COVID-19 Update for Monday, October 12, 2020
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 97 7,910 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 47 3,563 Females 49 …
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PIOJ says economy contracted by 18 per cent April to June
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy contracted by an estimated 18 per cent for the April to June quarter, relative …
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Role of Physiotherapists being highlighted at KPH and VJH
The Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) and Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) are hosting a series of virtual sessions from September 6 to 11, as part of …
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Senator Johnson Smith says convening External Support Coordination Committee a priority
Newly reappointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says she will be giving priority to convening the External …
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PM Holness sworn in as Head of Government
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, was on Monday (September 7), sworn in as head of the Government for the third time. This follows …
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JFB gets 85 new firefighters
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has received a major boost in its complement of firefighters with the addition of 85 new recruits. The men and …
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Work to resume soon on Western Children and Adolescents Hospital
Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Errol Greene, says work is expected to resume on the $5.7-billion Western Children and Adolescents Hospital in …
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RADA to continue mobile market initiative
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) will be continuing its mobile market initiative, to assist farmers being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was disclosed …
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TAJ adjusts business hours
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that effective today, Monday August 24, 2020 its business hours have been adjusted in response to …
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Support coming for local fisherfolk
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says direct government support is coming to local fisherfolk to …
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Jamaica records 98 new COVID-19 cases
The total number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Jamaica now stands at 1,290, with 98 persons testing positive as at Thursday (August 20). At …
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Victim Services Division expands operations with e-counselling service
The Justice Ministry’s Victim Services Division (VSD) has expanded its operations by adding e-counselling to its service offerings, as the need to maintain social distancing …
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Jamaicans Still Celebrate
The usual Independence Day Grand Gala, where thousands of persons would gather at the National Stadium decked out in the colours of the Jamaican flag …
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Participants Encouraged To Make Use Of The Youth Summer Employment Programme
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is encouraging participants of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) to make good use of …
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July 31 Voters’ List Published with 1.9 Million Electors
The July 31, 2020 Voters’ List was published as scheduled with the names of 1,913,410 registered electors. An additional 30,293 persons are now on the …
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More Than 1,000 Care Packages Handed Over To St. Elizabeth Residents
More than 1,000 care packages were hand over to residents of several communities in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (July 30). The packages, which contain food …
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Public Markets Closed For Emancipation Weekend
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Honourable Desmond McKenzie, has announced the closure of all public markets for this Emancipation weekend. All markets operated …
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Minister Advises Party Promoters To Get The Necessary Permits
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has advised party promoters to seek the necessary permits before hosting events and warns that …
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Controlled Re-Entry Has Served Jamaica Well – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the controlled re-entry programme has served Jamaica well, enabling effective management of the number of persons coming …
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$67-Million Production Incentive For Fisheries Sector
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Leslie Campbell, says the Ministry has allocated a $67-million production incentive to …
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