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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.

Agriculture Ministry targeting export market under production incentive programme, Health ministry says partnerships contributing to increased vaccination numbers and Education Ministry announces start date for new character development programme.

Mandeville Hospital outpatient department relocated, Government working to transform food system locally and SERVE Programme helping to stimulate economic activity.

Education Ministry increasing efforts to engage all students for new academic year, NWC pressing ahead with disconnection drive, and Jamaican elected unopposed as Chair of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission.