Prime Minister Andrew Holness says special provisions have been made in the government’s COVID-19 stimulus package to provide financial assistance to Jamaicans 75 and older who must now remain indoors. The order restricting the movement of these persons took effect today. Under the order, these individuals may only leave
As the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) increases in Jamaica, private sector organisations have committed to assisting the Government with the resources needed to effectively manage the cases. Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) members across various industries have now joined forces and committed to
Sagicor Financial Limited has committed to donating US$1 million in the fight against the pandemic of the novel coronavirus disease in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. In a release on Friday the entity said that as the region's leading insurance provider they have taken this step in a bid to
he World Bank has approved US$70 million in budget support financing to Jamaica to support the country's reform programme and efforts to strengthen and accelerate recent gains in fiscal consolidation and sustainable growth. The multilateral lending agency on Thursday approved the first Economic Resilience Development Policy Loan (ERDPL I),
People walk upon arrival at the Malpensa airport of Milan, Italy, Sunday, March 22, 2020. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems. WASHINGTON DC, USA (AP)
Fears are running high due to the rising COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected that this will continue to have an impact on the mindset of investors, and thus, impact markets as is currently being seen on local and international markets. However, the negative impacts on the market will only happen
Eight days ago, Jamaica confirmed its first COVID-19 case. This was inevitable as the world has been dealing with the virus since mid- November, when the first case was reported in China. It has taken some three months to get to Jamaica, and during that time it is obvious that
While the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) assured the public recently that current holdings of the Jamaica dollar liquid balances by the banking system are adequate for immediate needs, it is further advising financial institutions that it will facilitate expanded access to both foreign currency and Jamaica dollar liquidity through various
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is assuring its stakeholders that the agency continues to facilitate imports and exports, while it continues to institute the relevant public health protocols for both staff and customers in combating the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The JCA is also imploring stakeholders to adhere to health
THE downturn in the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) since the start of the year, coinciding with fears around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic across the global economy, is prompting the JSE to consider the way forward as Managing Director Marlene Street Forrest says it is currently analysing market patterns. According to
