As the Government continues its proactive efforts to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 in Jamaica, keen consideration has been given to public events that should be curtailed or restricted.  Leading by example, the decision has been taken to limit participation at the Budget Presentation by the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister, which is scheduled for Thursday 19th March...

Effective tomorrow (March 18), funerals and weddings should be limited to close family members and friends and should not exceed 20 persons. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made this announcement on Monday (March 16), during a press conference regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), at Jamaica House. “Of important note, the Government is also instituting a new requirement for public...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has moved decisively to act to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Jamaica. The move follows a meeting of Cabinet yesterday (March 16) which approved measures for the action. Updating the nation at a media briefing following the meeting of Cabinet, Prime Minister Holness announced that effective Wednesday, March 18 all non-essential work in both the...

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...

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....

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the declaration of the entire island of Jamaica a Disaster Zone as a result of the effects of the global pandemic - the coronavirus (COVID-19). Already eight persons have tested positive for the virus in Jamaica. Prime Minister Holness announced the declaration last evening (March 13) under the powers provided to him under Section 26...

The Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Performance Task Tests, scheduled for March 19 and 20 have been postponed. These exams would have fallen within the 14-day school-closure period announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 12). Mr. Holness said this decision to close all public schools was taken after...