There are 318 clinics and health centres and 24 hospitals operating within the public health system. Clinics and Health Centres offer: Care for patients with minor emergencies and wounds. Dietary management for patients with chronic diseases and provide assessment for follow-up care. Fixed operating hours and are free of cost to the public.   Hospitals offer: Surgeries and provide care...

A public emergency is an extraordinary situation that poses a threat to the safety and security of a country. A state of emergency (SOE), also called a state of public emergency (SOPE), is a period during which a government declares that a public emergency exists and is empowered to enforce actions and policies not normally permitted in order to gain...

Locally, gas prices have risen by more than 100% over the last ten years, with the prices motorists pay for fuel being dependent on global oil costs. The main factors that affect oil prices in the international market are geopolitical unrest, economic instability, tax regulations, supply and demand. To help alleviate price concerns, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has introduced...

    The police and the Community Mental Health Crisis Team (CMHCT) provide assistance in crisis situations to persons who are mentally ill and are displaying signs of mental decline in public spaces or at home. Mental Health Crises in Private Homes  If you or your loved one requires mental health support, call the Mental Health Suicide Prevention Helpline:...

Relief is in sight for many persons struggling to pay for electricity, as effective May 1, 2022, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has reduced electricity bills by 20 per cent. To benefit from this subsidy consumers must use 200 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity or less for the months of April, May, June and July. How to Access the Subsidy...

In 2021, the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) reported that approximately 120,000 students were not engaged in online classes. By March 2022, as face-to-face classes resumed, some 25,000 students were absent. To combat significant learning loss and get students back on track, the Government has allocated $1 billion for the MOEY Extra Lesson Programme. The classes started in February...

One of the players in the construction industry is the contractor. Private contractors who want to bid on Government of Jamaica (GOJ) projects valued at $2 million and above must be registered. Online Registration The first step is to register on the Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement (GOJEP) system. The GOJEP is a Tender Management System, through which all government...