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COVID 19 cases now at 502, tourism ministry developing protocol to reopening sector and Bank of Jamaica working with 4 entities to introduce mobile payment products.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has been making special provisions to ensure the protection of the nation’s elderly. Of the number of cases so far, only 18 seniors, aged 70 years and older have contracted the virus, with three fatalities recorded for that group. Find out what these provisions are and its impact on this feature. 

One hundred and twenty Jamaicans who were stranded in the United Kingdom (UK) as a result of the global pandemic, are now back on local soil through the Government’s Controlled Re-entry Programme. Find out how the government made it possible on this feature.

95 percent of compassionate grant applicants verified as eligible for CARE support! We give you the update on this week’s Going for Growth!

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton says four BPOs have been ordered closed by the Ministry following mandatory inspections and reopening dates set based on the remedial actions to be taken.

The Bank of Jamaica has started work to develop an enabling framework for the regulation of Payment Service Providers to facilitate their designation under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

Beverly Grant Ellis, a grade three Teacher from the Runaway Bay All-Age School in St. Ann, has been extending a helping hand to residents in her community who are facing challenges during COVID-19. Round About JA features this individual and their efforts to help children to stay in school.  

On this edition of Calling Farmers we tell you about the work of the Coolyville Jamaica Agriculture Society (JAS) group in Manchester and their work to thrive in the agriculture sector.

This week, non-profit organisation using music to spread the message of non-discrimination of COVID 19 patients. Stay tuned to find out who is sharing the love.

On today’s edition of Jamaica House Weekly; measures under Disaster Risk Management Enforcement Order extended, Prime Minister lauds Sandals Resorts Chair, and pays tribute to Millie Small and Professor Frederick Hickling.