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Confirmed COVID 19 cases now at 196; unemployment levels remains low; and BPO facilities receive new COVID-19 safety measures.

Some 50 families have received care package donations containing food items from the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz. These families have been facing financial challenges caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This programme is an initiative of Dania Allen, an English Language and eighth-grade form teacher, who was moved after hearing the plight of a student, whose...

As many Jamaicans are sheltered-in at home, waiting out the Coronavirus disease, a group of brave females are risking it all to provide for those in need. Pursued International is an organization that is reaching out to at-risk women. Find out how you can become apart of this story of helping at-risk women rise above their challenges.

Despite some glitches reported early in the system, applications for the Government’s 10 billion dollar COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) programme opened on April 9 to businesses and individuals being affected by the pandemic. Find out how the programme is helping those affected by COVID19 on this edition of Going for Growth.  

Standard and Poor’s has affirmed Jamaica’s B+ long term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings, and revised its outlook from stable to negative based on the presumed impact of a prolonged shock from the Covid-19 crisis on the economy.

Jamaica has requested access to the International Monetary Fund’s Rapid Financing Instrument which provides swift financing to IMF member countries without the requirements of a full IMF programme, ongoing reviews and conditionality.

With April being celebrated as farmer’s month, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is using the period to say thanks to farmers for all their hard work. One of the special initiatives to thank the farmers will see the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) offering discounts to all farmers and gardening enthusiasts throughout the month. Find out more on this...

The National Child Month Committee (NCMC) is ensuring that the celebration of the nation’s children continues despite the COVID-19 pandemic. National Child Month 2020 was launched virtually on April 15 under the theme ‘Unplug Negativity, Connect Positivity…Think!’, and Chair of the Committee, Pauline Mullings says that will be the format for most of the planned celebrations. Find out more about this...

The Spanish Jamaica Foundation is to donate 200,000 US dollars to the Ministry of Health and Wellness to help in the fight against COVID 19. Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica His Excellency Josep Bosch Bessa says the donation reflects the commitment of the Spanish community to deepen relations with the Government and people of Jamaica. Find out more on this edition...

On this edition of Jamaica House Weekly… government orders a 7-day lockdown of St Catherine. Plus, preparations underway to receive Jamaicans deported from the United States. Press play to hear more.

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton is encouraging the public to remain calm amidst the rapid increase in local COVID-19 cases. A spike in cases was noted last week, due in part to an outbreak at the Alorica Business Process Outsourcing Centre in St. Catherine. Over 50 confirmed cases have been linked to the call centre. Dr. Tufton says while...

Today on You And The Law, we’re taking a look at the use of the emergency powers under the Disaster Risk Management Act and how they affect constitutional rights. Press play to find out more.