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Going green with climate friendly initiatives! The Government has launched a green bond project to boost efforts. We’re talking about that on this week’s going for growth.

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, says starting in July the St. James Municipal Corporation will embark on a registration programme for vendors who wish to ply their wares legally along designated streets in the Second City.

Fisherfolk across the island are now able to access insurance coverage for their fishing vessels and equipment through Advantage General Insurance Company’s Safety Net programme.

On today’s edition of Jamaica House Weekly: Prime Minister declares Zone of Special Operation in Norwood, announces updated COVID-19 prevention measures and tours sections of Bernard Lodge in St Catherine.

2020 PM Youth Award recipient for leadership and nation building Abi-Gaye Smythe host blood drive to assist patients with heart disease.

In our last programme we looked at how the Domestic Violence Act can be used to protect the elderly and senior citizens from abuse. Now, we look at how the Offences Against the Person Act, the Sexual Offences Act and the Maintenance Act can be used in the similar fashion.

A digital skills curriculum is to be introduced to students at the secondary level to equip them with the necessary skills for the global services sector.

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.