Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a Special Inter-Ministerial Task Force has been established to address water and sanitation as the country combats the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, will lead the Task Force’s...

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has adjusted its opening hours as part of measures to contain the risk of transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective Wednesday (March 18), the offices across the island will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on weekdays until further notice. Marketing and Planning Manager at the RGD, Nicole Whyte, told JIS News that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (March 17), tabled the Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) Order, 2020 in the House of Representatives. The Order outlines the measures set out for removing or otherwise guarding against or mitigating the threats or effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the possible consequences thereof. The measures go into effect on Wednesday...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has begun installing handwash stations at the Constant Spring Arcade as well as the Coronation and Papine Markets. The KSAMC will install handwash stations at strategic areas in each of the markets across Kingston and St. Andrew by March 18, 2020. " This is part of our ongoing thrust to ensure that...

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...

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...

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 top priorities are the health, safety and welfare of our employees and the citizens of Jamaica. The Authority and its...