JBDC Small Business Expo & Conference

Work to redesign markets across the Kingston and St. Andrew is to be completed within the next three months, according to Mayor of Kingston, Delroy Williams. Senator Williams says the redesigning work is being undertaken by the engineers of the KSAMC in order to facilitate more efficient management of the market districts. Find out more about this development on Round About Ja.

Parish Councillors across the island are to see funds coming their way to help step up COVID-19 mitigation activities in their communities. The Government has allocated $140 million to Councillors across Jamaica to help assist persons who have been affected by the virus. Press play to find out more on this edition of Round About Ja.

The Government has plans to establish six new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) high schools across Jamaica in the 2020/2021 fiscal year. This was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness during his 2020/2021 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives recently. Press play to hear more on Round About Ja.

Monthly cash payments will be dispensed to parents of students who are on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), to prepare breakfast and lunch for their children at home while schools remain closed. Public schools were ordered closed by the Government until after the Easter holidays measures to prevent the spread COVID-19. Pres play to find out more.  

In light of the outbreak of COVID-19, the Government will be launching an island-wide feeding programme for Jamaica’s homeless population. The announcement was made by the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, at a recent press briefing at Jamaica House. Press play to hear more about this initiative.