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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).

Government Considers Removing Absolute Ban on New Admissions To Infirmaries

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says consideration is being given to removing the absolute ban on new admissions to infirmaries across the island. This is to be done with a structure of protocols that will be announced after...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).

Only Vaccinated Persons Can Attend Events Hosted By Public-Sector Entities
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).

Face-To-Face Classes Necessary To Address Learning Loss – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).

376 Primary Schools To Reopen For Face-To-Face Classes
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), engages with persons gathered at the Croft
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), engages with persons gathered at the Croft's Hill Health Centre in Clarendon to receive their vaccine, while on a vaccination mobilisation tour of the parish, recently. Standing next to the Prime Minister is Member of Parliament for Clarendon Northern, Dwight Sibblies.

PM Urges Continued Vigilance Against COVID-19

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasiss a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (Oct. 26).
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PM Announces New Curfew Hours; Sunday No Longer A No-Movement Day

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced new curfew hours, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., seven days per week, effective Friday (October 29). With the adjustment, Sunday will no longer be a no-movement day. “This new curfew will remain in effect until December 10, 2021. I will have some consultations with interest groups, and I will definitely...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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PM To Provide Update on COVID-19 Measures

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is expected to provide an update to the nation today (October 26) regarding new measures aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The current COVID-19 measures, which became effective from Saturday, September 18 are slated to end on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Since March 10, 2020, the Government has employed the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), looks at the $40 million genome sequencing machine installed at the National Influenza Centre at the University Hospital of the University of the West Indies (UHWI) in St. Andrew, during the official handover of the equipment on Friday (October 22). At right is State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn.
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Gov’t Equipping Health System for Current and Future Emergencies – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is equipping the public health system to manage the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and future emergencies. Delivering the keynote address at the handover of a $40 million genome sequencing machine at the National Influenza Centre (NIC) at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in St. Andrew on Friday...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses a group of healthcare professionals at the James Hill health Centre in Clarendon on Thursday (October 21).
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PM Praises Healthcare Workers While Encouraging Vaccination

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has lauded healthcare workers for efforts to ensure safety of the public during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking with a group of healthcare professionals at the James Hill Health Centre in Clarendon on Thursday (October 21), the Prime Minister said he is aware of the long hours they work as the country battles...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), greets residents during a vaccination blitz held recently at the Castleton Health Centre in St. Mary.
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PM Urges Employers To Engage With Workers Before Considering Vaccine Mandates

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging businesses to dialogue with workers to obtain vaccine uptake and buy-in before deciding to embark on a mandatory exercise. “What we recommend to employers who would seek to do this is that they go through a very thorough process of engaging their employees, and companies have done that,” the Prime Minister...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), places a floral arrangement at the monument of the National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Observing the proceedings (from second left) are: the Governor-General’s Aide-de-Camp, Major Dwayne Hill; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge. The event forms part of activities commemorating National Heroes Day being observed on Monday (October 18).
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PHOTOS: Floral Tribute at National Heroes Park

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), places a floral arrangement at the monument of the National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Observing the proceedings (from second left) are: the Governor-General’s Aide-de-Camp, Major Dwayne Hill; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and State Minister for...
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