Jamaica's Prime Minister Announces Changes To Curfew Hours.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness today (March 21), announced changes to the curfew hours, as part of measures, to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). He informed that from Tuesday, March 23 to Friday, March 26, the nightly curfew hours will remain at 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, ending at 5:00 am on Saturday, March 27. “On Saturday, March 27, 2021, the curfew will begin at 12 noon and continues through the rest of Saturday and the entire day on Sunday… a
World Bank Provides US$150 Million To Help Jamaica In COVID-19 Recovery.
The World Bank on Thursday approved financing of US$150 million for the Jamaica COVID-19 Response and Recovery Development Policy Loan. The sum will help the government protect the poor and vulnerable, support sustainable business growth and job creation, and strengthen policies and institutions for resilient recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to Jamaica’s deepest economic contraction in decades due, in part, to the drop in tourism earnings, which account for more than 3
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Withdraws ‘Affidavit of Support’ Proposed Rule
USCIS: March 19, 2021. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the withdrawal of the affidavit of support proposed rule, consistent with DHS’s commitment to reduce barriers within the legal immigration system that placed increased burdens on American families wishing to sponsor individuals immigrating to the U.S. The Oct. 2, 2020, proposed rule would have changed the evidentiary requirements for U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents w
House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Grant Legal Status To Undocumented Farmworkers And Dreamers
The Democratic-led House voted on Thursday to create a path to citizenship for an estimated four million undocumented immigrants, reopening a politically charged debate over the nation’s broken immigration system just as President Biden confronts a growing surge of migrants at the border. In a near party-line vote of 228 to 197, the House first moved to set up a permanent legal pathway for more than 2.5 million undocumented immigrants, including those brought to the United St
Jamaica Receives 14,400 Doses Of Vaccines Under COVAX
The Government of Jamaica has received a shipment of 14,400 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines under the COVAX Facility. Jamaica is the first country in the Caribbean to obtain vaccines procured through COVAX. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton and World Health Organization (WHO)/Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Representative, Dr. Bernadette Theodore-Gandi were on hand to witness the arrival of the shipment at the Norman Manley International A
Public Health Nurse, The First Person To Receive The Covid Vaccine In Jamaica.
Public health nurse Marcia Thomas Yettman today became the first person in Jamaica to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Ms.Thomas Yettman is among a host of frontline workers who are receiving the vaccine today. Jamaica on Monday received 50,000 of the AstraZeneca vaccine from India. (Stay tuned for more developments on Jamaica's Vaccine Roll-Out.
Jamaica Working With US Government to Stem Crime, Says Ambassador Marks.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks kicked off her town hall-style, online meeting with the diaspora on Thursday, March 4
Ambassador Marks Lauds Caribbean Contribution To US Development In Black History Month Address.
Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks, has lauded the contribution of Jamaican and other Caribbean immigrants to the development of the United States. “I am always uplifted and inspired at the remarkable contribution of members of the Jamaican and wider Caribbean diaspora to the economic, social, cultural and political landscape of the United States. From the classroom to the boardroom, from the corporate world to the hallowed halls of Capitol Hill and now to
The Jamaica Government Provides Further Information On Vaccination Implementation Plan.
The Government of Jamaica wishes to provide further details on the administration of the first phase of COVID-19 vaccination in Jamaica. In keeping with global standards, the priority demographic group for access to vaccinations across any population are those persons who are likely to suffer a serious health event or death if infected by the virus. This vulnerable group is generally accepted to be the population 60 years and older and those with comorbidities. However, in p
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the U.S, H.E Audrey P. Marks to launch monthly on-line Diaspora chat series.
Washington, D.C, February 26 2021-Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks, is to launch a monthly town hall style discussion with members of the Jamaican Diaspora, aimed at updating Jamaicans on various matters of interest to them as well as getting feedback in relation to matters of concern. The monthly online programme, entitled ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ will be launched on the 4th of March. The Ambassador will be joined from
