Prime Minister Andrew Holness is to address the country this evening as Jamaica continues to grapple with a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisation. The press conference is slated for 6 p.m. […]
Jamaica: PM to address nation amid COVID surge
Jamaica: More details on strict COVID-19 measures announced by Holness
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has warned that if the island’s COVID-19 cases continue with the present surge, tougher measures than those announced on Thursday, including the seven no-movement days, will have to […]
Jamaica: PNP again calls for assistance for vulnerable people in the society
Opposition Spokesman of Finance, Julian Robinson, is insisting that the Government should once again assist the vulnerable in the society who he believes are dealing with increased hardships because of price increases […]
Jamaica: Mid-Sept face-to-face classes hang in the balance, says Holness
The face-to-face reopening of schools for the 2021-2022 academic year may not occur until mid-September, and even that timeline is dependent on the strict adherence of Jamaicans to the new COVID-19 measures […]
Jamaica: World Bank commits to supporting a resilient recovery for Jamaica
The World Bank has priced a catastrophe bond that will provide the Government of Jamaica with financial protection of up to US$185 million against losses from named storms for three Atlantic tropical […]
Jamaica: Criminals threatening nation’s sovereignty – PM
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed concerns that criminal gangs could threaten the sovereignty of Jamaica if they are not rigorously pursued and nullified with the use of extra security powers, such […]
Jamaica: PM BACKS BEATING BAN
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has given the clearest signal that his administration was not afraid to go against the grain of culture and pass legislation to outlaw corporal punishment, which has been […]
Jamaica: Chuck to open debate on new NIDS Bill
The debate on the National Identification and Registration (NIDS) Act, 2020 is scheduled to get underway on Tuesday in the House of Representatives. At the very least, the debate on the report […]
Jamaica: ‘Get over that’: Holness urges Jamaicans to end love-hate relationship with private sector
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has hit back at critics who have questioned why the nation’s leader would participate in the ground-breaking ceremony for a private business, by declaring that it is a […]
Jamaica: PM calls for greater access to COVID vaccines by Caribbean, Africa
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called for greater access to vaccines by the Caribbean and Africa as these nations continue their fight against the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In addressing the […]
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