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Over 120 million allocated to support vulnerable persons during upcoming weekend lockdowns; Government moving ahead with STEM schools and Diplomatic Relations to be established with Liberia and Togo.

COVID-19 Test requirement for international travellers extended, States of public emergency reducing murders and Justice Ministry increasing its use of technology.

Prime Minister Holness Receives first dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Government grants permission for Jamaica Premiere League training, and over 300 children referred to the national child diversion programme.

Hospitals facing COVID-19 bed shortages; burials to be permitted under tight restrictions and Gov’t to introduce initiative allowing restaurants and food vendors to open beyond curfew hours.

Government announces tightened COVID-19 protocols; Face to face classes suspended; and vaccines under COVAX arrangement to arrive in 2 weeks.

Prime Minister Begins COVID-19 Vaccine Townhall series, National Housing Trust Extends Cash Refund for Public Sector mortgagors, and Additional Zones of Special Operations to be introduced this year.

Only persons 75 and over will be able to make vaccination appointments next week; Detailed designs and drawings for new parliament building now complete; and relief coming unemployed NHT contributors.

Ticketing system for COVID-19 breaches being fast tracked, National Certification Body Launches food safety management project and Victims services Division improving operations islandwide.

94% of target met in week 1 of vaccination programme; Olive Senior inducted as new Poet Laureate of Jamaica and Spanish Town Examination depot to reopen tomorrow.

Web based vaccination registration system coming Monday, High school students to sit CSEC exams in June and Island Traffic Authority to carry out spot checks for illegal vehicle modifications.