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Prime Minister appeals for safe return of UWI Student Jasmine Dean; Agriculture Ministry to make 3,000 acres of land available to small farmers in Trelawny; and Justice Ministry calls for greater cooperation among JPs.

Health Ministry receives 10 thermal scanners, disaster risk management council approves COVID 19 response plan and Agriculture ministry puts measures in place to secure Jamaica’s food security.

The Government, through the Bureau of Gender Affairs has established a three-year partnership with the University of the West Indies for training and research on sexual harassment and related issues. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says the intention is to explore the impact of sexual harassment on productivity and the implications for workplace competitiveness.

Interim guidelines for the admission of cruise ships to the island’s ports have been drafted and circulated to the Port Authority of Jamaica and relevant agencies. This, amidst ongoing concerns from stakeholders in the cruise industry about Jamaica’s requirements as the country works to prevent an outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19. According to the guidelines, any passenger or crew who in the...

Prime Minister encourages fisherfolk to help protect Jamaica’s coast, farmers to benefit from Sugar Cane Bay development in St. Ann and Things Jamaican E-Commerce Launched.

Government develops emergency response system for education sector, Health Ministry ramps up HIV/AIDS testing drive and PICA hosting Access Jamaica expo in Florida.

National response machinery activated to address any outbreak of Covid-19, new mobile justice units to increase capacity of legal aid council and Prime Minister calls for humanitarian response to Covid-19.

Model developed to forecast impact of COVID-19 outbreak; Tourism Ministry working to mitigate effects of COVID-19 on the sector; and section of Fairway Avenue in St. Andrew to be closed.

Health and Wellness Ministry dispels COVID 19 outbreak rumours; Major Organized Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency to become operational next month; and funding secured for REDI II project.

JCF to Get Maintenance Software, New Hotel to strengthen St Ann’s position as a top destination and Gains recorded under Vision 2030.

Health Minister calls for Jamaicans to remain vigilant given threat of COVID 19, Transport Authority warns against overcharging fares, and 18 percent of electricity generated from renewable sources.

Interim docking guidelines for cruise ships drafted, Sexual Harassment Bill to be tabled this year and New technical and vocational education and training programme expanded.