On this week’s House Matters, New COVID-19 containment measures announced and debate begins on Trafficking In Persons (Prevention, Suppression, and Punishment) Amendment Act 2021
Face to Face classes to resume next month for some schools, Government to re-consider ban on infirmary admissions and MOU signed to establish hospitality school named after hotelier Gordon “Butch” Stewart. The news in detail after the break.
Vulnerable persons and those adversely affected by COVID-19 are to benefit from a $1-billion national food drive being implemented by the Government. Learn more in this drama.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security through the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) recently concluded the annual celebration of Jamaica’s older population at the National Senior Awards.
More than 200 individuals, clubs, and corporate entities were recognised for their outstanding service to the country’s senior citizens at this year’s National Senior Awards ceremony.
Pfizer vaccine shipment expected this weekend; CPFSA providing counselling for St. Thomas residents and STATIN Develops Export and Import indices to measure quarterly price changes.
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched a Client Services Programme geared at helping business owners receive technical assistance and support. The goal is to improve the quality of goods and services offered to consumers in Jamaica and overseas.
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