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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left) and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), share a photo opportunity with members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade during a special service at the Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew on July 19 to recognise the country’s front-line workers, who have been integral in the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

PM Hails Country’s Front-Line Workers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the country’s front-line workers for the critical role they play in the country’s fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at a thanksgiving service at the Webster Memorial United Church in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the handing over ceremony of a one bedroom house to an elderly person in Bogue, St. Elizabeth, on July 17.

PM Says Jamaicans Must Remain Vigilant

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) , meets with medical staff at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, on Sunday (July 19).

More Medical Doctors To Be Employed

16 New COVID-19 Cases, 14 More Recoveries

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while speaking at a handing over ceremony of a one bedroom house to an elderly person in Bogue, St. Elizabeth, on July 17.

PM Says There Are Some Strong Indicators That Bode Well For The Future

6 years ago Coronavirus

Jamaica records 3 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more recoveries

Jamaica recorded three new COVID-19 cases and 3 additional recoveries in the last 24 hours. The total number of confirmed positives for the island is now 768 while recoveries have moved to 678. Two of the newly confirmed cases are females while the third is a male. They range in age from 35 to 47 years and are from St....

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Records Six New COVID-19 Cases

Jamaica now has 774 confirmed cases of COVID-19, following the addition of six new cases over the last 24 hours. The newly confirmed cases consist of two females and four males, with ages ranging from three (3) to 53 years and with addresses in Trelawny (2), St. James (1), Westmoreland (1), Clarendon (1), and Kingston and St. Andrew (1). Four...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking on Thursday (July 16), during the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing at the Ministry

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t To Employ “Substantial Number” Of Junior Doctors

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government plans to employ “a substantial number” of junior doctors, who are currently facing challenges in securing jobs in the public health system. The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) reported that just over 100 junior doctors have been unable to secure employment in the public system. Speaking during...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is shown some of the changes made at the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) to adhere to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) physical distance guidelines, by Executive Director, Rick Harris.

6 years ago CoronavirusNational Security and Peace

Private Security Regulation Authority Strengthening COVID-19 Safeguards

The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) has strengthened protocols and safeguards to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The entity has acquired thermometers for the monitored reading of clients and employees prior to their entering the office, and disposable face masks are to be issued where necessary. Measures have also been implemented to ensure individuals adhere to...

6 years ago CoronavirusEntertainmentHealth & WellnessLocal Government

2,000 Persons To Monitor Opening Of Day Cares, Entertainment Events

More than 2,000 persons will be engaged in communities across the island to monitor the operations of water attractions, amusement parks, day cares and small outdoor events during the two-week conditional reopening period for these activities from July 21 to 31. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure on Thursday (July 16); during the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), speaking on Thursday (July 16), during the Ministry of Health and Wellness

6 years ago CoronavirusEntertainmentLocal Government

Nightclubs Remain Closed – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is reminding the public that all nightclubs are to remain closed, as the ban on such establishments has not been lifted. “Nightclubs are not open, there is no order for nightclubs to operate and I just want to make that clear. The ban on the operation of nightclubs is still...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

56 Active Cases Of COVID-19 Under Observation

Fifty-six active cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) are currently under observation in Jamaica. This update was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a virtual press conference at his Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Thursday (July 16). “There are no critically ill or moderately ill patients at this particular time, and that is good...