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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, at Jamaica House, on Thursday (March 5). The Prime Minister convened the meeting to discuss the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat and Jamaica’s level of preparedness. Members of the Cabinet in the foreground (from right) are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, at Jamaica House, on Thursday (March 5). The Prime Minister convened the meeting to discuss the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat and Jamaica’s level of preparedness. Members of the Cabinet in the foreground (from right) are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

PM Appeals For Calm In Wake Of First Imported Case Of COVID-19

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing for Jamaicans to stay calm in the wake of the country’s first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “The announcement of an imported COVID-19 case in Jamaica will no doubt...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) speaking at the press conference on Tuesday (March 10) at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Seated beside him are: Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan (left) and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) speaking at the press conference on Tuesday (March 10) at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Seated beside him are: Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan (left) and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.

Jamaica Will Not Participate In Penn Relays

Jamaica Records First Case Of COVID-19
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to a point from Chief Executive Officer of Cari-Med, Glen Christian (second left), at Progressive Grocers
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to a point from Chief Executive Officer of Cari-Med, Glen Christian (second left), at Progressive Grocers' 20th Anniversary Banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kington on Monday (March 9). Sharing in the discussion (from left) are Managing Director of Progressive Grocers, Sing Chin; and Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy, Senator Don Wehby.

PM Urges Citizens To Avoid Panic Buying
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Cruise Lines Committed To working With The Government On Coronavirus Protocols, Says Bartlett And Tufton

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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

One Patient Now In Isolation

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is currently monitoring a patient in isolation. The person of interest presented at hospital on Monday, March 9, with some respiratory symptoms and checks revealed that the patient’s travel history included travel to a country that has confirmed of COVID-19. Samples have been taken and sent to the National Influenza Centre for testing. The...
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National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr (left), receives one of 10 thermal scanners donated to the Ministry of Health and Wellness by Sandals Resorts International, from Group Manager for Communications and Public Relations, Sheryl McGaw-Douse. The presentation was made during a handing over ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Friday (March 6).
Health & WellnessTourism

Ministry Of Health And Wellness Receives 10 Thermal Scanners From Sandals International

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has received 10 thermal scanners from Sandals Resorts International, valued over $280,000. These are expected to significantly boost the capacity of the Ministry’s medical staff to check for elevated temperature levels in individuals. Speaking at the handing over of the machines at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Friday (March 6), National Epidemiologist,...
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Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PICA Says Immigration Officers Adequately Prepared

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says the nation’s immigration officers are adequately prepared to monitor all official and unofficial entry points into the country for the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Speaking with JIS News, PICA’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter, said immigration officers have been educated about the necessary precautionary measures to take following the outbreak...
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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the annual Diplomatic Week dinner at King’s House in St. Andrew on Thursday (March 5).
CoronavirusGovernor GeneralHealth & Wellness

G-G Calls on Global Community To Work Collaboratively in Addressing COVID-19

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has made a call for the global community to work collaboratively to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Governor-General, who was addressing the annual Diplomatic Week dinner at King’s House on Thursday (March 5), said the outbreak of the virus, which has affected more than 70 countries, to date, “underscores the interconnected...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre, front row), responds to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, who reviewed the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, during Tuesday’s (March 3) meeting at Gordon House. With him are representatives of the Ministry, as well as Departments and Agencies under his portfolio.
Budget 2020/2021CoronavirusFinance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsHealth & WellnessLocal GovernmentParliament

Twenty New Garbage Trucks To Arrive May

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is to receive 20 new garbage trucks in May, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. The trucks are the first of 120 additional units being procured by the Government to significantly boost the NSWMA fleet in order to improve garbage collection across the island. Minister McKenzie, who was...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), fields questions from media personnel during a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, at Jamaica House, on Thursday (March 5). At second right is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and at left is Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. The meeting was convened by the Prime Minister to discuss the COVID-19 threat and Jamaica’s level of preparedness.
CoronavirusForeign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Government Continues To Closely Monitor Countries To Prevent COVID-19

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is continuing to closely monitor countries in order to thwart a local outbreak as the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread worldwide. Jamaica has travel restrictions in place for five countries – Iran, Singapore, South Korea, Italy and China. “We are observing other countries and we coordinate with...
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Chief Executive Officer, Manpower and Maintenance Services (MMS) Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe (left), speaking with Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA), Imega Breese McNab (centre) and Director, Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Nicole Dawkins. Occasion was the MMS’ sensitisation session and workshop on the coronavirus (COVID 19), held on March 5 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Manpower & Maintenance Services Stages Sensitisation Session On COVID 19

Stakeholders across government and the private sector were on Thursday (March 5) brought together for a workshop and sensitisation session on the coronavirus (COVID 19). The interactive session, dubbed ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear – Fighting Back’, was staged by Manpower and Maintenance Services (MMS) Limited at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. It targeted personnel in health, tourism, business...
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