement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

15-Person Limit on Public Gatherings Still in Effect

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Businesses Encouraged to Use COVID-19 as Catalyst to Improve Service to Customers

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sagicor Bank Limited, Chorvelle Johnson-Cunningham, is calling on businesses to use the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as a catalyst for improving how their customers are served. “COVID is our practice area. (We need to) use COVID to see how we can do things differently. During COVID, did we operate as chameleons? Did we pivot quickly enough?...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on October 6 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Coronavirus

Stay-at-Home Age Limit Lowered to 65

The Government has lowered the age limit for persons to stay at home from 70 to 65 years. The measure is in keeping with the Government’s efforts to control community spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect the most vulnerable from the virus. “Persons 65 years and older must continue to stay at home but will be allowed to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 6), at the Jamaica Conference Centre n downtown Kingston.
Coronavirus

Tighter Curfew Hours for Heroes Weekend

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced tighter curfew measures for the upcoming Heroes weekend. Delivering a Statement in the House of Representatives on October 6 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, he said the Government has taken a decision to discourage parties and gatherings, which are normally held during the Heroes weekend. “The curfew hours during...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers Statement in the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Coronavirus

Border Protocols Streamlined for Timely Processing of More Applicants Under the Controlled Entry Programme

The Government has streamlined its border protocols under the Controlled Entry Programme to make it easier and more efficient, so as to facilitate timely processing of much larger numbers of applicants under the Programme. To this end, effective October 10, 2020, the pretesting requirement for visitors from high-risk countries will be maintained. However, consistent with the local acceptance of antigen...
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