Government announces additional measures to cushion the impact of COVID-19 locally; COVID-19 contingency fund to increase to 10 billion dollars; and special wards to be set up at infirmaries to deal with possible coronavirus infections.
Labour Ministry encourages businesses to explore online services, deadline for filing tax returns extended to March 25 and Transport Authority suspends late fees for PPV and commercial renewals.
Five (5) more COVID 19 cases confirmed from preliminary results, Government developing COVID 19 water trucking schedule; and Ministry of Tourism postpones activities scheduled for March.
Approximately 18 billion dollars in tax cuts has been announced for the 2020/2021 financial year. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke gave the details while opening the budget debate in the House of Representatives on last week. Among the tax relief measures is a 1.5 percent reduction in the General consumption Tax (GCT), moving it from 16.5 percent...
As of Friday, March 13, schools will be officially closed for a period of 14 consecutive days as part of measures, to prevent the community spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. The closure notice applies to Early Childhood institutions, Primary and Secondary schools, Community and Teacher's Colleges. Prime Minister, Andrew Holness says the HEART Trust National Training and Service Agency’s community based and...
Government confirms 6 new COVID 19 cases, 19 hospitals to be retrofitted for COVID-19 patients and Foreign Affairs Ministry announces closure of overseas mission offices.
Schools to be closed for 14 days; Passengers on flights linked to spread of novel coronavirus urged to contact Health and Wellness Ministry; and travel restrictions being reviewed for the United Kingdom.
Fourteen (14) day ban imposed on public gatherings requiring permits, schools to remain open until further notice amidst COVID-19 fears and grace period for SLB borrowers extended
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