Author Archive: Donique Weston

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879 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths and 607 hospitalizations recorded yesterday
The country continues to see significant increases in the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths.   Some 879 new
Seventeen more people die from COVID-19
The Health Ministry is reporting 17 more COVID-related deaths, pushing the death toll to 1,388.   The deceased include five from
JUTC drivers to help in the recovery of missing children
One thousand employees of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) are being trained to help with the recovery of missing children,
Lockdown order updated to allow churches to be held
Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced several amendments to the Disaster Risk Management Act to accommodate places of worship today.
Fourteen deaths and 556 new COVID-19 cases reported
The Health Ministry is reporting 14 more COVID-19 related deaths, pushing the death toll to 1,356.   The deceased are from
PNP calls for measures catering to vulnerable people that will be impacted by seven-day lock-down
Opposition leader Mark Golding is calling on the government to implement comprehensive measures to cater to the vulnerable population
Work from home order extended
Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the existing work from home directive within the public sector is being extended until September 7.
Seven days no movement to curb covid spread; ban on funerals from August 25 to September 7
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced 7 no movement days, in an effort to prevent further transmission of covid-19 in the