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Jamaica government rolled out vaccination incentive sub-programme for senior citizens

The government of Jamaica has rolled out a vaccination incentive sub-programme - Conditional Cash Transfer for the Vaccinated - CCTV for the people of 60 years and above in order to encourage people to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 mutant

$1 million donated by JTA to One Laptop or Tablet Per Child initiative

The One Laptop or Tablet Per Child initiative by the Ministry of Education of Jamaica has received a donation of $1 million from the Jamaica Teachers Association - JTA.

Jamaica’s Health Ministry to host Blitz on 5 June for second COVID dose

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has announced that it is going to hold a special Blitz at the National Arena on Saturday, June 5, 2021, for the people to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jamaica: Government expects reopening of entertainment economy

The Prime Minister of Jamaica - Andrew Holness, stated that the government is expecting reopening of the entertainment economy of the island.

Jamaica government announces amendments in COVID guidelines

The Prime Minister of Jamaica - Andrew Holness, has announced amendments in the COVID-19 measures under the Disaster Risk Management Act, which would be in effect from 3 June 2021 till 30 June 2021.

Jamaica government announces $100 million for cleansing of drains

The National Works Agency - NWA has informed that the government of Jamaica has allocated an amount of $100 million for cleansing of drains and elimination of verges throughout the nation.

VMIL signs $700 million deal with KPREIT

VMIL - Victoria Mutual Investment Limited has signed a death worth of $ 700 million with KPREIT - Kingston Properties Limited as a form loan of a thirteen-month-old bridge in order to complete the expansion of its property portfolio.

Twelve computer tablets handed over to Jamaica’s Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information of Jamaica nation has received Twelve computer tablets to promote the 'One Laptop or Tablet Per Child' initiative of the government.

AHF to provide sanitary products worth US$10,000

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation - AHF has declared that it would be providing sanitary hygiene products of worth US$10,000 to a number of local organisations. 

Rick’s Cafe closed after violation of COVID-19 protocols

The well-known Rick's Cafe has been closed for seven days after violating the COVID-19 protocols as the Cafe hosted a party that breached the orders under the Disaster Risk management Act.

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