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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 7.

Health Ministry Spends $3.8 Billion So Far To Fight COVID-19

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has so far spent $3.8 billion on efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate...

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

PAHO Lauds Member Countries For Swift Action To Combat COVID-19

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; and Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, give the ‘thumbs up’ after discussing Jamaica’s provision under the CA$20-million (J$2.12-billion) Canada-CARICOM Climate Adaptation Fund. The discussion was held during the High Commissioner's recent visit to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston.

Jamaica To Benefit From CA$4.7 Million Under Canada-CARICOM Climate Adaptation Fund

Seven More Recoveries, Five New Imported COVID-19 Cases

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, addresses a COVID-19 virtual press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, recently.

Too Early For Persons To Develop Immunity For COVID-19 – CMO

6 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

Reggae Mill Closed, But Other Businesses At Devon House To Remain Open

Following his announcement of the closure of Devon House effective today, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie has disclosed that only the Reggae Mill, the business tenant at the centre of the violation of COVID-19 protocols, will remain closed. “In addition to announcing the closure yesterday, I indicated that a meeting would be held today with...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a press conference at the Ministry, on July 5. The Minister said the Government will have to reconsider the reopening of the entertainment industry.

6 years ago CoronavirusEntertainmentLocal Government

Government Reconsiders Reopening Of Entertainment Sector

The Government of Jamaica is reconsidering the reopening of the local entertainment sector, in light of information in the public about the operation of several entities. “On Thursday (July 2) we met with the entertainment sector here at the Ministry to look at how we will deal with the possible reopening of the sector. We discussed, at length, what are...

6 years ago CoronavirusForeign Affairs

New Diplomatic Appointments: Strategic Foreign Policy To Forge Ahead Beyond COVID-19

Jamaica will forge ahead with strengthening its linkages across the world by using its strategic foreign policy to further advance national development goals. As the country looks beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and tackles its socio-economic impact, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will leverage Jamaica’s strong relationship with global partners to support the recovery and sustain the positive...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

15 More Recoveries, COVID-19 Cases Increase by Four

As at Sunday (July 5), the number of recovered patients has increased by 15. The total number of patients now recovered and released from care stands at 584 (79.8% Recovery Rate). At the same time, Jamaica has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases by four. This brings the country’s total confirmed cases to 732. The new cases consist of one...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Records 7 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 More Recoveries

Jamaica has recorded seven new COVID-19 cases and four additional recoveries as at Saturday (July 4). The island now has a total of 728 confirmed positives and 569 recoveries. There are 139 or 19% active cases currently under observation, including one moderately ill person. There are no critically ill persons at this time while 10 persons have repatriated. The seven...

(FILE) State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (centre) examines a bag of peppers during a tour of the J Wray and Nephew Limited Farmers’ Market on June 12 at the company’s Spanish Town Road offices. Looking on are Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Peter Thompson (left) and Director of Marketing, Jamaica and the Caribbean, J Wray and Nephew Limited, Marsha Lumley.

6 years ago AgricultureCoronavirus

Gov’t Supporting Farmers During COVID-19

State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is committed to supporting farmers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and safeguard the country’s food security. He noted that among the initiatives implemented was a $240 million stimulus package to purchase excess fruits and vegetables from those farmers, who lost their markets, largely due to the...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Six New Imported Cases Recorded, Recoveries now 565

Jamaica now has 721 confirmed COVID-19 cases. This increase comes as six new samples have tested positive as at Friday (July 3). At the same time, five more patients have recovered and have been released from care, bringing that total to 565. (78.4% Recovery Rate). All six cases are imported, having arrived on flights from the USA. Four are males...