Jamaica

Dr Morais Guy, announced that the Opposition rejects any government's attempt to use expired Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccines.

Opposition rejects regime’s attempt of expired vaccines’ use

13th of April 2021

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett declared that Jamaica has initiated to plan an effective strategy that includes vaccinating workers in the tourism industry.

‘Vaccination for tourism workers in Jamaica’ says Edmund Bartlett

12th of April 2021

The report stated that the Latin American and Caribbean areas lost 26 million jobs due toThe report stated that the Latin American and Caribbean areas lost 26 million jobs due to

During pandemic, Caribbean lost 26 million jobs

9th of April 2021

 Legally, teacher violence against students is prohibited in Jamaica. However, some frustrated teachers hit their young students

Program to eradicate teacher violence in Jamaica

8th of April 2021

The National Council for Senior-Citizens (NCSC) has extended its Meals on Wheels feeding programme to various rural communities.

Expansion of Meals on Wheels feeding programme

5th of April 2021

US President Joe Biden invites Jamaican PM in virtual climate summit

US President Joe Biden invites Jamaican PM in virtual climate summit

30th of March 2021

"In recognition of the importance of violence prevention in the reduction of crime and violence, I established a National Commission on Violence Prevention

Govt to restrict outbreaks of crime by establishing National Commission on Violence Prevention

24th of March 2021

Jamaica receives 14,400 jabs of AstraZeneca vaccines under COVAX Facility

Jamaica receives 14,400 jabs of AstraZeneca vaccines under COVAX Facility

17th of March 2021

Governmental information service of Jamaica has informed that as of 14 March 2021, the nation has 31,305 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Jamaica confirms 31,305 COVID-19 cases

16th of March 2021

Jamaica is in danger zone & We are not free to be irresponsible: PM Holness 

Jamaica is in danger zone & We are not free to be irresponsible: PM Holness 

9th of March 2021

Jamaica to receive 50,000 doses of vaccine from India

Jamaica to receive 50,000 doses of vaccine from India

27th of February 2021

On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, JSE purchased two (2) incubators for the Kingston Public Victoria Jubilee Neonatal Care Unit and the University Hospital of the West Indies Neonatal Unit.

Jamaica: For premature infants, JSE donates Incubators in Hospital

26th of February 2021

Jamaica's Amber Group sets second JamCOVID security phase

Jamaica’s Amber Group sets second JamCOVID security phase

24th of February 2021

IACHR found about violation of LGBTQ+ rights by Jamaican govt

IACHR found about violation of LGBTQ+ rights by Jamaican govt

20th of February 2021

Govt of Jamaica to revive economy by promoting vaccination plan & jobs

Govt of Jamaica to revive economy by promoting vaccination plan & jobs

19th of February 2021

Should Jamaica abolish colonial-era sex ban, IACHR says yes!

Should Jamaica abolish colonial-era sex ban, IACHR says yes!

18th of February 2021

PM Holness extends his condolences to first JLP candidate 'Cecile Roy July'

Jamaica PM extends condolences to first JLP candidate ‘Cecile Roy July’

16th of February 2021

Minister Tufton assures Jamaicans 'COVID-19 vaccines are certified by WHO'

Minister Tufton assures Jamaicans ‘COVID-19 vaccines are certified by WHO’

14th of February 2021

Jamaica's Govt to implement HOPE

Jamaica’s Govt to implement HOPE

13th of February 2021

Ministry of Education gives maintenance grant of amount $150,000 to each school: Jamaica

Govt of Jamaica tightens COVID-19 restrictions on increasing cases

12th of February 2021