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National Solid Waste Management Authority COVID- 19 Statement

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has been monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on national and world events for nearly two months. We know COVID-19 will impact several communities and as an essential service provider, our...

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, addresses journalists at a press briefing, held in St. Ann’s Bay on March 12.

St. Ann Municipal Corporation Puts Measures In Place To Stem Spread Of COVID-19

Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), makes a point to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), during an impromptu meeting at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston on Saturday (March 14). Also sharing in the discussion are Senior Strategist/Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Ministers Of Health And Tourism Video Conference Tourism Industry, Frank Discussions Had

Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP

Education Ministry To Provide Nutritional Support To PATH Students Amid School Closure

Tourism, Health Ministries Tighten COVID-19 Coordination

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessNational Security and Peace

Jamaica Customs Continues Full Operations At Air And Sea Ports

Arising from queries from the media and members of the public, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising that it remains fully operational at the country’s air and sea ports, and assures its customers that there are no restrictions or ban on the importation of goods from countries impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Mrs. Velma Ricketts Walker, CEO/Commissioner of Customs,...

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.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessInformation

Attorney-General Issues COVID-19 Warning To Beauty Industry

Operators of beauty salons and barber shops, barbers and cosmetologists, are being warned not to render their services to anyone, if they are infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Failure to adhere could result in their licences being revoked, said Attorney-General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte. She noted that persons working as beauty therapists, cosmetologists and hairdressers are “under duty to be...

Minister of Health and Wellness , Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (March 13).

6 years ago Coronavirus

2 More COVID-19 Cases Confirmed; 17 Test Negative

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reporting that two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the island. This is following the results from the National Influenza Centre, where 19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. Seventeen (17) of the cases tested were negative. The country now has a total of 10 confirmed cases. One of...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessTechnology

COVID-19 Telephone Numbers Zero-rated

Jamaica’s two major telecommunication providers (“Telcos”), Digicel (Jamaica) Limited and Cable and Wireless (Jamaica) Limited (trading as FLOW) have agreed to zero-rate access to all novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) numbers in use by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, effective today, March 13, 2020. This agreement was reached during a meeting called by the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, the...

6 years ago CoronavirusFinance & Public Service

Jamaica Customs Continues Full Operations At Air And Sea Ports

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.

6 years ago CommunityCoronavirusOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Government Tightens Access To Infirmaries And Golden Aged Homes In The Wake Of COVID-19

The Government of Jamaica has restricted access to infirmaries and golden aged homes with immediate effect for 14 days as a measure to contain possible spread of COVID-19 in the island. A 30 days restriction has also been placed on the acceptance of new residents to golden aged homes and infirmaries across the island. Giving an update on Government measures...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (March 13).

6 years ago CoronavirusOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterWater

Government Coordinates Efforts To Truck Water In Wake of COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that the Government has increased the amount to be spent on the trucking of water in light of the increased cases of the global pandemic COVID-19 in Jamaica. Updating the nation on Government decisions to tackle the virus in Jamaica on Friday (March 13), Prime Minister Holness stated he has assigned Cabinet Ministers Hon....