More

Construction sector members exempted from national curfew schedule, Lengthman Programme to begin with pilot project, and Child Month to be observed virtually.

COVID-19 cases rise to 396; Immigration portal launched for re-entry of overseas Jamaicans; and public passenger operators urged to comply with national curfew restrictions.

Government working to expand broadband internet access to rural areas, provisions made for persons with disabilities to access CARE programme and Labour Ministry urges employers to implement strategies to prevent lay-offs where possible.

IMF responds favourably to Government’s RFI request, Health Ministry complying with JCF investigation into death of Jodian Fearon; and discussions underway with airlines on controlled re-entry programme.

Health Minister receives preliminary report on death of Jodian Fearon, special taskforce established to inspect BPO facilities and immigration portal launched for controlled re-entry of Jamaicans into the island.

Controlled Re-entry Programme for overseas Jamaicans launched, 24-hour Curfew for St. Catherine extended and Cabinet approves COVID-19 economic recovery task force.

Quarantine orders for Alorica call centre remain in effect; States of Emergency extended; and Jamaica rises on global press freedom index.

COVID 19 confirmed cases now at 350, Government launches investigation into death of mother of new born; and Justice Ministry condemns discrimination against COVID 19 patient.

Jamaica’s capacity to test for covid-19 has been bolstered. This after Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton last week commissioned a new cobast 6800 machine into service.Dr. Tufton says the machine will allow over 1,000 samples to be tested per day.

The all-island curfew has been extended by an additional 14 days 6, as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Delivering an update during the COVID-19 Press Conference at Jamaica House on Monday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the measure became necessary as the country is now on the brink of community spread. The curfew extension took effect on Wednesday April...

Foreign Affairs Minister clarifies reports surrounding reopening of borders; Universal Service Fund offering Wi-Fi connectivity to tourism workers; and JUTC not up for sale.

Seventh COVID-19 death recorded; new COVID-19 testing machines commissioned into service; and police officers deployed to enforce curfew in Western Jamaica.