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8, 12, 16? No, I’m not doing math, these numbers, in some way, relate to the intervals at which persons should take their first and second dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. We look at the numbers on this week’s Healthline.

Health Officials calling for more mental health support for children during the pandemic, House Passes Bill to Amend Extradition Act and Gender Ministry Committed to Tackling Issues facing men.

Government launches Green Bond Project; Cabinet approves settlement and financial claims for persons affected by fires at the Riverton Disposal site in 2012 and 2015; and Zone of Special Operations in Norwood already reaping success.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is reiterating the call for professionals in the building industry to enter the Low Cost Housing Design Competition before the August 9 submission deadline.

On this week’s get the facts, COVID-19 measures recrafted but what’s the underlying message? Stay tuned.

On this week’s Arts Page…. Cultural and Creative Industry stakeholders weigh in on recent changes to event and entertainment protocols.

Students are in for 2 weeks of online learning and fun this summer, as the STEM Builders Learning Hub puts on the ‘Dream Big Summer Camp’ designed for kids ages 5-15.

Persons outside of 12 week window for second COVID jab not required to restart vaccination process; Cabinet approves establishment of task force to deal with street children; and 2 year Plantain Pilot Project Launched.

Official start date for tourism workers’ pension scheme announced and growth in the sector trending toward pre covid levels.

Farmers! Extension services are going digital. This as the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries announces plans to increase the use of technology to offer extension services to farmers.

Modern schools to be built for the nation’s students, verification process for social pension programme underway in St. Elizabeth, and Public welcomes recrafted COVID-19 measures.

Prime Minister Gives Updated COVID-19 Measures and Safety Net Programme for fisherfolk across the island.  These and more on this week’s House Matters.