The Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to note that as at today’s date (Sunday, May 17) no formal approval has been provided for any vessel to be granted permission for the disembarking of any person from cruise ships in any of the ports in Jamaica. It is important that the public notes that the request for disembarking or “pratique”...

Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus, says the observation of Workers’ Week 2020 provides an opportunity for Jamaicans to reflect on the achievements of the past and plan for the future. “It is to reflect on what we have been doing for many years but also to [look]...

Social Development Commission (SDC) Parish Manager for Hanover, Mashario Bisasor, says that more than 18 elderly residents of the parish have already been assisted through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s RONA Helpline Senior Care Response initiative. The helpline was activated islandwide in March to aid senior citizens over the age of 70 who lack the requisite support...

Acting Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Francine Phillips-Kelly, says 29 of the 40 business process outsourcing (BPO) entities operating in the parish have passed inspection. Speaking at the monthly sitting of the St. James Municipal Corporation held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Thursday (May 14), Dr. Phillips-Kelly said the approved companies have met the Ministry...

The Credit Unions of Jamaica handed over a cheque for $500,000.00 to the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE) to assist Mona Tech Engineering Services to repair much needed ventilators for the Jamaica Health Sector during this COVID-19 crisis. The contribution was received at a brief ceremony held at the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) Head Office at 40 Harbour Street, Kingston,...

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has been allocated an additional $1 billion in budgetary support, to boost food security and assist small farmers for the 2020/2021 financial year. Speaking at a virtual town hall meeting on May 14, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said the allocation has been reflected in the First Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure for...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday (May 13) had a telephone discussion with the General Secretary of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and the Prime Minister of Canada Hon. Justin Trudeau on the challenges and impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on nations across the world particularly Small Island Developing States and the role that the leaders of Jamaica...