Joint Statement by The Minister of National Security of Jamaica And the Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade and Ministry of National Security JOINT PRESS STATEMENT Public Relations and Media Affairs Unit 21 Dominica Drive Kingston 5, Jamaica W. I. Tel: (876)926-4220; Fax: (876)929-6733; e-mail: pr@mfaft.gov.jm; https://www.facebook.com/mfaftja/ JOINT STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY OF JAMAICA AND THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE OF JAMAICA REGARDING JAMAICAN WORKERS ON THE MARELLA DISCOVERY2 (MFAFT Kingston: April 13, 2020) The Government of Jamaica wishes to advise of the facts regarding a request made on Thursday April 2, 2020 to allow entry and landing of Jamaican workers who were aboard the Marella Discovery 2. We understand the disappointment and anxiety of these cruise line workers and similar sentiments experienced by other Jamaican workers overseas who await the reopening of our borders to return home. We have, however, confirmed the following: 1.

The vessel did not come into the Jamaican harbour / port on April 2, 2020, but was anchored at the California Bluffs, 12 miles south of Port Royal for re-fuelling.

2.

The Ship’s Agent made contact with the Port Authority and Port Health Agents, advising of a request for 43 Jamaican crew members to be landed.

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Between the relevant Immigration and Health Authorities, the Agent was advised that the ports were closed and that landing of the crew would require an exemption. This was communicated to the Captain.


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