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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), updates the media on action taken to quarantine the Seven and Eight Miles communities in St. Andrew to halt the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), at a press briefing, on March 13, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Others from left are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and Vice President, Engineering and Capital Projects, National Water Commission, Garth Jackson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), updates the media on action taken to quarantine the Seven and Eight Miles communities in St. Andrew to halt the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), at a press briefing, on March 13, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Others from left are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and Vice President, Engineering and Capital Projects, National Water Commission, Garth Jackson.

Bull Bay Residents Advised To Stay At Home During Quarantine

Residents of the Seven and Eight Miles communities of Bull Bay in St. Andrew, are being reminded to stay at home unless authorised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The communities have been placed under quarantine to contain the...
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles.

BOJ Puts Contingency Measures In Place
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), is being briefed by Senior Superintendent, Herbert McFarlane (right), during a tour of the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre in Spanish Town on Friday (March 13). At left is Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), is being briefed by Senior Superintendent, Herbert McFarlane (right), during a tour of the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre in Spanish Town on Friday (March 13). At left is Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Gary Rowe.

Visits To Correctional Facilities Suspended For 14 Days Starting Monday
Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey.
Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey.

CPFSA Activates COVID-19 Response Plan
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing a meeting of the Parish Disaster Committee on Friday (March 13), at the offices of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), downtown Kingston. At right is Town Clerk, Robert Hill.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing a meeting of the Parish Disaster Committee on Friday (March 13), at the offices of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), downtown Kingston. At right is Town Clerk, Robert Hill.

KSAMC Revokes 64 Amusement Licences

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Health & Wellness

Be Honest With Health Officials

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is appealing for persons to be honest and open when answering questions from health officials relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) Jamaica has confirmed eight cases of the virus to date. Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, told JIS News that in an effort to halt the spread of the virus, health...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton speaking at a meeting with stakeholders in western Jamaica at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James on Friday (March 13). Seated left is Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop, the Hon. Conrad Pitkin.
CommerceCoronavirus

Gov’t Prepared To Take Action to Prevent COVID-19 Price Gouging

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is prepared to take action to prevent price gouging due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. Price gouging refers to vendors taking unfair advantage of consumers during an emergency or disaster by greatly increasing prices for essential goods and services. “If we determine, as a Government, that...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), updates the media on action taken to quarantine the Seven and Eight Miles communities in St. Andrew to halt the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), at a press briefing, on Friday (March 13), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. With the Prime Minister are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
Coronavirus

Gov’t Imposes Travel Restrictions for the UK

The Government of Jamaica has restricted travel to and from the United Kingdom (UK), as the country steps up measures to prevent and contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, who made the announcement at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (March 13), indicated that the move...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addressing the media at a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 12).
Coronavirus

Do Not Go To Health Facilities If You Have Symptoms of COVID-19 – PM

The Government is imploring persons, who believe that they may have symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19), to not go directly to health facilities, but instead, call the Ministry of Health and Wellness helpline for assistance. This will limit the health risk the virus causes to other persons in the nation. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the call...
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Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addressing a press briefing on Friday (March 13), at the Ministry
CoronavirusTourism

Carnival Postponed Until October

With an increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Jamaica, the Ministry of Tourism has announced that the road parade for Jamaica Carnival 2020 has been postponed until October 25. This announcement was made during a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Friday (March 13). Chairman of the National Carnival in Jamaica Stakeholders Committee under the Sports...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing a meeting of the Parish Disaster Committee on Friday (March 13), at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston. At right is Town Clerk, Robert Hill.
Coronavirus

Coronation Market to Close Saturday Night for Sanitisation

Coronation Market in downtown Kingston will be closed for cleaning and sanitation purposes starting 8:00 p.m. Saturday (March 14). The market is slated to reopen for business by Wednesday (March 18). Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, made the disclosure during a meeting of the Parish Disaster Committee on Friday (March 13), at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal...
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