PM Holness Announces Changes to Portfolio Assignment
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has made further changes to the ministerial arrangements in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. Minister without Portfolio, Hon. …
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PM Holness Announces Cabinet and Senate Appointments
Prime Minister Andrew Holness, in continuing to ensure that the Government is on strong footing to effectively manage Jamaica’s economic recovery, has recommended to the …
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Approximately 300 Jamaican Ship Workers to Arrive in Port Royal this Saturday, June 20
As part of the Government of Jamaica’s (GOJ) Controlled Entry Programme, arrangements have been finalized for approximately 300 Jamaicans to arrive in the island. The …
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PM Holness Announces Full Cabinet Appointments
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the appointment of Hon. Karl Samuda to the post of Minister of Education, Youth and Information and Hon. Lester …
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RGD Working To Increase Number Of Clients Accessing Services Online
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) is working to increase the number of clients accessing its online services from 40 per cent to 60 per cent. …
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RGD Appeals To Clients To Obey Safety Protocols
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) is calling on persons to follow safety protocols when visiting branches islandwide to access services, to prevent the spread of …
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RGD Offering All Services
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) is offering all services at its locations across the island during the adjusted operating hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 …
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PM Holness Announces State of Emergency in Kingston Central and Kingston Western Police Divisions
On the advice of the Security forces, I have recommended to the Governor General that a State of Public Emergency be declared in the Kingston …
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Statement on Special Protocols for Non-nationals Who Are Not Business Travelers or Tourists
We have observed an uptick in queries via JamCovid19, social media and other outlets seeking further information on non-nationals who are seeking to enter Jamaica …
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Official Funeral for Hon. Shahine Robinson
Prime Minister Andrew Holness is announcing an official period of mourning and official funeral for the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Minister Hon. Shahine …
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Persons Caring for Disabled Family Member Allowed to Work From Home
Employees, who are caring for a disabled family member, have been added to the list of persons allowed to work from home. Speaking at a …
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PM Expresses Condolences to Family of Noel Chambers
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed condolences to the family of 81-year old Noel Chambers, who died while in custody at the …
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Islandwide Nightly Curfew Restrictions for Labour Day Period
As announced by the Government, the nightly islandwide curfew will be tightened for the Labour Day holiday period. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement …
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Jamaica Has Lost One of The Giants of Our Time
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed deep sadness at news of the passing of one of modern Jamaica’s business and media giants, Hon. Oliver F. …
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PM Holness holds Teleconference with UN Secretary-General and PM of Canada
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday (May 13) had a telephone discussion with the General Secretary of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and the …
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Government Will Improve Difficulties and Delays Experienced by Jamaicans in State Quarantine
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is working toward expanding solutions for quarantine for citizens returning to Jamaica. The Prime Minister’s comment came yesterday …
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PM Holness Assures Jamaicans In State Quarantine that Government Will Improve Difficulties and Delays
The cohort of Jamaicans that returned yesterday from the United States and Canada under the Controlled Re-Entry Programme has been encountering a number of difficulties …
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RGD Launches Electronic Burial Order System
Persons accessing Burial Orders through the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) can now do so through its new electronic Burial Order database. Development of the system …
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JamCOVID App Now Available for Download on Android Devices
The JamCovid19 App is now available for download on Android devices via the following link https://tinyurl.com/JAMCOVID19. The app has been available on iOS devices for …
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Returning Jamaicans Must Desist From Applying Multiple Times Online
Jamaicans overseas who are now applying to return home under the country’s controlled re-entry programme are being encouraged to desist from applying multiple times on …
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