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Health Ministry targeting 65 percent of the population for vaccination, Foreign Minister welcomes WTO Director-General and work underway on the Kingston and St. Andrew Transmission Main Upgrade Project.

Private schools included in face to face regulations, Government says vaccination process will not be politicized and Ministry of health holds off on recommending Ivermectin for COVID 19 treatment.

Foreign Affairs Minister dismisses claim that Government initially refused donation of vaccines from India; Work from home order mandated in public sector, and several botanical gardens being renovated.

New Island Traffic Authority And Road Traffic Act Regulations Top Transport Agenda, 50 thousand doses of covid-19 vaccines to arrive in Jamaica next week, courtesy of the government of India and Applications now open for Agriculture formalisation project.

74 fixed vaccine sites in place across the island; Final batch of tablets for PATH students to be distributed shortly; and Contract signed for Family Court in St. Ann.

Net International Reserves adequate to see economy through covid-19, Cabinet Approves Exemption of pharmacy Fees for sickle cell patients at public facilities and First joint select committee meeting on Tobacco Control Act convened.

Government beefing up internet security; major infrastructure works to be undertaken in upcoming fiscal year and new campaign coming to further reduce teenage pregnancy rate.

Government extends 8 pm to 5 am curfew, South Eastern Regional Health Authority to take over management of St Joseph’s Hospital and McCam centre approved as government aided institution.

Funds To Be Reallocated for Vaccination PR Campaign, Staff Capacity Being Boosted in Health and Wellness Ministry and Face To Face Classes Only Allowed for Exit Exam Students until Further Notice.

More COVID beds coming for hospitals, 813 million earmarked for primary and secondary infrastructure programme and Jamaica Red Cross conducts CPR & First Aid Training in St. Elizabeth.