Government launches official WhatsApp channel

The Government has launched an official WhatsApp Channel to share public information directly with the public.

The service, is managed by the Government’s Communications Department, and will be used for one-way updates such as major road closures, health alerts and other urgent announcements.

Users can follow the channel by clicking on the Updates’ section of WhatsApp.

The Government says it won’t have access to followers’ phone numbers, and that the channel won’t be used for political or promotional material.