Non-essential government offices to close at 2 p.m.

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has announced that all non-essential government offices will close at 2 p.m. Friday.

Essential services will remain operational and available to the public.

The OPM says further updates will be provided throughout the day.

The Government of Jamaica is encouraging all Jamaicans to stay informed using official sources.

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