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Health minister underscores need to pursue Health in all policies; Prime Minister reaffirms Jamaica’s commitment to Alliance of Small Island Developing States Agenda; and Vaccine Ambassador Initiative Yielding Positive Results

Jamaica calls for intervention on global vaccine inequity, Security forces to roll out strategic operation to tackle crime and Tourism Ministry gearing up for tourism awareness week.

Health Ministry working to vaccinate 65 percent of population by March; child abuse hotline to be launched tomorrow and NSWMA to introduce E-waste disposal programme.

Business Owners benefiting from the return of cruise ships, Government Electrical Regulator App to Go Live in November, and Bunny Wailer’s Boyhood Home to Be Restored.

Government prioritizing persons making vaccine appointments; Prime Minister Confident in Vaccine Tracking System; and Foreign Ministry coordinating shipment for Jamaican Students studying in Cuba.  

Prime Minister announces new COVID-19 measures, more than 73,000 students vaccinated and Audley Shaw assumes responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries portfolio.

Health Ministry seeking to increase take-up of single dose vaccine, TPDCO actively monitoring tourism sector and National Security Ministry targeting community groups for Jamaica Eye expansion.

Government continuing efforts to improve vaccination logistics, Health Ministry welcomes plans for Trade Union led blitz, and National Fisheries Authority to implement electronic licenses.

Persons who have recovered from COVID-19 urged not to wait more than three months to be vaccinated, Education Ministry to continue targeted community intervention this academic year and exporters encouraged to take advantage of EXIM Bank’s Trade Credit Insurance.

First doses of Pfizer vaccine suspended pending next shipment, Government developing Border Security Policy and Strategy, and Private sector companies donate millions to the Government’s COVID-19 vaccination incentive programme.