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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), speaks at a press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 30). With the Prime Minister is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), speaks at a press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 30). With the Prime Minister is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.

PM Holness Announces Nightly Islandwide Curfews For 7 Days

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced nightly islandwide curfews for a period of seven (7) days with effect from 8:00pm on April 1, 2020 to 6:00am on April 8, 2020. This is the latest in a series of measures announced...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on March 31.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on March 31.

PM Tables New Measures To Contain COVID-19
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addressing a digital press conference on March 31. Looking on is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addressing a digital press conference on March 31. Looking on is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green.

Gov’t Spending $240 Million To Purchase Excess Produce From Farmers
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, speaking at a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on March 30.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, speaking at a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on March 30.

Jamaicans Urged To Obey Social Distancing Rules
Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 27. (File)
Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 27. (File)

CPFSA Head Says Measures In Place To Protect Children In State Care

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A seafarer (left) facilitates cargo vessel in the Kingston Harbour by Marine Inspector Kenre Valentine.
CoronavirusTransport

Maritime Authority Extends Validity Of Seafarers’ Certificates

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is advising seafarers with certificates that will expire in the next three months to present the MAJ bulletin regarding the extension of validity of these documents, along with the expired papers, to Port State Control (PSC) at their various ports of call. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, MAJ Director General, Rear Admiral...
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CoronavirusHousing

NHT Adjusts Opening Hours

The National Housing Trust (NHT) wishes to advise that it has adjusted its opening hours effective April 1, 2020, until further notice. In addition, the NHT will offer some services online or by telephone only. Starting Wednesday, April 1, 2020: • Our offices will be open to the public from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Mondays to Thursdays and close...
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CoronavirusFinance & Public ServiceHealth & Wellness

Operational Rescheduling Of GETS Due To Island Wide Curfew

With the advent of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and consequent to the announcement of an Island wide curfew to take effect from April 1 2020, the normal operational schedule of the Government Employees Transportation Service (GETS) will be adjusted. Please note the following changes and ensure that they are brought to the attention of all concerned: Morning Pick Ups The...
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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

38 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica – Second Patient Released From Hospital

There are now 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica. Additional results received last evening from the National Influenza Centre, showed that of the nine pending results, seven samples tested negative, while two were positive for COVID-19. The two new cases are: a 48 year old female from St. Elizabeth with a travel history from Boston/Atlanta, USA, who arrived in...
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A cargo ship moored in the Kingston Harbour
CoronavirusTransport

MAJ Working To Maintain Stability In Shipping Industry

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is working with other maritime administrations globally to maintain stability in the shipping industry as the world deals with the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In an interview with JIS News, MAJ Director General, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, said shipping is very important to international trade and more so to Jamaica, as 93 per...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), emphasises a point during a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (March 30). Standing beside him is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Market Hours Extended From Thursday To Saturday

Markets across the island will now open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday. This is an extension of the restricted opening hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., put in place by the Government as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a digital press conference from Jamaica House on...
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