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Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke is reminding persons collecting compassionate grants through remittance companies that they have until June 30 to collect the funds.

With schools out until September, teachers and administrators have had to get creative in order to ensure students can continue receiving their lessons. The principal of the Little Bay All Age and Infant School, Keron King, has chosen to personally deliver worksheets and lessons to students, sometimes using a motorbike he rides himself.

On today’s edition of Calling Farmers we hear about the work of the New Beginnings Farmers Association in St Elizabeth.

Compassionate grant beneficiaries urged not to rush remittance companies; Jamaicans overseas urged to apply for controlled re-entry only once; and Government looking at alternate options for administering CSEC exams.

Verification process underway for CARE Programme general grants; community bars to be registered; and small business operators urged to apply for small business grants.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is increasing its public assistance activities to aid Jamaicans who have been severely affected by COVID-19. Find out who can benefit on this feature.

Are you dissatisfied with a business transaction? the Consumers Affairs Commission (CAC) plays a vital role as a mediator to help consumers settle all kinds of disputes with business owners as well as educate customers about their rights. For the 2019/20 fiscal year the CAC secured over 24 million dollars in refunds on behalf of consumers. Find out if you...

The National Water Commission (NWC) has announced more initiatives to support customers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic! Stay tuned to find out if you are eligible to benefit.

With the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning in just a few weeks, it’s important for us all to start taking the necessary safety precautions in the event of a hurricane. Learn from those in the parish of St. Elizabeth who are already making preparation for this coming hurricane season on this edition of Round About Ja.  

In August 2019, farmers in Flagaman St Elizabeth lost everything due to a massive fire that destroyed their crops. To prevent a recurrence, the Jamaica Fire Brigade JFB has donated portable water pumps to farmers in the area. Find out how this donation is making the difference for these farmers on this edition of calling farmers.

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says payments for SET Cash grants under the COVID-19 Allocation of Resources programme will start this week.