Business establishments are being encouraged to reinforce social distancing by  posting signs indicating how far apart customers should be when standing of walking throughout their environment. This is to ensure that patrons keep a distance of at least two metres or six feet away from others in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Jamaica has 69...

Spanish-owned companies that hold investments in Jamaica have donated US$200,000 to the Government to aid in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). The donation is being made through the Spanish-Jamaican Foundation, which was established by the group of Spanish investors in Jamaica to channel their corporate social responsibility activities through a single entity. This was announced by Spanish Ambassador to...

Before the Easter school break ends, Jamaicans will know whether schools will be reopened and also whether the school year will be extended. The nation will also be informed of what decisions have been taken regarding the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination. During a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...

The Government has made adjustments to the opening hours for markets over the next five days, in an effort to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that on Holy Thursday markets will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is considering reopening the island’s ports for the controlled re-entry of Jamaicans who have been stranded overseas. The country closed its borders to incoming passengers on March 24 as part of measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Since then, there have been numerous calls by Jamaicans who...

Certain categories of persons are now required to wear masks under new orders announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). During the period April 8 to 21, persons with flu-like symptoms – fever, coughing and sneezing persistently – or who have respiratory illnesses must wear a mask in public. Senior...

The Government of Jamaica through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be providing financial assistance to employees who have been laid off during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak by way of the COVID 19 Allocation of Resources to Employees (CARE) Programme. They will be supported by the Supporting Employees with Transfer of Cash (SET Cash) Grant. "Our aim...