The Ministry of Health and Wellness has provided additional telephone numbers that persons can call to acquire information and make reports regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These are: 888-754-7792; 876-542-5998; 876-542-6007; and...

Jamaica will be closing its Consulate General in New York, and the consular departments in Washington DC and London for one week starting on Monday (March 16), due to the...

Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, says that classes at the University of the West Indies (UWI) will be suspended until after Easter in light...

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has activated its COVID-19 prevention plan to decrease the likelihood of the spread of the virus within correctional facilities island-wide. Effective Monday, March 16,...

With the confirmation of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica, the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is encouraging customers to utilise the Agency’s recently launched Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF)...

Dear Colleagues, School Administrators are being advised that the Ministry is now at the Red Alert phase of the Education in Emergencies plan. Consequently, schools will be closed with effect,...

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...

All public schools will be closed for 14 days, beginning Friday, March 13. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement at a press conference at Jamaica House...