Source: Office of the Prime Minister Communication
31 March 2020, “Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced nightly islandwide curfews for a period of seven (7) days with effect from 8:00pm on April 1, 2020 to 6:00 am on April 8, 2020. This is the latest in a series of measures announced by the Government to contain the novel coronavirus, COVID19, in Jamaica. […]”.
March 27, 2020: The borders are closed to passengers. Cargo vessels are exempted from the ban.
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Source: Jamaica National Customs
March 27, 2020: Clearance of Goods by Persons in Quarantine Will Not Be Facilitated – Jamaica Customs: “In keeping with public health measures to combat the coronavirus, COVID-19, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising passengers, who entered Jamaica on or after March 18, and are in quarantine, to refrain from proceeding to any port to effect the clearance of goods, as this will not be facilitated until their quarantine period has ended. […]”
March 15, 2020: “Jamaica Customs Continues Full Operations at Air and Sea Ports
Arising from queries from the media and members of the public, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising that it remains fully operational at the country’s air and sea ports, and assures its customers that there are no restrictions or ban on the importation of goods from countries impacted by the COVID-19 virus.”
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