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On today’s edition of Jamaica House Weekly: Prime Minister calls for decisive ban on corporal punishment, meets with foreign officials from the World Bank and Japan and celebrates his birthday!

Jamaicans are eating too much unhealthy fats including trans fats. Recent data suggests that overall, about two times or more than the required amount of fat is consumed in Jamaica from local production and imports. But it’s not always the fault of consumers. We discuss the issue on this week’s healthline.

This week on You & The Law, we're looking at how suspected or actual cases of child abuse should handled.

The Dispute Resolution Foundation is encouraging professionals with a background in the behavioural sciences, to volunteer for the School Suspension Intervention Programme.

Country gets Three more COVID-19 field hospitals, Tourism Minister Projects Increase In Earnings By The end of August, and Academic Research In Transportation Being Explored To Improve The Sector.

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica and the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority have revamped the Energy Efficiency and Labelling Programme, which requires importers, distributors and retailers of refrigerators, freezers, wine coolers and room air conditioning units to submit these items for energy efficiency tests by the BSJ or other approved designated facilities.

Health Minister cautions public to expect a more aggressive challenge from COVID-19; Diagnostic test results for grade 6 students being assessed, and Tokyo Olympics officially underway.

Ten finalists vie for the title of Jamaica Gospel Star in a new 'spin' on the annual JCDC Gospel Song Competition.

The National Health Fund (NHF) is again offering financial support for healthcare students through its EduCare grant programme. Find out how you could benefit.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie is reporting that emergency shelters in western Jamaica are at heightened readiness to accommodate displaced Jamaicans in the event of a disaster.