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2019 Jamaica Gospel Song Winner, Joanna Walker, performs her winning song, Taste and See, at the competition’s Grand Finale.
2019 Jamaica Gospel Song Winner, Joanna Walker, performs her winning song, Taste and See, at the competition’s Grand Finale.

Take Advantage Of COVID-19

Soloists and small groups in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competitions should take advantage of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. This advice has come from the Director of Arts Development and Training at the JCDC, Andrew Brodber, during an interview...
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addresses a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) headquarters in Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addresses a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) headquarters in Kingston.

Parents Urged To Provide Structure For Students At Home
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (March 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (March 16).

Restriction On Number Of Persons Visiting Patients At Hospitals
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), provides an update on developments relating to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 17). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), provides an update on developments relating to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 17). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan.

13 Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on March 17.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on March 17.

$10 Billion To Offset Impact Of COVID-19

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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Persons Displaying COVID-19 Symptoms Encouraged To Contact Health Ministry

Persons displaying symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are being encouraged to contact the Ministry of Health and Wellness and await further instructions. The main contact numbers are 888-754-7792 or at 888-ONE-LOVE (663-5683). Additional numbers to call are 876-542-5998, 876-542-6007 and 876-542-6006. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the following symptoms may appear two to 14 days...
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CoronavirusOffice of the Prime Minister

Restricted Attendance and Participation for PM Holness’ Budget Presentation

As the Government continues its proactive efforts to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 in Jamaica, keen consideration has been given to public events that should be curtailed or restricted.  Leading by example, the decision has been taken to limit participation at the Budget Presentation by the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister, which is scheduled for Thursday 19th March...
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CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLocal Government

Mandela Park Closed

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) wishes to advise the public that considering the Government of Jamaica’s announced restrictions on gatherings in public spaces, The Mandela Park in Half-Way-Tree has been closed until further notice. The NSWMA continues to closely monitor the announcements of the Ministry of Health and Wellness and all stakeholders to ensure we have accurate and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Attorney-General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (2nd right), speaks at a press briefing on Friday (March 13), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Persons Must Adhere To Measures Announced By Government To Reduce Spread Of COVID-19

Failure to adhere to the measures announced by Government to curtail the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), including the closure of places of amusement, will attract a fine of up to $1 million or imprisonment not exceeding 12 months. This was outlined by Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, at a press conference on Monday (March 16) at Jamaica House, in...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 16).
CoronavirusEntertainmentHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

No Opening Of Bars, Nightclubs And Other Areas Of Entertainment

In an effort to reduce and eliminate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government has restricted the opening of all bars, nightclubs and other areas of entertainment, effective March 18. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made this announcement during a press conference on Monday (March 16) at Jamaica House. “I know I am going to be criticised...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the media during a press conference at Jamaica House on March 16. Looking on is Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness.
CoronavirusForeign AffairsHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Travellers From Countries With COVID-19 Required To Self-Quarantine

The Government is advising that effective March 18, all travellers from countries where there is local transmission of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) will now be required to self-quarantine for up to 14 days. Speaking at a press conference held on Monday (March 16) at Jamaica House, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton said this is...
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Western Parks and Market (WPM) Waste Management Limited’s Regional Operations Manager, Garnet Edmondson.
CoronavirusLocal Government

Western Parks And Markets Limited Implements COVID-19 Safeguards

Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited has implemented strict protocols to maintain efficient service delivery while safeguarding employees and the public against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Regional Operations Manager, Garnet Edmondson, told JIS News that measures implemented at WPM’s offices in St. James, Westmoreland and Trelawny, include: mandatory sanitising of hands upon entering the buildings to guard...
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