Companies office closes Kingston building due to COVID-19 confirmation

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Companies office closes Kingston building due to COVID-19 confirmation

The Companies Office of Jamaica’s Kingston office has been closed following a confirmed positive COVID-19 test result received by a staff member. “At the moment, we are taking all the necessary precautions of notifying customers and...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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