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Round About Ja Features the International Day of The Midwife
May 5 has been celebrated as International Day of the Midwife all around the world every year since 1992. Find how the Jamaica Midwives Association plan s to celebrate this day on Round About Ja.
GOJ Minute 1 May 5 2020
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that it has so far spent 2.5 billion dollars of an initial 2.8 billion allocation to contain the spread of COVID-19 locally.
Universal Service Fund (USF) Promotes Greater Internet Connectivity in light of COVID 19
The presence of COVID-19 in Jamaica has resulted in restricted movement to reduce the spread of the virus. Therefore, a reliable internet connection is now more important to ensure critical sectors stay connected. Find out what the Universal Service Fund (USF) is doing to better equip the health ministry to use technology in its fight against COVID 19.
Agri-sector being positioned to capitalize on new opportunities after COVID-19 pandemic
Calling Farmers is a 5-minute feature on activities and developments in the agricultural sector. On this edition, we discuss how the agriculture sector is being positioned to take advantage of opportunities in the local and export markets once the COVID 19 pandemic has passed. Press play to hear more.
GOJ Minute 2 May 5 2020
Prime Minster Andrew Holness is encouraging more businesses engage their customers through e-commerce as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
JIS Evening News May 4 2020
Antibody testing likely to be introduced for COVID-19, Government to consider extending time given for categories of tourism workers to contribute to Pension Scheme and NHF begins home delivery of medications
JIS Midday News May 4 2020
COVID 19 cases now at 469, Health and Wellness Ministry spends 2.5 billion dollars on COVID 19 response so far and public again encouraged to implement COVID-19 safety measures at work.
National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Establishes COVID19 Helpline for Parents
Due to national measures to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, many parents have been faced with the challenge of working from home and home-schooling their children. Therefore, the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) has established several COIVD-19 helplines to help parents better manage the situation, as well as other COVID-19 related challenges. Find out more about this programme...
The Social Development Commission (SDC) Activates RONA Helpline
In order to reach the vulnerable, such as the elderly and persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has initiated the RONA Helpline, a Senior Care Response initiative to help Jamaicans 70 years and older who do not have the benefit of an intergenerational situation. Find out how the RONA Helpline works on this feature....
Going for Growth Talks About the Taskforce to recover economy
As the economic displacement continues from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Jamaica is moving quickly to get things back to normal. On this edition of Going for Growth, we explore the workings of the task force being established to restore economic activity.
Duh Road Encourages PPV Operators To Abide By Curfew Hours
Duh Road is a 5-minute feature on the policies and plans from the Transport Sector. On this edition, we Maureen & Junior will illustrate the importance of abiding by the curfew hours as a PPV operator.