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“It is not only when there is a disaster or a looming disaster that our disaster risk management system is operational. Our disaster risk management system is always operational. There is always a level of planning, there is always a level of response,” he assured.
“It is not only when there is a disaster or a looming disaster that our disaster risk management system is operational. Our disaster risk management system is always operational. There is always a level of planning, there is always a level of response,” he assured.

PM Says Jamaica Ready To Deal With Impact Of COVID-19

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica is ready to deal with any impact that could result from the potential outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) locally. Speaking at a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council at...
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (background), fits a medal around the neck of hearing aid recipient, Courtney Smith Jr. during the Starkey Hearing Foundation
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (background), fits a medal around the neck of hearing aid recipient, Courtney Smith Jr. during the Starkey Hearing Foundation's outreach activity at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 3). Sharing in the moment is Starkey's Co-Founder, Tani Austin.

Children Get The Gift Of Hearing
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), highlights a point while addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday’s (March 3). Beside him is Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), highlights a point while addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday’s (March 3). Beside him is Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White.

Tourism Minister To Meet With Cruise Line Operators
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), refers to a document while addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 3). Beside him is Tourism Director of Tourism, Donovan White, while in the background is Tourism Enhancement Fund Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), refers to a document while addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 3). Beside him is Tourism Director of Tourism, Donovan White, while in the background is Tourism Enhancement Fund Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace.

Gov’t Keeping Abreast Of Coronavirus’ Effect On Visitor Bookings
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (front, centre), addresses the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 4), which is now examining the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure. Others from left are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe, and Director of Corporate Services in the Ministry, Tracey Lindsay.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (front, centre), addresses the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 4), which is now examining the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure. Others from left are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe, and Director of Corporate Services in the Ministry, Tracey Lindsay.

Gov’t Monitoring Potential Impact Of Coronavirus On Tokyo Olympics

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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), highlights a point while addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday’s (March 3). Beside him is Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White.
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Tourism Projections Revised Due To Global Coronavirus Outbreak

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says industry projections for Fiscal Year 2020/21 have been revised in light of the threat posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Current global situations require for us to review some of our projected out-turns as well as our market strategy and, perhaps, to cautiously examine where and how we apply the budgetary arrangements with regards...
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Coronavirus

Jamaica’s International Airports’ Response to Global Health Alert – Novel Corona Virus

In the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) and the management and stakeholders of Jamaica’s airports have taken a number of preventative and proactive measures to protect their passengers and workers. The international gateways to Jamaica - Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), Sangster International Airport (SIA), and the Ian Fleming International Airport (IFIA) continue...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), listens to Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Bernadette Theodore-Gandi (left), at a press conference at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in New Kingston, on February 10. At right is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline A. Bisasor-McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Dispels Rumours Of Coronavirus In Jamaica

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising the public that there are currently no confirmed cases of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. “There are no cases of the Coronavirus on the island at this time. Further, should the virus reach our shores, the Ministry will immediately notify the public,” said Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie. The...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP
CoronavirusEducationHealth & Wellness

Education Ministry Implements Emergency Alert System To Address Potential Corona Virus Threat

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has developed a three-tiered Education in Emergencies response system to alert schools and other public education institutions on the protocols to follow in public health emergencies. The Education in Emergencies (EiE) alert system is aimed at protecting children in conflict and natural disasters and includes strategies to improve preparedness and ensure children’s right...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks at Tuesday’s (March 3) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House.
CoronavirusFinance & Public ServiceHealth & Wellness

Contingency Provisions In Budget To Deal With COVID-19 – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says Jamaica is in a good position to respond to a possible coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. He said the Government has contingency provisions within the Budget to adequately deal with COVID-19’s onset, should this occur. Additionally, Dr. Clarke said the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), which has net international reserves...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), cuts the ribbon to symbolise the official handover of an HIV mobile testing unit to the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) during a ceremony at the Courtyard by Marriott in New Kingston on Thursday (February 27). Sharing the moment (from left) are Director, Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry, Dr. Simone Spence; Regional Director, Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Bent; and Acting Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Alisha Robb-Allen.
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Ramping Up HIV/AIDS Testing

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is ramping up its drive to have more citizens tested for the HIV/AIDS. The move is in line with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 90-90-90 initiative, which aims to help end the AIDS epidemic worldwide. It is targeting that by the end of the year, 90 per cent of all people...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on February 27.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Minister Says Response Committee To Discuss Prevention Measures

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the National Disaster Response Committee, which is chaired by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has been designated to spearhead overall coordination of Jamaica’s preparedness for the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Tufton, who noted that the body is the point of reference for matters of a critical nature,...
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