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Visitors from high-risk territories to be required to pre-test for COVID-19 come July; Justice ministry to table Mediation Bill next fiscal year and Persons with disabilities are to benefit under CARE Programme.

Government to apologize for erroneous message sent to some CARE programme applicants, over 137 persons tested for COVID-19 in West Kingston and work begins on National Public Key Infrastructure project.

Jamaica records 6 new COVID 19 cases, Registrar Generals Department to launch online registration of birth certificates and Senate approves SOE extension in Kingston.

Health Minister satisfied with COVID 19 screenings at ports of entry, Judiciary apologises for treatment of Noel Chambers and JCF modifies recruiting and training methods.

6 New COVID-19 cases confirmed, Tourism stands to lose over 145 billion dollars if sector remains closed and Former Labour and Social Security Minister, Shahine Robinson to be accorded official funeral.

Gov’t mulling release framework for detainees held beyond 35 years; Education Ministry commends school administrators for smooth reopening of high schools; and JCF modernization almost complete.

Police report reduction in major crimes, BPO sector expected to return to normal by year end and Special needs students get tablets from Digicel Foundation.

Review of Penal System to be undertaken, Government mulling insurance coverage for tourists and new High Dependency Unit opens at St. Ann’s Bay Hospital.

Tourism businesses to receive COVID 19 training, Jamaica Constabulary Force procuring body cameras, and beaches and rivers reopened.

Prime Ministers visits with family of Susan Bogle, Nursing home stakeholders urged to follow inspection recommendations and National Works Agency to roll out 100 million dollar drain cleaning project.