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Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says approximately 20,000 teachers have been trained in virtual pedagogy in preparation for the new academic year in September.

The Government is considering postponing the planned resumption of the new school year in light of concerns over the growing number of COVID-19 cases and communities under surveillance.

On today’s edition of Round About Ja, Research Grant available for Postgraduate Students in Information and Communications Technology.

On this edition of Calling Farmers, RADA Celebrates 30 years of commitment to the Agriculture sector.

Tax Administration Jamaica taking steps against quarantine dodgers; Education Ministry taking appropriate measures for safe resumption of school year; and Jamaica Productivity Centre to host virtual conference on flexi work arrangements.

17 new COVID-19 cases confirmed; mining operators receive grant funding; and Nominations Open For Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards For Excellence. The news in detail after the break.

Bank of Jamaica intervenes in Foreign Exchange Market; 20,000 teachers trained to deliver lessons virtually, and electors to be allowed to vote without voter ID cards.

Additional COVID-19 containment measures expected for St. Thomas; Government mulling a delay in the reopening of schools and General Election Nominees commit to observing COVID-19 prevention measures.