The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is advising its members and its stakeholders that its Parish Achievement Expos, which are usually held in all parishes at this time, have been postponed until further notice. “The management has taken this precautionary measure amid the confirmation of COVID-19 cases in Jamaica,” said Executive Director, Dr. Ronald Blake. “As an agency of the Government, we...

Amidst false information circulating via social media, business in Jamaica continues, within the parameters outlined and there is no planned shutdown of the country. As previously announced, both the public and private sectors have been encouraged to examine their operations and decide which elements can be done from home. Businesses are also implored to reduce public engagement. However, businesses that...

It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Health and Wellness that a number of Jamaicans have been the victims of physical violence or have otherwise been socially excluded on the suspicion that they may have the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Ministry understands the fear that many people are experiencing, given the seriousness of the disease. However,...

The National Health Fund (NHF) is calling on persons living in Seven Miles and Eight Miles in Bull Bay, St. Andrew, to get their prescriptions filled through its mobile unit, which is making the rounds in the area. The NHF started serving the communities on March 15; two days after the Government declared the community a quarantine zone on March...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging the use of their online payment system, to reduce crowding at TAJ locations and assist in minimizing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID19). Corporate Communications Officer at the TAJ, Leighton Beckles told JIS News that many of the services can be accessed online. Some of these include the So2 (Employers’ Annual returns), which is...

Community members in quarantine in Seven and Eight Miles Bull Bay, St. Andrew are being encouraged to utilise the services of the National Health Fund’s Mobile Drug Serv Unit. The area was declared a quarantine zone by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on March 13, in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The NHF...

Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, is urging churches which will remain open during the social distancing period, to have no more than 20 persons at their gatherings . Mr. Pitkin was speaking to journalists during a press briefing at the Faith Temple Assemblies of God Church, in Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (March 20). He...