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Jamaica receives first batch of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from US, administration of Pfizer vaccines to start on Saturday and Education Ministry to outline vaccination programme for students later today.

Delta variant of COVID 19 confirmed in Jamaica, Eastern parishes affected by tropical storm Grace and pregnant women advised to take COVID 19 vaccine.

Homeless and indigent prioritized to receive Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine; maritime trade and logistics sector seeing accelerated growth; and Stony Hill community to get new police station.

Tropical Storm Warning in Effect for Jamaica, Return of Cruise shipping to bolster economy, and work now underway for Implementation of GovNet system.

Health Ministry to begin administering Pfizer vaccines next week, Education Minister calling for more support to improve student performances and Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the island.

Persons with underlying illnesses encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccine; Fiscal discipline enabling capital investment in crucial areas; and Justices of the Peace urged to be Guardians of the Office.

Port Authority of Jamaica commissions new utility vessel, cannabis export regulations being finalized and 270 new JPs commissioned for St. Catherine.

Specific groups to receive COVID-19 vaccines outside of Astra Zeneca brand; Global Services Sector working to expand employee count; and Digital Skills Framework to be established.

Government exploring alternative health and safety protocols; New shipment of COVID-19 vaccines expected this week; and planning begins for construction of new correctional facility. The news in detail after the break.

Prime Minister Mourns Passing of Sir Lester Bird, Community Based Vaccination Programme Being Scaled Up and Government looking to reopen schools mid-September.