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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.

Ministry of Health Tests Employees for Novel Coronavirus, some disbursements under CARE Programme to begin April 30, and Healthy Ministry receives ICT support to battle COVID-19.

Prime Minister says states of public emergency continue to contribute to lower crime rates, government developing policy for enclosed working environments, and new data protection bill to be tabled.

Debate begins on tourism pension regulations, first responders to ride free on JUTC and protocol developed for controlled re-entry of Jamaicans.

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases now at 233; Alorica Employees with COVID-19 Being isolated; and Digital Infrastructure to be rolled out for Education Sector.

Island-wide curfew extended; Schools to remain closed until the end of May and new measures announced For PPV Operators.

Business Process Outsourcing facilities ordered closed, islandwide curfew adjusted; and steps being taken to repatriate cruise ship workers aboard Marella Discovery 2.

Government in discussions with US counterparts regarding shipments with COVID-19 material destined for Jamaica; Jamaica Fire Brigade reporting increase in bush fires and; tourism business operators looking to apply to CARE programme getting support.

Confirmed COVID 19 cases now at 196; unemployment levels remains low; and BPO facilities receive new COVID-19 safety measures.

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton is encouraging the public to remain calm amidst the rapid increase in local COVID-19 cases. A spike in cases was noted last week, due in part to an outbreak at the Alorica Business Process Outsourcing Centre in St. Catherine. Over 50 confirmed cases have been linked to the call centre. Dr. Tufton says while...