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Kiwanis International Club of JTS, St. Andrew in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints and the Caribbean School of Nursing, University of Technology donated 500 handmade face masks for Health Care Workers from SERHA on April 6, 2020 inside the National Chest Hospital conference room. These masks will help to protect the staff from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Maureen Golding (second left), Regional Director, SERHA received a pack of face mask from Mr. Keith Byfield, Governor for 23 Central Kiwanis Club. Looking on are from left: Marcia Thomas Yetman, Regional Nursing Supervisor at SERHA; Dominique Martin, President, Kiwanis International Club of JTS, St. Andrew and Karen Sinclair Lym, Divisional Secretary, Kiwanis International Club of JTS, St. Andrew.

PHOTOS: Kiwanis and Friends Donate 500 Face Mask for Health Care Workers

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Hundreds Of Thousands Respond To COVID-19 Assistance Programme

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks with Coordinator of Medical Technology Services in the Ministry, Mitchelle Maylor Archat, during a tour of one of the coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing units. Dr. Tufton visited the National Blood Transfusion Service at Slipe Pen Road, Kingston on Monday (April 13), to look at the buses, which have been retrofitted for mobile testing.

PHOTOS: Minister Tufton Tours COVID-19 Mobile Testing Units

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), and comedian, Ian ‘Ity’ Ellis touch their shoes together in greeting during the ‘Telethon Jamaica-Together We Stand’ virtual fund-raising concert on Sunday (April 12). Looking on at left is comedian, Alton ‘Fancy Cat’ Hardware.

PM Appeals For Jamaicans To Obey COVID-19 Measures

Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness speaking with Singer/Songwriter, Naomi Cowan during the COVID-19 Relief Telethon held on April 13, 2020

PM Holness Donates US$3000 to Jamaica COVID-19 Relief Telethon

6 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Tourism Minister Says The Industry Could Begin To Recover In September

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is anticipating that the tourism industry could begin to recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in another five months. “I think at about September, we will begin to see the turnaround and I think borders will begin to open and airlines will begin to make initial forays. This is not to say that they’ll...

6 years ago CoronavirusTransport

Drivers Licenses Testing Suspended Until Further Notice

The Ministry of Transport and Mining advises that all driving examinations will be suspended by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) island-wide until further notice. This is an extension to the 14 days which became effective Monday, March 30, 2020. These tests include the Provisional Drivers (Learner’s) Licenses, yard and road tests. During this period, the adjustment in procedure for testing...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

6 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Tourism Minister Highlights Responsibility Of Recovery Task Force

The newly established COVID-19 Tourism Recovery Task Force will consist of two layers of partners whose mandate is to, among other things, provide a recovery and growth stimulation framework for the sector, said Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Speaking at a digital media briefing on April 9, he explained that the “first layer is going to be what we call...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square on April 9.

6 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

St. James Municipal Corporation Waives Shop Rental Fees For Craft Vendors

The St. James Municipal Corporation has waived shop rental fees, up to June, for craft vendors who operate at the Harbour Street and Fourth Street craft markets in Montego Bay. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, made the disclosure that the monthly meeting of the Municipal Corporation held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Thursday (April 9). He...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), is in Corn Piece, Clarendon on Monday (April 13), to observe the first deployment of a coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing unit to the area. He is joined by Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (centre), and personnel from the Ministry.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

First COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit Deployed To Corn Piece

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, visited Corn Piece in Clarendon on Monday (April 13), to observe the first deployment of a mobile testing unit for the coronavirus (COVID-19). A total of six buses have been retrofitted for dispatch island-wide to enhance the Ministry’s capacity to test persons, who might be carrying the virus. Dr. Tufton...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update: Jamaica Now Has 73 Confirmed Cases

The National Influenza Centre has reported that in the last 24 hours, one sample has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 73. The new case is a 57 year old male from Kingston & St. Andrew with no travel history, but is a contact of a confirmed case. There are...

6 years ago CoronavirusForeign AffairsNational Security and Peace

Joint Statement By The Minister Of National Security Of Jamaica And The Minister Of Foreign Affairs And Foreign Trade Of Jamaica Regarding Jamaican Workers On The Marella Discovery2

The Government of Jamaica wishes to advise of the facts regarding a request made on Thursday April 2, 2020 to allow entry and landing of Jamaican workers who were aboard the Marella Discovery 2. We understand the disappointment and anxiety of these cruise line workers and similar sentiments experienced by other Jamaican workers overseas who await the reopening of our...